Construction Sites | November Issue no. 112

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Engineering insurers discuss real estate financing solutions

Delegates attending the 49th annual International Association of Engineering Insurers (IMIA) Conference in Doha have praised Qatar for the stability of its economy and the insurance system it has set.

The conference, which was held in October, discussed topics related to infrastructure financing, modeling of natural catastrophes and economic fluctuation of global markets.

The conference was opened under the patronage and in the presence of HE the Qatar Central Bank Governor Sheikh Abdulla Bin Saoud Al Thani, with the participation of more than 110 delegates and guests from 30 countries.

It was for the first time that the IMIA conference was held in Qatar and GCC. It was organized by the International Association of Engineering Insurers in collaboration with the Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company under the patronage of Qatar Central Bank.

Delegates lauded Qatar’s economic stability and insurance system, considering the state as a “positive exception” due to the investment in development works as stated in Qatar Vision 2030.

Experts attending the conference discussed issues related to real estate projects in light of the difficult financing situation.

Although the entire world is suffering from recession and investment in infrastructure is falling, some countries have often compensated for a slowdown of the private economy by investing in large development works. But it is becoming increasingly difficult as other states are struggling to finance it.

In the cyber risk field, the experts felt that there was exposure to such risk in the industrial operating system and it would become more significant. IMIA’s working group paper on this subject gave some guidance and solutions to the problem. The approach recommended for underwriters is: Like it (price it), leave it (exclude it) change it (limit it).

The conference heard about modeling of natural catastrophes in engineering insurance which have the potential to disrupt the worldwide market and which are becoming quite frequent due to climate change. The delegates at the meeting’s end agreed on new topics to be tackled at the 2017 annual conference.

The International Association of Engineering Insurers comprises a network of engineering insurance experts from around the world, who share their experience and knowledge and together investigate critical and emerging issues relevant to the engineering insurance sector.

GCC developing projects worth $2 trillion with ‘best practices’

European best practices in mega-projects are key for the GCC to deliver on its $2 trillion project pipeline, industry experts announced recently in the build-up to Cityscape Global.

The GCC is developing a number of mega-projects tied to Expo 2020 in Dubai, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and Saudi Vision 2030 such as the King Abdullah Financial District, according to a recent survey by consultancy Deloitte.

“Increasingly, GCC planners and developers are localizing best practices from Europe to enhance the worker and visitor experience,” said Santhosh Vallil for the Middle East at Hunter Douglas, a mega-project consultancy based in The Netherlands.

“GCC mega-projects need to make a signature statement. But they should also place user needs at the center, with a pedestrian scale of construction, open plan interiors that can be re-arranged for different stakeholders, and links to nature and sustainability,” added Santhosh Vallil.

In the GCC, Hunter Douglas has advised on large-scale projects such as Masdar Institute and Zayed Sports City in the UAE, and the Qatar National Convention Centre.

Now, GCC planners are looking at the success of the recently-opened International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague in The Netherlands. The 56,000 square meter complex employs 1,200 staff from 124 countries who prosecute people allegedly involved in war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.

The six-building ICC complex maintains safety, but is also open and transparent, grand but with a sense of human dimensions. In particular, the project has a small footprint that integrates the dune area on the edge of the city.

A “bite” was taken out of the dunes, giving the project a “dug-in” effect to ensure extra protection and a location that gives visitors, victims and suspects a feeling of rest, trust, and hope.

Inside, the ICC delivers a strong design statement with a sophisticated, crisp, and functional finish. Hunter Douglas aluminium ceiling panels, which are perforated and inlaid with acoustic mats, cover 29,000 square meters of offices, courtrooms, and public areas, which can be partitioned for extra room.

“The ceiling connects spaces and creates a sense of sameness throughout the building, because the same ceiling is suspended everywhere: where the suspects’ reside, where the lawyers work, and in the office spaces. All of the trials are broadcast live and the media and camera teams providing these broadcasts require a neutral background,” said Bjarne Hammer of Denmark’s Schmidt, Hammer, Lassen Architects.

Supporting sustainability, ICC offices are lit with 100,000 LED lamps that are integrated into the ceiling panels. The panels also provide a place for air quality and fire safety installations to be tucked away.

The ICC in The Netherlands features open interior plans and integrates nature.

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MENA reinsurance markets are expected to harden as rates rise The MENA reinsurance markets are expected to harden over the next 12 months, according to the 2016 MENA Reinsurance Barometer, published by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).

For the first time since the launch of the annual survey in 2013, a majority of executives polled believes that average reinsurance rates in the region will increase. This turnaround in expectations is the result of a series of major insured losses which affected the region over the course of the past 12 months and the subsequent retrenchment of some leading market participants.

“Robust insurance sector growth, primarily driven by compulsory schemes, is the most relevant strength of the MENA reinsurance marketplace,” says Yousef Mohamed Al-Jaida, QFC Chief Executive Officer and Board Member.

“Going forward, reinsurers will play an important role in supporting economic diversification strategies across the region as governments are keen to reduce their dependence on hydrocarbon revenues.

“This transformation is set to result in a significantly more diverse and sophisticated risk landscape which presents major opportunities to insurers and reinsurers.”

The MENA region is an attractive high-growth, low-catastrophe (except for Algeria, Iran and Turkey) market, with positive effects on the diversification of risk portfolios of global reinsurers.

However, many reinsurers operating in the region have recently suffered significant losses, especially in the property line of business, and view current pricing levels as technically insufficient.

A total of 52% of executives polled therefore believe that average reinsurance rates in the region will increase, markedly up from 19% last year. Reinsurance terms and conditions are also expected to tighten, by 62% of executives, up from 29% in 2015.

Higher rates and tighter conditions (higher deductibles, for example) are bound to translate into an improved profitability, as expected by 52% of executives polled, a massive increase from last year’s 19%.

Retention ratios, i.e. the share of risk which insurers retain on their own balance-sheet, are also expected to increase. On average, domestic insurers in the MENA region cede 29% of their premium income to reinsurers, almost four times the global average.

This strong reliance on reinsurance is expected to decrease: Following the most recent spate of major loss events, reinsurers have stepped up their pressure on cedants to keep more ‘skin in the game’, on top of similar requirements from regulators and rating agencies.

In addition, the likelihood that reinsurance capacity deployed in the MENA region will expand further has reduced sharply to 52%, compared with 91% last year, suggesting that the longstanding oversupply of reinsurance in the region might ease.

INTERVIEW

Economic View: Omar Alfardan Economic View: Omar Alfardan Omar Alfardan, President and CEO, Alfardan Group, on developments in Qatar’s real estate and tourism sectors

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Given that the majority of new property projects in the pipeline are in the luxury segment, should the local private sector build more properties in the three- and four-star segment?

Omar Alfardan: It is important to develop a wide range of hotels that will address the unique needs of various travelers; having projects in all segments will attract a more diverse selection of travelers who have particular needs in terms of facilities and budget.

Although many companies develop iconic and luxurious five-star projects, there are also companies that develop three- and four-star hotels to address the increasing demand and growth of tourists. This is largely compounded by the number of events, pioneering infrastructure projects and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will attract a number of visitors from all over the globe.

How can the government help drive further growth in this sector?

ALFARDAN: Qatar has implemented a comprehensive strategy as part of its dedicated efforts to meet the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 across all sectors. The government has shown continuous support to all sectors to achieve further development and diversify sources of income in the state.

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This has led to a stronger collaboration between government entities, such as the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce, to further cultivate the private sector and help establish sustainability in the local economy.

In 2015 Qatar welcomed 2.93m visitors, which was 3.7% more than 2014, according to Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA). Indeed, the country received 72% more visitors in 2015 than in 2010, which notes an average annual growth rate of 11.5% over the past five years. These impressive numbers reflect the active efforts Qatar has made to enhance its tourism facilities and infrastructure.

This will be further complemented by projects in the pipeline within the country’s hospitality sector. In 2015 we witnessed the opening of 15 new hotels and apartment buildings, raising the total number of hotel properties to 119. All of this would not have been possible without the continuous support and guidance from the government and public and private sectors.

What is the level of cooperation between the private sector and QTA with regards to diversifying source markets for visitors?

ALFARDAN: In 2014 QTA announced the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030, a long-term blueprint that will help advance

the tourism industry through a series of welldefined plans, programmes, projects and policies, which were developed according to best international practices following a nationwide consultative process.

The strategy is an integrated effort to ensure the country’s sustainable development by reducing its reliance on its hydrocarbons resources, while also reinforcing its position on the world map in terms of tourism by promoting culture, values and traditions.

This strategy encourages the private sector to play a more active role in spearheading tourism-related initiatives and plans; enhancing the country’s tourism human capital through specialized academic and training programmes; and ensuring that all tourism-related promotional efforts are welltargeted and implemented in a strategic manner according to clear and quantifiable parameters.

Furthermore, the strategy provides a clear direction for Qatar’s future industry, and will offer a series of regulations that can empower and render the tourism sector more competitive. One of the main objectives of the strategy focuses on the diversification of tourists in line with efforts to increase the number of visitors from outside the GCC to 64% by 2030.

QTA is actively supporting private companies in the hospitality industry in an effort to fur-

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Contractual notices and time bars Contractual notices and time bars – don’t get– caught don’t get caught Alexander Whyatt is an associate in Clyde & Co’s construction team in Doha, and is a solicitor of the Court of England and Wales. He is experienced with the legal and commercial issues affecting construction professionals, having practiced in Qatar, Dubai and London, as well as within the legal team of an international contractor.

Alexander regularly acts for building contractors, professional consultants and property developers, although he is also experienced at assisting institutional investors with construction issues and supporting corporate transactions. He frequently advises on the drafting and interpretation of project documentation and local legislation, and has acted for clients in mediations, court proceedings and arbitrations.

Laura Warren is a partner of the International Law firm, Clyde & Co LLP, in Doha. Laura has a wide ranging contentious and non contentious construction practice involving projects in Qatar as well as in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Libya, Egypt and Tunisia Laura is Co-ordinator for the Society of Construction Law (Gulf) in Qatar.

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ontract notices can be key to unlocking significant financial entitlements on a project. Contract notices are also very easy to omit or neglect during the course of a project, and are a commonly cited (and often convenient) reason for employers to refuse or delay payments.

Contractors are often required to deliver a contract notice if they experience a delay to their works, have been instructed to vary their scope, or achieve a particular milestone. For an employer, contract notices can inform their decision making, as they provide an essential tool for managing finances and budgets, and offer advance warning of potential future problems.

For a contractor, notices facilitate the sharing of problems and solutions with the employer, and can release financial entitlements where these are properly due. Equally, however, a contractor might perceive contract notice mechanisms as an employer’s tool to suppress otherwise legitimate claims for additional time and payment, and as an unnecessary burden on its project team’s time and resources.

Drafting and delivery Ideally, contract notices should comply with the contractual provisions dealing with their issuance, e.g. clearly stating what they are, referring to the relevant clause of the contract, stating what circumstances exist which have triggered the notice, and setting out the actions the contractor proposes to take and the impact on cost and time which those actions will have.

When delivering a notice, it is important to check again what the contract says, as some require notices to be given to the employer/engineer by post, facsimile or hand delivery to a particular address.

It is important to get the recipient right to avoid an argument that the notice has been invalidly delivered.

Often, however, a contract will merely specify that a contractor needs to give written notice to the employer/engineer.

In this case, consider whether email communications are permitted under the contract, as this provides a neat record of the communication.

In the event of a dispute as to whether a notice has been delivered, or if the notice has been given late, it is always helpful to consider what other documents could constitute alternative “written notice”.

There are certain forms of communication which are not usually considered to be notices, but could still satisfy the relevant requirements, such as: 1. minutes of meeting, particularly if these have been signed; 2. material submittals, on which comments and notes are often written; 3. priority lists indicating which issues, from a contractor’s perspective, the engineer should prioritize to prevent delay; 4. a statement on completion; and / or 5. interim payment applications, which might include an amount for variations or other financial claims arising during the period covered.

Time bars and conditions precedent Contractual notice provisions often contain time periods within which the notice must be given. There is often some debate, therefore, about whether a notice is effective if it is received outside that specific time window.

A contractor’s failure to give a notice within the time window is usually, simply, a breach of contract.

The main remedy under Qatar law for a breach of contract is usually compensatory damages, the purpose of which is to compensate the injured party for the loss sustained. In practice, however, it is rare that any significant damage can be proved

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to have flowed from a failure to observe a notice provision.

Similarly, the failure to give a notice within a set time period, whilst invariably argued as doing so, does not usually lead to the waiver of the contractor’s contractual entitlements. However, it is also important to consider how the contractual notification time limits are drafted.

Time limits for the service of a notice are sometimes drafted as ‘conditions precedent’, which require compliance with the obligation as a strict precondition to obtaining the entitlement.

Under Qatar law, conditions precedent are, in principle, valid and enforceable. In support of their enforceability, employers often cite Article 171 of the Qatari Civil Code, which states that “the contract has the force of law between contracting parties”.

However, this general rule is not always applied strictly by the Qatar courts if it results in the loss of the contractor’s entitlement which is disproportionately large compared to the loss suffered by the employer.

In seeking an exception to the general rule that conditions precedent are enforceable, contractors might make reference to the following counter-arguments: 1. The condition precedent is an onerous obligation.

2. Parties cannot adjust statutory limitation periods. Article 418 of the Qatari Civil Code stipulates that “it shall not be possible to agree on limitation for a period other than those specified by the law”. It can be argued that a condition precedent is, effectively, a time limit to a claim, and therefore contravenes this Article.

3. A just claim never expires. This is a principal of Islamic Shari’ah law which, in Qatar, is a guiding principle in the formulation of all legislation. A condition precedent which extinguishes an otherwise valid claim would offend this principle.

4. Disproportionality and good faith.

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The employer has usually suffered no loss as a result of the late notice. As such, the contractor’s complete loss of the entitlement flowing from the notice is disproportionate to the loss suffered by employer. It is therefore disproportionate, and a breach of the statutory requirement to act in good faith, to strictly enforce the terms of the condition precedent wording.

5. No loss. Whilst parties are free under Qatar law to agree compensation for a breach of contract in advance, the courts retain discretion to amend the compensation to reflect actual loss. If the effect of the notice provision is to act as a penalty for a failure to serve notice, local law provides a mechanism whereby judges and arbitrators can adjust the effect in order to match the consequences of the failure to the loss actually suffered by the employer.

In conclusion, notwithstanding any express contractual notification requirements, failure to give a contract notice is not always fatal to a contractor’s claim.

However, with a bit of creativity on the part of the contractor, there often exists project correspondence which can fill the notification gaps. * All laws in Qatar are published in the Arabic language only, and provisions set out above are taken from unofficial English translations of the same. Should a question relating to the interpretation of Qatar law come before the court, recourse would be had to the Arabic text. * Should you have any questions in connection with this article or the legal issues it covers, please contact Alexander Whyatt, Senior Associate of Clyde & Co LLP at alexander.whyatt@clydeco.com or Laura Warren, Partner of Clyde & Co LLP at laura. warren@clydeco.com

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he Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ held a coordination meeting last week with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME). During the meeting, a presentation was given about the steps taken to enhance the unified work procedures with the municipalities related to the rain preparedness plan. The presentation took place in the Assets Affairs headquarter and was attended by officials of services departments in the municipalities and the representatives of Drainage Operations and Maintenance Department in Ashghal.

Ashghal’s presentation included detailed explanation of the steps followed and agreed on to improve rain preparedness procedures and processes. These steps included a group of organised procedures to enhance collaboration and coordination between the concerned entities, most importantly MME, the National Control Centre and Qatar Meteorology Department.

As part of this coordination, 395 employees from Ashghal and the MME will be notified through SMS about the possibility of rainfall and the change of alert levels, after approving a unified mechanism of escalating and decreasing the alert level between Ashghal and MME. It is worth mentioning that Ashghal completed its rain preparedness plan implemented annually by Assets Affairs. This plan included developing the Operation Management Centre to manage and control rain emergencies, and to do simulation training for the teams to be trained to deal with emergencies. The plan also included increasing the capacity of the Call Centres and Customer Zones to response to emergencies around the clock, in addition to preparing equipment including pumps and electricity generators and check their readiness, and distributing them in all areas where rainwater overflow is expected, to shorten the response time.

As part of the preparedness plan, maintenance works and inspections of rainwater drainage system took place, which included cleaning more than 45 thousand manholes regularly, in addition to preventative maintenance and cleaning of the tunnels pumping stations. Also preventative maintenance works took place for mechanical and electrical equipment and

the rainwater drainage and its extension, and backup power generators were distributed on the main pumping stations.

Regarding areas that don’t have rain drainage networks, there is a coordination with the MME for Ashghal to support municipalities responsible for these internal areas according to the need to deal with possible rainwater overflow in some of these areas.

It is worth mentioning that the Drainage Operation and Maintenance Department in Ashghal has started in March 2016 the implementation of a new technological system for ongoing live monitoring of ground and surface water drainage networks and sewage networks. When this project is completed, the department will be able to monitor the performance of drainage networks and provide comprehensive, live and accurate data to take necessary proactive steps and procedures. This system will contribute in monitoring the capacity and performance of the surface and groundwater network and the flow resulting from water coming from the swage and rain water. The system will also provide a clearer picture and early alert of the overflow level, which increases Ashghal’s capacity to manage rainy season problems by sending alerts when water levels increase in the drainage networks to set the priorities.

Coordination meeting to enhance cooperation between municipalities and to review the rain preparedness plan.

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Engr. Mohamed Shaaban: We continue to seek new projects and push into the competitive environment with our fresh approach. We apply strict quality control to our every single project and our dynamic project teams advocate value for our clients. We are extremely pleased to have won three projects in recent times. The following projects are listed below: •Hotel apartment at Lusail (2B+G+10F), Type of work: MEP Build area: approx. 33,270 SQM •Hotel apartment at Lusail (2B+G+MEZZ+8F) Type of work: HVAC Build area: approx. 51,588 SQM •Cold store at Doha Industrial area (G+1F) Type of work: MEP Build area: approx. 13,200 SQM

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he Public Works Authority (Ashghal), as part of its efforts to provide a worldclass infrastructure in all parts of Qatar, has completed most of the development works on the Al Khor Commercial Street.

The street was completely open to traffic on October 10.

The remaining complementary works on the sides of the street will be completed by the end of this year.

The Al Khor Commercial Street Development Project aims to ensure a smooth traffic flow and reduce congestion, while providing a well-developed infrastructure to serve business owners, residents and visitors of the busy area.

Project works included developing existing 5.5km-long street and widening its lane widths to a range of 16 to 40 meters and constructing comprehensive service roads with additional car parking areas for owners and visitors of commercial establishments.

The project included the construction of safe

entrances and exits, sidewalks and medians in addition to landscaping works and installation of lighting system.

As part of the project, four new signalized intersections were constructed in order to ensure traffic safety for road users and to service citizens and residents in this area.

The project also included microtunneling works for storm water drainage that is 4,200 meters long and 14 meters deep, a storm water treatment plant, and a lagoon to collect storm water. This is in addition to laying water network lines and converting electrical cables for a total length of 9,600 meters to meet the needs of the various service entities in the country.

The project serves 110 residential plots, 60 commercial shops, three schools and three mosques as well as around 400 car parking.

The Al Khor Commercial Street Development Project is part of the Roads and Integrated Infrastructure Projects for Local Areas Program, being implemented by Ashghal.

The Al Khor Commercial Street Development Project aims to ensure a smooth traffic flow and reduce congestion, while providing a well-developed infrastructure to serve business owners, residents and visitors of the busy area.

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United Architects supports United Architects supports Made in Qatar expo in Made inasQatar exposponsor in Riyadh a sector Riyadh as a sector sponsor

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nited Architects Consultant for Architecture Design and Supervision will sponsor the Made in Qatar 2016 exhibition as a sector sponsor, according to a press release issued by the Qatar Chamber yesterday.

Scheduled to be held between November 6 and 9, for the first time outside Qatar, the expo will be organized on an area of 10,000sqm at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition.

United Architects for Design and Engineering Consultancy CEO Abdullah Ali Hassan al-Saffar said the company was keen to participate in the Made in Qatar 2016 exhibition as it would provide a good opportunity to display its products in the Saudi market.

He said it would also provide a platform to brief the Saudi society about the development of Qatar industry.

“The excellence and long experience our company has gained will have a positive impact in our existence in the Saudi market,� he added.

Al-Saffar expressed confidence that the November exhibition would encourage businessmen to invest in small and medium enterprises sector of the two countries.

The four-day exhibition aims to attract investment in the manufacturing sector while promoting and showcasing locally-manufactured products in Saudi markets.

It also helps provide an opportunity for exhibitors and manufacturers to meet and interact while directly introducing Qatari products to the Saudi community and encouraging Saudi businessmen to invest in industrial projects in Qatar.

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l Rayyan Stadium, the proposed host venue through to the quarterfinals for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, has achieved a major milestone as the first concrete was poured at the location of the stadium’s West stand five weeks ahead of schedule.

The main contractor for Al Rayyan Stadium is a joint venture between Qatar-based Al-Balagh Trading & Contracting Company and Indian construction company Larsen & Toubro.

The concrete pouring signifies the commencement of a new phase in the construction of the stadium of one of Qatar’s most popular sports clubs, after starting the foundation excavation, said a statement from Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC).

Youssif Al Musleh, the competition venues deputy executive director at the technical delivery office of the SC, highlighted the importance of reaching this milestone at Al Rayyan Stadium. “We are pleased with the progress being made today on the site of Al Rayyan Stadium, which will be the home of Al Rayyan Sports Club, with one of the biggest fan bases in Qatar,� he stated. “Following the recent completion of the training sites for the team, the concrete pouring today is another significant step forward towards the completion of the stadium by 2019,� he said.

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The area surrounding the stadium has also seen major progress in recent weeks with the completion of excavation for the metro by Qatar Rail, said Al Musleh.

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According to him, the 40,000-seat venue will be reduced to 21,000 seats after the tournament for legacy use. The top tier will be dismantled and donated to developing football nations he added.

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Al Musleh pointed out that Al Rayyan’s sporting heritage and Qatar’s environment was reflected in the design of the stadium.

Its facade will feature a multitude of local patterns and designs, which draw on Qatari culture. Featuring an innovative exterior design, it also aims to create a sense of place unique to Al Rayyan in particular, and more generally to the culture of Qatar and the Middle East.

Most of the hospitality and service areas will be located outside the stadium in dune-like structures, which resemble the sand dunes that surround desert tents.

According to him, the sustainability is at the heart of the design, beginning with the deconstruction of the old stadium, with 90% of the materials resulting from the deconstruction being re-used.

Some of the materials will be used by local and international artists to create works of public art which reflect the history of Al Rayyan Sports Club, stated Al Musleh.

The local community was consulted about the design and legacy of this project with the SC making eight majlis visits in the area.

The venue will serve in legacy as a hub for the local community, with the area surrounding the stadium including retail, and aquatics center, walkways and a wedding hall, he added.

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atar Green Building Council (QGBC) is set to host its second annual Qatar Green Building Conference from 13th to 15th November. Being the flagship event of the Qatar Sustainability Week 2016, the conference will address major sustainability topics around three overarching themes, Future Sustainable Cities, Green Business is Good Business and Sustainability Lifestyle. As part of the conference, experts from Qatar and beyond will discuss the Qatar’s progress in renewable energy, the solar energy market in particular.

Global use of renewable energy as a sustainable alternative continues to grow exponentially with the most prolific form being solar energy. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) predicts that the world’s electricity generated from solar energy will increase six-fold by 2030.

While countries around the world pursue renewable sources of energy to generate electricity, the outlook on renewable energy continues to be positive “as renewables secure record investment year after,” as noted in Bloomberg’s New Energy Outlook 2016 report. However, despite the tremendous renewable energy growth forecast, the cost of generating solar power remains a challenge worldwide with governments and organisations continually exploring the

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most cost-effective means of producing the alternative energy source.

In the region, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are fully embracing the growing sustainable trends, taking advantage of their geographical location and incorporating renewable energy into their strategic green plans in order to diversify their economies while reducing environmental impacts. As technology and research continues to advance the cost of producing solar energy is being reduced making it even more attractive for countries to expand their renewable energy initiatives.

According to the Renewable Energy Market Analysis – The GCC Region 2016 report, released by IRENA, “The abundance of solar resource potential and the falling cost of associated technologies, mainly photovoltaic (PV) modules are major factors influencing the attractiveness of solar energy in the region.”

In the United Arab Emirates, solar energy production is one of the most advanced in the region, with Shams being the largest concentrated solar energy plant in the Middle East. with the aim to generate 100 MW of electricity once completed.

As part of the Qatar National Vision 2030,

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Qatar is working towards achieving its sustainability objectives which includes a comprehensive strategy for producing solar energy. Under the Energy and Environment pillar of the Grand Challenges defined in Qatar’s National Research Strategy (QNRS), Qatar has set out to establish a hub of photovoltaic technologies. In achieving these renewable energy ambitions, Qatar is working closely with the local industry to accelerate testing of more cost-effective measure to generate solar power.

Responsible for production of approximately 85% of Qatar’s solar energy, Qatar Foundation in 2014 launched Energy Monitoring Centre (EMC) to manage its smart grid while monitoring solar power generation across all of its sites in Education City. Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), member of Qatar Foundation, has established the Energy Interest Group to promote energy best practices and to encourage technology entrepreneurs to pursue energy-conservation ventures and to provide support network among its members.

Later this year, Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) is set to launch the Kahramaa Solar Power Plant 22.30 MW which set to produce 200MW of solar power by 2020.

To further advance the use of renewable energy in the Qatar, Qatar Environment

and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) is currently carrying out extensive studies to determine the best means of reducing the cost of producing solar energy. Through its Advanced Thin-film Hybrid Low Cost Photovoltaics, QEERI “aims is to demonstrate a new type of thin-film solar cell of conversion-efficiency in the region of 20%, and capable of environmentally acceptable largescale production at a manufacturing cost of below $0.50 per watt.”

Furthermore, Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec), a fully integrated solar energy company, has formed strategic partnerships with numerous local organisations to further the countries sustainability objectives.

Given the favourable climatic conditions for generating solar power and rapid advancements in technology and research on how to effectively reduce the cost of producing solar power, the industry is set to expand exponentially in Qatar as the country ushers in a new era with less reliance on hydrocarbons. The Qatar Green Building Conference 2016 will provide an ideal opportunity for experts in the renewable energy field to join vital conversations from 13th to 15th of November at the Qatar National Convention Centre.

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nterior design is a combination of art and science of fashioning an integral part of any building to create a healthy and aesthetically-satisfying environment. Sustainable interior design is a way of thinking that considers the impact on the environment and on human health. Interior designers are increasingly trying to move in a greener direction, directly improving human and ecological health.

Green interior design is just like typical interior design except that it focuses more on improving indoor air quality as well as minimizing the negative impact on the environment. You can create a sustainable home, making it quite eco-friendly, even as you use your own personal style and tastes in planning its overall design.

The latest trend in sustainable interior design that’s picking up steam is moss walls – a green oasis inside your house, that can also help insulate your walls.

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Modern buildings with closed-air ventilation systems follow an unpleasant practice of circulating musty and impure air which may create serious health problems like asthma and allergy.

Moss walls In today’s digital world, when one could be accused of failing to keep in touch with one’s surroundings, building a connection with nature is more significant than ever. Therefore, designers seek out alternative options and then go for creative interior design ideas like moss walls - a relatively cheaper and low-maintenance choice.

Moss walls could be an ideal option to get rid of this problem since they purify the air. It is like an environmentally-friendly air-cleaning system. In essence, they work like an indoor air-filtering system composed of rocks, microorganisms and plants that absorb dirty air and exhales clean air.

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Moss walls are a cool way to bring the “outside” in. Mosses are small, leafy-green plants which are flowerless and have stems that grow in moist dark places. They often can be replaced with low-maintenance lichens which are a crusty form of life, consisting of a symbiotic relationship (two organisms living together with mutual advantages) between fungus and algae.

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hen it comes to premium paints and stains for your home, Benjamin Moore Paints (USA) has set the standard for excellence. Sendian Paints and Coats(SPC) is the exclusive dealer for Benjamin Moore Paints (USA) in Qatar. The company is a very active in implementing turnkey paint projects in Qatar.

The Benjamin Moore company manufactures own resins and proprietary Gennex® colorants, which deliver superior performance and application properties in every product. Paired with the incomparable selection of authentic colors, their products are formulated to help you achieve beautiful, lasting results every time you paint.

The company remains committed to the vision of their founder, Benjamin Moore, when he started his paint company in 1883: produce the highest-quality paints and finishes in the industry, and deliver them directly to the customers. According to the Dr. Trilok Sharma, the Managing Director of the company, the unique feature of the Benjamin Moore Paints is, they are most environment friendly with zero or low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and have been certified by Leed, Cradle to Cradle and many third party organizations.

SPC has executed numerous projects including private clients and governmental projects in Qatar. With the growth of the construction sector the need for quality paints has increased drastically. It is one of the major sources of revenue for SPC in the years of its history, having completed

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projects worth an excess of millions of Qatari riyals during this period, we hope to further heighten our position in this market. Over the years, SPC’s wide experience and time proven quality performance in executing a variety of projects blended with the company’s additional in-house resources has made it all the more competent in undertaking any kind of turnkey project.

Color and Mood: How Color Plays With Your Emotions?

Color is a powerful psychological tool.

You want to love the colors that surround you, so when imagining (or reimagining) a room, remember the influence color will have on the mood of the space. The effect may be subtle or dramatic. It can encourage tranquility or boost energy, even make you feel optimistic or more introspective.

Below is a quick overview about the psychology of color and its emotional effects.

Pales: Their light, airy qualities make pale hues feel uplifting.

Neutrals: It’s no surprise that earthy, nuanced colors keep you grounded.

Whites: Pure and pristine, these timeless colors offer a blank canvas to express your style.

Deeps: Bring drama to a room with colors that are rich and mysterious.

Present Tints: Pale colors like dusty lavender, ballet pink and sky blue are comfortable and easy to live with. They feel positive and encourage expression, while enhancing other colors.

Shifting to Neutral: Neutrals go beyond gray and brown into earthy hues like slate, clay, sand and ochre. Colors in this family can be warm or cool, but are always reliable and levelheaded. And because they transition beautiful with shifting light, they’re a good choice for rooms used throughout the day.

Versatile White: Whites can easily feel contemporary, classic or anywhere in between. It’s an honest, harmonious family of colors and a great place to start, as they complement any style. You might call it a perfect backdrop for the life happening around it.

Be Dramatic: Voilet, onyx, sapphire and ruby—even the names evoke something dramatic. Deep colors dissolve boundaries and create depth. They are the opposite of understatement and can fill a room with energy, creativity and confidence.

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Improving the workspace Improving the workspace ‘can boost performance’ ‘can boost performance’ Leading architect calls for workspace design changes to improve employee performance Sleep and activity were also big impactors on performance, with employees who sleep 7-8 hours a night being twice as creative as those with fewer hours of sleep. The report includes findings from Nasa suggesting a 26 minute nap during the day can boost productivity by 34% and alertness by 54-100%.

The report recommends the 20/20 rule: move around for 20 seconds every 20 minutes or 15 minutes every two hours. A trade-off of two minutes per hour of sedentary activity with an equal amount of light-intensity activity was associated with a 33% lower risk of death in the general population.

Diane Thorsen, Perkins+Will’s Principal Design Director, describes the workspace as “simply one of the tools that help workers perform their tasks”.

Thorsen says: “Understanding how people use their space enables consultants to assess if the way it is designed supports people’s health and wellbeing. This will include ensuring light quality, sound levels, air quality and temperature are well considered in the spaces people occupy.

“It also includes the furniture people use, the stairs, the bathrooms, the support areas such as print areas, social spaces and break out spaces. It is any space that is used for work so we address its quality as a function and how people emotionally experience that space.”

Hanlie Van Wyk, Principal Researcher at Behavioral Research and Applied Technology Laboratory (BRATLAB), adds: “Business as usual is unhealthy. We’re on a mission to create lives that work and businesses that flourish, through the practice of positive habits.”

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With an average of 40 hours a week spent in the physical workplace as well as being an organization’s largest cost item, second being human resources, there are some simple design steps which can be taken to improve performance levels, long-term business savings and employee satisfaction.

In its research paper, entitled “Wellness by design”, architects Perkins+Will, in collaboration with Habits@Work (Chicago) and The Total Office, a UAE-based company specializing in modern, ergonomic and environmentally-friendly workspace solutions, has shared a piece of research to determine the effects of the physical workspace on employee productivity.

The research report by BRATLAB revealed designing a working environment to optimize employees from around the world’s physical and mental states, results in as much as a 22% performance increase.

Simple changes to background noise, room temperature and clutter have an impact of more than 20% on employee performance.

Among key changes employers can make to improve performance are: noise levels, reporting a 66% drop in performance for ‘memory for prose’ tasks when participants were exposed to different types of background noise with 99% of people surveyed reporting their concentration was impaired by office noise such as unanswered phones and background speech.

Maintenance of room temperatures between 19 – 24 degrees offers a 20-50% performance increase. A reduction of clutter and general untidiness is reported to provide a 150% improvement in persistency of tasks.

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ListenListen better,better, plan better and build betterbetter plan better and build All spaces deserve a suitable acoustic environment, particularly our homes and workspaces where we spend most of our time.

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l Mana and Associates (AMA) is one of the leading companies in Qatar which specializes in consultations regarding the architectural acoustics of buildings and the control of noise and vibration emerging from mechanical and industrial plants. The company helps clients to design or improve buildings to provide an excellent occupancy experience. They provide specialist advice on all aspects of acoustics, noise and vibration, from the planning stage through detailed design to construction phase and commissioning.

In an interview with Construction Sites (QCS), Maro Puljizevic, Managing Director at Al Mana and Associates, discusses opportunities in the market and the various challenges associated with interior acoustics. He also reflects upon their notable projects, and the way forward for the company in the future.

QCS: What are the vision and mission statements of Al Mana & Associates?

Maro Puljizevic: Making spaces sound good is our mission; and we don’t mean only opera halls and theaters. We strongly believe that all spaces deserve a suitable acoustic environment, particularly our homes and workspaces where we spend most of our time.

Our company’s vision is to enrich the lives of others by incorporating outstanding acoustic engineering within the overall building design. As well as raise the awareness on the importance of acoustic environment in Qatar and its impact on our wellbeing.

QCS: When did the company start its journey?

Puljizevic: Al Mana & Associates was founded in 2008, becoming the first truly local acoustic consultancy. We are indeed pioneers in the field of building acoustics in Qatar.

QCS: What kind of products and services does Al Mana & Associates provide?

Puljizevic: As an acoustic consultancy firm,

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we provide a variety of services related to building acoustics discipline. These are acoustic design services, acoustic testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, noise mapping, environmental noise assessments, noise surveys, construction noise management, 3D acoustic modeling of performance spaces, noise & vibration control, etc.

QCS: What is building acoustics design?

Puljizevic: Building acoustics design is an integral part of the overall building design, focused on achieving good acoustic environment within a building; free of unwanted noise and disturbing sounds. Putting it simply, if traffic noise is well isolated, you don’t hear your neighbors and the noise of airconditioning is not irritating; that’s building acoustics design at its best.

QCS: Why is acoustics important in interior design? How is its market in Qatar?

Puljizevic: Similar to effects of colors or lighting, acoustics impacts our mental and physical wellbeing. Actually, our mood heavily depends on the acoustic environment.

Hospital rooms with good acoustic design will aid and expedite patients’ recovery.

Acoustically well-designed classrooms will increase students’ attention and yield better academic results. Correct acoustic design of our offices will make us more productive and satisfied with our work.

In Qatar, acoustics discipline still doesn’t get the deserved attention and it’s not yet regulated by authorities. Acoustic products are widely available, yet acoustic design is usually considered only on big-scale projects like hotel developments. Unfortunately, it is almost non-existent in the residential sector, offices and educational buildings like schools and kindergartens.

QCS: What makes you different from your competitors?

Puljizevic: Al Mana & Associates is unique in Qatar and the region, as we focus on acoustic consultancy services alone. Acous-

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tics is our field of expertise and the core of our company. We’re a small and truly independent firm; therefore we dedicate all our efforts to the benefit of our clients.

Furthermore, local presence is our key advantage. We’re based in Qatar and we can act instantaneously, which is indispensable when problems have to be fixed or acoustic tests conducted.

QCS: What are your most notable projects in 2016?

Puljizevic: Having worked as the acoustic consultants in Qatar since 2008, we are proud to have contributed to a number of landmark projects across the country.

Some of our projects that recently opened to public are Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, awarded as the Hospitality Project of the Year, and new Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre in West Bay. We are involved with three new workers’ hospitals, the new port project and Al Rayyan Hotel located within the eagerly-expected Mall of Qatar.

QCS: Can you share some background insights on current challenges in relation to interior acoustics?

Puljizevic: When we talk about interiors and acoustics, the biggest challenge is always incorporating acoustics design features within the interior designer’s vision of a space. Our engineering solutions and various noise control measures have to blend seamlessly with the architectural attributes and the final appearance of interiors.

QCS: How strongly are you equipped to meet the emerging acoustic challenges in regards to sustainable building design?

Puljizevic: Acoustics and sustainability actually go hand by hand. Matters of acoustic design are an important part of every sustainability assessment system, such as GSAS, LEED or BREEAM. We are engaged in interest groups promoting

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healthy buildings under the umbrella of Qatar Green Building Council. Moreover, in our acoustic design solutions we recommend use of “green” materials, such as recycled rubber, cork, cotton or cellulose.

QCS: Finally, what are the company’s future plans? How are you gearing up towards its target to reach?

Puljizevic: Working in Qatar has always been challenging due to the pace of construction and very tight deadlines. We plan to maintain our strong local presence and expand within the region as well.

To make that happen, we’re always looking for experts who can contribute to our growth.

Recently, a senior specialist from Singapore joined our office, bringing with him valuable experience from a fast-growing environment that we need here.

In parallel, we still want to see much more awareness on the importance of acoustics in Qatar and are keen to help authorities develop necessary legal framework.

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hen Martin Hay first came to Doha in 2007, the city was bustling with a record number of construction projects. Amid the building boom, sustainability had often taken a back seat. Today, contractors, consultants and developers are more aware of sustainable building practices.

In this interview, we explore with Hay the growing sustainability awareness in the construction sector in Qatar and the effect of budget constraints on the green building movement, among other topics.

Before moving to Qatar, Martin had lived and worked in London for 20 years. He is passionate about cities and their history.

Question: As the urbanization of Doha continues, do you see a move towards a more sustainable practice in towers building?

Answer: There have been some very significant changes in a short period of time.

I think sustainable practice is wider from where it was before. When I first came here, the Qatar Green Building Council was just being discussed. It came into being not long after. QSAS was also launched around the same time, which subsequently became GSAS. All of those developments have gone a long way to change the landscape in terms of building design and urban planning.

Now, with Qatar Construction Specifications 2014 incorporating requirements in terms of water and energy use, a significant difference is being felt. Everyone has to design and build sustainably, whether the person concerned like it or not. But that’s just one facet of it.

There has been a huge increase in the capability within the construction market.

The skills required to build sustainable buildings are there now. Contractors have made significant advances in both procurement and construction over the time that I have been here, particularly from 2009 to the present.

Also, there has been a significant increase in approaches to buildings and legacy. For instance, when you hear the World Cup being mentioned, you almost immediately think about legacy, which has to do with sustainable social and economic development beyond the event itself.

There is probably a greater awareness now about the long-term impacts and responsibilities in terms of property development.

I think historically here, projects were being built with a short-term approach in terms of financial returns. But now there is a greater awareness. There is a socio-

economic aspect to this which has built into the four pillars of the Qatar National Development Plan.

So all together there is a much more holistic approach to the issue. A lot of what we see now reflects that holistic approach to economic, social, environmental and personal development. They are all considered together. Also, because Qatar is developing incredibly rapidly, there is a whole raft of project management and design management capability, which evolved to make sure all of these targets are achieved within a very aggressive time frame.

In the time that I have been here, there have been enormous changes in every facet of construction and design.

Q: Are you currently working on projects that focus on sustainable approach?

A: Sustainability is in focus in everything we work on right now. We have one project that has GSAS 4 star on board right now. There are other projects in the pipeline having a strong sustainability aspect to them.

Q: I would argue that sustainability requires a change in the mindset of tenants and not only a sustainable building. Do you see that change coming?

ply oversized and are not necessarily for the population that is currently resident. This might lead to right sizing, which is an inherently sustainable thing to do.

The impact on consultants or construction companies is that they will probably have to perform a bit more rigorously to achieve some of those targets because they are becoming a little bit more difficult to achieve.

If you look at what our company does in Canada, they already have that sort of environment anyway. That comes like a second nature to them.

Overall, I think that’s potentially a good thing. I think we might have an issue if the market goes down too much, as companies may have to accelerate very quickly again to achieve some of the long-term targets and then controlling development and quality during that period will be a big challenge and often when that happens sustainability can be pushed to one side.

Q: In Qatar we tend to spend most of our time in air-conditioned indoor spaces because of the heat, so we are more detached from nature.

Can we mitigate that with interior design?

Q: Do you expect tighter budgets and government spending controls to have a positive or negative impact on the sustainable building move?

A: Light is a big issue architecturally. I think if you compare Qatar to Canada, the building fabric perhaps performs similar functions like in Canadian summers. In Qatar when you move towards the summer, it becomes hotter. In Canada it gets colder in the winter but the basic principles are the same. With insulation, etc, the same materials are used in different ways though it’s pretty much the reverse of dealing with what we have in Canada in terms of the temperature. Here the facade construction is designed to keep the heat out, where as in Canada we want to keep the heat in.

In terms of compensating for the hot environment, features like self shading, buildings that are closely clustered together and arcades; they can all help.

One can do a lot (but a serious application of all the elements) requires planning at a strategic level. We are starting to see that change here at the moment. There is definitely a move towards achieving a balance.

A: I think it’s not a bad thing that there is a bit of a check on some of the developments that are going ahead because it’s pretty clear that some of them are sim-

Q: Do you see an effect on architectural design because of having so many people from different backgrounds in the country?

A: I think you would find that’s properly more apparent in the younger generation.

There is a great deal of good work going on through QGBC and from GORD to raise the level of awareness of the younger generation. A lot of work is being done by community-based organizations that are able to mobilize people to clean off beaches and undertake similar activities. That tells you that people are beginning to take this seriously. So, I think that this is a generational thing. There is leadership at the top, there is a group of people in the middle that probably needs a bit of a push (to adopt sustainable proactive). But the legislation is there and the educational programs are there, so there is a long-term strategy, but it’s one that’s already changing things.

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A: You might be taking things on subconsciously when designing. But I think the Kasian approach to collaboration by being open to other people’s ideas and taking them on board is something that happens.

Q: Do you see specific trends becoming more common?

A: Definitely the overall approach in terms of the holistic understanding of the longterm impact of development is there. That understanding is happening now, so there is a mindset change. In terms of how that appears visibly, I think the developments now are being considered much more of the point of view of pedestrianization, self-shading and integration. There is an understanding of the impacts that these things have on transport and other things.

Mixed-use developments, historically, were not very common in Qatar. That sort of all integrated live, work balance is something that’s happening and becoming visible. You see more people on the streets and there is now a public transport infrastructure.

They are building the metro which will be a game changer. That in itself is one of the biggest sustainable moves the country could make properly.

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The tournament attracted a top class amateur field of 200 golfers from the Gulf region competing in a two-day golfing agenda including a complimentary practice round followed by one tournament round played in “Greensomes” format over the Championship Course at the exclusive Doha Golf Club.

The annual event, a highlight on Doha Golf Club’s calendar, also allows GCC golfers to play on a world-class, Peter Harradine designed Championship Golf Course.

“As part of our “responsible business” strategic vision, we continue with our charity auction on the awards night where the funds raised will go to two important organizations:

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the first one is “IHG Foundation” to support victims of natural disasters worldwide and the second organization is “Qatar Cancer Society” The Society is one of the leading humanitarian organizations in Qatar which pledges to work towards increasing public awareness about cancer and cancer prevention”, commented Andreas Pfister, General Manager InterContinental Doha and Area General Manager IHG Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.

Mitsubishi Motors is sponsoring this prestigious tournament for a 4th year in a row, speaking at the press conference, Ihab El Feky, General Manager at Qatar Automobiles Company added, “Like IHG we also share the same values of corporate social responsibility, promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle, and giving back to the society; this year we have allocated 3 valuable prizes to be put up for auction so we can try to raise as much funds possible for these noble causes.

Prizes awarded included the top 5 couples and special prizes such as the most exercised couples, the longest drive, and nearest to the pin at a prize giving ceremony followed by a lavish dinner, both held at Doha Golf Club on the evening of the 22nd of October 2016.

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DohaDoha Port to close for development work Port to close for development work

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oha Port will close on March 30 next year for drilling and development work there at a cost of nearly QR2 billion, said HE Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, Minister of Transportation and Communications, noting that major navigational and other operations will move to Hamad International Port on December 30 this year.

The Minister told reporters on the sidelines of the opening of Qatar Transportation Safety Forum that the Ministry of Transportation and Communications was responsible for two main parts in the port development project, which are development of the ship reception channel and full maintenance of the harbor. The body that will develop the real estate part of the project is yet to be determined.

Talking about road traffic safety, the minister said that all sectors of the state were interested in it and noted that the transport forum aimed to highlight efforts to reduce the number of accidents and the launch of the Qatar Traffic Manual.

HE the Minister of Municipality Environment Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi, meanwhile, has told the forum that the government is focusing on increasing safety of properties and facilities as well as the safety of transportation in congested areas of the highways.

He said that the ministry had entered into a deal with a major company for building 15 bridges in different parts of the state, in accordance with the urban plan of Doha and in co-ordination with the Roads Department at the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.

He pointed out that the Ministry had completed the designs of all bridges and was in the implementation phase.

Al Rumaihi said that these bridges would be developed as “BOT” (build–operate–transfer) where they will be handed to the state after 20 years. He pointed out that the design and con-

struction of these bridges would use the latest techniques.

He added that the design ensured the provision of all necessary services and amenities for pedestrians, while taking care of their safety.

Each bridge was designed to match the urban pattern of the surrounding area.

He said the huge road projects being implemented in Qatar might lead to some adjustments in the geographical borders of municipalities. But he pointed out that these changes would be extremely simple, since the border between the municipalities has already taken into account the expansion projects, in most cases.

Brigadier General Mohammed Abdullah Al Maliki, Secretary of the National Committee for Traffic Safety, said that Qatar was able to reduce the mortality rate from 14% per hundred thousand to 7.5% in the first phase of the national strategy for traffic safety in 2015.

He said that this underlined the significant progress made by the country in reducing fatal road accidents.

Al Maliki said that the 92 projects out of the 166 contained in the plan had been implemented, adding that the remaining projects would be completed by July next year. A few projects would be moved to the period between 2018 and 2022.

The forum included several sessions and discussions on road safety in work zones, in addition to the presentation of several studies and working papers in the field of transport and road safety. It also discussed the impact of United Nations sustainable development goals on Qatar’s vision to establish a secure transportation network catering to multiple modes of transportation, and how to utilize awareness campaigns and law enforcement to change driver behavior and improve safety through the use of technology.

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Ashghal launches e-services portal portal Ashghal launches e-services 23 services and applications that can be completed through Ashghal website

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he Public Works Authority launched e-services portal, provided by the Customer Zone to Ashghal’s customers, including a range of 23 services and applications that can be easily reached and submitted by individuals and businesses through the new portal (customerzone. ashghal.gov.qa). The e-services portal was launched as per the timeline given to Ashghal by the Qatar E-Government 2020 Strategy Management Office.

The launch of e-services portal comes as part of Ashghal’s initiatives and projects launched during the past two years that aim to enhance communication and direct interaction with all customers. It aims to create a comprehensive and efficient experience for customers, whether through the contact centre that receives calls around the clock, 7 days per week, or through the Customer Zone Centres in Ashghal’s headquarter in Westbay and on the Wholesale Market Street near Salwa Road. Those initiatives depend on a new integrated system to manage customers’ relations that was implemented by the programme team in Ashghal in cooperation with Microsoft.

Ashghal’s customers, whether individuals or businesses, can access those services through the new portal by registering on Ashghal’s website, if they haven’t registered before, and move to the Customer Zone Portal or through the portal link customerzone.ashghal.gov.qa, that has all the information and services it provides.

The new interface has an organized and accurate design that enables customers whether they are individuals or businesses to easily access the services they need. The services are categorized in lists based on their type, including: Roads Services which contain 11 services, Drainage Services which contain five services, Infrastructure Services which include three services, in addition to the Complaints, Suggestions, Enquiries, and Notifications lists.

The application process is easy and fast; it only requires selecting the service and click-

ing on application’s icon, then filling the required fields of information. In addition, documents can be uploaded and attached with the application to finish the process and submit complete applications electronically.

Roads Services include a number of services and permits such as Dedicated Parking Permit, Road Events Permit, Scaffolding Permit for Contractors, Road Space Booking - for Skip, No-Objection Certificates, Traffic Diversion Plan (TDP), Directional Signage Request, Street Light Installation Request, Practical Completion Certificate (PCC) Request, Removal/Relocation of Street Light Request, Speed Hump Application.

Drainage Services include a number of services such as Grease Trap Permit, Groundwater Dewatering Permit (for Contractors), Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) Tankers Permit, Tankers Permit (for Individuals / Compounds), Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) – New Connections.

While Infrastructure Services include Plot Demarcation, Road Level Enquiry, House Connections to Drainage Networks.

Following is an overview of the e-Services provided by Ashghal’s Customer Zone Portal: First: Roads Services: 1. Dedicated Parking Permit This service enables customers to apply for a permit for a dedicated parking bay in front of their homes or businesses, provided that they have prior approval from the Ministry of Interior (MOI) before submitting the application to Ashghal along with the required documents. Once the application is submitted and the information provided are verified, the relevant work will be implemented as per MOI’s instructions.

2. Road Events Permit This service enables customers to apply for the necessary permit to carry out an activity or event on a road, in order to maintain smooth traffic flow. Ashghal provides the

required support for the management of various events, by coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring the necessary permits are obtained (such as traffic diversion plans and road space booking), and communicating with external customers and road users, in addition to ensuring that relevant directional signage is in place.

3. No-Objection Certificate for Ashghal’s Damaged Assets (3rd Party Claim) In order to release a vehicle from the MOI after a traffic accident that has affected Ashghal’s assets, customers need to obtain a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from Ashghal, which they can apply for through the Customer Zone Portal and submit a number of required documents.

Ashghal may conduct an inspection to verify the damaged assets, of which results may or may not be the same as what is noted in the police accident report. If Ashghal found damage to its assets, it will send an invoice to the customer. Once this is paid in full, either personally or through insurance, Ashghal will issue the NOC. If no damage occurred to Ashghal assets, the NOC will be issued directly.

4. Traffic Diversion Plan (TDP) Customers can apply for permit to conduct safe traffic diversions either through the Customer Zone Portal or by visiting the Traffic Diversion Plan Office on the Wholesale Market Street to register. This would require some paperwork, signatures, timelines, or advice on the Work Zone Traffic Management Guide and Ashghal Standards.

It should be noted that all Traffic Diversion Plans (TDPs) are submitted to the Traffic Diversion Plan Approvals Office prior to implementing any works within the Right of Way. A TDP is a set of documents containing full details of the work zone Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) operation, which covers all processes required to plan, implement, maintain and decommission the TTM in a safe and efficient manner.

5. Directional Signage Request Ashghal offers this service to obtain a street, district or building sign by submitting an application on the Customer Zone Portal along with accurate location details, in order for an inspection to take place by the concerned Ashghal employees. Once the inspection is completed, Ashghal will make a decision regarding the application. If approved, the required sign(s) will be installed. If rejected, the applicant shall be informed.

There are several reasons that may cause the application to be rejected, including future projects already planned in the mentioned area, meaning that signs will be installed on completion of the project.

6. Street Light Installation Request Ashghal offers this service for customers who want to apply for the installation of street lighting. Customers must submit an electronic letter addressed to the Roads Maintenance Department Manager at Ashghal in order for this request to be considered, in addition to accurate location details and justification for the request.

Ashghal will conduct an inspection to verify the location and justification provided, then the request will either be approved or rejected. If approved, the street light shall be installed.

7. Practical Completion Certificate (PCC) Request To obtain Practical Completion Certificate (PCC), customers can submit an application through the Customer Zone Portal confirming the completion of construction work and site clearance. To approve the application, applicants must submit lab test results of the asphalt, concrete, and materials used.

Based on this, Ashghal will conduct a site inspection and ensure it has been reinstated as per the code of practice. If all elements are deemed satisfactory, a PCC will be issued. If there is still work remaining, a rejection letter will be provided detailing the pending work required to receive the PCC. 8. Removal/Relocation of Street Light Request Ashghal provides the service of requesting the relocation or removal of street lights through the Customer Zone Portal, where customers are required to submit a letter to the Manager of Roads Maintenance Department at Ashghal, in addition to providing accurate location details on why a street light should be removed or relocated. Ashghal will then conduct an inspection to verify the location and justification provided. The request will then either be approved or rejected.

9. Scaffolding Permit for Contractors This service enables contractors to apply for a permit to allow the use of necessary scaffolding. This will include applying for a Road Space Booking Permit, which requires approval from all concerned Qatari government entities including Kahramaa, Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) and Ministry of Interior (MOI).

10. Road Space Booking - for Skip This service enables customers to apply for a permit to place a skip on Ashghal’s roads network. This includes applying for a Road Space Booking Permit which requires approval from all Qatari Government Entities including Kahramaa, MME, and MOI. 11. Speed Hump Application Through this service, customers can apply for a new or replacement or removal of a speed hump, provided that they submit a copy of their Qatari ID.

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. . . . . Continued from previous page On submitting the request, an inspection will take place by Ashghal’s Road Safety experts, taking into account the current road condition and any existing safety measures in place, the length of the road and the surrounding areas.

Following this inspection, the application will be presented to the Speed Hump Committee, which is made up of Ashghal, Ministry of Interior and Municipal Council Representatives.

The Committee will make a decision on each speed hump request. Once the decision is made, the customer shall receive a notification of the outcome.

Second: Drainage Services 1. Grease Trap Permit Through this service, an application for Grease Trap permit is submitted by restaurants, bakeries, hotels, car repair garages, petrol stations, printing presses and others.

Customers should fill out the request form on the Customer Zone Portal and attached the required documents, including the permit form stamped by the municipality.

2. Groundwater Dewatering Permit (for Contractors) This service enables customers to apply for a permit to use Ashghal’s assets for the purpose of withdrawal of groundwater at construction sites. This service is managed by Ashghal’s Drainage Networks Operation and Maintenance Department (DNO&M), provided that only Ashghal approved contractors may apply for a Dewatering permit.

3. Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) Tankering Permit Through this service, customers can apply for a permit to use tankers to transfer Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) supplied by Ashghal according to the approved specifications of treated water. Full explanation about documents to be paired with the application is available in the relevant section on the web-

site, in addition to detailed information about obtaining permits related to tankers and their specifications.

4. Tankers Permit (for Individuals / Compounds) This service enables customers to apply for a permit to unload sewage collected from a customer’s septic tank and take it to a treatment plant. There are two types of permits: Residential (a single home owner) and a Camp/Compound.

5. Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) – New Connection Through this service, customers can apply for a connection to the Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) network for cooling or industrial use.

Customers must follow a number of steps to complete the application, which are explained in details on the service’s online page.

Third: Infrastructure Services 1. Plot Demarcation Through this service customers can request an NOC letter from Ashghal addressed to the Land Survey Department at the MME, in order to complete the demarcation process on land plots.

The request can be submitted and demarcation can proceed whether the property or the area is already graded or does not require grading, provided that the land plot is not within the new subdivisions that are governed by the new agreement between Ashghal and the MME regarding the release of Building Permits in new subdivisions.

To make such a request electronically, customers must fill out forms and attach all the required documents. Ashghal will then issue an NOC to the MME’s Land Survey Department.

2. Road Level Enquiry Customers can use this service to apply

for the verification of road levels in order to proceed with the construction of property according to the approved road design and level. In some areas that are newly developed or subdivided, this information may not be readily available as the design, grading and construction of infrastructure works could take few years to complete.

implements. Suggestions and opinions are captured and sent to Ashghal’s Customer Relationship Management System, after being assessed by Ashghal experts. Customers will then be informed of the assessment results; whether the suggestion is viable or is already in Ashghal’s plan, or it is invalid and cannot be implemented.

3. House Connections to Drainage Networks This service enables customers to submit a request to connect their houses to the drainage network through house connections. If the house is new, a manholes map is required, which must be stamped by the DNO&M at Ashghal, and can be obtained from the contractor.

Fifth: Enquiries Through this service customers can submit an enquiry or request data or information related to Ashghal, or any of its services. Ashghal’s customer service agents will respond to all enquiries received from customers.

The process of submitting enquiries includes filling a number of fields, which enables the customer service agents to respond accurately to each enquiry.

4. Road Level Enquiry Customers can use this service to apply for the verification of road levels in order to proceed with the construction of property according to the approved road design and level. In some areas that are newly developed or subdivided, this information may not be readily available as the design, grading and construction of infrastructure works could take some time to complete.

5. House Connections to Drainage Networks This service enables customers to submit a request to connect their houses to the drainage network through house connections. If the house is new, a manholes map is required, which must be stamped by the DNO&M in Ashghal, and can be obtained from the contractor.

Fourth: Suggestions Customers, citizens and residents, can use this service to provide opinions and suggestions that would help Ashghal improve and enhance its services and the projects it

Sixth: Complaints Through this service, Ashghal’s customers can submit a complaint related to any problem they face in any of Ashghal’s projects or services. Complaints are received and entered into Ashghal’s Customer Relationship Management System, and are then directed to responsible personnel who will complete the procedure. Customers are kept informed of the progress throughout this process.

Seventh: Notifications Through this service, Ashghal’s customers can submit a notification or a piece of information to inform the authority of any problem, failure, or issue that might affect Ashghal or any of its services or projects, in order for Ashghal to take corrective actions.

Notifications are different from complaints in that they are not related to a personal matter but rather to anything that might cause a public hazard or damage, such as matters that may cause traffic accidents, injuries to others, or bad practice by Ashghal’s workers or contractors.

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ASHGHAL TENDERS AND

Tender No.

Type

PWA/STC/066/2016

Tender Title

Doha & Rayyan Sewerage Scheme, Miscellaneous House Connection Works, On-Call Contract No. OC-07/2016

STC

Issuing Date

Closing Date

Qatari Companies Only

19-Oct-16

14-Nov-16

Drainage

Qatari Companies Only

19-Oct-16

7-Nov-16

ICT

Qatari Companies Only Joint Venture - Non Qatari Companies

10-Aug-16

1-Nov-16

Roads

Participants

Category

IA/D-HC/2016/C/112/S

AWARDED TENDERS

PWA/STC/065/2016

STC

http://www.ashghal.gov.qa

PWA/GTC/055/2016

Renewal of Cisco IPS 4360 Licenses ISD/2016/SS/68/S

GTC

Road Improvement in Al Furousiya Street IA/2016/C/049/G

Companies Eligible to Tender: 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

TENDERS http://www.mme.gov.qa

General Conditions of Tenders • Full Documents for the Tender can be obtained from Contracts Department (CD) against a Non–refundable fee paid to PWA Account No. (0013-001813-052), Qatar National Bank together with a copy of the Company Registration and a Company Authorization letter.

• Project document may be examined at Al-Faisal Tower(1), Ground Floor, Al Corniche before purchasing from PWA. • Each Tender must be accompanied by a Tender Bond, either in the form of a “Certified Check” or a “Tender 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

Tender Number

Type

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

Subject

Envelopes System

Interim Bond

Closing Dates

TC-B-77-2016

Tender

Maintenance and care of vegetation and irrigation network of streets and parks in different areas of Umm Salal Municipality

2 Envelopes

150

122,000

13/11/2016

TC-B-76-2016

Tender

Supply of seedlings and flowers to Nurseries or beautification purposes during celebrations, feasts and National Day celebrations

1 Envelopes

150

60000

6/11/16

TC-B-75-2016

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Hire a number of (1031) cars for four a period of years and five months

2 Envelopes

300

3200000

6/11/16

Conditions: • Tender documents may be collected and bids must be submitted to the premises of the “Tenders & Auctions Committee” of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, located at “Al Muntazah” area, administrative attache, 6th Floor,Bldg 2, St Saad Bin Malek 941,Zone24, Rawdat Alkhail Tender documents may be collected against the non-refundable amount stipulated in the Table above.

• Required Documents: Authorization letter signed by the company’s authorized person, in Arabic, and endorsed by an authorized person–Company’s Identification Card - Valid Commercial License - Commercial Registration Certificate.

• In Tender : Tenders shall be accompanied with a provisional Bank Guarantee, or certified cheque, issued by a bank operating in Qatar, in the amount stipulated In the relevant table for each tender. Such cheques must be valid for one hundred & twenty days (120 days) following the date of opening the envelopes of all Bidders ,though ,The successful bidder shall provide final insurance equivalent to a minimum of ten percent (10% )of the contract value, and must not be Subject to any restriction or condition, must be valid for the entire performance period of the contract and remain valid for seven days (7 days) following the Completion of the contract.

• In Auction : shall be accompanied with a provisional Bank Guarantee, or certified cheque, issued by a bank operating in Qatar, in the amount stipulated in the Relevant table for each tender. Such cheques must be valid for one hundred & twenty days (120 days) following the date of opening the envelopes of all Bidders ,though ,to be in a separate envelope ,and in both of tender and auction : tender bond shall be addressed to the Chairman of the “Tenders & Auctions Committee” of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment.

• The bid will remain valid for ninety days (90 Days) from the date of opening the envelopes, and shall remain irrevocable during this period.

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The deadline for accepting bids is twelve o’clock (12:00 noon) as per the date stipulated in the above Table.

In Tender : the Government on the approval of the Tenders and Auctions Committee has the right, during the Contract period, to increase or decrease the Works quantities or services, in compliance with the Conditions of Contract, by not more than 20% of the Contract price.

All Forms and Documents attached with the tender documents, including the tender Form, interim and final Bond form, must be filled and endorsed as Required, AND returned with the rest of the tender documents.

Bids must be deposited in those boxes specified by the “Tenders & Auctions Committee” of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment. Bids shall be Submitted inside envelopes( one or two ) sealed with red wax and addressed to the Chairman of the “Tenders & Auctions Committee” of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Envelopes shall be marked with the number & subject of the tender.

In Auction : The successful bidder shall collect and transport all relevant auction bid materials at his own cost within fifteen (15) days from the date following The Payment of the value of the auction bid. However, in case of delay without an acceptable reason, the successful bidder must pay demurrage fees Equivalent to (1%) of the value of non-received materials per each day of delay.

Technical & Commercial Proposal ( 1 Original + 1 Copies ) Must Be Submitted In Two Separate Envelopes Each Marked With Relevant Title & Tender Number, though, original Of Tender Bond Shall Be Attached In Technical Envelope & Copy Of Tender Bond Shall Be Attached In Financial Envelope.

Any bidder will be excluded if doesn⤙t submit the samples, and put copy of receipt from the concerned department ( if the conditions stipulated ).

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Aggregate Popouts - Part 1 What is Popout?

A “popout” is a small, generally cone-shaped cavity in a horizontal concrete surface left after a near surface aggregate particle has expanded and fractured. Generally, part of the fractured aggregate particle will be found at the bottom of the cavity with the other part of the aggregate still adhering to the point of the popout cone. The cavity can range from ¼ in. (6 mm) to few inches in diameter.

Why do Concrete Popouts Occur?

The aggregate particle expands and fractures as a result of a physical action or a chemical reaction: Physical The origin of a physical popout usually is a near-surface aggregate particle having a high absorption and relatively low relative density (specific gravity). As that particle absorbs moisture; or if freezing occurs under moist conditions, its swelling creates internal pressures sufficient to rupture the particle and the overlying concrete surface. The top portion of the fractured aggregate particle separates from the concrete surface taking a portion of the surface mortar with it. In

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some cases the aggregate forces water into the surrounding mortar as it freezes thus causing the surface mortar to pop off, exposing an intact aggregate particle. Clay balls, coal, wood or other contaminants can uptake water and swell even without freezing, but the resulting pressure rarely is great enough to cause popouts. Also, there are reported cases of grain (soybeans, corn) contamination of aggregate shipments that have resulted in surface popouts.

Popouts as a result of physical action are typically only a problem with exterior flatwork in climates subject to freezing and thawing under moist conditions and resulting expansion.

Even aggregates which meet the requirements of ASTM C 33 Class 5S, for architectural concrete in sever exposure, allow several types of particles which may cause popouts when exposed to freezing and thawing in the saturated condition. The most common type of particles resulting in popouts are low density chert in natural aggregate deposits. Crushed aggregates are less likely to contain light-weight, absorptive particles which are more susceptible to popouts.

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The nine Thethings nine things great great employers employers do everyday do everyday In order to have a people-centric aptitude, great employers must be astute listeners before anything else.

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hen talking about great employers, it is important to note that at the centerpiece of the matter is all about people. People are right at the heart of every company and, therefore, taking care of them is vital to the success of your business too.

Anyway, becoming mindful of the surroundings and empathetic with people’s needs is an uphill journey and requires a great deal of efforts and constant commitment.

Here’s a look inside the typical day of great employers to see what it takes to become one of those.

1. Continually self-motivate To stay on top of the war of talents, there is something great employers are always taking care of while performing their job: selfmotivation. You can be self-motivated when a clear vision and the knowledge of how every single work impacts the big picture are well cemented within you.

Individuals who are self-motivated find an inner drive in every little achievement, along with the optimism they need to improve at a personal level and to meet the business standards.

2. Nurture and build a talent pipeline Building a strong “bench” of talent is key to driving the company’s success and starts with identifying, engaging and nurturing high-potential employees at all levels.

In order to effectively organize their hiring system, great employers plan out their candidate pipeline management according to five stages of hiring: screening applicants, short-listing candidates, interviewing candidates, advancing a job offer and finally, hiring candidates.

3. Engage with talents The word engagement is key here. Employers’ efforts to move a segment of the population would be pointless without a consistent, authentic and deep outreach.

Socially-enabled platforms like Bayt.com give access to conversations with potential hires, who can share their stories and reveal their employable skills, individual passions and involvement in other activities or side projects.

4. Listen In order to have a people-centric aptitude, great employers must be astute listeners before anything else. Employers of choice do a great deal of listening to discover potential needs and solve problems. They listen to customers, candidates, executives, admin assistants and everything in between. After that they leverage the newly gained knowledge to identify arising issues and sort things out.

5. Optimize time Time is money and employers know well what it means. But with their overlap of duties and daily workload, maximizing time is not easy as one might think. Tools like Talentera allow great employers to make the

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most of their time and avoid headaches caused by the coordination with candidates through hassle-free interview scheduling, smooth correspondence and recruiting analytics aimed at best evaluating the hiring process.

6. Support managers and team The foundation of a great workplace lies in a culture of trust that gets together management and workforce to bridge their needs.

Great employers have the duty to inspire, motivate and encourage improvement and development of the all staff, day after day.

They do so by reiterating the purpose, highlighting transparency, creating rituals of recognition and so forth.

7. Keep an eye on emerging trends To stay ahead of the curve, top employers are always stretching their mind to be upto-date and ready to embrace change, with everything which it entails. They read, make researches and simply sniff around the web.

Although it’s part of our nature to stick to what worked in the past, they never think their practices are good enough to stop improving them, but they rather try new things and challenge the usual course. This is the only way to keep the pace with the multigenerational, ever-evolving and increasingly diverse workforce of these times.

8. Track the mood of employees This is a biggie. Creating an employee-first company culture is not enough to keep your people fully engaged and satisfied.

As dynamics shift and business ebbs and flows, is important to track the mood of your employees and see what you can do to restore their energies and enthusiasm.

World-class employers use engagement tools as powerful as the survey to let their people define what happiness means to them and set up a response plan which can refuel the atmosphere of positivity and productivity they need to thrive.

9. Communicate quantitative results Last but not least, all-star employers ensure that the employees have access to tangible results so that they can maintain momentum towards the larger goal of the business.

When it comes to great accomplishments, numbers talk, and top employers always let their employees know how they are contributing to the organizational goals and objectives.

This is because straightforward communication with employees on remarkable results is crucial both to strengthen the sense of ownership and create a deeper sense of accountability.

So these are nine things great employers do every day. What about you? How many of these nine great things does your organization excel in? Get in touch with us and tell us your story! source: www.bayt.com

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To know more about GCC project data, visit & register at www.qc-sites.com Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Police College Academy

MOI

Not Appointed

N/A

Tender Stage

Educational Complex

2.

Health Care Centers (Pacakge 4 & 5)

PWA

ITC/UCE

600

Under Construction

Medical Centers

3.

Villas Complex (Al Fardan 9) at Abu Sidra

Danat Qatar

Ramaco

300M

Construction Stage

Residential Building

4.

Multi-level Cars Park at Hamad International Airport

Qatar Airways

N/A

N/A

Tender Stage

Cars Park

5.

Logistic City

Qatar Navigation

Ramco

450M

Under Construction

Warehouses

6.

4 Nos. Parks at Various Locations in Al Daayen Municipality

Ministry of Municipality & Environment

N/A

N/A

Design Stage

Landscaping & Parks

7.

Construction of 56 Nos. New Schools (Stage 9B)

PWA

Al Huda/Al Sraiya/JTC

500

Under Construction

Educational Building

8.

Headquarter of General Directorate of Borders Passports, Expatriates Affairs, Nationality & Travel Documents Department

MOI

Al Aali International

800

Under Construction

Offices & Services Building

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Al Emadi Twin Towers

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

400

Design Stage

Commercial / Offices Towers

2.

City Tower

Mr. Saeed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

200-250

Under Construction

Office Building

3.

Fahd Suite Apartment Hotel

FBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Detail Stage

Shopping Mall & Office Tower

4.

IBA Hotel

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Under Construction

Hotel Residential Building

Tameer Real Estate

Al Seal Trading

160

Under Construction

Flight Simulator

Qatar Airways

Redco

40 Million

On Going

Special or Laboratory

El Doha Tower

Mr. Mohamed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

120-100

Completed

Office Building

Mall

Farm

5.

Al Attiya Compound

6.

7.

8.

Al Meera Hazm Al Markhiya Mall

Al Meera

Not Appointed

N/A

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

9.

Supervision of Breeding Farm near Zubara Village

Equestrian Club

Not Appointed

N/A

On Going

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Al Baker Executive Towers

Ahmed Abed El Aziz Al Baker

Construction & Reconstruction Co.

675

Under Construction

Office Building

2.

Al Nour Tower

Private Investor

Orientals Enterprises

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

3.

Al Nasr Showroom

Shiekh Abdullah Bin Naser Al Thani

Construction & Reconstruction Co.

85

Under Construction

Commercial

4.

Police Training Institute

MOI

Hassanesco Co.

N/A

Under Construction

Mixed Use

5.

Panasonic Showroom & Residential

Shk/Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani

Construction & Reconstruction Co.

205

Under Construction

Commercial / Residential

6.

Al Sadd Hotel

Tricon International

Atlantic Contracting Co.

150

Under Construction

Hotels

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Blusail Furnished Apartment at Lusail (3B+G+10)

H.E SH Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Thani

Matta Contracting Qatar

89.5

Under Construction

Residential Building

2.

E's Hail Communication Network Building at Duhailiyat Camp

Qatar Armed Forces

Not appointed

N/A

Tendering Stage

Office Building

3.

Development of Ooredoo TEC Complex at Industrial Area

Ooredoo

Not appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Commercial Complex

4.

Private Villa at Pearl Qatar

Private Client

Not appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Villa

5.

Doha Education Centre

Doha Education Centre

Not appointed

50-30 Million

Design stage

Education

6.

Step 1 International Academy

Step 1 International Academy

Not appointed

40-20 Million

Design stage

School

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Mix 11 Hotel Tower at Lusail City

Real Estate Services Group

N/A

600 Million

Design Stage

Hotel

2.

Al Jassasiyah White Beach Palace

UrbaCon Trading & Contracting (UCC)

N/A

400 Million

Design Stage

Mixed-Use

3.

Marina Com 05 Tower at Lusail City

Private Engineering Office / Mashour Real Estate Group

N/A

315 Million

Construction Stage

Office / Commercial

4.

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry

N/A

270 Million

Design Stage

Office

5.

Com 02 - Barwa Bank Headquarters at Lusail City

Barwa / Hilson Moran

N/A

250 Million

Design Stage

Office

6.

National Cyber Security Center

Ministry of Interior / Al Ali International

N/A

180 Million

Design Stage

Office

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Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

Twin Towers

M/s. Commercial Development

M/s. Arabtec

500-750

Piling & Shoring

Hotel and Office Buildings

Audit Bureau Towers

M/s. Al Attiya Group Trading Co.

Not Appointed

400-600

Tender Stage

Offices / Residential Towers

3.

Al Waab Mall

M/s. Qatar Industrial Services

Man Enterprize, Qatar

400-300

Under Construction

Mall

4.

Mesiemer

Q-Tel

Not Appointed

350-250

Tender Stage

Technical

5.

Manarat Lusail

Mr. Mohamed Abdel Ghani Al Mansouri

Not Appointed

300-200

Under Design

Shopping Mall & Office Tower

6.

Al Hodaifi Tower II

Ghanem Al Hodaifi

Not Appointed

800-600

Detail Stage

Office Building

1.

2.

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

CBQ Boulevard

CBQ

HBK

N/A

Under Construction

Commercial, Bank, Office Plaza

2.

Five Residential Towers at Viva Bahriya at the Pear (project management)

Qatar Islamic Bank

AFQCO & REDCO - Al Mana

1.2-1.4 bn

Under Construction

Residential Towers

3.

Doha Festival City (Package 3250,3100 and 7500

Basrec

GCC/ALEC JV

N/A

Under Construction

Retail Mall

4.

Commercial Tower on Plot Com/49 Al Sedian Company

Yousuf Al Mahmoud

Al Balagh Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L.

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building - Tower

5.

Office Tower (3B+G22+ Floors) Plot Com50- at Lusail Marina

Qatar Trading Agency

Redco - Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

6.

Marsa Malaz Hotel at the Pear Qatar (Main Works)

Alfardan Properties Co.

CDC

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

7.

Qatar Sidra Village Project

Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development QSC

Sinohydro Group Limited

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

8.

CBQ Towers at VB20 & VB21

CBQ

Power Line Engineering Qatar W.L.L.

N/A

Under Construction

Residential Towers

9.

Al Rabban Suites Hotel Apartments (3B+G+M50+Floors)

Al Sarh Real Estate WLL

CRC

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

10.

Office Buildings (3B+G22+) at Lusail Marina District

Sh. Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani

REDCO Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

11.

Holiday Inn at Business Park

He Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani

Man Enterprises Qatar, WLL

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Construction of American Hospital in Lusail

Alwataniya Holding

Not Appointed

Confidential

Tender Stage

Hospital

2.

5 Star Hotel

Mr.Ali Abdulla Q A Al Emadi

Not Appointed

108 Million

DC-2 Stage

Hotel

3.

Qatar National Bank Branches

QNB

Not Appointed

20 Million

Under construction

Bank

4.

Qatar Driving School

Almal Holding

Not Appointed

120 Million

Permit Stage

Driving Academy

5.

Gulf Pearl Office Building

Gulf Pearls Company

Gulf Pearl

40 Million

Design Stage

Residential Building

6.

Office Building in Energy City

Mr. Abdulla Abdul Rehman Abdulla Haidar

Not Appointed

38 Million

DC1- Stage

Corporate Offices

7.

A Jazeera Finance Headquarter-Fut out

Al Jazeera Finance

Living Interior

9 Million

Under Construction

Fit out

8.

Consultancy Services for Additional Floors Fit-out at Al Bida Tower

Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy

Not Appointed

Not Applicable

Tender Stage

Fit out

9.

ACES(Arab Center for Engineering Studies)

ACES

RAMCO Engineering

22 Million

Tender Stage

Industrial Building

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

C6 - LUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

165,540,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

MIXED USE BUILDING

2.

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT INDS. AREA

MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH

NA

135,000,000.00

ON - GOING

COMMERCIAL

3.

C5 - LUSAIL

RABBAN GROUP

NA

126,319,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

MIXED USE BUILDING

4.

MIXED USE BUILDING (2B+G8+F)-C5

MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH

NA

114,080,000.00

ON - GOING

COMMERCIAL

5.

C4 - LUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

108,070,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

HOTEL APARTMENTS

6.

FV7 - MULTI PURPOSE HALL/ ART CENTRE

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

67,500,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

COMMERCIAL

7.

AL AHLI CLUB

SH. AHMAD BIN HAMAD AL THANI

NA

54,000,000.00

SERVICE DESIGN

COMMERCIAL

8.

FV9 AL ASMAKH HEAD OFFICE IN SUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

38,000,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

OFFICE BUILDING

9.

FOXHILLS - A30

FURSAN REAL STATE

NA

32,627,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

10.

FOXHILLS - D49

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

29,299,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

11.

FOXHILLS - D21

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

27,472,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

12.

FOXHILLS - D04

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

25,273,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

13.

FOXHILLS - A13

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

24,918,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

14.

FOXHILLS - D14

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

23,150,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

A CONNECTION TO BE TRUSTED As a local cable producer, QICC offers numerous benefits for the Qatari market Becoming the leading player in the manufacture and supply of cables that are destined for important infrastructure projects in several GCC countries takes more than a vital spark of inspiration. To achieve this level of excellence takes years of experience, a wealth of knowledge and the utmost degree of reliability gleaned from delivering high levels of customer satisfaction whatever the demands of the project. The Qatar International Cable Company (QICC), which specializes in the manufacture and production of low, medium and high voltage power cables for a wide variety of infrastructural, energy and construction projects, including cabling for the important gas and oil sectors, is one such leading player. Their 19,000 square meter facility, built in the space of one year and located at Messaieed Industrial City, is Nexans’ first manufacturing plant in the GCC, and is located only 40km from the capital, Doha. It occupies a plot of over 70,000 m2, in a particularly beneficial strategic location near a harbour that is rapidly becoming the largest in the Middle East.

In order that a company like QICC can grow to become the foremost producer of cables for countries like Qatar, UAE, KSA, Yemen, etc., they have to develop as the industry develops. This necessarily means paying great attention to technological advances, equipment development and quality assurance, to name but a few. Some of the keys to this successful development are as follows.

Benefits of local sourcing As a primarily local cable producer, QICC is helping to meet the increasing demand for cables by allowing greater efficiency and cost effectiveness whilst producing superior quality products in an environmentally sound and responsible manner.

Faster Delivery: QICC offers the client greater flexibility through reliable and speedy delivery, ensuring both rapid transit and a smooth unloading process when the delivery arrives at site. A local producer means that supply chains are shorter, without international duty/tax payments or customs obstacles that could hold up delivery.

This leads to greater certainty and predictability of delivery times, which usually takes 1-2 days from the plant to any site in Qatar. In contrast, it takes 7-10 days to receive the products from other GCC countries, such as UAE, KSA, Oman, etc, and more than a month to receive products from European countries. Obviously, contractors who have tough deadlines and delivery schedules, or prefer not to maintain or protect a large stock, would always prefer to source their products from a local supplier like QICC. Counting the costs: The transportation to the local market from foreign countries adds additional cost to the product, which makes it much less competitive compared with local production. Additionally, the share of transportation costs in the final price depends on how initially expensive the shipped product is; transportation costs will affect a cheaper product more than the more expensive one. In the case of cables, transportation will result in a 1 to 2% increase in cost if shipped from other GCC countries to Qatar, and up to 5% if shipped from Europe. In addition to transportation costs, a customs duty might apply to various products, which can significantly increase the price. In case of imports of cables to Qatar, the customs duty equals to 5%, but it can be much higher in other countries or for other products. Therefore, sourcing cables locally from QICC results in greater overall savings.

Legal proceedings: Working with a domestic manufacturer makes the communication and legal process far easier. For example, if the terms and conditions of an agreement are not met, it is always easier to sue a local producer than one that is located abroad. For international suppliers, the cost and duration of legal proceedings and judgment enforcement can be so big as to be prohibitive, in that that the company may even refuse to even begin litigation. Also, differences in legislation between countries can bring a great degree of uncertainty to legal proceedings – if you are quite sure that you can win the legal case in your home country, you might lose it abroad.

Financial transactions: Generally, international financial transactions cost more in charges and fees compared to transactions done within a country. Besides, some countries also have restrictions on the export or import of money, which can make business really complicated. In addition, there is an exchange rate risk for international transactions between countries with different currencies that is not applicable to transactions that occur inside a local market.

Greater Control: The further away you are from certain elements of your supply chain, the less control you have over them. Site visits are much easier when you don’t have to coordinate international flights, taxis, and hotel services. Another benefit is that, as a local manufacturer, QICC is always acutely aware of, and constantly adhere to, regional regulations, certification requirements, and general industry standards related to cable products.

By working with local suppliers, business owners can better ensure the quality of their products and the efficiency of the entire process. As a local producer of cabling products, QICC understands the unique challenges facing Qatar based companies. To conclude, although many technology products are still manufactured in China, all the reasons cited above comprise a powerful incentive to seek local distributors closer to home who provide a much faster, more cost effective and more reliable service.

For more information, please contact:

QICC (A Nexans Company) Pavel Hovhannisyan Business Development Manager Mobile: +974 6652 4370 Email: pavel.hovhannisyan@nexans.com

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