Construction Sites | May Issue no. 82

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Ashghal starts major projects in Qatar’s northern areas

Interview with Ibrahim Jaidah, CEO of AEB

Qatar’s Public Works Authority starts construction of three schools and two kindergartens valued at QR222 million and awards the design tender for a new integrated health centre

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Forum discusses various topics related to the building materials sector in the light of the expected growth of demand on construction projects

Design concepts for Doha: the shape of things to come

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Building materials sector gears up for the challenge

Monthly Construction news, tenders, project focus, and forthcoming exhibitions in Qatar

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Construction Work Packaging for Increased Safety, Productivity, and Predictability

Recently released innovative process known as advanced work packaging (AWP) can improve safety and predictability and reduce total install cost by up to 10 percent.

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Online sustainability community platform

LinkMe, an online sustainability community platform established for professionals to manage their memberships, CEU’s and qualifications, has been launched by GORD. LinkMe will allow members to create a dynamic profile, participate in events, share ideas and experiences, access resources and expertise – and, most important, connect with other members. The platform will be used to track membership status of individuals as well as corporates holding service provider licenses.

Hochtief ViCon celebrates new branch in London

Hochtief ViCon has celebrated the opening of its new branch in the UK, situated in London.

HOCHTIEF ViCon Managing Director Dirk Schaper said on the occasion: “The new branch will provide our clients with easy access to ViCon’s well-established service portfolio and project expertise. The new branch in London is another important step in our expansion strategy to be present in all major BIM markets.”

This brings the number of ViCon branches to four: with the headquarters in EssenGermany and branches in Doha, Qatar and Chennai, India.

“We are thrilled to be opening our doors in this vivid and rapidly expanding market and are convinced to add value to our clients in the UK with the comprehensive BIM experiences we have gathered during the last decade“, said René Schumann, ViCon’s Director of International Operations. “The recent recommendation of several public authorities to use BIM in public works and the establishment of UK BIM standards will bring the UK construction market into the forefront of BIM utilization.

The demand for ViCon’s services is steadily growing in the UK and that’s why we want to be locally present to serve our clients.”

Hochtief ViCon is a leading international provider and consultant for virtual construction and Building Information Modeling – BIM. According to its principle “Build digitally first”, ViCon advises and assists its clients in the use of intelligent 3D computer models in order to minimize risks early on, communicate more effectively and save costs.

In the areas of building construction and infrastructure projects, ViCon assists developers and projects with optimized processes, project specific standards, fulltime consultants on site, sophisticated hardware and software solutions.

As BIM consultants, it has been involved in various projects in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and North America during the past decade.

Web portal to promote France’s rail offerings

The first web portal to promote France’s railway offerings to the world has been launched in Paris to coincide with the signing of a partnership between UBIFRANCE, the French Agency for International Business Development, and Fer de France, the French railway sector’s Inter-professional Association.

The website is being developed in English at www.French-rail-industry.com to meet a twofold objective: * To help raise the awareness among industry professionals worldwide of the knowhow prevalent in France’s railway sector. The website will promote the entire business sector with pages devoted to the latest international company news. It will also list a number of remarkable achievements by French companies abroad, as well as the year’s top events like international tradeshows where France has a substantial presence (especially INNOTRANS, from September 23 to 26, 2014 in Berlin). *To help put international buyers and French suppliers in touch with one another.

The website will feature a showcase of France’s players in the railway sector, making it easy for foreign ordering parties to browse the profiles of any French company they choose and to contact them directly via a messaging interface integrated into the website.

France’s railway industry enjoys international recognition as the world’s third-ranking country. Within Europe, the French railway sector, with 1,500 companies making in excess of €4 billion (25% in export), ranks second behind Germany.

AFH in settlement agreement with HLG

Al Faisal Holding (AFH) has entered into a settlement agreement with Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG). A statement issued by AFH said that it “has, in good faith, entered into a settlement agreement with HLG on April 6, 2014”.

HLG has undertaken that it will complete the works on the Phase III City Center Expansion project (consisting of three hotel towers) no later than six months from the signing date. The settlement agreement also provides for milestone payments to be made, which are directly related to HLG’s six-month completion of works schedule, and the completion of any snags relating to the works.

“As a result of the settlement agreement, AFH has dismissed the various legal cases it has filed in Qatari courts related to this matter,” the statement said.

Industry-engagement day for Sharq Crossing Program Qatar’s Public Works Authority, Ashghal, hosted an industryengagement day to inform engineering and contracting firms of opportunities to participate in one of the country’s most technologically-advanced infrastructure program, Sharq Crossing.

Comprising three iconic bridges linked with two immersed tunnels and a marine tunnel interchange spanning Doha Bay, the project will connect Doha’s Hamad International Airport with the city’s cultural district of Katara in the north and the downtown central business district of West Bay. The industry-engagement event was attended by Ashghal President Nasser Bin Ali Al Mawlawi, Sharq Crossing Program Director Brigadier Yacob Al Kazem, Ashghal’s project team and Calatrava Mideast and Fluor Corporation representatives.

Following a welcome address

by Brigadier Al Kazem, a comprehensive presentation was

given to the attendees, including contracting, consulting and operations and maintenance organizations registered in and outside Qatar.

The presentation provided program-specific information like proposed works, timeline and key implementation considerations and covered information on tendering requirements and the procurement strategy for Sharq Crossing’s upcoming bidding process.

The event provided a central platform for attendees to en-

gage in discussions and open dialogue about various aspects of the project with Ashghal officials.

Ashghal unveiled the concept designs of the 12km Sharq Crossing program in December 2013. Designed by worldrenowned architect, engineer and artist Santiago Calatrava, the project is one of the most technologically-advanced and complex programs being undertaken by Ashghal to enhance Qatar’s transportation network ahead of the FIFA World Cup

2022 and to fulfill Qatar National Vision 2030.

The Sharq Crossing program includes three inter-connected bridges named West Bay, Cultural Village and Sharq between 600 and 1,310m in length and connects to 8km of subsea tunnels.

The West Bay Bridge will be a two-deck-tied arched structure incorporating a longitudinal park and cable car system, extending to an island of terraced levels providing recreational facilities and a marina.

The Cultural Village Bridge will comprise a series of cablestayed structures that skim

across the bay in a pattern of descending scales creating a long bridge.

The Sharq Bridge will be a tubular structure which spans the inlet adjacent to Doha’s new Hamad International Airport offering a novel, sleek conceptual form, providing visitors a stunning view of downtown Doha’s skyline.

Implementing the most stringent international design standards, the Sharq Crossing bridges will be developed in a way to minimize long-term impact to marine environment.

Designed to meet strict international traffic management

and safety requirements, the immersed tunnel link between Sharq and West Bay bridges will consist of three lanes each way and two lanes in each direction between West Bay and Cultural Village bridges.

Health and safety has been carefully considered across all aspects of the crossing and specifically tunnel design, combining enhanced fire-resistant structures with ventilation, smoke exhaust and dedicated pressurized escape routes.

Construction of the Sharq Crossing Program is estimated to start during 2015 with completion expected by 2021.

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Building materials sector gears up for the challenge Forum discusses various topics related to the building materials sector in the light of the expected growth of demand on construction projects, the unification of Gulf specifications and the green building solutions trend

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ith the value of the projects to be executed in Qatar in the next five years estimated at QR664 billion, excluding oil, gas and private sector ventures, the building materials manufacturing sector is particularly important in the state, HE the Minister of Business and Trade Sheikh Ahmed Bin Jassim Al Thani has stressed.

In his opening speech during the first GCC and Yemen Building Materials Manufacturers Forum, organized by the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC), the Minister called the building and construction sector “one of the main industrial and economic pillars in GCC countries”.

The forum was attended by Sheikh Khalifa Bin Jassim Bin Mohamed Al Thani, Chairman of the Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC) and Chairman of Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Board of Directors, AbdulRahim Hasan Naqi, Secretary General of the Federation of GCC Chambers, Abdul-Rahman Al Ansari, CEO of Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC), which is the forum’s strategic partner, Saeed Mubarak Al-Kuwari, member of GOIC’s Board of Directors and Director of the Department of Industrial Development at the Ministry of Energy and Industry in Qatar and Abdulaziz Bin Hamad Al Ageel, GOIC Secretary General, in addition to several industrialists and investors in the building materials sector.

The forum’s participants discussed various topics related to the sector in light of the expected growth in construc-

VIP delegates at the forum

tion industry, the unification of Gulf building specifications and the green building solutions trend. They also exchanged ideas with local contractors and suppliers.

“The building and construction sector is one of the main industrial and economic pillars in GCC countries,” Sheikh Ahmed Bin Jassim said in his opening address.

He said that globally the importance of green building was on the rise and Qatar government was keen on encouraging such buildings.

“There is an international trend towards green buildings. Thus, increasing attention is being given to ecofriendly materials, offering incentives to produce these materials and use them in the construction of new buildings in GCC countries in order to achieve sustainability and protect the environment,” he said.

Experts expect an exponential rate of building materials manufacturing activities for infrastructure development, with the value of projects to be executed in the next five years being estimated at QR664 billion, according to the Minister.

He gave a promising outlook for the industry’s potential to meet Qatar’s growing demand. “There are 432 building materials manufacturing companies in Qatar worth $10.4 billion and employing 36,400 individuals in the areas of cement, gypsum, sand, stones, glass and fiberglass used in building materials and plastic materials used in the manufacture of pipes and insulating materials, dyes, construction chemicals and metal industries such as iron

Keynote speakers addressing the forum

and aluminium,” the Minister has said.

The Building Material Manufacturers Forum provided opportunities for stakeholders from participating countries to talk to each other, promoting partnership and co-operation between manufacturers and consultants, contractors, investors and decision-makers to promote the industry and to develop investment opportunities in the green buildings materials sector.

“We are keen to adopt investment opportunities in the area of green products in order to achieve sustainability for new buildings and facilities,” the Minister said.

In his speech, GOIC Secretary General Al Ageel stated: “It is well known that the new worldwide trend is towards green buildings, the production and use of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficiency within facilities.

“This movement resulted in the creation of new and unconventional building materials that are in line with the new building specifications requiring the use of green materials and offering incentives to manufacture these materials in order to achieve the highest levels of sustainability.

“In this regard, several green building projects are taking place throughout GCC countries. These are innovative projects in terms of implementing the best worldwide specifications” Al Ageel said the growth and advancement of the building materials manufacture along with the expansion of the building and construction sector in the recent years had driven the GOIC to focus on this promising industry.

“Indeed, it plays a major role in the region particularly when it comes to big ventures such as Qatar-Bahrain Bridge, World Cup 2022 projects and the GCC railway project.”

He said that studies revealed that GCC building materials manufacturing facilities were still incapable of meeting fully the growing needs of the construction market.

“Thus, building materials are being imported from international markets. For instance, despite the increase in the number of metal products industries (there are 2,685 factories in GCC countries), most of them are still considered SMEs with a total investment value of $11,033 million.”

GOIC presented a number of promising investment opportunities in the area of building materials manufacture that were specifically prepared for GCC countries such as: manufacturing insulating panels of expanded polystyrene, polyethylene interlocking pipe production, melamine-coated panels used in construction and fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC). The total value of these investment opportunities is nearly $20.98 million.

QIMC CEO Al Ansari stressed the forum’s importance, notably to GCC countries. He opined that the budgets of these countries reflected the big share of infrastructure projects. According to Al Ansari, these budgets highlighted investments worth billions of dollars in the area of building materials manufacturing.

“The building materials manufacturing and the construction sector is a key player within Gulf economies and drivers of other economic sectors,” Al Ansari said. “In fact, countries in the region

are in a competition in the field of construction and real estate especially with the high oil revenues and the fast pace of population growth.”

Al Ansari added that the supply of basic construction materials in the region fulfilled the needs, “but there is a quality shortage especially when it comes to green construction materials”. He urged governments to partner with the private sector in order to invest in this sector.

He also highlighted the importance of consulting experts regarding available opportunities in building materials manufacturing that is no longer limited to conventional materials such as cement and reinforced steel but now includes several materials imported from abroad.

According to Al Ansari, this requires a change in the programs and plans of investments in the sector.

Moreover, he underlined the need to develop an industrial map for the building materials manufacturing sector in Gulf countries. Such a map would help identify existing industries and locate vulnerabilities and available investment opportunities in this

sector, he said.

QIMC owns 16 factories including eight building materials factories. QIMC’s investments are worth QR2.2 billion, out of which QR640 billion are in the building materials manufacturing sector, hence explaining the company’s deep interest in the forum, Al Ansari said.

He also stressed the importance of GCC integration in raw materials supply for the building materials sector.

He noted that some countries had a significant surplus of raw materials while other countries were short on them, “which highlights the importance of co-ordination between GCC countries”.

GOIC tackles the building materials manufacturing trends in GCC countries and Yemen and their effects at the macroeconomic level in them. In addition, the organization is focusing on key subjects in the sector like the unification of building materials specifications and criteria in Gulf countries, the manufacture of sustainable and eco-friendly building materials and new technologies and techniques used to construct green buildings.

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Design concepts for Doha: the shape of things to come Doha will continue to see new levels of quality and more signature buildings are still to come

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hat do Barzan Tower, Al Shaqab Institute for Girls and the Firehouse all have in common?

Answer: Ibrahim M Jaidah and Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB).

Construction Sites met with Jaidah, CEO of AEB, to talk to him about his design philosophy, Doha’s vernacular architecture and the future of design in the region.

The Qatar skyline has, at times, been criticized for being big on imitation but short on innovation. The designs of Jaidah, CEO and principal ar-

chitect at AEB, cannot be accused of not being innovative, however. His designs are distinctive and have a particular DNA. Jaidah’s interpretation of the Arab vernacular architectural style has created iconic buildings that are helping turn Doha into a city characterized by a unique architectural ambience.

He particularly pointed out the new National Museum on the Corniche designed by Jean Nouvel. He said that designs like these excited him and he was disappointed that he had not thought of using

Jaidah’s designs are distinctive and have a particular DNA

the concept of a desert rose.

He asserted that the new National Museum would have the same impact on Doha that the Guggenheim Museum had on the city of Bilbao.

People would visit Doha just to see the building.

Of course, Jaidah is no stranger to accolades: the building on the 100 riyal note, the Al Shaqab Institute for Girls, was designed by him.

AEB has been chosen numerous times to create landmark projects which include the Barzan Tower, acclaimed as one of the most famous buildings of the Doha skyline, and

award-winning projects such as the Diplomatic Club.

We asked Jaidah about the inspiration behind his designs. According to Jaidah, or IJM as he was referred to at AEB, there are two schools of architectural designs in the region.

The first one is where designs are copied directly from international trends and are generally modern with the typical glass and steel or concrete facades.

The second is the traditional school which he sees as a “comeback to the identity of the region”. This school sees architecture as a way to preserve identity through architecture. Jaidah mentioned Saudi Arabia as being the forerunner of this trend.

Construction Sites asked him about the reason behind this return to identity. He suggested that it was probably because people of the region were becoming more culturally aware. Particularly after the transition period, and the oil and gas boom, people seemed to be missing something, he felt. Undoubtedly, as they became more educated and traveled extensively, their architectural ideas became increasingly concrete and refined.

Answering a question, he felt it was not local designers who were pushing the new design aesthetic but rather it was the policy-makers who were ringing in the changes “as the few local designers and architects there are, are mostly employed by government agencies and ministries”.

Of course, AEB does not only create buildings in the vernacular design language but has also been able to translate its philosophy into contemporary designs like the Crowne Hotel Business Park in Airport Road. A great example of a hybrid structure that was created by AEB is the Kempinski Tower Doha. It remains the tallest operating tower in Qatar.

Jaidah was passionate about Doha’s architectural heritage and agreed that it was disappointing that not more had been done to preserve the landmark roundabouts that Doha had been famous for.

This led us to talking about the Firehouse project which

Ibrahim M Jaidah: CEO of AEB

is now being renovated to house an Artists-in Residence program run by the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA).

“There is a proper way to renovate old buildings so that it does not have to be revamped in a few years time again,” he said.

Furthermore, he said the Firehouse had been built in an exciting era in Doha. With the renovation of the Firehouse there was recognition of the more recent history of Doha’s built environment. This could be a criticism of the drive there has been on preserving archeological remains in spite of their being a wealth of more recent history that needs to be preserved like the early modern built environment history of Doha.

Other buildings similar to the Firehouse that Jaidah listed were the Sheraton Hotel, the Ministry of Finance and the General Post Office.

The fereej concept is something that is being revived in Doha with the development of Musheireb. In a recent report in the local media, Jaidah commented that the good qualities of the fereej had been lost.

“The fereej has many positive social qualities and we had the opportunity to work with a research company to look at ways of bringing the fereej back.”

In contrast to the many residential compounds that are now coming up, the fereej allowed children to walk to school without crossing a single road. It provided safe pedestrian areas.

He said that they were working with a developer to look at how this could be reintroduced. The concept of the fereej has been maintained in the Master Plan for Qatar, especially for neighborhoods that have been aimed at locals.

How did he see the future of design? Jaidah saw this an “important period”. He said that what would be built in the next 10 years would equal to what was built in the last 50 years.

“Importantly, sustainability, identity, cost, mitigating traffic, are all going to continue to be key factors to take into account when designing a project. Landscaping the city is going to become important, keeping ahead of the trend before the public spots it.”

He added that Doha would continue to see new levels of quality and that more signature buildings were still to come.

Doha, he concluded, would one day be the city to which architectural students would come as part of their design education.

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GSAS: Looking at Green standards in the Gulf Qatar has ramped up its QSAS green building rating system and renamed it GSAS. Relaunched under a new name, the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) is fast overtaking the traditional and established LEED AND BREEAM standards as the MENA regions new green standard. Developed by the Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD) in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania’s T.C. Chan Center for Building Simulation and Energy Studies, QSAS aimed to create a bespoke performance-based scheme customized to the requirements of this rapidly developing Gulf state. According to the GORD founder, Dr. Al Horr, it is based on 40 green building codes from around the world. GSAS is self-positioned as the world’s most comprehensive sustainability rating system. GSAS can assess all types of development ranging from urban planning to individual buildings.

The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC), in partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Government entities, is playing an instrumental role in positioning Abu Dhabi as a forward thinking Arab Capital, as a cultural icon of the Middle East region, as a leading financial centre, a major industrial zone and a home to a truly cosmopolitan popula-

tion. Abu Dhabi’s Plan 2030 establishes a clear vision for sustainability as the foundation of any new development within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The focus on sustainable living in the Middle East is the guiding force behind ‘Estidama’, which means sustainability in Arabic. Estidamaa is self described as the Arab World’s first sustainability rating mechanism established in 2009 to assess sustainability performance of buildings, communities, and villas. Abu Dhabi describes it as more than just a sustainability program, ‘Estidama is the symbol of an inspired vision for governance and community development. ‘ Abu Dhabi along with several cities in Europe and in the MENA region have committed to reach important sustainable urban goals by 2030. Most of these cities share a four pronged approach to sustainability with a balanced mix of economic, environmental, cultural and social objectives for a better sustainable future.

At a recent conference on facade design and engineering, Steven Humphrey of AECOM touched on some of the similarities and differences between the GSAS and Estidamaa rating systems with regards to facades. With regards to the overall regulation and standards, Humphrey pointed out that planning and guide-

Dr Yousef Al Horr is the Founder and Chairman of Gulf Organisation for Research & Development

lines limit the overall area of glazing on the elevations of facades. Some major developments place restrictions on the percentage of glass facade that can be included on a building. For example at the Lusail Marina District the building cannot be more than 50% of the facade. At the Lusail Marina District developers will have an increase in GFA for a higher sustainability score with GSAS. In addition they will get a 5% extra GFA for each additional star rating above 3 star. Humphrey pointed out that there were major financial benefits if developers tried to be more compliant with the GSAS requirements but at what cost?

Humprey also looked at the

cost of GSAS as part of his presentation. For the 1 and 2 start levels in GSAS he said one could add a cost of approximately 0.25% which were primarily consultant fees. The 3 star rating would cost you about 1%. This could be compared to the LEED Silver rating which was about 2% of the project cost. The LEED Gold and the GSAS 4 star were equivalent in cost at 5%. The biggest difference in cost was when comparing the 5 and 5+ star GSAS with the LEED Platinum. GSAS was approximately 7% of the project cost while LEED was approximately 10%.

There are of course common facade design strategies that are used to mitigate the ef-

fects of the extreme heat in the Gulf and Humphrey mentioned 5 of them: 1. The use of screens on external elevations 2. Canopies and projections 3. Recessed windows 4. Films on glazing 5. Double skin glazing However, facade design is quite costly and in recent times the cost has escalated due to the addition of mechanical parts on facades.

According to Humphrey some of the common cost drivers in Facade design are the key components which are usually: glazing, stone/cladding material and the supporting system. He added that the proportion of these, changes the overall financial outcome of the cost of the building.

Most of the professionals who spoke at the seminar agreed that the cost of the facade should not exceed 25% of the total cost of the building envelope. Cost savings can often be generated by changing the ratio of the building height to the width. Another tactic is to use more cost effective materials at the higher floors than those that are used on the lower floors. Floor to wall ratio is another key factor.

To establish a distinctive overarching framework for measuring sustainability performance beyond the usual planning and construction phases, Estidama is continu-

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ally addressed through four distinct pillars: environmental, economic, social and cultural. The purpose of Estidama is to create a new sustainability framework that will direct our future course while allowing adaptation as new understanding evolves. This is a process that will require openness and full commitment to identify appropriate solutions, balancing the four pillars of Estidama.

However, there is a difference between GSAS and other green standards generating bodies that makes GSAS a game changer in the world of sustainability. GSAS was quickly adopted into the environmental design curriculum at Qatar University and King Fahd University Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its requirements were integrated into the Qatar Construction Specifications. This means that new designers are systematically trained in GSAS, and mandatory compliance by developers is simpler to achieve as the system is now codified in national building specifications. These are key differentiators between GSAS and other ratings systems. LEED and BREEAM aren’t incorporated into national building codes; they (and Estidama) are not part of the core curriculum for design students.

Additional sources: greenprophet.com

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Top Design focuses on functionality of office spaces Distinctive architectural details, unique interior finishes and tailor made design solutions positioned TOP DESIGN company as a niche market player in Qatar.

Established in Qatar since 2003, the company has built a well deserved reputation as one of the well-known office design specialists in Qatar. Extensive knowledge of the local market, in which the company successfully operates for a decade, has contributed to form a broad expertise and offer to the industry tailor-made interior design solutions to cater the businesses in Qatar. Specializing in interior design and being well reputed in the market for such works as demountable partitions, toilet cubicles & mobile filing systems also the import & manufacturing of office furniture, the company also puts major focus on research and development.

‘We take full advantage of our presence in Qatar to offer to our clients new services and design solutions for interior design of the offices and make use of the latest available products and technology to achieve the best results’, says Eng Tarif Qasas, General Manager at Top Design Décor & Furniture Co. W.L.L. Today TOP DESIGN can boast its comprehensive range of services and solutions and various large scale projects in Qatar.

The company’s works portfolio special-

ized in demountable partitions about 20 years and 11 years in local base Doha Qatar which we supply & Install for New Ashghal Tower, Ministry of Business & Trade, Council of Ministries (Al Hitmi), Qatar Airways, Qatar Foundation Human Trafficking & Combating, and Qatar Holding ;and some of our clients includes supply and Installation of Office Furniture & Partition for Al Khaliji Bank, Qatar Investment Authority & Al Jazeera Network, Ministry of Interior; also we are specialized in Fit out Projects @ Dukhan Tower Financial Square, Doha Bank & Supreme Education.

The company works with trusted European & Far East suppliers and manufacturers to create a unique office design that would respond to the most sophisticated working environment of each client. Besides its main positioning in the market as a leading supplier of high end office furniture and interior decorations solutions imported from Europe, Top Design has elaborated new offering to cater to affordable market segment due to a constantly increasing demand, according to Eng. Qasas.

The staff of devoted engineers & professionals is committed to accomplish their work according to the latest international standards.

Ashghal to implement c-ring road improvement project

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s part of its remit to expand and enhance Qatar’s existing roads network, the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ is implementing road improvement works on C-Ring Road, a vital commercial and residential artery circling Doha.

Expected to commence on May 1st2014, the project located in Doha Municipality involves a 6.3 km stretch from C-Ring Road’s intersection with Salwa Road (Jabur bin Ahmed intersection) to Umm Ghuwailina Roundabout (also known as VIP Roundabout) and consists of widening C-Ring Road from three lanes to four and converting a number of roundabouts to signal-controlled intersections.

This is in addition to adding three new U-turns with pedestrian crossings before the intersections.

The works will further enhance traffic flow at intersections by increasing the number of lanes at intersection turnings. Three lanes will remain open to traf-

fic in both directions throughout the construction period and access to businesses and residences in the area will be maintained through provision of temporary alternative accesses.

The project’s main goal will be to enhance the road design and increase the capacity of C-Ring road to accommodate projected traffic increases. With the addition of the fourth lane, capacity of C-Ring road is expect-

ed to increase by approximately 25%. The works will include converting some roundabouts to signal-controlled intersections to improve traffic flow and reduce traffic congestion during peak hours. As part of the

project, a signalised pedestrian crossing will be created for all four crossings at each of the new intersections.

To minimise disruption to commuters during construction period, the project will be spread

over four phases, with all works expected to be completed by Q2 of 2015. To allow constant flow of traffic, works on each phase will commence only after the previous phase is completed.

The project works will include the construction of permanent roads with new layers of asphalt, traffic signals and street lighting. This will be in addition to upgrading the irrigation pipes and diverting other existing utilities in the area. Phase 1 of the project will extend from VIP roundabout to midway between Najma and Mansoura intersection and is expected to be completed in Q3 of 2014.

As part of phase 1, service roads in the area will be closed to traffic. During construction, pedestrian crossings will be provided as access to businesses and residents living in the vicinity of the construction area. Also, side-walks will be available to gain access to the entrance of properties.

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Future of ARAB cities: smart cities need smart citizens

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oha was once again the host of the third Smart Cities event, Arab Future Cities Summit that took place in April. Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Abdul Rahman Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Minister for Municipality and Urban Planning, the event brought industry players together to discuss the progress and future requirements for constructing smart cities across the Mena region.

The third annual Arab Future Cities Summit 2014 showcased some of the best practice strategies and opportunities for city development through presentations from local thought-leaders and international smart city experts and the innovative solutions that will integrate citizens, systems and services.

The Qatar National Development Framework (QNDF) is the overarching physical and spatial planning policy and strategy context for the State of Qatar to 2032.

The translation of the National Vision and the sustainable guiding principles into a spatial and physical development dimension gave rise to a vision for the future urban development of the country which has guided the preparation of the QNDF and sub-

sequent Municipality Spatial Development Plans (MSDPs).

The MSDPs seeks to achieve the orderly planning and development of land and infrastructure across the municipality in response to expected growth.

It sets out a clearly-defined urban structure and a coordinated development approach for the municipality over the next 20 years.

In his presentation on the (MSDPs) on the first day of the conference, Dr Hossam Samir Ibrahim said that plans had been completed for all municipalities and that discussions with all key stakeholders had been held during March 2014.

Dr Ibrahim is the urban & environmental planning expert and deputy team leader - QNMP Specialists & Experts Group, Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning in Qatar. The plans will be finalized in April 2014 and will be submitted to the Minister for approval by the end of April/ May. Once it is approved, the MSDPs will be converted into a web-based application that will be available online to the general public.

Charlene Corrin, Conference Producer from Expotrade Middle East, the organizers of the

event, believed that smart cities market in the Middle East was booming. “Qatar is undertaking over $120 billion worth of projects in the lead up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup...”

On the second day of the conference, Dr Fouad Mrad spoke about the ESCWAs approach to smart cities in the region: Smart Cities: Directives for the Arab Region.

The objective of his presentation was to explore smart cities implementation in the Arab region by highlighting challenges and opportunities and showcasing some developments and accomplishments with recommendations on the way forward.

The focus of this study is on the growing area of smart cities around the world, and specifically on the development and implementation undertaken by governments in the Arab region: • The developmental ecosystem of smart cities, by highlighting its socioeconomic impact • Benchmarking tools and indicators dedicated to evaluate the maturity of smart cities • Best practices from several regions in the world, and from the Arab region, including government and private initiatives • Status of smart cities in the Arab region: legal

framework, technical readiness, existing initiatives • Opportunities and challenges of developing smart cities in the Arab region • Recommendations and directives to develop smart cities in the Arab region, according to the city scale and context Dr Fouad Mrad is the Executive Director, United Nations ESCWA Regional Center for Technology. Dr Mrad believes that “technology is the answer to local challenges”. He was quite adamant that “We cannot have a Smart city if we do not have local participation”.

He also said that all Arab countries are not equally “tech ready” but Arab countries do have the technology capacity.

He cited figures that clearly showed some advanced capacity, especially in Qatar and the UAE. Bahrain has the highest bandwidth but he qualified this by saying that the size of the country is small as compared to the other Mena and GCC nations. He further added that innovation is built on youth participation.

He cited the King Abdullah Atomic Energy City as an example of using and increas-

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ing local content in technology projects.

A specific cooling system was recommended for use from the USA. They were able to install the technology using components of the existing renewable generating facilities and increasing the local content factor.

In the US, similar discussions are being held. A number of planners, politicians, and technologists discussed the urban backbone of the future at MIT on April 10 2014, during the “scaling infrastructure” conference hosted by the Center for Advanced Urbanism (CAU).

From Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s warning that the world’s water supply will become its biggest source of contention for the next generation to extended discussions about natural disasters, transportation and clean energy, the event underscored the breadth of the problems urbanites are expected to address.

“Research drives a huge amount of economic growth in a city,” Emanuel said, adding: “It would be great if the country would dedicate 3% of its GDP to basic research.”

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rbitration is becoming more commonly selected as the forum for resolving disputes in construction contracts throughout the Middle East.

One important aspect of an arbitration agreement is the selection of institutional arbitration rules that will govern the administration of arbitration proceedings that might be instigated.

Possibly prompted by the update to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitration Rules in 2012, the London Court of Arbitration (LCIA) has released a final draft of its new Arbitration Rules (Draft Rules).

The Draft Rules will be discussed at the LCIA’s Tylney Hall symposium on 9 May 2014, after which they are expected to be finalised and promulgated shortly thereafter.

This article sets out some of the significant changes included within the Draft Rules.

As a general comment, the changes made by the Draft Rules represent a modernisation of the 1998 LCIA rules.

Some of the amendments incorporated in the Draft Rules reflect advances in technology and the increased use of email as a means of communication; the Request for Arbitration (Request) and Response may be served electronically and the Draft Rules have generally been updated to reflect the electronic means of communi-

cation now widely used.

Arbitration Agreement and seat The preamble to the Draft Rules includes a defined term of the “Arbitration Agreement”, which incorporates both the arbitration agreement made between the parties and the LCIA Arbitration Rules.

In the event that the arbitration agreement fails to specify a seat, Article 16.2 of the Draft Rules retains London as the default seat, which will apply until the formation of the arbitral tribunal and the determination by such tribunal of an appropriate seat.

A significant clarification in the Draft Rules is introduced

by Article 16.4, which provides that “the law applicable to the Arbitration Agreement and the arbitration shall be the law applicable to the seat of the arbitration, unless and to the extent that the parties have agreed in writing…”. This change is perhaps most relevant for arbitrations held in England and Wales following a number of decisions in the English courts where the law of an arbitration agreement has been considered. However, it is an issue that may require further consideration when using the Draft Rules as contracting parties may have intended that their arbitration agreement be governed by the underlying law of the contract and not the law of the arbitral

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seat. It is a common misunderstanding that the governing law of the contract is also the applicable procedural law for the arbitration.

Speed of the arbitral process One theme running through the Draft Rules is the amendment of time periods, which may, in some cases, help to expedite the arbitration process.

For example, time periods that ran for 30 days under the 1998 rules now run for 28 days under the Draft Rules. This includes the time for service of the Response under Article 2.1

of the Draft Rules.

However, the LCIA now has 35 days in which to constitute the tribunal, increased from 30. In general, the time periods proposed under the Draft Rules have been aligned with calendar weeks rather than calendar days, which may simplify the reckoning of time periods going forward.

The Draft Rules include new provisions that seek to prevent parties from delaying the formation of the arbitral tribunal.

Article 5.1 of the Draft Rules states that the formation of the tribunal shall not be impeded by any controversy between the parties relating to the sufficiency of the Request or the Response.

Following the constitution of the tribunal, the parties and tribunal are required to meet as soon as practicable, but in any event no later than 21 days from notification of the constitution of the tribunal.

A new provision, Article 15.10, requires the tribunal to hand down its award “as soon as reasonably possible” following the last submission from the parties. In this regard, the tribunal is required to notify the parties and the LCIA’s Registrar of its timetable for the delivery of the award, which should include time for deliberations between members of the tribunal.

Formation of the tribunal and emergency arbitrators Prior to formation of the tribunal, the Draft Rules require arbitral candidates to provide a declaration stating that they are “ready willing and able to devote sufficient time, diligence and industry to ensure the expeditious conduct of the arbitration”.

In relation to the constitution of the tribunal, the LCIA Court has the power to appoint more than three arbitrators in exceptional circumstances, pursuant to Article 5.8 of the Draft Rules. However, subject to the parties agreeing otherwise, no party can nominate a sole arbitrator or chairman unilaterally.

The scope to challenge the appointment of an arbitrator is limited by the amended Article 10.3 of the Draft Rules, which provides that such challenges must be made within 14 days of the formation of the tribunal, or 14 days of a party becoming aware of any grounds for the removal of an arbitrator under Articles 10.1 and 10.2 of the Draft Rules.

In keeping with amendments made to other institutional arbitration rules (such as the ICC arbitration rules), the Draft Rules include provisions enabling a party to seek the appointment of an emergency arbitrator, who would be a sole arbitrator, to determine an application for emergency relief.

This amendment is one of the most significant changes included in the Draft Rules and would only be available in exceptional circumstances and on a temporary basis (Article 9.4).

Under the proposed amendment, the Emergency Arbitrator would be appointed within 3 days of a party’s application and must decide the application for emergency relief within 20 days of his or her appointment (Article 9.7).

Pursuant to Article 9.8, there is no requirement for the Emergency Arbitrator to hold a hearing in respect of the application for emergency relief, which may be decided on the available documentation. Any order of an Emergency Arbitrator must be made in writing and be accompanied by the Emergency Arbitrator’s reasons for that award.

Powers of the tribunal The Draft Rules have increased the powers available to the tribunal once it has been constituted in some respects.

New provisions have been included in Article 22 of the Draft Rules which enable the tribunal to order (with the approval of the LCIA Court) consolidation of multiple arbitrations into one arbitration where the parties agree in writing (Article 22(ix)). Further, the tribunal has the power to order (with the approval of the LCIA court) consolidation where there are multiple arbitrations between the same disputing parties, provided that no tribunal has yet been formed or any appointed tribunal is composed of the same arbitrators (Article 22(x)). The parties’ agreement in such circumstances is not required, although the tribunal may seek their views.

Conduct of parties and legal representatives A number of new provisions relating to the conduct of parties’ legal representatives have been included in the Draft Rules.

Parties must notify all other parties, the tribunal and the LCIA’s Registrar if there is to be a change or addition to their legal representatives pursuant to Article 18.3 of the Draft Rules. Any such changes are conditional upon the approval of the tribunal.

Under Article 18.4 of the Draft Rules, the tribunal has the power to withhold its approval of any change or addition to a party’s legal representatives if such change or addition could compromise the constitution of the tribunal or the finality of any award.

In an annex to the Draft Rules, the LCIA has incorporated a set of general guidelines that apply to the conduct of legal representatives. Article 18.5 of the Draft Rules places the onus for ensuring compliance with these conduct guidelines on the parties to the arbitration (and not their legal representatives).

The guidelines, which are subject to any mandatory laws and professional conduct rules, are intended to “promote generally the good and equal conduct of the parties’ legal representatives” (paragraph 1 of the annex). Other matters included in the guidelines are that legal

Chris Campbell

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representatives should not: • engage in activities intended to unfairly obstruct the arbitration or to jeopardise the finality of any award, including unmeritorious challenges to an arbitrator’s appointment; • make false statements to the tribunal; • procure or assist in the preparation of any false evidence; • conceal any documents ordered by the tribunal; • initiate unilateral communication with a member of the tribunal without disclosure to all other parties, the tribunal and the Registrar.

Pursuant to Article 18.6 of the Draft Rules, the tribunal has the power to determine whether the guidelines have been violated, together with the power to order sanctions in respect of such violations.

Finally, the Draft Rules include provisions governing the conduct of the parties. Similar to the requirement on legal representatives mentioned above, Article 13.4 of the Draft Rules prohibits unilateral communications with the tribunal once it is formed. Importantly, the tribunal now has the power to take into account the parties’ conduct during the arbitration when making any award in respect of costs under Article 28.4 of the Draft Rules.

Conclusion In general, the Draft Rules constitute a welcome update to the 1998 LCIA Arbitration Rules and may produce a more efficient, cost effective arbitration process as a result of the powers given to the tribunal, and the express requirement of good conduct from those involved in arbitration proceedings under the LCIA Arbitration Rules.

Should you have any questions in connection with this article or the legal issues it covers, please contact Chris Campbell of Clyde & Co LLP at chris. campbell@clydeco.com.qa or Laura Warren of Clyde & Co LLP at laura.warren@ clydeco.com.qa.

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Building facades are one of the key elements in the overall aesthetic and technical performance of a building

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he sixth Annual Facade Design and Engineering Middle East Summit brought together more than 200 leading architects, engineers and suppliers to discuss the challenges of creating iconic, sustainable and culturallyrelevant facades.

Discussion revolved on how to define the future cultural identity of facades in the Middle East. Panelists looked at how to apply lessons from the past to modern facades and how to reconnect facades with “human” elements.

Projects showcased were farranging and highlights included the high-tech “pineapple facade” and the new Singapore National Stadium, which provided interesting lessons for the upcoming 2022 stadiums in Qatar.

Building facades are one of the key elements in the overall aesthetic and technical performance of a building.

According to Arup, facade engineering is the art of resolving aesthetic, environmental and structural issues to achieve the effective enclosure of buildings.

According to Agnes Koltay, of Koltay Facades, specialist companies are dedicated to this niche sector of the building industry though some engineers operate within technical divisions of facade manufacturing companies.

Generally, facade engineers are specifically qualified in their discipline and consultants work with the design team on construction projects for architects, building owners, construction managers and product manufacturers.

Koltay delivered a presentation focused on the coordination needs of facade engineering. Koltay Facades is Dubai-based so she demonstrated her presentation with a case study of the Address Boulevard Hotel in the UAE city.

Koltay looked at how early interdisciplinary co-ordination can reduce problems on site, clarify interfacing, scope, basically solve problems before they become problems.

According to Koltay, this will result in, “smooth-flowing construction, faster program, clarity, happier people and a better end product”.

Facade engineers must consider aspects such as design, certification, fabrication and installation of the building facades with regards to the performance of materials, aesthetic appearance, structural behavior, weathertightness, safety and serviceability, security, maintenance and build ability.

The skill set will include matters such as computational fluid dynamics, heat trans-

fer through two- and threedimensional constructions, the behavior of materials, manufacturing methodologies, structural engineering and logistics.

Koltay said that no one really knew that facade engineering was a whole discipline on its own. Over time, the specialist skills necessary in this niche sector have surpassed the capabilities of architects, structural and mechanical engineers as buildings are designed with more complexity and with the introduction of Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Building facades are considered to be one of the most expensive and potentially the highest risk element of any major project.

Historically building facades have the greatest level of failure of any part of a building fabric and the pressure for change and adaptation due to environmental and energy performance needs is greater than any other element of a building.

As a consequence facade engineering has become a science in its own right. Steven Humphrey, the Program Director at AECOM, spoke about developing cost effective and sustainable facades, and he said that in his estimation facades should cost between 10-15% of the total cost of the building.

The selection of materials used should be based on the life cycle cost (LCC) of the building. He added that a cheap selection of materials in the beginning creates maintenance challenges later on which only add to the actual cost of the facade.

He emphasized that developers and owners should look at the real cost of ownership and ask the question: How will it generate revenue for you over the life of the building?

The traditional approach is still the most popular according to Humphrey. The Passivhaus Project (QGBC/ Barwa) has a solid external facade with an internal courtyard.

There are views out but no views in, and hence no heat in. It showed that traditional designs can still be energy efficient with some adaptations and modifications. Humphrey posed a question here: How much does sustainability cost?

This led into the next issue that he tackled, which was looking at the benefits of sustainability.

There is the obvious reduction in the usage of natural resources. The result: a reduced cooling load and reduced power consumption.

According to Humphrey, “en-

KnowCrete by PLASTIC SHRINKAGE Cracking CEMENT CONCRETE & AGGREGATES AUSTRALIA WHAT CAUSES PLASTIC SHRINKAGE CRACKS? The evaporation rate can be determined from the relative humidity, air temperature, concrete temperature and wind velocity using the nomograph in Figure 2, or the equation developed by Uno. Cracking is most likely to occur when the environmental conditions give an evaporation rate in excess of 1 kg/m2/h. It is recommended that precautions be taken when the anticipated evaporation rate is likely to exceed 0.5 kg/m2/h.

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vironmental impacts come from the extent to which we consume both materials and utilities”.

In this respect, he pointed out that even a mitigating measure like district cooling has its limitations in that you cannot assume that all people will be responsible about their energy usage.

According to some leading facade engineering and design consultants, a building’s skin can define its value, performance and architectural expression.

Facades and building envelopes – which form the outer skins of buildings – project image and creative intent.

Increasingly, they are also understood as important environmental moderators and key influencers in project risk and commercial success.

The facade is the primary moderator of the environment, making buildings habitable and comfortable for their intended use.

The detailed engineering of the facade is needed to achieve the ever increasing performance necessary to reduce the carbon emissions of our buildings.

Due to the low cost of utilities financial arguments are difficult to sell in the oil and gas rich Gulf region but what is of critical importance is the carbon footprint.

As in Europe, a mindset that looks at measuring the carbon emissions is becoming more prevalent in the Middle East.

He ended his presentation by looking at what the future holds for facade design and engineering.

“The desire is to move forward in a stable fashion,” said Humphrey. This included the retention of the cultural identity of the region. Being careful about resources and utilities will be critical to success. Humphrey is convinced that it is likely that the days of the “Glass Box” are numbered.

What will remain important he added is: good design, shape, color, function, and form.

A thoughtfully-designed skin can make a new building work more effectively for its owners, occupants and environment.

Uno gives the following equation to calculate evaporation rate E = 5([Tc+18]2.5– r[Ta+ 18]2.5)(V + 4) x10–6 where E_= evaporation rate (kg/m2/h) r = relative humidity/100 Ta = air temperature (°C) Tc = concrete (water surface) temperature (°C) V = wind velocity (km/h) NOTE: Temperature, humidity and wind velocity need to be measured on site to give a realistic picture of the evaporation conditions.

Both the nomograph and the equation are based on evaporation from a water surface and do not hold true after bleed water has disappeared from the surface, i.e. after the water sheen has disappeared.

IMPACT OF PLASTIC SHRINKAGE CRACKING Plastic shrinkage cracking rarely impairs the strength of a concrete element. However, it will have a dramatic impact on the appearance of the concrete; where it penetrates full depth it may lead to water penetration problems.

PRACTICES TO MINIMISE PLASTIC SHRINKAGE CRACKING To minimize the incidence of plastic shrinkage cracking: • Dampen the subgrade and formwork, ensuring that any excess water is removed prior to placing concrete.

• In hot weather, lower the temperature of the fresh concrete by using chilled mixing water or replacing some of this water with crushed ice.

• Protect concrete surfaces from drying out.

1. Erect wind breaks to reduce wind velocity over the concrete surface. This is often impractical, but can be accomplished when frames or walls are erected prior to a floor being placed.

2. Apply aliphatic alcohols over the surface immediately after screeding and while there is plenty of bleed water on the surface; repeat the application in severe conditions. These products reduce the rate of evaporation from the surface. They are not a substitute for curing.

• Commence curing regime promptly after finishing and continue for the specified period.

• The use of sufficient proportions of synthetic or steel fibers in concrete can provide improved control of plastic cracking.

REPAIR OF PLASTIC SHRINKAGE CRACKS In pre-hardened concrete: It is preferable to prevent plastic shrinkage cracking or to identify them while the concrete is still plastic and the surface can be re-worked to close the cracks, rather than rely on repair techniques.

Surface vibrators can be used to close the cracks over their full depth and the surface finishing can then be completed as specified. Careful timing is essential to ensure the concrete reliquefies under the action of the vibrator and that the cracks close fully. Caution needs to be exercised in the use of re-trowelling alone since it may just form a skin (which can fracture with subsequent shrinkage, thermal or traffic impacts) over the cracks but not close them. If used it must be done as soon as the cracks become evident Note: Additional working of the surface may change the color and texture of the surface in that area.

In hardened concrete: Once the concrete has hardened there is little that can be done. If the cracks are not wide at the surface then it may be best to tolerate them. Where they are of concern for watertightness or protection of the reinforcement, or 2 mm or wider, the cracks should be filled with a suitable proprietary filler. The object of such treatment is not to camouflage the cracks but to improve the performance of the concrete and ensure that the durability and wear characteristics of the surface are not impaired.

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ASHRAE Oryx Chapter makes its mark in Qatar The Oryx Chapter has formed the first student branch in Qatar at the Qatar University

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onstruction Sites speaks to Sultan Hassan, ASHRAE Oryx Chapter Exhibition and Conference Committee Chair and former president, on how ASHRAE Oryx Chapter since its establishment in the country has advanced the art and science of the HVAC&R sector, developing local standards with constant focus on indoor air quality and energy efficiency.

A whole new community of forward-thinking engineers of the HVAC&R sector, working on raising the standards of the construction industry and improving thermal comfort of the building in Qatar, is formed by founding the Oryx Chapter of the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) which promotes its activities throughout the industry in Qatar and worldwide by organizing seminars, workshops, conferences.

Hassan Sultan besides his role at ASHRAE, works as Director of Mechanical Department at MZP Consultancy, and being at the roots of ASHRAE Oryx Chapter foundation, Hassan can confirm the benefits of ASHRAE’s local activities for the whole industry.

The idea of establishing local ASHRAE chapter in Qatar goes back to mid-2005 when local members started communication with the society and expressed interest in setting up the chapter. The division became active in 2008 in Qatar, bringing together a harmonic mixture of ambitious ASHRAE members from multiple professional backgrounds (consulting, contracting and suppliers from government and private - national and international sectors).

Could you tell us about the achievement of the ASHRAE Oryx Chapter since its establishment in Qatar?

The ASHRAE Oryx Chapter is 300 members strong today. All members of the local

chapter are committed industry professionals working together to achieve the anticipated success that suits Qatar’s reputation and vision and also contributing to achieve the goals of ASHRAE along with its 55,000 members worldwide. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor-air quality, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry through research, standards writing, publishing and continuous education to raise awareness on improving standards and the quality of workmanship within the industry. Here in Qatar, we are all aware of the benefits that standardization of the HVAC&R sector could bring and the way it will influence the building standards in the country.

How does ASHRAE Oryx Chapter assist local HVAC&R? We provide access to valuable information such as HVAC&R international standards, guidelines, manuals, regular publications from the foremost resource of technical and educational information. We also organize a range of events to foster knowledge-exchange in the region, especially to promote research and create a knowledge platform for the regional HVAC&R industry, addressing topics such as energy efficiency, thermal control for hot climates, which was the focus of the recently-held ASHRAE First International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates.

We are all aware of the lack of relevant expertise and suppliers of the special solutions to deal with extreme heat and humidity in hot climates. We have invited delegates working in the field to contribute with their research and to share some solutions relevant to the hot climate conditions. We have also involved HVAC manufacturers from the region to participate in discussions and to show in practice innovative, energy efficient solutions applicable in

Sultan Hassan, ASHRAE Oryx Chapter Exhibition and Conference Committee Chair and Director of Mechanical Department at MZP Consultancy

the climate conditions similar to Qatar. ASHRAE Oryx Chapter is also, for a second time in a row, supporting CHRVI ME 2014 Air Conditioning and Energy Efficiency Conference which will be organized along with the exhibition.

Does ASHRAE Oryx Chapter collaborate with student bodies?

Eventually, as a part of our expansion, the Oryx Chapter is pleased to announce that we have recently formed the first student branch in Qatar at the Qatar University. The branch is named itself the QU Palm branch. Its advisor is Dr Mohamad Kharseh and its president is Abdulrahman Al Zaeem. The chapter has already done several introductory seminars to students at the university. It has gathered more than 40 students at the first registration. It has presented in return one project study on the use of geothermal energy to the Oryx’s ASHRAE members. Of course, this would not have been possible without the full-fledged support of the Mechanical Engineering Dean Dr Saoud who has initiated ASHRAE’s collaboration with the local academia.

Could you elaborate on Oryx Chapter’s collaboration with the local entities and construction firms to implement the knowledge?

Certainly, we witness now

cohesive efforts among various institutions in Qatar to work towards improvement of the indoor environment and searching for more energy-efficient solutions. We have recently witnessed an increased interest from Qatar University to work on the projects developed in collaboration with Oryx Chapter. We have welcomed Qatar Foundation’s involvement in recently-held conferences. We also focus on collaboration with local reCHRVI-2014-MAGAZINE-04.pdf 1 3/13/2014 search center and Qatar Envi-

benefit the industry and the end-user.

The indoor environmental quality is a much-discussed subject among the sector.

Luckily everyone understands the importance of noise level, filtration, air diffusion, ventilation and humidity and IEQ is becoming a part of GSASrated building in Qatar. District Cooling schemes are in place in Qatar for such developments as the Pearl and Lusail. It is a highly energy efficient solution brought to reduce energy consumption in building and CO2 emissions, though the majority of the building owners still prefer individual cooling scheme in order to control maintenance process individually.

We have noticed a big interest from ASHRAE members for continuous education and knowledge sharing, thus we make available all necessary materials for members to use and to share with colleagues.

We have also created the platform for the HVAC&R sector professionals database, where everyone could upload CV and view the database of the industry professionals working in Qatar.

ronment and Energy Institute is one of them. I would like to mention here our joint efforts with the pioneers in the field of green building and sustainability in Qatar like QGBC and GORD, with the GSAS (Global Sustainability Assessment System), which addresses all locally relevant aspects of sustainability, ecological impact and green building and has developed the energy standards to support Qatar’s building energy ratings.

What are the challenges of the HVAC&R industry in Qatar?

The three central functions of heating, ventilating and air conditioning are interrelated, especially with the need to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor environment within reasonable installation, operation and maintenance where we need the best quality equipment within a reasonable budget. We organize workshops, seminars and forums to bring together suppliers, regional standard bodies, construction firms and manufacturers to discuss the sector’s issues in the region and come up 12:44:31 PM with the solution that would

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he Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, organizer of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, has confirmed that it is reviewing its preparations to host the event and the final number of stadiums will be submitted to the Executive Committee of FIFA for approval.

The committee said in a statement “The process of selecting the final proposed line-up of host venues is on-going in consultation with FIFA. Given the size of our country, FIFA and the Local Organising Committee decided to look into reducing the originally proposed 12 venues to fit the country’s specifications while ensuring best playing conditions for all 64 matches. Generally FIFA requests a minimum of eight stadia for hosting the FIFA World Cup”.

“The 2022 Local Organising Committee will submit by December 2014 a proposal for an appropriate number of host venues, whilst ensuring a suitable legacy for the country and the national league after the tournament. The approval of the final number of stadiums is envisaged by the FIFA Executive Committee by

March 2015”, the statement mentioned.

Ghanem Ali Al Kuwari, director of sports facilities at the Supreme Committee, had announced in a press statement that work on five stadiums would start during the current year as well as on 92 training pitches as part of the 2022 World Cup projects. Work will start in a month’s time at various levels.

Al Kuwari said that World Cup projects started with the commencement of preliminary work for Wakra stadium, which is one of eight key stadiums that will be implemented during the next phase in different areas of Qatar with the use of modern technology in cooling of the stadiums.

He pointed out that the committee “oversees five stadiums while Qatar Foundation oversees three stadiums.”

The site to build the World Cup headquarters with all departments related to the event has already been chosen.

Al Kuwari pointed out that the first fan zone would be opened in Doha in June and it would be located in Katara.

Other fan zones would be opened later.

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QF committed to enforcing worker welfare standards Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) organized a conference at the Qatar National Convention Centre to stress the importance of its Mandatory Standards of Migrant Workers’ Welfare for Contractors and Subcontractors.

The gathering, attended by more than 500 contractors, underlined the extent to which Qatar Foundation is taking the issue of migrant workers’ rights seriously.

Addressing the meeting, Jassim M Telefat, Group Executive Director of Qatar Foundation’s Capital Projects and Facilities Management, warned that severe action would be taken against any company not adhering to the standards.

“Qatar is well known for its hospitality, and we consider the workers our guests,” he said.

“We are doing our utmost to ensure everyone working with Qatar Foundation has a good quality of life, respectable living conditions and an appropriate work environment.”

The conference, which was organized by Qatar Foundation’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Directorate (HSSE) and Procurement

Jassim M Telefat, Group Executive Director of Qatar Foundation’s Capital Projects and Facilities Management, addressing the meeting

Directorate (PD), also aimed to raise awareness of Qatar Foundation’s new HSSE prequalification criteria.

With immediate effect, all contractors and subcontractors are expected to adhere to these guidelines in order to be eligible for any upcoming strategic tenders.

“Complying with the law and QF regulations is the primary condition for being eligible for future contracts with Qatar Foundation. Any supplier, contractor or subcontractor that violates these basic criteria will not be considered for any Qatar Foundation contracts,” Telefat added.

He also revealed a plan to

launch a hotline for workers so they can lodge complaints and suggestions regarding their living and working conditions.

“It is the responsibility of every contractor, subcontractor and supplier to make sure that they self-audit their practices,” he pointed out.

“In addition, we will be creating a helpline where workers can report any violations that take place. These are the key factors for achieving the vision of the Foundation to unlock human potential and improve the standard of living of those residing in Qatar.”

Telefat noted that a special department within the Foun-

dation had been created to address all workers’ welfare issues. He explained that this department would conduct regular assessments and inspections of all contractors to ensure they are complying with the criteria.

Qatar Foundation will ensure that all contractors meet their contractual obligations to employees, and that the Mandatory Standards of Migrant Workers’ Welfare for Contractors and Subcontractors are enforced, by rigorously holding to account all companies working with the Foundation.

Last April, Qatar Foundation pledged to enhance the quality of life of all its migrant workers and eradicate unfair employment practices by launching the new workers’ welfare Mandatory Standards, which is based on a holistic and principled approach that combines Qatari Labour Law and international best practice.

Through its mandatory standards, Qatar Foundation has introduced minimum requirements in relation to recruitment, living and working conditions and the general treatment of workers engaged in construction and other projects.

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Ashghal starts major projects in Qatar’s northern areas Qatar’s Public Works Authority starts construction of three schools and two kindergartens valued at QR222 million and awards the design tender for a new integrated health centre in Al Shamal City Following the instructions of HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to initiate a number of public building projects in Al Shamal City, the Public Works Authority, Ashghal, has announced the commencement of construction works on various educational and healthcare projects there.

The instructions were issued during HH the Emir’s visit to Al Shamal City on November 28, 2013.

Ashghal has already begun construction works on two primary schools, including one for girls and one for boys with two adjacent kindergartens in the Um Sabah area (Area 79) of Al Shamal City.

In addition, an old school has been demolished in order to be rebuilt to new standards.

To improve healthcare in the area, Ashghal has awarded the tender for the design of a new integrated healthcare center. The project is at the design stage.

Following the development plan of the Higher Council of Education and the Ministry of Municipalities and Urban Planning, the Um Sabah area in Al Shamal has been selected as a location for two new schools and two new kindergartens. The cost of these four educational projects is estimated at around QR166 million, out of which QR56 million is allocated for each school and QR27 million for each kindergarten.

The schools and kindergartens are scheduled to be delivered to the Higher Council of Education during the second quarter of 2015 before the start of the 2015/2016 academic year.

Each of these schools will occupy around 28,000 square meters and will be able to accommodate up to 625 students with a total built-up area of 10,000 square meters.

Each kindergarten will occupy around 12,000 square meters with a total built-up area of around 4,000 square meters.

All schools consist of a main two-storey building encompassing 25 class rooms, administration offices, along with a primary medical clinic, changing rooms, a theatre, indoor sports halls, experiment labs and adjacent multi-services areas.

Additional facilities will include assembly halls, covered parking spaces and spacious external sports facilities as basketball, handball and football playgrounds in addition to green landscaped areas.

Each kindergarten will consist of a two-storey main building including 12 teaching classes, multi-services facilities, internal and external shaded

playgrounds and activities halls, spacious sandy and landscaped shaded areas in addition to primary healthcare facilities and in-house kitchen.

The administration area will feature a reception hall, administration rooms, teachers’ rooms, a meeting room, a nursing station, in addition to other facilities like a library, an activities hall, a music room and language sand computer labs. A covered and cooled students assembly area is also envisioned.

External designs of schools and kindergartens reflect Qatar’s traditional heritage and culture while internal design adapts the highest architectural, health and safety standards.

Locating the kindergartens adjacent to schools was planned to facilitate transfer of 3-6-year-old children to the higher academic system.

In addition to these four projects, Ashghal has started demolishing the old preparatory school in Al Shamal City (Block 49, land No 8, street 740) in order to reconstruct it with a total cost of QR56 million over a total built-up space of 19,000 square meters.

It is planned to be delivered to the Higher Council of Education before the 2015/2016 academic year starts. Similar to the other two schools being constructed, this one follows the same structure in terms of number of classes, activities spaces and facilities with teaching capacity of 625 students.

In addition to these educational projects in Al Shamal City, Ashghal is working on the construction of an integrated healthcare center, the design tender for which has already been awarded. The project is currently in design phase and is undergoing assessment studies.

The new healthcare facility will be equipped with some of the latest and advanced technologies.

Replacing the current healthcare center in the city, the new facility will accommodate the increasing demand for medical services from the fast-growing population of the Al Shamal region.

Ashghal is expected to commence construction works on this project by the first quarter of 2015 and the project is estimated to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2016.

The total built-up area of this primary healthcare centre will be around 10,000 square meters and will be designed according to type “C” design of healthcare centers in Qatar.

It is planned to be an example

of modern healthcare centers, offering comprehensive medical services, including an emergency department, specialized clinics, men and women health consultancies, dental center, chronic diseases treatment facilities, pre-marriage testing lab, advanced radiology diagnosis center, in addition to some additional facilities including a gymnasium, pregnancy classes hall, massage center, a swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi.

Ashghal has adopted a modern and simple design structure that maintains Qatari local heritage and culture, following the unified design guidelines of other healthcare centers in Qatar.

Within Ashghal’s broader development plans for the Al Shamal region, the Authority lately announced that it had accomplished several considerable milestones in executing projects in different parts of the region. These include: • Al Ghuwairia Healthcare Center • Umm Slal Health and Wellness Care Center in Bu Faseelain Umm Slal Ali • Al Nuaim Healthcare Center • Healthcare Center in Al Kharaitiyat • Five Schools and Kindergartens in Umm Slal Ali In addition to the above, Ashghal is executing a number of projects in the northern areas of Qatar under its Expressways, Roads and Infrastructure in Local Areas Programs to allow geographical expansion of residential areas in the region and connect it with the other regions of Qatar.

Among the major infrastructure projects being implemented by Ashghal is the North Road Enhancements Projects, with a total length of 95.2 km. The project extends from Al Duhail Interchange in

northern Doha to the city of Al Shamal in the north of Qatar.

This is in addition to the construction of new interchanges, and the improvement and enhancement of existing interchanges, roads and infrastructure.

The new interchanges will provide safe traffic and controlled local accesses to

all new and future developments.

The project will enhance roads linking Doha with the northern parts of the country; serve commercial and residential developments; and review and upgrade the existing interchanges by adding signalized intersections to improve the safety of road

users.

Roads linking to Al Khor and Umm Birka will be upgraded, sewage treatment plants will be increased, safety barriers will be upgraded and pedestrian and cyclists’ crossings will be constructed.

Al Huwailah Link Road is an additional vital part of the expansion plans of RasLaffan City and its facilities. This project comprises 16kms of roads providing a link from North Road to RasLaffan industrial city through widening of Al Huwaila Link Road.

This project aims to widen Al Huwaila road to provide highquality and efficient roads and utility infrastructure for heavy and light vehicles in both directions.

As part of the project, four at grade signalized junctions will be constructed with 9km of footpath/cycleway, in addition to utility infrastructure upgrades and improvements such as storm water drainage system, treated sewage effluent network, potable water network, electrical networks, intelligent transport system, street lighting and telecommunication network.

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t might seem as a tiny detail, but choosing the right faucet can result in huge water and energy savings. Research estimates that bathroom and kitchen faucets account for 16 percent of the water used in an American home. In a typical house, faucets run for around 8 minutes a day and consume nearly 11 gallons of water per person per day.

The consumption is unlikely to be different in Qatar.

As a leading manufacturer of plumbing products, the TOTO Group’s integrated all in One Auto Faucet promises to Improve livability, benefit the natural system and achieve significant energy and water savings. Nabina ceramic is

the sole distributor of Toto products in Qatar The product is part of TOTO GREEN CHALLENGE to significantly accelerate conventional environmental activities.

“To promote environmental activities in the three key perspectives of product and services, manufacturing and social contributions, and human resource development, we have established quantitative targets for our Action Plan that lasts until the year 2017 - our 100th anniversary”, the company stated.

TOTO Green Challenge The global environment is changing at a rate beyond our expectations. Plumbing products, alongside household electrical appliances,

account for the majority of CO2 emitted from the home.

As a leading manufacturer of plumbing products, TOTO promotes its TOTO GREEN CHALLENGE to significantly accelerate conventional environmental activities.

This involves a review of all corporate activities with a view toward achieving stringent quantitative targets by 2017.

Product-related initiatives include a focus on “reducing CO2 emissions from plumbing products” and “purifying the air with Hydrotect.” We have devised an easy-to-understand vision of the future and a roadmap outlining how to get there, aiming to expand activities encompassing the entire housing construction industry on a global scale.

The suggested faucet is a compact infrared sensor; one of the smallest sensors in the world. It’s aesthetically pleasing design with spout senses for human motions only. Moreover, the faucet precisely tempers water and regulates its flow, while the thermostatic controller enhances the comfort of users.

Electricity is generated by the built-in power generator unit when the water flows through it. The electricity stored in the capacitor can be used for dai-

ly operation. The ECOPOWER self-generating hydropower system gets stronger with each use, adding years to lifecycle.

Engineered to require no electricity or routine disposable battery replacement, Eco-Power products are the perfect marriage of handsfree operation, low maintenance and sophisticated design.

Water Saving An integrated sensor is able to detect hand movement

and thus ensure that just the right amount of water is dispensed. It’s so finely tuned that it only registers hand movement directly below the spout and therefore does not activate the water flow when you’re cleaning the wash basin TOTO aerated bubble technology, adds air to the water enlarging them and causing them to increase in volume. This enables the water consumption to reduce by half from 4.0 L/ min to 2L/

min while retaining the same washing experience.

Energy Saving Without the need of batteries replacement, this helps to reduce daily maintenance and create an eco friendly environment. Without the need of cabling and wiring, this helps to reduce cost and energy.

Since the product is self powered, the electrical cabling is not required . So the energy saving and cost savings are the benefits.

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wners and constructors both want to improve project success. To accomplish this, the engineering and construction industry has tried for years to employ best practices, vary work shifts, use incentive packages, and much more ― all in an effort to improve not only productivity, but also safety, worker retention and morale, schedules, and consistency.

Unfortunately, no definitive process has dramatically improved construction in these areas and problems persist even after decades of trying.

However, recently released innovative process known as advanced work packaging (AWP) can improve safety and predictability and reduce total install cost by up to 10 percent. The Construction Industry Institute (CII) and the Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA) have recently revealed that AWP and the accompanying detailed planning and other processes associated with AWP work together to increase productivity, safety, craft retention, and other measures of what makes a successful construction project. Rusty may ad.pdf Haggard, QC13.15x19.3 industry author and former CII Staff explains how

it works and highlights the benefits of the AWP for the construction industry.

One Pack for Each Step Identifying the relevant terms is the appropriate starting point for defining important aspects of AWP: • Work Packaging – the process of breaking down a project into manageable tasks. Work packaging is done on all projects, even if it’s not specifically referred to in such a manner. The problem is that the process is done differently by each company and on each project. It’s not repeatable and it’s that very inconsistency from project to project that helps breed inefficiency. • • AWP – a more standards-based approach to work packaging, this formalizes the compo- • nents and methodology for construction execution and includes engineering work packages (EWPs), construction work packages (CWPs), and installation work packages (IWPs). AWP is a construction-driven process that begins 1 4/27/14 4:53 PM with front-end planning and detailed design and

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CWP – defines a logical and manageable division of work within the construction scope. CWPs do not overlap within a discipline; are designed to be measureable and in alignment with project controls; are used to develop installation work packages; and may contain more than one EWP. They typically consist of safety requirements, at least one EWP, the schedule, the budget, environmental requirements, quality requirements, and any special resource requirements such as permits, and so on. CWPs are usually used to determine contractual scopes of work, are developed from the contract formulation through construction execution, and grow over time to include productivity factors, detailed cost reports, and other considerations.

• IWP – a deliverable that enables a crew to work in a safe, predictable, measurable, and efficient manner; typically limited in size such that a crew can perform the completed tasks in a set amount of time, for example 500 hours. IWPs contain all necessary documentation supporting execution of the work at the workface (in the field Productivity The CII research demonstrates that using work packaging methodologies presents attractive opportunities for both constructors and owners.

It is estimated that labor represents 40 percent of a typical construction project cost.

Studies show that, unfortunately, two-thirds of labor time is spent waiting or looking for material, being idle, traveling, and other nonproductive issues. CII’s research demonstrated that AWP can provide up to a 25 percent reduction in labor costs because, if executed properly, it minimizes losses through a more detailed execution planning strategy and reduces idle time through the ability to more effectively assign

continues through con- • struction execution at the workface in the field and on to handover and start-up.

WBS (work breakdown structure) – a hierarchical representation of a complete project.

EWP (engineering work package) – an engineering and procurement deliverable used to create a CWP. This typically includes scope of work with document list; drawings; installation and materials specs; vendor data; bill of materials; equipment and/or line lists; and permitting studies if required.

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craft labor through increased visibility into the availability of materials and the status of dependencies.

AWP provides structure for focused execution planning that is directed at the construction workface (in the field) by facilitating collaboration between engineering and construction during the planning phase. AWP is designed to support construction and proper sequencing of the supply chain. The key is to remove or address all constraints to every work package. In this way, IWPs in the field are clear, which allows superintendents and foremen to spend time mentoring crafts and avoiding crisis management. In the field, AWP provides tight definitions for all work to be executed. All materials are in place for the task at hand. The results are improved safety and quality, reduced work hours, more reliable predictability, and better performance in regard to meeting schedule requirements. The reasons for these improvements is the fact that AWP provides assurance that engineering documents are delivered on time and are accurate, even with the accompanying aggressive but attainable completion dates and times.

Predictability Construction is typically known to contain a lot of variables. The ability to plan for these variables can separate great contractors from average ones and successful projects from failures. AWP provides that predictability with regard to variables. An effective work package is a tool for managing variances, building flexibility, and accommodating change. AWP breaks down projects into manageable packages – that is, those that can be completed in a known timeframe when materials are on hand and the crew understands the scope of work through the issuance of IWPs. It is extremely important that all constraints to every IWP be removed before work in the field is begun. Removing guesswork and uncertainty and following a focused and organized execution plan allows project management

to improve morale, turnover, and safety. The key is tying AWP to the procurement process in great detail.

Implementation Those interested in using AWP must understand the need for all of the project stakeholders to embrace the approach. AWP is processrelated – that is, it involves participation from front-end planning and early design with regard to alignment in those stages with the construction execution plan.

AWP is an organizational opportunity as well, and works best when workface planning “champions” are identified to carry out IWPs in the field.

Finally, a cultural shift must occur when using AWP in an organization because of the required alignment between engineering and construction and the inherent differences in work methods involved in these two important stakeholder organizations.

AWP in Action When implementing AWP, detailed project planning is extremely important. Construction input is needed and required in front-end planning by engineering and design, which is a challenge considering the traditional incompatibility between the systems and processes of those two disciplines.

Moreover, all of the parties engaged on a project must agree to participate in the AWP process and to understand their specific duties and obligations to make AWP work.

While the relatively new paradigm of AWP presents somewhat of a learning curve and cultural shift, the effort is extremely worthwhile. Knowing the collaborative effort needed between engineering and construction will result in more open communications and trust between these two important stakeholders.

And, although initial costs will increase slightly due to the technologies and/or increased efforts required for AWP, these costs and efforts will be easier to bear if one remembers that 25 percent savings in labor and 10 percent savings in total install costs are achievable when using AWP.

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Qatar Rail awards largest-ever single project insurance policy Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), overseeing construction of the integrated railway network, has awarded one of the largest-ever single project tunneling and rail construction insurance policies to a six-member consortium of national insurance companies, led by Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), with additional capacity from international reinsurers and QFC-registered insurers.

The other five members of the consortium are Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance Company, Al Khaleej Takaful Group, Doha Insurance Com-

pany, Qatar Islamic Insurance Company and Al Koot Insurance and Reinsurance Company.

QFC-registered companies Doha Bank Assurance Company and SEIB Insurance and Reinsurance Company also participate on the program.

“This is the most prestigious and the largest insurance program on infrastructure in Qatar and one of the largest risk covers related to railways ever placed in the world,” says a Qatar Rail release.

The awarding of the contract came after Qatar Rail adopted owner-controlled approach

Qatar Rail managing director Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Turki Al Subaie with senior executives of the National Insurance Consortium.

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to insurance procurement.

The national insurance consortium will provide construction all risks and third party liability insurance to Phase 1 of Doha Metro Project.

“We, at Qatar Rail, believe that a strong public private partnership (PPP) will further strengthen the domestic economy and our model translates Qatar National Vision 2030 into achievable actions through our projects that are essentially based on PPP,” said Qatar Rail Managing Director Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Turki Al Subaie.

“The Doha Metro, which is being built in a phased manner, offers immense potential for private sector investments, particularly in the construction and operations and maintenance, across different development stages,” said Al Subaie.

Qatar Rail CEO Saad Al Muhannadi said the significant participation by the local players in the major insurance program demonstrated the strength of the domestic risk cover market and their potential to make robust contribution towards the overall economic development of Qatar, fully aligned to the Qatar National Vision 2030.

“The consortium of national insurance companies thanks

The national insurance consortium will provide construction all risks and third party liability insurance to Phase 1 of Doha Metro Project.

the steering committee of Qatar Rail for their full support and trust in placing this prestigious project insurance through us,” said QIC Group Senior Deputy Group CEO Ali S Al Fadala.

“This support to the Qatari companies and using their long history of professionalism and capabilities in the insurance field benefits the local economy,” he said.

“This also proves that the national insurance industry in Qatar has the capabilities to handle large scale projects of any size and complexity and provide services of highest standards to its clients,” added Al Fadala.

In total, a majority (80%) of the risk is retained by domestic insurance companies.

The lead reinsurer is, Liberty, (UK), and the broker appointed by Qatar Rail is Marsh.

Global Construction Practice Vice Chairman Jon Marsh said: “Marsh take great pride in our appointment to this prestigious role, which is the beginning of a significant partnership and journey. We are also very pleased that we were able to achieve the result in support of Qatar’s economy using our global expertise delivered locally.”

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The Internet of Everything According to Sawaf, cities are microcosms of the Internet of Everything and stand to benefit the most from connecting people, process, data and things Is the concept of a smart city real? This was the question posed by Anas Sawaf of Cisco. He argued that the way we conceptualize the idea of a smart city may not be key to its eventual realization.

Some of the challenges that he pointed out were that cities are in increasing competition for talent and are of high temperatures and climate change and big data. He said that the competition between big cities was not going to be ameliorated by ICT solutions.

He went as far as to say that ICT was not the solution. “But what if we had an effective, efficient digital infrastructure?” Would that help?

Sawaf used the term the “Internet of Everything” which became the trending word at the conference. Cisco defines the Internet of Everything (IoE) as bringing together people, process, data, and things to make networked connections more relevant and valuable than ever before - turning information into actions that create new capabilities, richer experiences and unprecedented economic opportunity for businesses, individuals and countries.

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of Everything (IoE) and stand to benefit the most from connecting people, process, data and things.

Importantly, the IoE ambitions and scope are designed to respond to the need for real-time, context-specific information intelligence and analytics to address specific local imperatives.

“Digital urbanism” is rapidly becoming a central pillar for urban planners, architects, developers, and transportation providers, as well as in public service provision.

Cities serve as “fertile ground” for realizing IoE value. For this to happen, however, city leadership must understand how the components of IoE — people, process, data, and things — play specific roles, and work together, to enable our future cities and communities.

According to Sawaf, to create an IoE-enabled city, the following steps need to be taken. Efficient IoE infrastructures for cities require two elements: 1. Smart, innovative solutions that break away from traditional, energyintensive, waste-generating approaches.

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nate silos of information within a city, allowing for more efficient and open sharing and utilization of information and resources.

Cities investing in the longterm efficiency of their infrastructure aim to make their infrastructure intelligent, with shared operations. These cities not only see their energy usage and carbon footprint diminish - they also enhance their livability as safe, vibrant cities, thus attracting both citizens and tourists. How is this achieved?

By providing a mix of enabling devices and intelligent datatreatment tools, which, in

turn, trigger smarter decisions in infrastructure operation and management: • Data-collection devices.

Sensors and metering systems enable the city to generate information about its own infrastructure usage and condition.

In the presentation that followed, Dan Hill enhanced many of the concepts and ideas put forward in the previous talk but he added an important component: smart cities need smart citizens.

He said that we need to understand the city as a real time system. From the perspective of having worked with cities and technology for

two decades, Hill presented the three ages of smart cities we had lived through so far, suggesting strategies that could help enable the successful next age.

Hill described the first age of cities as being characterized

by Venice. He described it a beautiful city which everyone wanted to see but completely impossible to live in: the value of inefficiency being traded off against its beauty.

The second age of cities he described as “Place making”.

The example of a city that he gave here was Barangaroo, Australia.

The third age being the current one, a city with smart services: Smart cities; e.g.

Melbourne (low2no.org).

Hill reminded the audience that in the context of a smart city with smart services, smart should be understood as being just a layer within the process of holistic development.

Citizens are the reasons that we build cities. According to Hill, government public service providers have not done a good job of selling “smart cities” to citizens, hence we can consider ourselves to be in the first age of the “smart citizen”.

Hill focused on the interplay between core urban infrastructures, urban fabric and urban economies, as well as governance and citizens. Hill has worked across multiple projects, from major urban developments like Barangaroo in Sydney, Masdar in Abu Dhabi, Low2No in Helsinki, and leading up to his present work as executive director of Futures and Best Practice, at the UK’s Future Cities Catapult, a leading global center for urban innovation.

It seems that with the focus on smart cities globally, it has also become the prime concern for most of the Mena region, looking at improving the lives of people in cities and driving the economy.

The World Economic Forum has ranked Qatar as the most competitive economy in the Middle East region and last year it placed 13th globally based on a high-quality institutional framework, stable macroeconomic conditions and an efficient goods market.

Sustainable development is one of the key pillars of the Vision 2030 that aims at safeguarding natural resources through various initiatives by public and private sectors.

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Why do you need construction progress photo and video documentation?

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hotographically documenting every exterior wall at every stage of construction allows you to verify schedule delays, quality installation of your systems, verification of plans and specs, and code issues. Construction progress photography will also save you money by enabling “virtual” walk-throughs of your project by your architects, engineers and consultants without having to pay their expensive travel and rates.

Progress photography shoots are generally performed at monthly intervals, and are coordinated with the pace of erection. Exterior progress photography typically begins at substantial framing, and not at commencement of site work. Progress photography

can begin at commencement of site work for the purpose of broadly capturing site work.

What are the benefits ?

Virtual QA/QC meetings Improving communication to identify potential issues before they happen Back checks of materials used Change order verification Solving facilities problems down the road Quickly and easily verifying if a problem is a systemic or isolated issue, without doing destructive verification It also allows architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, etc. to monitor building progress 24×7. These firms typically charge for each site visit. Our inspection-grade progress photographs allow

them to virtually walk the job without the owner having to pay for it.

Our methodology captures all stages of construction progress, from groundbreaking through to project completion, via digital photo, video and webcam documentation.

We visually document the on-site progress throughout construction and complete Exact-Built shoots at certain predetermined stages in order to capture precise, highly detailed and accurate representations of the project at each particular stage.

Interior Construction Progress Photography Interior construction progress photos track the interior improvements from when interior work begins (typically, at the commencement of stud-

work) to completion. Interior Progressions broadly track the improvements from logical perspectives. Interior Progressions are designed to provide comprehensive coverage of the various trades coming together over time. Interior progressions are performed, approximately, at monthly intervals and are coordinated with the pace of erection.

What you mean by Timelapse photography ?

Time-lapse photography is a technique whereby the frequency at which film frames are captured (the frame rate) is much lower than that used to view the sequence. When played at normal speed, time appears to be moving faster and thus lapsing. For example, an image of a scene may be captured once every sec-

ond, then played back at 30 frames per second. The result is an apparent 30-times speed increase. Time-lapse photography can be considered the opposite of high speed photography or slow motion.

How Construction Web Cameras works at site ?

Bee global Webcam provides anytime access to live conditions of your worksite, perfect for broad site overviews of current conditions and construction activity.

Implementing high-quality, maintenance-free cameras have never been easier. Our variety of web cams can be customized to any project, from single point-of-interest solutions to complete 360-degree perspectives of the entire worksite.

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The GuideLight system – a key guiding tool

MCT Group Qatar has held a seminar to announce the launch of Intelligent Dynamic Guide Light System which is a safety product used for swift orientation and evacuating people from danger zones.

Inspired by a 1989 German court order that says “it is life experience that the outbreak of a fire can be expected at practically any time”, Hanning & Kahl GmbH saw the need for an intelligent guiding system that could guide people safely out of danger zones.

Hanning & Kahl Project Manager Nico Liesenfeld explained the system’s technical and practical advantages.

With many developments taking place in Qatar for the World Cup 2022, it is important that the country is prepared to have best safety systems installed.

The Intelligent Guide Light System can be specially incorporated in the design of upcoming projects, including in public places like hospitals, stadiums, office complexes, schools, airports, museums, malls, major department stores, large hotels, theaters and cinemas, universities, tunnel systems and underground train stations and wherever clear-signaling is needed to guide people to safety.

Wherever people may have to be evacuated in an emergency situation, such as a fire and smoke, GuideLight indicates the best escape route. The

flow of people is safely guided, using strong signals such as dynamic LED light strips, escape route signage and other components.

“This is not just an LED light system,” Liesenfeld explained.

quential lighting mode.

The ENEC-certified LED light strip is made of a specially-selected material that has been tested for chemical resistance.

It has also been tested for resistance to dust and water and classified IP 67 accordingly.

As smoke quickly rises to cover Components of the HGLconventional escape route sigLED strip: nage, LED light strips along the floor or is placed at a low• 4mm LED light strip level along the wall provide thickness ideal orientation. Even after • heat-resistant, self-expeople have found their way tinguishing to safety, the GuideLight be• UV-resistant comes an important guiding • in compliance with IP tool. With changed functions, 67 standard it is also a key instrument for • highly flexible, crack rerescue teams looking to save sistant, abrasion-resisothers. tant, pressure-resistant While conventional escape • redundant power suproute signage is static and ply is possible cannot adapt to changing • flexible casing or rigid scenarios, GuideLight cominstallation directly in ponents react dynamically to glazing bar events as they occur.

• flat or upright installaThe system can communition possible cate with any detection sys“The shortest escape route is tem. “The intelligence of the not always the safest. Conven- GuideLight system lies in how tional escape route-lighting it processes received data,” only statically illuminates the way to safer zones. GuideLight reacts to reported changes, adapting to the risks according to the situation,” he added.

Cost-efficient LED technology with low power consumption is used, having the advantages of durability and minimal maintenance. A linear meter of the LED light strip consumes just one watt of power in se-

Liesenfeld pointed out. “If a fire detection system pinpoints a fire, GuideLight uses the information to guide people away from the danger to the best located safe zone. It also provides the necessary guidance during power outages, safely and clearly indicating emergency exits,” he said.

According to its manufacturers, the GuideLight system is based on sustainability and safety. The LED technology used is highly reliable and du-

rable. All LED light strips, escape route signals and components are monitored by the system.

The relevant super ordinate center is informed if there is a module failure. The entire system runs on a backup battery in case of a power outage. The high-performance batteries used have a service life of up to 12 years.

The system is not only used in case of emergencies but also as a passenger information system for early display of the train stopping area and train composition or as a warning for the approaching and passing train and better distribution of passenger flows.

According to Liesenfeld, the usage of the GuideLight as a dynamic signage system was introduced by the company to Siemens for possible usage in the Doha Metro project.

MCT Group Director Sanjay

Chadha said the company would continue looking for recommendations from the Qatar Civil Defense to encourage consultants to include this product in their specifications.

Chadha explained that the ideal was for the new system to be included from the design stage of new construction projects. However, it can also be integrated into existing buildings using existing cables.

During the question-andanswer session following the presentation, attendees expressed the need for such a system, especially in situation where you might need to evacuate people from three- or four-storey underground parking levels that are common in Doha now. However, questions were raised regarding the price of the system and how compatible it was with local conditions like heat and humidity.

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Micropiles and ground anchors – a way forward for a more cost-effective design program risk.

Micropiles and ground anchors can be an integral part of many infrastructure projects and have been successfully used for many years across the globe as well as in the region and locally.

Many underground structures

are constructed for use as car parks and shops in basements of buildings and as mass rapid transit stations and depressed roadways.

Where elevations are low and the groundwater tables high the hydraulic forces have to be dealt with both in temporary and permanent cases.

The hydrostatic uplift forces can be dealt with in a number of ways, including increasing the weight of the structure but a study preceding these trials demonstrates that ground anchors and micropiles provide an economic solution with reduced risk in cost and program.

The perception is that the systems can suffer from lack of expertise locally and although a safe design can be prepared a high-quality workmanship cannot be guaranteed.

It is the considered view and the experience of those involved with the trials that the high-quality workmanship can be achieved by having available a detailed specification prepared by the designer and a detailed method statement prepared by the specialist

contractor, which adopts the requirements of the specification and supervision by experienced personnel who can ensure compliance with the method statement.

The trials included pull-out tests where ground anchors with short fixed lengths and differing diameters were constructed at various depths.

The fixed lengths of anchors were positioned in Simsima Limestone, Midra Shale and Rus Formation.

Results from the pull-out tests have demonstrated that the established practice for arriving at design parameters using results from laboratory test on rock samples can be very conservative.

The pictures show the pull out test results and well as installation of the micropiles.

It is therefore important that for major projects, the preliminary pile test or anchor pull-out tests are carried out to optimize the design. Time constraint is not an excuse as extra time spent on testing and optimization will be compensated by having less foundation works and minimum risk.

The trials have demonstrated the reliability of the micropiles and ground anchors as permanent elements of infrastructure projects from both reliability and design life expectancy.

The results of the trials are being analyzed and the outcome will be published for use by all.

The trials have been made possible by continuous support and encouragement of Lusail City and in particular Eng Jassim Al Emadi and Eng Sanaa Al Ghoutani.

Lusail City provided land where the trials will be conducted.

The trials have also been

made possible by a number of organizations which have offered their time, expertise, equipment, machinery, materials and manpower without expectations for any remuneration. *The author of this article, Dr Hakop Mirzabaigian, is a specialist consultant with over 30 years of experience in major consultancies and working with and for contractors and clients. A great believer in value engineering, Dr Mirzabaigian is currently involved with major infrastructure projects in the region, providing technical advice, risk assessment and contractual advice for construction claims.

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ASHGHAL TENDERS AND AWARDED TENDERS Companies Eligible to Tender:

Tender No.

Type

Tender Title

Participants

Issuing Date

Closing Date

Category

PWA/STC/052/13-14

STC

Pumping station RTU telemetry control system retrofitting & MS scada modification works (AA/DOM/13-14/M/1598-8A/S)

Qatari Companies Only

2-Apr-14

2-Jun-14

Drainage

PWA/STC/004/14-15

STC

Supply of General Electrical Items for Pumping Stations (AA-DOM/13-14/M/1365-1.05/S)

Qatari Companies Only

23-Apr-14

26-May-14

Drainage

PWA/STC/005/14-15

STC

Supply of General Items and Tools for TSE Group, Pumping station and Mech. & Electrical workshops for drainage networks O&M Department (AA-DOM/13-14/M/1366-2.05/S)

Qatari Companies Only

23-Apr-14

19-May-14

Drainage

PWA/STC/003/14-15

STC

Pre-contract professional consultancy services for 5 Masjids at various locations Package 2 (BA/13-14/D/096/S)

Consultants

23-Apr-14

19-May-14

Consultancy

PWA/ITC/001/14-15

ITC

Pre-contract professional consultancy services for new custom training centre and custom warehouses in Road Transport (BA/13-14/D/099/I)

Consultants

23-Apr-14

18-May-14

Consultancy

PWA/GTC/002/14-15

GTC

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance/ Enhancement Works for Pumping Stations (AA/DOM/13-14/M/1614-2.06/G)

Qatari Companies Only

9-Apr-14

13-May-14

Drainage

PWA/STC/001/14-15

STC

Supply & Commissioning of VAN Mounted With Portable CCTV Survey Camera System, Inclusive of Accessories and Components for Sewer Pipeline Inspection ( AA/DOM/13-14/M/1572-6.06/S)

Qatari Companies Only

9-Apr-14

12-May-14

Drainage

PWA/GTC/102/13-14

GTC

Qatari Companies Only

26-Mar-14

6-May-14

Building

(1) Qatari Companies Only (2) Joint Venture (JV) Companies, which includes a Qatari Company having a minimum of 51%, share holding of the JV (3) Non-Qatari Companies (4) Not Applicable * All financial values are in QAR

Demolish and Re - Build Masjid (Daily and Friday) Package – E

(BA/13-14/C/066/G) General Conditions of Tenders Demolish and Re - Build Masjid (Daily and Friday) Package – G PWA/GTC/101/13-14 GTC Qatari Companies Only 26-Mar-14 6-May-14 Building - Full Documents for the Tender can (BA/13-14/C/067/G) be obtained from Contracts DepartDoha & Rayyan Sewerage Scheme Sewer Extension & House ConPWA/STC/002/14-15 STC nections at Muaither Area (Job Ref. # 93/2012) Qatari Companies Only 9-Apr-14 5-May-14 Drainage ment (CD) against a Non–refund(IA/D-HC/13-14/C/081/S) able fee paid to PWA Account No. Pre-contract professional consultancy services for 5 new mosques at PWA/STC/056/13-14 STC various locations Consultants 2-Apr-14 5-May-14 Consultancy (0013-001813-052), Qatar National (BA/13-14/D/095/S) Bank together with a copy of the 3 years call-off contract for supply of General Bearings for Mechanical Company Registration and a ComPWA/STC/055/13-14 STC and Electrical workshops, drainage networks O& M Department Qatari Companies Only 2-Apr-14 5-May-14 Drainage (AA/DOM/13-14/M/1349/2.05/S) pany Authorization letter.

On-call supply of raw materials for mechanical workshops of drainage - Project document may be examPWA/STC/054/13-14 STC networks O&M Department Qatari Companies Only 2-Apr-14 5-May-14 Drainage (AA/DOM/13-14/M/1335/2.05/S) ined at Al-Faisal Tower(1), Ground Supply of spares and consumable for pumping station and PTP Floor, Al Corniche before purchasPWA/STC/015/13-14/R STC Qatari Companies Only 2-Apr-14 5-May-14 Drainage (AA/DOM/13-14/M/1272/2.05/S) ing from PWA. Post Contract Professional Consultancy Services for Construction of Building ,ConsulWA/STC/050/13-14 STC Temporary Container Yard for Doha Port Jerry Musbbeh Consultants 26-Mar-14 5-May-14 - Each Tender must be accompanied tancy (BA/13-14/S/081/S) by a Tender Bond, either in the form PKI and Single sign on implementation Qatari Companies Only - Non Qatari PWA/ITC/035/13-14 ITC 2-Apr-14 4-May-14 ICT of a “Certified Check” or a “Tender (ISD/13-14/SS/2/I) Companies Bond’’ issued by a Bank acceptable to the PWA” in the amount mentioned above valid for (120 days). Any Tender received without the proper guarantee will not be considered.

- The Tender shall be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes (technical and financial offer) and both envelopes must be enclosed in a third sealed envelope which shall bear the tender number, subject and closing date.

- All Tenders shall be submitted in original and one copy or they will not be acceptance.

Tenders shall be delivered at or sent to arrive not later than 1.00pm local Doha time on the closing date and deposited in the relevant Tender Box of concerned Tenders Committee’s Chairman at PWA. - The successful Tenderer shall provide a Performance Bond in amount of ten (10%) percent of the Contract Price endorsed by an approved local bank in Qatar.

- For further queries about any of the tenders, please communicate in writing to the Contracts Department by Fax.: (+974) 44950777

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2014 1st Conference on Qatar Labor Rights Protection Organizer: Al Sharq Event date (s): 1 May Venue: Ritz Carlton Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 + (974) 7030 7016 / 6691 7050 Email: info@laborqatar.com Website: www.laborqatar.com

Project Qatar 2014 Organizer: IFP Qatar Ltd. Event date (s): 12 – 15 May Venue: Qatar National Convention Center Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4432 9900 Fax: +971 4443 2891 Email: rawad.sleem@ifpqatar.com Website: www.projectqatar.com

3rd Power and Desalination Summit Organizer: Fleming Gulf FZ LLC Event date (s): 12 – 13 May Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: + 91 91649 89 507 Email: sobia.jameel@fleminggulf.com Website: www.fleminggulf.com/powerdesalination-summit

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World Stadium Congress 2014 Organizer: IQPC Event date (s): 19 – 21 May Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.worldstadiumcongress.com

10th Trans Middle East Organizer: Transport Events Management Ltd. Event date (s): 21 – 22 May Venue: InterContinental Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Email: enquiries@transportevents.com Website: www.transportevents.com

QITCOM 2014 Organizer: fischerAppelt, Qatar Event Dates: 26 – 28 May Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4469 0440 Fax: +974 4469 0330 Email: info@qitcom.qa Website: www.qitcom.qa

H I G H

CHRVI Middle East 2014 Cooling, Heating, Refrigeration Ventilation and Insulation Organizer: Heights Exhibitions & Conferences Event date (s): 26 – 29 May Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre (Hall 6) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4455 4904 Fax: +974 4455 4813 Email: chrvi@htsxpo.com / wwahba@ htsxpo.com Website: www.htsxpo.com

Concepts Middle East Organizer: Naseba Event date (s): 28 – 29 May Venue: Sharq Village and Spa Location: Doha, Qatar Website: www.conceptsmideast.com

Bridges & Highways UAE Organizer: IQPC Event date (s): 1 – 4 June Venue: Park Hyatt Location: Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.bridgeshighwaysuae.com

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Cityscape Qatar 2014 Organizer: Informa Exhibitions Event date (s): 2 – 4 June Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 407 2764 Fax: +971 4 335 1891 Email: adele.laker@informa.com Website: www.cityscapeqatar.com

Gulf Incon Open Day 2014 Organizer: Gulf Incon WLL Event date (s): 3 – 4 June Venue: Gulf Incon Industrial Area Branch Location: Indl. Area St. 38 Gate 59 Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4499 6500 Fax: +974 4468 4065 Email: countersales@gulfincon.com Website: www.gulfincon.com

4th Annual Underground Infrastructure & Deep Foundations Organizer: IQPC Event date (s): 8 – 11 June Venue: InterContinental Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.undergroundfoundations. com

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NOTE: Whilst we take pride in keeping our Consultants Database with the most up-to-date information, please note that the above information is provided by the Consultants mentioned in the list; therefore QCS in not responsible for any incorrect data.

Consultant

Project Title

Twin Towers

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

M/s. Commercial Development

Piling & Shoring

Hotel and Office Buildings

M/s. Arabtec

500-750

Audit Bureau Towers

M/s. Al Attiya Group Trading Co.

Not Appointed

400-600

Tender Stage

Offices / Residential Towers

Al Waab Mall

M/s. Qatar Industrial Services

Man Enterprize, Qatar

300-400

Under Construction

Mall

Q-Tel

Not Appointed

250-350

Tender Stage

Technical

Mr. Mohamed Abdel Ghani Al Mansouri

Not Appointed

200-300

Under Design

Shopping Mall & Office Tower

Ghanem Al Hodaifi

Not Appointed

600-800

Detail Stage

Office Building

CBQ

HBK

N/A

Under Construction

Commercial, Bank, Office Plaza

Qatar Islamic Bank

AFQCO & REDCO - Al Mana

1.2-1.4 bn

Under Construction

Residential Towers

Business Trading Company

IDC

400-500

Under Construction

Shopping Mall

Mesiemer Manarat Lusail Al Hodaifi Tower II CBQ Boulevard Five Residential Towers at Viva Bahriya at the Pear (project management)

Gulf Mall at Gharrafa

Al Malki Real Estate Investments

Satal Qatar Contracting

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

Ghanem Office Building at Salwa Road

Ghanem Al Thani Holding

Ramco

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

Marsa Malaz Hotel at the Pear Qatar (Main Works)

Alfardan Properties Co.

CDC

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

Mazaya Qatar Real Extate Development QSC

Sinohydro Group Limited

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

Qatar Airways

Redco International

N/A

Under Construction

Residential Building

Al Rabban Suites Hotel Apartments (3B+G+M+50Floors)

Al Sarh Real Estate WLL

CRC

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

Office Buildings (3B+G+22) at Lusail Marina District

Sh. Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani

REDCO – Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

Mr. Abdullah Abu Salah

Shannon Engineering

N/A

Under Construction

Office Tower

Ahmed Abed El Aziz Al Baker

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

675

Under Construction

Office Building

Private Investor

Orientals Enterprises

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

Shiekh Abdullah Bin Naser Al Thani

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

85

Under Construction

Commercial

MOI

Hassanesco Co.

N/A

Under Construction

Mixed Use

Shk/Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

205

Under Construction

Commercial / Residential

Al Sadd Hotel

Tricon International

Atlantic Contracting Co.

150

Under Construction

Hotels

Al Hodaifi Group HQ

Al Hodaifi Group

Not appointed

30-40 Million

Design stage

Office Building

El Eida

Not appointed

5-10 Million

Design stage

Villa

Doha Centro Hotel at Bin Mahmoud

Qatar Sidra Village Project

Qatar Airways Crew Accommodation

Office Tower (3B+G+14Floors)

Al Baker Executive Towers Al Nour Tower Al Nasr Showroom

Police Training Institute

Panasonic Showroom & Residential

Al Eida Villa

Doha Education Centre

Not appointed

30-50 Million

Design stage

Education

Step 1 International Academy

Step 1 International Academy

Not appointed

20-40 Million

Design stage

School

5 Hotel Towers adjacent to City Center Marriott Rensance, Marriott Courtyard, Shangri La, Rotana & Merweb

Al Rayyan Holding Company

Al Habtour

3.5 Billion

Marriott Rensance & Marriott Courtyard in handing over and the other 3 Hotels are under construction

Hotels

Shemoukh Mixed-Use Twin Tower, Al Saad

Real Estate Services Group

SEG

800

Construction Stage

Mixed Use Towers

Al Jasrah Twin Tower Lusail

Al Shereef Enterprises

Dorra Contracting

350

Construction Stage

Mixed Use Towers

PWA

Tag Engineering & Contracting

120

Under Construction

Media Complex

Al Mana Real Estate

N/A

100-200

Tender Stage

Mixed Use Tower

Qatar Navigation

N/A

300

Developed Design Stage

Mixed Use

Doha Education Centre

Qatar Radio and Television Complex Markaz Almana Ford Showroom & Commercial Offices Ain Khaled Development

Sonesta 5 Star Hotel Smash Tennis Academy

Police College Academy 4 New Build Convenience Store Schemes Construction of Head Quarters Bldg. for Ministry of Interior

MIC Business & Recreation Complex Logistic City

New Extension Simulator Building Construction of 6 Nos. New Schools Al Emadi Twin Towers City Tower Fahd Suite - Apartment Hotel IBA Hotel Al Attiya Compound Flight Simulator El Doha Tower

Al Meera Hazm Al Markhiya Mall

Al Madaen Real Estate

A'yaan Ash'sharq

120

Construction Stage

Hotel

Qatar Olympic Committee

HBK Contracting & Trading

65 Million

Construction Stage

Sports Amenities

MOI

Not Appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Educational Complex

Al Meera

Al Alia Trading & Contracting Co.

130

Under Contruction

Supermarket Stores

MOI

WCT

N/A

Under Construction

Administrative and Office Building

ALAQARIA

Arcon

169

Under Construction

Mixed Use

Qatar Navigation

Not Appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Warehouses

Qatar Airways

Not Appointed

N/A

Design stage

Technical Training

350

Under Contruction

Educational Buildings

PWA

ITCC / Al Sraiya

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

400

Design Stage

Commercial / Offices Towers

Mr. Saeed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

200-250

Under Construction

Office Building

FBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Detail Stage

Shopping Mall & Office Tower

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Under Construction

Hotel

Tameer Real Estate

Al Seal Trading

160

Under Construction

Residential Building

Qatar Airways

Redco

40 Million

On Going

Special or Laboratory

Mr. Mohamed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

100-120

Completed

Office Building

Al Meera

Not Appointed

N/A

Full Design Package from concept to preparation of tender documents included interior design

Mall

Equestrian Club

Not Appointed

N/A

On Going

Farm

QNB Branch Branches

QNB

Not Appointed

20 Million

Under Construction

Bank

Qatar Driving School

QDS

Not Appointed

600

Permit Stage

Driving Academy

Gulf Pearls Company

Gulf Pearl

40 Million

Design Stage

Residential Building

Sheikh Badr Khalifa Al Thani

Al Batra

80 Million

Under Construction

Residential Building

ACES (Arab Centre for Engineers Studies)

ACES

Not Appointed

20 Million

Tender Stage

Industrial Building

MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

MOFA

Note Appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Governmental Building

Supervision of Breeding Farm near Zubara Village

Gulf Pearls Office Building

Sheikh Badr

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Issue No. (82) May 2014, Doha - Qatar

Qatar Green Building Council and Solar-Institut Jülich join hands

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, and Solar-Institut Jülich (SIJ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on a ground-breaking environmentally sustainable housing project.

The two parties have pledged to ensure that the highest standards of precision and accuracy are applied when recording valuable scientific energy and water data for the Qatar Case Study Passivhaus, Baytna Project.

The research will be used in long-term efforts to help reduce Qatar’s carbon footprint.

The housing project in Qatar, led by QGBC, involves two fully insulated and airtight villas which will be monitored for energy use efficiency and sustainability.

Qatar Green Building Council Director Meshal Al Shamari said that the council was proud to partner with German Solar-Institut Jülich (SIJ).

“We are extremely grateful to SIJ and the generosity and progressive approach of the

Eng Meshal Al Shamari, QGBC Director and Dr. Joachim Gottsche, Head of the Energy Efficiency Department at the German Solar Institute in Julich

German Federal Government which will be funding SIJ’s involvement in the Passivhaus Project,” Al Shamari said.

“Their contribution will allow us to ensure that the knowledge gained from the project will be exact, and thus truly useful to the industry experts and academics who are researching sustainability in Qatar,” he added.

QGBC Head of Sustainability Dr Alex Amato was confident SIJ would bring its “extensive expertise and experience” to

assist QGBC which will greatly benefit the project.

“As part of the key deliverables outlined in the MoU, SIJ will support QGBC with the initial configuration and operation of the metering and monitoring systems located in the state-of-the-art villas,” he said.

“SIJ will also provide QGBC with comprehensive electronic documentation of the monitoring system and further assist in data evaluation by undertaking dynamic build-

ing simulations using QGBC’s energy model.”

This environmentally-sustainable housing project, now led

by QGBC, promises to deliver an ultra-low operational energy regime, due to the building’s super-insulated and airtight envelope. This greatly reduces the need for space cooling, reducing energy consumption and subsequent carbon dioxide emissions.

If these principles are applied extensively to the new and existing building stock, then Qa-

tar’s carbon footprint can be significantly reduced.

Commenting on SIJ’s role, Dr Joachim Göttsche, Head of the Energy Efficiency Department at Solar-Institut Jülich, said: “We are extremely fortunate to be active participants in Qatar’s innovative Passivhaus project. As part of our role, we will be responsible for monitoring the systems of the two villas efficiently and ensuring the operations are accurate.

“This will allow our team to prepare an analysis that will demonstrate energy consumption, air quality and thermal comfort. It will be interesting to transfer our knowledge and experiences taken from a central European climate and compare them to the information we attain from this research in Qatar’s hot climate.”

It is envisaged that the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) will take part in the research phase of the Qatar Case Study Passivhaus Project, which will initially focus on analyzing the energy efficiency aspect of the villas.

Speaking of QEERI’s potential participation, Dr Monem Beitelmal, Senior Research Scientist said: “We are very excited in launching a program that supports energy efficiency in the built environment. This program, inspired by the Qatar Case Study Passivhaus Project, organized by QGBC, will add valuable educational and research knowledge and serve as an excellent test model.”

Those collaborating on the project will continue to conduct many more energy and water efficiency experiments, and will look to widely disseminate the results of the low carbon and water efficient technologies being implemented.

As long-term partners, all three organizations stated that they wish to collaborate on future research connected to the Passivhaus project.

Dr Joachim said: “In collaborating with QGBC, QEERI and other research partners, we are committed to finding solutions that will help alleviate the global environmental challenges for the greater good of society.”