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Mall of Qatar to create 8,000 job opportunities nationwide

Mall of Qatar, a multibillion-riyal project designed to serve as the region’s ultimate shopping, entertainment and dining destination, is expected to generate about 8,000 new jobs nationwide once it is open for business. “This impressive figure indicates that Mall of Qatar is set to play a pivotal role in the country’s economic growth and diversification; more importantly, it suggests that the project will help bring to life the Qatar National Vision 2030,” says a release issued by Mall of Qatar in the lead-up to its soft opening. With a total area of over 500,000 sq m, when fully operational the sprawling complex will boast over 500 shops including over 100 F&B restaurants, each of which is expected to produce a number of employment opportunities spanning the areas of sales, management, operations and marketing. Mall of Qatar is opening its doors to the public in the last quarter of 2016. “Mall of Qatar has been carefully designed to immerse visitors in a superior, unparalleled, and multi-sensory experience - one that perfectly blends the best in shopping, dining, and entertainment,” said Ahmad Al-Mulla, Mall of Qatar CEO. “our project won’t just redefine the traditional concept of a shopping center—it will also help create around 8,000 new job opportunities and thus serve as a springboard for Qatar’s economic growth.” The release said Mall of Qatar would “premiere the world’s first resident troupe – offering entertainment with 52 weeks of spectacular headline shows on a 360-degree custom developed revolving stage, as well as a multilevel Family Entertainment Complex integrating an international edutainment concept, advanced gaming machines and enthralling rides”. The Mall’s encompassing experience completes with a 19-screen Cineplex inclusive of IMAX’s revolutionary laser projection and 12 channel immersive sound system on the region’s largest screen. The cinema will also feature the latest 4D projection technology screen, 7 VIP screens, an 8-lane bowling alley, and in-theatre gourmet food services. Situated next to the award-winning Al Rayyan FIFA 2022 stadium, “the nation’s mall will be a jewel in Qatar’s National Vision 2030”, said a spokesman. “Visitors will be dazzled by the 500 varied retail, dining and café options, conjointly with the 5-star AlRayyan hotel operated by Curio, a collection by Hilton, as every section of the Mall, from its distinctive facade to its exciting interiors, holds an element of surprise that will engender an experience like no other.”

Rise in residential and office space enquiries in September

Qatar’s leading global real estate company, DTZ, has reported a significant increase in enquires in both residential accommodation and office space in September, compared to the same month in 2015. The number of residential enquiries received in September was up 23% compared to the same period during August and 17% compared to September 2015. The most popular enquiry was for two-bedroom apartments between in the QR9,000 – 12,500 segment , followed by one-bedroom apartments. The preference was for furnished apartment accommodation. The most popular search in the villa market was for four-bedrooms within a compound on an unfurnished basis. There was also a surge in enquiries for office space, predominantly from the private sector, with 250sqm – 500sqm the most searched sizes. Edd Brookes, General Manager of DTZ, commented: “Whilst we would normally expect a busy September following a relatively long summer season, the volume of enquiries being significantly higher than the same period during 2015 is surprising. “Whilst there is an element of tenant churn this time of year, it is good to see that a large portion of the residential demand is from expats moving to Qatar for the first time.” The prime residential market had shown signs of softening in June, however. Brookes puts this down to seasonal fluctuations as well as the effects of a number of well-publicised bouts of corporate restructuring exercises.

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How to address payment issues Where individuals, companies or authorities are known to be habitual bad payers, this can and should be taken into consideration at the pre-contract stage. If nothing is known about a potential customer, routine enquiries can unearth valuable information that may help to quantify the extent of the credit risk. For initial due diligence, consideration should be given to obtaining some or all of the following: a) Trade, professional or commercial licence, b) Chamber of Commerce search, c) Letter of reference from the customer’s bank and/or sponsor, d) Power of attorney or letter of authority for the person with whom you are dealing. A copy of a trade licence will, for example, provide useful information such as whether the potential customer is a limited liability company, a sole proprietorship or a branch of a foreign company, the number of years trading and the activities for which the business is licensed. In the case of a sole proprietorship, any action for recovery of sums due lies against the owner directly which may, depending on his identity, be a cause for comfort or concern. At an early stage, whether before or after the initial inquiries, thought should be given to whether it is a realistic option to press for security of payment. Common forms of security include: a) Bank guarantees e.g. Performance Bonds; b) Cheques (including post dated) c) Letters of credit; d) Parent company or personal guarantees; e) Advance payment and escrow accounts, or f) Credit risk insurance. Bank guarantees and letters of credit are in general, the most attractive of the above options for the supplier, or creditor. The issuing bank will, for a fee, issue the security only if the customer, i.e. the debtor, is deemed to be credit worthy. The ability of a debtor to raise a bank guarantee or letter of credit, therefore, itself provides an

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indication of its credit worthiness. Whether or not security is on offer, careful attention should be paid to the contractual payments terms. Well-drafted payment terms will not only leave no doubt as to the calculation, timing and method of payment, but will also incorporate some valuable safeguards for the creditor. Back-to-back payment terms clearly present a greater credit risk than those where the timing of payments is pre-determined. The type of provisions which provide added protection for the creditor are: a) The right to suspend work and/or terminate the agreement in the event of payment default; b) The right to interest on overdue payments; c) Retention of ownership of goods until payment has been made; d) Copyright licence conditional on payment; e) The right to make or, in the case of subcontractors , to receive direct payments; f) Clear and appropriate provisions for dispute resolution. One of the obstacles to prompt payment is that there is no express provision under local law for interest to be awarded on late payment. However, it is generally accepted that parties are free to agree on late payment penalties and, thus, contractually agreed late payment penalties are likely to be upheld by the courts. Where an agreement has been executed and the performance of the obligations has taken, or is taking, place, the options for use against problem debtors then need to be examined. Efficient credit control, in the form of prompt invoicing and chasing, provides a first line of defence against payment problems. Even unsuccessful recovery efforts are not wasted if written records of attempts to obtain payment are created, particularly if those records show that the debtor has made and broken promises to pay. Debts that are left to fester are more difficult to collect than those

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which are relatively recent so non-confrontational recovery efforts should not be allowed to outlive their useful purpose. If it becomes clear that payment will not be forthcoming within an acceptable time frame or at all, the following options may be available: Demands under securities Bank guarantees, performance bonds, letters of credit, parent company or personal guarantees or other forms of security can be brought into action if still valid and effective. If payment problems are not recognised and addressed early, there is a danger that these forms of security can be overlooked and, as a result, allowed to expire. If credit risk insurance has been purchased, this is the time to notify insurers. Criminal complaint If non-payment has resulted from a dishonoured cheque, this is an offence pursuant to Law No. 11 of 2004 (the “Penal Code”). Action can be taken by the police which may range from requesting attendance of the debtor at the local police station for questioning, through to arrest and detention. Suspension of work A growing number of construction contracts and professional appointments incorporate a right to suspend for non-payment as little statutory support can be found where there is no contractual right. The consequences of exercising any contractual right of suspension, however, should be carefully considered, preferably with the benefit of legal advice to ensure that the invoking party is not itself in breach. Retention of title and statutory liens Contractual or legal rights to retain property of the debtor pending payment, or to repossess goods and materials delivered to site, but not paid for, may prove valuable, whether in the context of an ongoing project and/or upstream insolvency but these should be exercised with similar care. Direct payment Construction contracts, in-

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.

cluding standard ones, often reserve the Client’s right to pay a (nominated) subcontractor of supplier directly and to deduct that payment from the contractor’s account. Clients may be reluctant to exercise the power for fear the payment will have to be made twice, but, if the conditions are drafted clearly comfort can be sought. Precautionary attachment Under Law No. 13 of 1990. (the “Civil & Commercial Procedure Code”) the local courts have power to issue a precautionary or provisional attachment up to the value of the claimed debt. In its most common form, an attachment order freezes, without prior warning, the debtors bank accounts and can be made to bite on other non tangible assets such as third party debts as well as all moveable tangible assets, including construction machinery, equipment and

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materials. An order can also be obtained over the passport of the debtor if an individual, and, in certain circumstances, the managers and/or shareholders of an LLC, provided the court is satisfied that the debtor presents a flight risk, that is, a risk of the debtor fleeing the jurisdiction. It is usually a condition for the granting of a passport attachment that the applicant provides a bank guarantee as security for damages for a wrongful attachment. Formal legal proceedings must be issued within the time stipulated in the Civil & Commercial Procedure Code after a precautionary order is granted. Proceedings in the local courts or reference to arbitration Local courts or arbitration, depending on the contract or dispute resolution procedure, provide the final means of recourse against

intransient debtors. Legal proceedings can be commenced, as well as, or instead of, the measures outlined above. Consideration should always, however, be given to the availability of assets against which to enforce a court judgment or arbitration award. The examination of this is sometimes a complex issue, but it can be useful to know that where an LLC has failed to comply with certain aspects of local law and disclosure of its status (for example, on company stationery or company stamps), the shareholders may be personally liable for its debts. Should you have any questions in respect of this article or legal issues generally, please contact Laura Warren of Clyde & Co LLP at laura. warren@clydeco.com.qa

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The benefits of BIM implementation

he use of building information modeling (BIM) on construction projects is growing rapidly. The increasing demand for BMI has led to many contractors and consultants making a rapid transition to BIM to meet project demands. Most of the multi-national firms have international BIM experience; however, often not with regional BIM support nor with clear regulation from local authorities. In the second interview in the series with BIM co-ordinator Omer Selim, we explore the different aspects of transition to BIM. Selim says BIM is no longer an add-on. It is now widely seen as an integral part of the design process. What aspects of BIM is your company currently implementing? BIM programs represented a quantum leap for our company. The high-end technology allows high-quality to present, view and develop projects under design and in construction phases. In addition, it provides multiple and quick solutions to resolve design and construction problems in a way much closer to reality. BIM also facilitates the application of international and local codes and standard. Which BIM software are

you using? Why did you choose this software? We are using Autodesk products for our BIM Implementation such as: * REVIT to create Structural models; * NAVISWORKS for assembling the models, clash detection and preparing the time table for the construction schedule; and * VASARI & ECOTECT to insure the sustainability. We use them because they have an easy interface, they are sophisticated and compatible together. What are the benefits of using BIM in the projects that you are performing? The benefits are huge from using the BIM in our projects; for instance, it reduces errors and omissions in the design phase, improves collaboration with the owners and design firms during construction and helps reduce the rework process. Moreover, we note an improvement in productivity, communication and quality control when using BIM. How do you assess the production benefits of BIM? I believe BIM adds benefit to projects, but it needs time, beginning with its application as with any new technology. What is the impact of BIM on design and engineering?

Some of the most important aspects of BIM ROI being measured by firms includes improved project outcomes such as fewer RFIs and field coordination problems, better communication because of 3D visualization and positive impact on winning projects. What are the critical factors in BIM’s successful implementation? From my point of view, you should have a qualified team, with a proper plan and standards. What are the issues and concerns you encounter on projects that incorporate BIM in design? Before using any software, we need to try it first in small projects. And this project should cover most of the items in the big-scale projects. This way we can alleviate most concerns. What do you think about the risks emerging with BIM implementation, if any? I think the only risk would be taking a major project with limited time and a team not qualified enough to use BIM. Have you encountered concerns regarding model ownership? A: No, model’s ownership should belong to the owner or client. What is your experience regarding defining the

level of detail that is valuable to have in the design model? Before starting to work on a project, we should have a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and it should be submitted firstly pre-contract to address the issues raised in the EIR and then with more detail postcontract award to explain the supplier’s methodology for delivering the project using BIM. There should be an agreement on the Level of Detail (LOD) to be submitted in each stage, for example: LOD 100 – The Model Element may be graphically represented in the model with a symbol or other generic representation, but does not satisfy the requirements for LOD 200. Information related to the Model Element (i.e. cost per square foot, tonnage of HVAC, etc.) can be derived from other Model Elements. LOD 200 – The Model Element is graphically represented within the model as a generic system, object, or assembly with approximate quantities, size, shape, location, and orientation. Non-graphic information may also be attached to the Model Element. LOD 300 – The Model Element is graphically represented within the model as a specific system, object or as-

sembly in terms of quantity, size, shape, location, and orientation. Non-graphic information may also be attached to the Model Element. LOD 350 - The Model Element is graphically represented within the model as a specific system, object, or assembly in terms of quantity, size, shape, orientation, and interfaces with other building systems. Non-graphic information may also be attached to the Model Element. LOD 400 - The Model Element is graphically represented within the model as a specific system, object or assembly in terms of size, shape, location, quantity, and orientation with detailing, fabrication, assembly, and installation information. Nongraphic information may also be attached to the Model Element. LOD 500 - The Model Element is a field verified representation in terms of size, shape, location, quantity, and orientation. Non-graphic information may also be attached to the Model Elements. How did your company make the transition in adopting BIM practices? We started BIM implementation gradually, through a step by step. We started using it in a small project with small team, not with all staff at once. Getting started with BIM

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Omar Selim BIM co-ordinator in EHAF consulting engineering, a leading company in its field in the Middle East. He has helped with BIM implementation in several companies in the Gulf on a freelance basis. Selim is director of BIMarabia Magazine. He often writes about the art of architecture and BIM.

can be costly; have you tracked your return on investment? The cost of implementing BIM should be seen in context of business growth. It is not a matter of choice to transform to BIM or not. It’s necessary to stay in competition. The return on investment from things like software licences, new hardware, new staff, software training, etc. can be achieved after the first project Have you encountered problems with legal liabilities associated with implementing BIM? Until now we haven’t. We avoid any legal liabilities by having a clear contract.

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Alstom unveils its zero-emission train Coradia iLint at InnoTrans

Alstom presented its zero-emission train at InnoTrans, the railway industry’s largest trade fair, which took place in Berlin from 20 to 23 September 2016.

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Coradia iLint is a full emission-free train solution based on Alstom’s successful Coradia Lint platform. The traction system is using fuel cells which produce electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen to water.

Coradia iLint is a new CO2-emission-free regional train and alternative to diesel power. It is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, its only emission being steam and condensed water while operating with a low level of noise. Alstom is among the first railway manufacturers in the world to develop a passenger train based on such a technology. To make the deployment of the Coradia iLint as simple as possible for operators, Alstom offers a complete package, consisting of the train and maintenance, as well as the whole hydrogen infrastructure out of one hand thanks to help from partners. This launch follows the Letters-of-Intent signed in 2014 with the German Landers of Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg, and the Public Transportation Authorities of Hesse for the use of a new generation of emission-free train equipped with fuel cell drive. “Alstom is proud to launch a breakthrough innovation in the field of clean transportation which will complete its Coradia range of regional trains. It shows our ability to work in close collaboration with our customers and develop a train in only two years,” declared Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Alstom Chairman and CEO. Alstom’s Coradia range of modular regional trains has a proven service track record spanning more than 16 years. Over 2,400 trains have been sold around the world and demonstrate a high availability rate. Coradia iLint is based on the service-proven diesel train Coradia Lint 54. It will be manufactured in Salzgitter, Alstom’s largest site.

CUSTOMER BENEFITS Reduction of CO2 emissions

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Coradia iLint is a full emission-free train solution using Hydrogen as the ideal alternative energy source. Powered by fuel cells, its only emission is steam and condensed water while it operates with low noise level. The installed traction system facilitates reduced energy consumption thanks to

Coradia iLint is based on the service proven diesel train Coradia Lint 54. Replacing the diesel traction by the fuel cell technology enables sustainable train operation while its performance matches that of regular regional trains.

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Decades of research have already gone into hydrogen technology, and its safety has been established in numerous applications. According to the German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (DWV), high-pressure reservoirs with hydrogen are actually safer than petrol tanks in comparable hazard situations. In addition, homologation of the vehicles is subject to extremely strict checks, which cover all safety-relevant aspects.

To make the deployment of the Coradia iLint as easy as possible for operators, Alstom offers the complete package consisting of the train itself, its maintenance but also the whole hydrogen infrastructure out of one hand. This way, the operator can focus on its core competencies while Alstom and its partners take care of all rolling stock and hydrogenrelated matters

HIGHLIGHTS • No greenhouse gases or particles are exhausted from the train • Electrical traction drive • Traction system: use of fuel cells which produce electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen • Comparable acceleration and braking performance with conventional Coradia Lint • Bundled offer

Hydrogen – an ideal alternative energy source for the rail Coradia iLint is special for its combination of different innovative elements; a clean energy conversion, a flexible energy storage, and smart management of the traction power and available energy. Thanks to a flexible energy storage system, an intelligent energy management and a cost- efficient energy carrier, the Coradia iLint has lower energy consumption as well as higher energy efficiency than a conventional diesel multiple unit in relation to the distance covered. The trains will have a performance comparable to the latest generation of Coradia Lint diesel multiple units, i.e. the same maximum speed of 140 km/h and a comparable acceleration and braking performance. Furthermore passenger capacity will be in the same range as latest generation of Coradia Lint diesel multiple units.

• The trains are powered by an electrical traction drive. Electrical energy is generated on-board in a fuel cell and intermediately stored in batteries. • The fuel cell provides electrical energy by combining hydrogen stored in tanks on-board with oxygen from environmental air. The only exhaust is water steam and condensed water. • The battery stores energy from fuel cell when not needed or from kinetic energy of the train during (electrical) braking and allows to support (boost) energy delivery during acceleration phases.

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The Doha Metro will, quite simply, revolutionise the way you move around Doha and its suburbs. When it first launches in 2019, most locations within the capital will be conveniently within reach without the hassles of traffic. For example, a trip from Msheireb to Qatar University currently takes 28 minutes by car. With the Doha Metro, it will be 10 minutes quicker with 1.9 kg of greenhouse gas saved. As Doha is a growing city, the Doha Metro will grow with it. It will be built over two phases: the first phase will see the Red, Gold, and Green lines opening in 2019, with 37 stations and 75 kilometres of revenue lines. The future phases involve the introduction of an additional line (Blue) and the expansion of the existing ones, with more than 60 additional stations and more than 130 kilometres of additional revenue lines. Msheireb Station will serve as the heart of the first phase, with the Red, Gold, and Green lines all running through it. Building a world-class, state-of-the-art metro network requires world-class, state-of-the-art methods. With most of the Doha Metro running underground, Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are being used to burrow beneath the capital, and for the most part, with no hint of their presence to the population. TBMs are the most efficient and environmentally-friendly way to tunnel and are in fact so important that traditionally, they are given names. So, in brief, what will the Doha Metro offer you? Convenience, reliability, and sustainable transport, and for Qatar, a project that meets the ambitions of the Qatar National Vision 2030. source: www.qr.com.qa

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Incorporate fall-protection measures into design process

Fall protection on construction sites is both simple and complex. It’s simple in the fact that its purpose is to stop people from falling. But it is a field with numerous regulations, standards, equipment options, training sources and priorities. It can be extremely challenging for safety professionals to

understand when and how to properly protect workers from falling. With the construction of numerous high-rise buildings underway in Doha, the implementation of proper fall-protection programs will potentially save millions of dollars in the process, according to

a leading cause of deaths around the world, according to Kramer. “By adhering to an effective fall-protection program, work can be performed in a safer manner overall,” he notes. “For example, one specific hazard that we corrected saved (an) organization mil-

lions of dollars by providing a permanent means to protect employees, rather than having a scaffolding contractor install a temporary means. This solution more than paid for the cost of the consulting, which addressed hundreds of hazards.” While figures of fall-related accidents in the Gulf construction sector are not readily available, fall-related injuries in hazardous workplace environments constitute a considerable financial burden. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), as highlighted in Kramer’s speech, workers’ compensation and medical costs associated with occupational fall incidents are estimated at $70 billion annually in the United States. Kramer stresses that Return On Investment (ROI) of implementing proven fall-protection programs is significantly higher when applied early on in a projects design phase. “For organizations that prevent the hazards in the design stage of a project, we have found that the ROI can be 100% and much more, compared to providing a compliant solution after the process or facility is up and running.”

proved by a person qual- • Safety training of workbling operations. ified to analyze the loadCement burns from wet men involved in formings and stresses which cement. work and concreting are induced during the Manual handling of works. construction process. shutters, rein• Forming installation forcing bars, • Adequate space for safe and pouring procedures working. etc. must comply with safe • Use of all personal • Arm practices and with the protective equipment and requirements of the law (PPEs). back and governmental regustrain • Removal of all unused lations, codes and ordiand hanging forms, for nances. loose materials etc. • Formwork design stored on exposed should indicate the rate floors. and height of concrete

pour and its temperature and sequence and schedule. Proper bearing below the stringers and joists at points of supports. Maintenance of good housekeeping around the working area and passage. Never run over electrical cords. Recheck periodically to ensure conditions remain safe.

Thomas Kramer, President of the International Society of Fall Protection, who delivered a speech at the eighth Annual HSE Forum in Energy held in Doha Grand Hyatt Hotel, Qatar. Kramer says that in hazardous workplace environments, fall protection systems are vital to ensure the safety of workers,

adding that fall-related deaths are the leading cause of workplace fatalities globally. Kramer delivered in the presentation speech case studies highlighting the benefits of implementing fall protection programs during the design phase of the projects. Misuse of fall protection is

A safe practice for formwork

Sound and proper practices pertaining to formwork during construction at site are crucial to the safety of construction workers as well as the general public. Improper erection of formwork could damage the structural element and threaten the safety of workmen. So it is vital that persons responsible

mencing work, to identify all kinds of risks that could • happen at •

ers. carry site. out an exA detailed health tensive assessment, in advance of com- and safety method statement must be prepared before work begins and all associated with the conCorrections: struction process are made aware of its contents. On page 11 of the Qatar Construction Sites September issue, the telephone number of Al Arabia Heavy Equipment Co. L.L.C. should be 50381639 instead of 55381639

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Formwork safety checklist during construction: Experts say practices concerning to the use of formwork and false work should be monitored as compliance to construction regulations and adequate planning of temporary elements would avert accidents. Following safety measures should be carried out at construction sites: • Inspection of the entire formwork system for details on proper load transfer in a safe manner. • The forming layout shall be prepared or ap-

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ur journey in Qatar has started in 2012, then TMS and Al Jaber Capital became partners and founded TMS Qatar in early 2015. As TMS Qatar, we have become one of the key role players in Formwork and Scaffolding with 10,000sqm

warehouse and a wide range of rental and sales stocks in the State of Qatar. The continuous growth of the construction sector in Qatar poses new challenges for companies in the field as it raises the bar in accomplishment of projects that are bigger in scale, with a higher

quality and tighter deadlines. As TMS Qatar, although newly founded, we have become ready for full-fledged Qatari Operations in a short time frame and achieved to supply to many well-known and prominent projects such as: • Gold-line Metro, • Green-line Metro, • New Orbital Highway NOH3, NOH4, • District Cooling Plant-3, • ISF Camp, • Al Mana Tower, • Umm Al Houl Power/WP,

and many others… The secret behind our success in becoming one of the leading providers of Formwork and Scaffolding services in such a short time comes from our Parent Company of TMS Turkey. Thanks to its wide range of high quality-advanced products and the well-earned experience with well-known references. TMS Turkey’s past 43 years bound with Quality, Reliability and Innovation. These

core values justified TMS’ presence as a fast growing, dynamic and reputable company. TMS has provided best and most cost effective Formwork, Shoring and Scaffolding Systems with a history of more than 40 years in more than 40 countries around the globe. Today TMS group of companies, established in 1973, with a wide and innovative product range, have been continuing their journey. TMS

Turkey has become a reliable partner for the contracting market with the Formwork and Scaffolding Systems produced in 40,000sqm of production plants equipped with the latest technology and located in Turkey. Following the mother company’s steps, we as TMS Qatar, aim to help its clients cope with the whole engineering and planning challenges and provide them with the best and most cost effective solutions.

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Morden Scaffolding and Formwork is committed to superior quality and results. By focussing on building excellence, they consistently meet completion deadlines within budget. Morden is a leading provider of scaffolding solutions in the continually growing Qatari market. The Qatari company, Morden, is committed to its mission of providing high quality products and services. The company ventured into the market six years ago, with the intention of using forwardthinking technology to provide superior products and services. In this interview with General Manager of Morden, engineer Ahmed Watany, we discuss opportunities in the market and

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the way forward for Morden. How do you see the opportunities for formwork companies over the coming period? A: The construction industry in Qatar is booming and we expect massive construction activity in the coming years. We believe good opportunities will be in favour of companies like Morden, which has a local presence and readiness to handle complex projects immediately. What kind of products and services do you of-

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fer the local market? In recent years, Morden has invested substantially in streamlining supplies boosting its production capacity to meet growing demands. In line with this, we are also now providing installation and dismantling services. We offer a wide range of scaffolding products, like quick stage decking and propping, that replaces the primary and secondary timbers. It’s a fast assembly system that needs low maintenance because it’s

light, simple and has several applications. We also offer heavy duty frames, which can be an economical system for heavy civil engineering projects. How did these investments benefit your market penetration? In recent times, the company has ventured into more prestigious projects. We expanded over the past period and acquired rights to distribute new products from Italy and Austria. We have completed several prestigious projects over the past few years with more to come in the future. This includes commercial bank project in al-Wakra, a Regent Hotel building, Al Ghanem office building, and projects for Qatar Foundation and Supreme Council of Education. What kind of team do you have in Morden? Morden has a team of professionals that have been trained and certified, including inspectors, scaffolders and supervisors. Every professional has deep experience in ensuring timely delivery and high quality solutions for each project. Since safety is the most important requirement for all sites, we feel it’s important that our employees are trained well, to ensure they can deal with any situation that arises. Morden also has a sales team of highly motivated professionals, with many years of experience in the scaffolding and construction industry. Q: Speaking of safety, how do you ensure safe operation in the formwork industry? Morden Construction and Supplies provides building excellence whilst ensuring that all current health and safety regulations are observed and adhered to. In order to ensure that accidents on site are prevented, our contractors have to comply with the latest regulations. The most common cause of injury or death on any construction site is falling, so our role is to provide the contractors with the equipment that would prevent the workers from falling. We stock a large range of ladder safety gates for traditional tube fitting and system scaffolding. Our lad-

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der safety hatch is an ideal method of preventing falls and falling objects through the ladder access point on working platforms. With several formwork and scaffolding companies in the market, how do you maintain your market share? Morden Scaffolding and Formwork is focused on the customer’s needs - always striving to satisfy all of their requirements with our usual reliable quality and intime service. Our technical support for our customers is driven to help the customer fulfill their needs. I believe that every great business is built on loyalty. We have a loyal customers

base due to the fact that we start with what the customer needs and we work backwards. We provide all kind of support, even more than our responsibilities, such as after-sale services and we do this to provide our clients peace of mind. How do you see the way forward for Qatar’s construction market? I expect the country is heading toward a big boom in the next few years. Qatar is in the middle of massive construction activity and there is room for new companies. However, the competition will be in favour of companies that are ready for immediate delivery and have a local stock.

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Doka Qatar supports the nation’s growth with quality products and services

Enormous government investments, a stable business environment and growing consumer demand, makes Qatar the fastest growing construction market in the GCC region. Despite a bit of a slowdown in the market since 2014, Qatar’s economy remains robust with a comprehensive and ambitious economic development as well as infrastructure programs towards the FIFA-World Cup 2022 and the vision Qatar 2030. A recent report by “Research and Markets” shows that Qatar will continue expanding through 2016 and 2017, but the emphasis will move to completing existing investments rather than starting to build new assets. This leaves a lot of opportunities for contractors, particularly in the transport, real estate, tourism, education, and healthcare sectors, and the eight multi-billion-dollar stadiums being built in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Construction Sites spoke to Harald Hartung, Managing Director of Doka Qatar, one of the leading all-round formwork suppliers in Qatar, about the current market situation, the latest trends in formwork and Doka’ s secrets for success. How do you as managing director one of leading formwork suppliers in Qatar judge the current construction market? The preparations for the World Cup 2022, of course, provide us with additional business opportunities and volume. We serve several of major infrastructure projects such as the Long Distance Rail, Doha Metro, New Port Project and the new Hamad International Airport and bridges of the new road network. In addition the drainage systems most likely should be on track. The same could be expected for the residential and commercial as well as the health and education sectors. Most of these are critical projects which are aimed to be delivered in time for the World Cup 2022. I am confident that despite the slow-down in the construction market since 2014 the construction industry in Qatar continuous to be one of the most important and fastest growing in the Middle East. How would you describe the vision and the mission of Doka Qatar? The Doka Group headquartered in Austria is a world leader in developing, producing and distributing formwork technology for use in all fields of construction. Our aim is providing business excellence and to remain one of the best. We are only truly satisfied when our customer choose Doka without hesitation. We deliver optimum customerbenefit by tailoring our offerings to our customers’ individual needs. We strive for partnership-based, long-term business relationships with our custom-

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ers and suppliers. Reliability is our watchword here. As an attractive and responsible employer, we systematically invest in our people and open up opportunities to them for personal development both in Europe and abroad. We are committed to sustainable business practices and strive to harmonize our environmental and social responsibilities with our business goals in a long-term fashion. What type of products and services are provided by your company? To answer this question in all detail, we would need several issues of your magazine. A look to our formwork catalogue and our manifold service brochures will convince your readers about the truth of this statement. Therefore in short: Doka holds every kind and type of formwork to bring any concrete structure into the required shape. No matter how big or small – villa or high-rise, air- or sea-port, power-plants, etc. how easy or complex – culvert, underpass or wide-span bridge, tunnel, sports-stadium, etc. the structure is. All the required “formwork-hardware” provided by us comes along with a 360° service package. Our consultations starts in the tender stage. Formwork type, amount, shifting cycles, manpower and equipment-requirements are discussed with the clients and planned from our engineering colleagues in adequate formwork-shop-drawings and detailed formworkmaterial lists. Our formwork instructors provide initial site-trainings to assist in optimum utilization of all formwork systems even with less experienced sitecrews. They also are available on demand for any additional requirements related to our formwork caused by whatever site-circumstances. Our Doka Qatar is established since over 15 years. We employ in average 150 staff and workers. A significant number of colleagues assure sufficient availability of material and correct and timely delivery and invoicing. Our superbly stocked yard of 48.000 sqm in Mesaieed gives an impression what logistical challenges they are mastering day in day out. In this yard we also have formwork maintenance and repair facilities. Thus assuring that our rental material always is in excellent working condition. These facilities on demand also can serve our clients for their own stock of Doka material. Since approximately one year we established a very well equipped “ready-to-use” service. Our specialized colleagues are able to tailor formwork for next to any special shape. The forms for pergola bridge of Seef Lusail Waterfront project are perfect testimony for the capability of our modern “ready-touse” service. Truly amazing what you

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hold on stake already here in Qatar. As one of the most prominent and most successful globally operating formwork companies, are there any further secrets of your success story? I would not necessarily call it secrets. Of course, being part of a globe-spanning enterprise with European roots gives us plenty of possibilities to serve our clients in next to anything related to concrete forming in highest quality and to most modern safety standards. Next to all of our products are thought out and manufactured to European standards and requirements. Seeing the high labour cost in Europe least manpower demand for erection, shifting, dismantling is one major concern to our product developers. Dealing all over the world our products need to fit to all different safety requirements. We are shifting material between all our 160 sales organisations in more than 70 countries within a sophisticated logistics framework that can be called world-class. Also here in the Middle East we of Doka Qatar have permanent access to the stocks of our sister companies around us. This demands reliable and sturdy quality. This much to the hard-ware. Experience and knowledge acquired by more than 7.000 colleagues worldwide is available to all of us. This permanent knowledge and expertise transfer via our enterprise-intranet together with our colleagues in our Competence Centres in our headquarter in Austria for special structures like large tunnels, bridges, power-plants puts us in a position to solve any demand of our clients – no matter where. We permanently put us in the chairs of our clients. To be in the best possible position to offer products and services that go beyond mere functional minimum requirement fulfilment. Only lately Doka acquired B.A.S., a Dutch expert concrete laboratory. We’ve had a strategic alliance with them towards CONCREMOTE, the most modern, easy and reliable system to have at any time knowledge about the maturing/hardening of freshly cast concrete. A vital issue especially for the prediction of the ideal time for posttensioning and striking of formwork. But CONCREMOTE is only one aspect being considered for this acquisition. It also is the expert knowledge about concrete in general. Considering the existence and use of concrete since very early ages it is amazing to realize the still existing quality issues and considerable rectification cost with this common construction material. And looking into the future we wish to know the possibilities of this mass building material regarding totally new construction methods. I could continue for quite a

while with further innovations and pipeline projects. About one or the other we surely can talk in one of your next issues. Considering the cost and effort for the development of all these innovations and adding up the same to convey all these news in detail via intranet and many personal trainings to all our colleagues here in Qatar and allaround the globe is more than prove for all our dedication towards best possible quality of concrete forming and clients care beyond simple solutions. What are the latest trends in formwork in the market? This is not so easy to answer. The matured construction market and the ambitions of the nation for most modern and prestigious structures in the building as well as in the infrastructure sector simply require construction partnerships being able to execute everything professional, efficient and safely. We of Doka are seeing the increased safety awareness with quite some satisfaction. There were times where we thought our manifold safety items we have in stock never would become utilized. However, meanwhile we see demand for even protection screens in high-rise execution. Our guardrails/building-edge-protection systems, safety net fans, loading platforms, sophisticated access systems, working and protection platforms, etc. also find ever more interest. If it may be called trend? There is an increased awareness towards the benefits of using panel formwork for vertical building parts and pre-fabricated or pre-assembled forms for the horizontal ones. Type and size of these panels depends on type and size of structure as well as on availability of lifting equipment. With cranes, wall and slab panels of more than 20 sqm can be positioned and shifted in one step. With a minimum of manpower. Where there is no crane light-weight panels can be used. As a rule they are light and flexible and can be utilized even by less skilled workers after a short period of initial experience gathering. Needless to say that we of Doka Qatar can supply all kinds. Is after sales service and spare part supply a problem in the Qatari formwork market? We only can talk for our Doka Qatar. Not for and about other suppliers. To us after sales, spare- and complementary parts stock-keeping for immediate supply is the most normal thing. Since our founding in Qatar in 2004 it is part of our 360 degree clients care concept. This even by realizing that not all contractors do appreciate this service and the financing and storage cost that are caused by it. I mentioned already our material maintenance and repair service being available on demand also for clients own Doka material. We

also offer flexibility regarding rent-purchase and buy-back. Means every contractor needs to decide only after a period of use of our formwork whether he wants to take it over in his possession – or to return it in case of no further adequate projects. With the material we hold in our permanent stock we always are able to supply additional formwork items and systems on short notice and for short periods of unforeseen peak-demands on rent. So sites can plan with the minimum requirements as per schedule and need not fear any site delay because of lack of complementary material. Do you think formwork operators in Qatar have the necessary skills and training? Do you organize any courses or training for the personnel of the company? Generally speaking we do not see a crucial issue. Our clients as a rule have great experience and routine. However, fluctuation at all levels here and there generate a need for up-skilling. But this is a routine to us. We have the expertise and the capacity to conduct seminars and trainings on short notice about next to any formwork related issue. A lot of our clients make use of these offerings to always have their staff and workforce at the current level of knowledge and the highest performance - regardless if already longer on the job or newly recruited. Our professional clients are aware about these possibilities that also include handing out to them our different formwork planning software and providing adequate training on demand. How do you see ‘Doka’ differentiating itself from its competitors? Trusting quite a lot of my previous answers and statements provide already the major response to this question I take the liberty to just shortly summarize: • Full-fledged set-up in Mesaieed with 150 staff (engineering office for planning and formwork instruction, sales/aftersales, operations/logistics, commercial, HR, marketing) and workers (material handling, material maintenance, ready-touse service). • 48.000 sqm yard stocked with all materials needed and worth millions of US-$. • Near to our clients with client care beyond solutions. Repair and maintenance of clients own material. • Worldwide experience support via enterprise intranet and head-office Centers of THIS MAGAZINE INCLUDES AMAZING DIGITAL EXPERIENCES

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Competence. Sustainable products and services to high international standards/”Zerowaste” manufacture in our plants in Austria. • Spare- and complementary parts supply of commonly utilized items on short notice out of stock in Qatar • Trainings and seminars available at any time as per clients needs • All business types (sale of new and used material, rent, buy-back) • Expertise also in concrete technology • Supply also of various types of plywood This listing in no way is complete. A visit to the Doka website (www.doka.com) will provide much more insight to the interested client and reader of your magazine. What are your most notable projects in 2016? The Doha Metro’s Redline and Greenline (underground and elevated & at-grade); The Oasis Development as an example for various other mixed-use building projects and the Kahramaa New Headquarters high rise tower project. The New Orbital Highway as an example for many other bridge projects of various kind, size and purpose. What is the company target for the upcoming year and how is the company progressing toward its target to reach? Because of what we might see as market consolidation 2017 will become a year with additional challenges to us as formwork supplier. However, we are prepared and geared up with additional products and services and therefore confident that we shall continue. We are proud that we could serve the construction industry of Qatar already by fulfilling the governments vision and demand to present Qatar as superb host of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and to shape the country to a much sought-after member state of the international community by 2030. And we’ll continue doing so with even accelerated effort and dedication. •

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Removable Strand Anchors by DYWIDAG-Systems International Geotechnics • Innovation • Efficiency Dr.-techn. Patrick Wörle – Business Development Director GT EMEA The development of ground anchors in soil began in 1958 during the reconstruction of the Bayerischer Rundfunk building in Munich. For the past years the ground anchor sector has constantly gone through further developments both for temporary as well as for permanent applications. Important engineering structures would not have been accomplished without the development of anchorages in soil. Equally, tie back anchors are essential for urban construction pits where deformations have to be reduced to a minimum to avoid any impact on neighboured buildings. Regardless of how advantageous ground anchors are from a technical and economic point of view, they can disturb future construction works if they remain in the ground after their intended usage. The most beneficial answer to this problem is the use of

removable anchors where the full or at least a part of the anchor’s steel tendon can be removed when they are not needed anymore. Public and private land owners/clients step by step realize that opportunity which leads to the fact that more often “removable” anchors are specified in urban areas. Based on that background DSI started an intense research and development program in the field of removable anchors several years back. Since every market has its own rules and methods the current portfolio of DSI’s removable anchor systems contains several solutions for threadbar and strand anchors which are used worldwide. DSI’s latest development is a removable strand anchor system which is either available as a partially removable system or in terms of a fully removable system. Key facts and a basic concept drawing of the new fully removable system are shown below. The MPM fully removable anchor

system is available for temporary (lifespan < 2 years) and semi-permanent (lifespan < 10 years) applications. The strands have a predetermined breaking point at the anchor’s distal end. The removal process simply works by overstressing the strands with a jack. After the strands are broken they can be pulled out of the sheathing by hand. So far the experiences of the system concept are very positive which has also been confirmed by the contractors we worked together using this removal principle (predetermined breaking point) at Doha Metro stations like Al Sadd C-Ring, Al-Waab and Souq Waqif. Especially the possibility of local anchor and material sourcing through our DSI branch in Doha/Qatar leads to the advantage of a comparable short lead time for future projects. Taking into consideration the regional ME market methods like the usual strand anchor loads and local workmanship the removable MPM strand an-

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GCC residents favour Southeast Asia for summer breaks

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is capitalising on an increase in Gulf residents to Southeast Asia as global tourism arrivals up 7.9% year-on-year

According to Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Gulf residents spinning the globe in search of exciting destinations in which to enjoy summer breaks are being drawn to Southeast Asia with direct air routes, the affordability factor, cooler temperatures and an ample choice of accommodation options all coming into play. Thailand, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Malaysia hold sway as some of the most popular destinations for Middle East travellers with healthy inbound tourism figures in 2015, and strong demand in 2016 to date. “UNWTO and World Travel & Tourism Council figures put Southeast Asia tourist arrivals growth ahead of the rest of the world in 2015, up 7.9% year-on-year, outpacing India and China in 2015,” said Saurabh Rai, Executive Vice President of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand. “We are definitely seeing this reflected in demand for our member hotels in the region as well as positively impacting traveller spend. Further, MasterCard’s Asia Pacific Destinations Index 2015 report listed eight Southeast Asian countries in

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destination for almost 100,000 Saudis in 2015 according to the Malaysia Ministry of Tourism & Culture, followed by the UAE with 15,769 visitors. Popular with high-end travellers to Malaysia, the boutique Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa in Kota Kinabalu is home to just 47 timbered villas fronted by a pristine white sand beach and coral reef for the ultimate tropical paradise getaway. “The Middle East enjoys excellent air connectivity with key Southeast Asian destinations and although Europe is always a popular option for summer travel, the cost-value equation can make it expensive, especially for family travel. Heading eastwards means that travellers can ‘splurge’ on a luxury hotel stay while enjoying all the benefits of affordable activities including excursions, shopping and dining, in some of the region’s most dynamic cities or ultra-relaxing beach resorts,” said Rai. Other destinations high on the demand radar include Singapore, a hub for both business and leisure travel, which saw 3.9% growth from UAE visitors in 2015, reaching 78,693 arrivals, according to its tourism board. Just six years old, The Fullerton Bay Hotel is one of Singapore’s top ranked luxury hotels, and enjoys a prime waterfront location in the city’s heritage district with panoramic views from every room and award-winning dining venues. Closer to home, the Maldives and India retain their leisure appeal for Middle Eastern travellers, with Saudi and UAE residents topping the

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Kahramaa in conservation Hamad International Airport sets passenger record appeal to its customers Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has urged all customers, through its National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency, called Tarsheed, to reduce electricity consumption by replacing tungsten bulbs with energysaving LED ones. By using LED bulbs, one achieves better energy efficiency from 10 up to 18 folds than incandescent one. Thus, one will consume less electricity by up to 80% which contributes in saving state’s energy resources. Lighting consumes 10-15% of the total energy consumption of a building. The LED bulbs also produce less heat with no harmful carbon emissions as regular bulbs (tungsten). Thus, LED is environment’s friend, more comfortable for eyes and better for the family’s health. Kahramaa, through its Tarsheed drive, has managed in collaboration with Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) and other concerned authorities in the state, to issue regulations to ban the import of (tungsten) bulbs 75 and 100 watts in 2015. The actual application for

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this ban had been started in May 2016 after giving a chance for suppliers to make all preparations. The move forms part of Kahramaa’s efforts to preserve the state’s precious resources and reduce harmful carbon emissions. LED Bulbs (Watt)

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The customer could also cut electricity consumption by following simple steps such as utilizing sunlight during day time as much as possible. Houses that have walls painted with light colors can avail of the largest amount of natural light. Moreover, turning of all lights after leaving a room and in unused rooms will reduce electricity consumption. The proper design of lights in the rooms and buildings by specialists to ensure energy efficient usage is also important. The frugal lighting in mod-

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ern buildings is 8 watts per square metre. Tarsheed’s law No 20 for the year 2015 stipulated that keeping the building’s external lightings lit between 7am to 4:30pm is against law and invited a fine of QR10,000. The law also stipulated on necessity of installing lighting timers (timers) in all building to control the external lighting, according to Kahramaa. Kahramaa, through Tarsheed, has developed standards, specifications and continuous upgrades for devices and equipment of lighting and plumbing. It also studies and undertakes surveys periodically to develop requirements and technical standards for devices, tools, and equipment to keep in pace with modern techniques used in this field. Kahramaa has called on everyone to collaborate with the objectives of the National Program For Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed) to preserve electricity and water resources by reducing consumption and save environment to attain overall sustainability for present and coming generations.

Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) has welcomed 17.6 million passengers during the first half of 2016, registering a growth of more than 20% compared to the 14.6 million passengers served during the same period last year, setting a new passenger record for the airport. HIA also saw a significant increase in aircraft operations from January to June with a total of 118,069 movements, which represents a 17% increase in aircraft take-offs and landings at the airport, compared to the same period in 2015. This growth is attributed to the continuous expansion of Qatar Airways with eight new destinations added in the first half of the year namely, Adelaide, Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Los Angeles, Marrakech, Ras Al Khaimah and Yerevan as well as new flights by Philippine Airlines, Atlas Global Airlines and Himalaya Airlines. Cargo tonnage continued to grow strongly by 20.3% totaling 817,792 tonnes during the same period, further strengthening HIA’s position as one of the world’s major cargo hubs. HIA’s top routes in regards to

14.6 million passengers served during the same period last year, setting a new passenger record for the airport. passenger numbers during the first half of this year were Dubai, London, Bangkok, Bahrain and Colombo, generating collectively 20.3% of the airport’s traffic. The UAE topped all countries in terms of total passenger numbers followed by India, Saudi Arabia, the United States and the United Kingdom. Regionally, the Far East achieved a 33.6% share of passenger movements, followed by the Middle East with 22% and Europe with 21.6% during the same period. Commenting on the airport’s figures, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer at HIA, said: “The first six months of this year have been the busiest for our airport to date, achieving record passenger and aircraft movement traffic. We expect HIA to continue demonstrating a healthy and steady

growth in passenger numbers for the rest of the year, supporting Qatar’s vision for HIA to be leader among global aviation hubs. “We are therefore committed to further invest in the development of HIA, by adding capacity, improving connectivity and delivering the best services to our travelers who have voted us as one of the top ten airports and the fifth best airport shopping in the world for 2016, and the top airport in the Middle East for the last two years.” Hamad International Airport is the hub for its home base carrier Qatar Airways, which now flies to more than 150 destinations worldwide, making Doha a global hub for business and leisure travel. HIA’s facilities include two dual capacity runways, one of the largest free span maintenance hangars in the world, a cutting edge twostorey cargo facility and one of the world’s largest selfcontained catering facilities. HIA also boasts an airside hotel, two airside squash courts, a gym, a 25-metre swimming pool and spa and houses art pieces by local and international artists, placed across the terminal.

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Grading and roads construction project in Wadi Aba Seleel The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed the grading and roads construction project in Wadi Aba Seleel as part of its efforts to provide advanced infrastructure across the country. The project aims to convert the area into a sustainable part of Doha City by connecting it to neighboring areas and the main roads network. It increases the number of areas which are equipped with the necessary infrastructure for commercial and logistic services. Project works included constructing safe, permanent roads consisting of two lanes in each direction along 16km, to replace the unpaved temporary roads in the area located in front of and behind the Logistics Village. A street lighting network has been installed in the area and efforts have been taken to ease traffic flow on roads, reducing the travel time for all road users. The project includes implementing grading works in new land areas to be added to the infrastructure development in order to serve the owners of commercial, services, and logistics establishments. The project area was suffering from a surface and ground water overflow problem which

has been solved by providing an advanced drainage network, preventing flooding. Al Jaber Engineering Company carried out the project with a value of QR210 million. The project is part of the roads

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and integrated infrastructure projects for Local Areas Programme being implemented by Ashghal. It is just one of tens of projects that cover different areas in Doha and outside.

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HMC launches heart health campaign Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched a heart health campaign HMC’s Heart Health aimed at reducing the imcampaign aims to pact of heart-related ill- reduce the incidence nesses in Qatar. of heart-related illThe campaign will educate nesses in Qatar by the public on how to recogencouraging people nize the signs and sympto live a healthier toms of a heart attack and lifestyle and recogwill also provide advice on nize the conditions what to do if a heart attack that can make them is suspected. It will also educate the more susceptible to public on how to improve heart problems. their heart heath by providing information about heart conditions and the importance of maintaining

paign, we are increasing our focus on health promotion and prevention in a bid to reduce the incidence of chronic diseases in the country.” Mohammad Al Naama, Executive Director and Deputy CEO of Heart Hospital, commenting on the launch of the campaign, said a healthy heart is a critical factor in living a healthy life. “HMC’s Heart Health campaign aims to reduce the incidence of heart-related illnesses in Qatar by encouraging people to live

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a healthy heart. Heart attacks are one of the biggest causes of death in Qatar each year, with more than 20,000 patient admissions to the Heart Hospital in 2015 for this and other heart related conditions. Commenting on the launch of the campaign, HE the Minister of Public Health Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari noted that cardiovascular disease adversely affected the lives of many people in the state. “As well as being one of the leading causes of death, there are also significant numbers of people living with the complications caused by chronic heart conditions,” she said. “Qatar’s public health sector has made great progress in recent years to im-

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prove care for people with heart conditions – but our aim is to do even more. We want to educate people about important health issues so that they are able to take control of their own health,” the Minister said. “Through initiatives such as this heart health cam-

a healthier lifestyle and recognize the conditions that can make them more susceptible to heart problems,” said Al Naama. As part of the campaign, people are given advice on minimizing their risk of experiencing heart-related problems. This advice includes tips such as eating a balanced diet and taking regular exercise. Heart attacks are one of the biggest It is a good idea for people causes of death in to be able to recognize if Qatar each year, with they fall into the high risk category for heart probmore than 20,000 lems by having regular patient admissions health checks. Diabetes, to the Heart Hospital smoking, high blood presin 2015 for this and sure, obesity and inactivity other heart related are all risk factors. conditions. Adults with diabetes are between two to four times more likely to have heart problems than those who don’t.

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30 GJ/t (25.8 million BTU/ton) for steel and 2.0 GJ/t (1.7 million BTU/ton) for wood.

The same study compared the CO2 emissions of several different building materials per 1000 kg (2205 lb) for residential construction and concluded that concrete accounted for 147 kg (324 lb) of CO2, metals accounted for 3000 kg (6614 lb) of CO2, and wood accounted for 127 kg (280 lb) of CO2.

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Private Tankers – Vehicle Telematics (AA/DOM/2016/M/1775/S)

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Asset Inventory Data Collection – Specialist Surveys, Phase 2 (AA/ROM/2015/047/P2/G)

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PWA/STC/053/2016

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Ashghal hands over schools and kindergartens to ministry

he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has delivered 15 schools to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in preparation for the new academic year 2016/2017 Six kindergartens have also been handed over. The 21 buildings, with a cost of approximately QR1 billion, have different interior designs “that would help improve their educational environment”, according to Ashghal. Ashghal has constructed around 60 schools and 35 kindergartens between 2013 and 2016. Ashghal, which has been awarded the three-star Glob-

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al Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) certification in design and construction, complies with green building specifications aiming to reduce energy and water consumption, improve indoor environment and reflect local architecture and heritage. GSAS supports the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030 to promote sustainability standards in the urban environment in the country. Construction of these educational facilities follows the standard design model for schools, comprising 25 classrooms to accommodate about 650 students, as well as various other facilities like science, language and IT

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laboratories, sports, art and playing and activity areas people with special needs, cal Secondary School (Extenand music, language providing ramps at entrances sion), Bu Hamour; Mesaieed multipurpose halls, and computer and exits with special speci- Primary/Prep School for gyms and lirooms. They fications for bathrooms and Boys, Mesaieed; Mesaieed braries. The Primary/Prep School for also have other areas. complexes a library It also complies with safety re- Girls, Mesaieed; Al Kaaban have each shaded quirements adopted by Glob- School for Girls, Al Kaaban; and ex- al Fire and Security Systems Al Thakhira Model School for parkBoys, Al Thakhira; Al Karaana ternal ing and Qatari Civil Defense. spaces, The 15 new schools are Jas- Common School for Girls, Al spaccomes, sim bin Mohamed Prepara- Karaana; Saad Ibn Abi Wakas prising playtory School, Al Froosh; Lu- Model School for Boys, Al Washaded grounds sail Model School for Boys, jba; Halima Primary School parking and serAl Furoush; Al Ghuwairiya for Girls, Al Wajba and Umm spaces, vice buildCommon School for Girls, Salama Primary School for green areas ings as well. Leghwairiya; Joaan Primary Girls, Al Wajba and service School for Boys, Onaiza; Al The six new kindergartens are The nurserbuildings. ies consist of 12 Shamal Secondary School located in Al Thakhira, Al MesThe design of for Boys, Madinat Al Shamal; sila, Wadi Al Banat, Hazm Al classrooms each, schools and kinder- Al Sheehaniya Preparaatory/ Markhiya, Nuaija, and Umm capable of accomgartens is in line with Secondary School For Girls, Ghuwailina. modating 240 chilthe Qatari code for Al Sheehaniya; Qatar Technidren in all, shaded

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Work on QR16 million access road to Umm Birkah PTP is complete The access road to the Umm Birkah Package Treatment Plant (PTP) has just been opened to traffic after completion of its work. The QR16 million project aims at providing a direct link between the PTP and the main road from Al Khor to Ras Laffan Industrial City through the 2km road, having two lanes in each direction. The road has entrances connecting it to Ras Laffan main road and ends with a roundabout with three exits leading to the treatment plant gates. The project included constructing six concrete tunnels to protect Qatar Petroleumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gas pipes in the area and three tunnels for storm water pipes, in addition to road pavement works. Street lighting, signage, and all safety requirements were

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The new road links between the plant and the main road from Al Khor to Ras Laffan Industrial City

Ashghal implemented the Umm Birkah PTP project with a capacity of 10,000 cubic meters per day as part of its plan to stop sewage transportation with tankers to the liquid waste lagoon facility at Al Karaana to close it completely. The plan included construction of units to receive sewage tankers in existing and new treatment plants, beside sewage from areas that are not connected to sewers until the completion of drainage projects in these areas. Treated water from Umm Al Birkah plant would help in irrigation purposes for Al Rakia fodder farm.

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If you are thinking of a career shift, it would be wise to plan and invest time in a certification or an academic qualification

veryone looks for a higher income. However, most people ignore some of the basic factors that influence salary growth, and thus lose out on potential increased salary levels. To help you out, the career experts at Bayt.com, the Middle East’s number 1 job site, offer you top steps to follow in order to boost your future salary: 1. Observing industry growth trends: Keep an eye on industry growth trends, as soon as you see the industry growth curve tapering downwards, or if the quarterly growth figures in your industry show a continuous decrease, it’s time to reconsider your career path. Some industries are more susceptible to economic transitions and it’s unwise to remain in a volatile industry for too long. Similarly keep an eye out for indicators of industry growth such as stock prices, large investments or an increase in vacancies in that industry. If you are thinking of a career shift, it would be wise to plan and invest time in a certification or an academic qualification. This will diversify your skillset and allow you to embark on a new career in a more stable industry. 2. Invest in education and certifications: Many people are reluctant to pursue higher education thinking that they will have to part with their jobs. However this concern is redundant as there are many institutions and management schools out there providing online courses and have executive evening classes, all you need is some research and you will find the program that suits your needs perfectly. Investing in a higher education can be very beneficial and offer you big future payoff. Less expensive options include obtaining online certificates in technical areas or industry-specific certifications. A recent Bayt.com poll on online education showed that 39.3% professionals in the region say they would consider pursuing an online course if given a chance. Through investing in education, you will not only be adding value to yourself but

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also to the company, which will increase your chances of getting promoted, facilitate career transitions and enable you to negotiate for a higher salary at each stage of your career.

future. 6. Always negotiate: When offered a new job or an opportunity to contest your existing salary, make it a point to bargain. In the case of a new job offer, engage in rational and healthy negotiations with the employer. Aim for a minimum of 20% increment to your current salary level when specifying your expected salary. As for your existing job, try to come up with measurable objectives and highlight your achievements with your superiors during appraisals to justify and support your salary raise request. 7. Marketability pays: To stand out from the herd and be more desired by both your existing employer, as well as, prospective employers, you need to increase your marketability. This can be done by participating in conferences, seminars, workshops etc. which will develop your understanding of your current field and will offer you great networking opportunities. If you have diverse interests try to be involved in groups that support a cause or a hobby that you are passionate about. This will add a new dimension to your profile and increase your marketability, both inside and outside the company. 8. Professionalism can take you a long way: Employees known for shirking responsibilities and slacking-off hardly get promoted. Being professional at a lower grade coupled with competency will translate into better career prospects. Being organized and exhibiting commitment to the company will enable you to earn more. By following these simple guidelines, you can increase your worth and be the most coveted and one of the highest paid employees in today’s competitive job market.

3. Consider yourself as an investor when planning for your future income: You must try to diversify your income sources so that a sudden economic shift in one industry would be covered by a part-time involvement somewhere else. Start your own business venture based on a hobby, or use your great communication skills and take up opportunities to guest lectures at schools or universities; teach summer courses or get paid for being a freelance photographer. 4. Dealing with a salary plateau: After reaching a particular career level, many individuals might feel that their growth is halted because of their skills and experience. While they might have attained a good position and are earning a good salary and feel totally comfortable, you should never submit to such career stagnancy. On the contrary, make sure you continuously evolve professionally, take the initiative to implement new processes and bring innovation to your work. This will reduce your chances of getting replaced by a more dynamic individual. 5. Weigh your college degree against future income potential: Some professions will always pay more than others. Choosing your area of specialization in college can be a crucial determinant of your future earnings. Choose a degree that interests you and do a little research on what the pay scales are for that qualification. This research earlier in your life can significantly affect the sort of opportunities you might receive in the source: www.bayt.com

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Trans4 Qatar co-located conference Doha Transport Summit Organizer: Ejtemaat Knowledge Network Event date (s): 15 – 17 November Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 883 8809 Fax: +971 4 355 1352 Email: fathima@trans4qatar.com Website: www.trans4qatar.com International Concrete Technology Forum 2016 QATAR Organizer: Grey Matters & NRMCA Event date (s): 20 November Venue: TBA Location: Doha,Qatar Mobile: +974 66973366 Email: info@greymatters.ws Website: http://concretesustainabilityconference. org International Concrete Technology Forum 2016 DUBAI Organizer: Grey Matters & NRMCA Event date (s): 22 – 23 November Venue: Al Bustan Rotana Location: Dubai,UAE Mobile: +971 55 4769851 Email: info@greymatters.ws Website: http://concretesustainabilityconference. org The Big 5 Int’l Building & Construction Show

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Qatar Transport Forum Organizer: MEED Event date (s): 29 November Venue: St. Regis Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971(0)4 818 0224 Email: meedevents@meed.com Website: https://qatartransportforum.meed.com 3rd Annual Future Drainage & Stormwater Networks Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences and Meetings Event date (s): 5 – 6 December Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futuredrainagenetworksqatar.com Qatar HVAC Contracting Conference Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event date (s): 6 – 7 December Venue: Intercontinental Doha Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.qatarhvaccontracting.com Smart Buildings Middle East Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event date (s): 6 – 7 December Venue: Intercontinental Doha Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.smartbuildingsmiddleeast.com

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Project Focus

To recieve complete GCC project data, email us at: projectfocus@qc-sites.com Project Title

Client

M/s. Commercial Development M/s. Al Attiya Group Trading Co.

1. Twin Towers 2. Audit Bureau Towers

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

M/s. Arabtec

500-750

Piling & Shoring

Not Appointed

400-600

Tender Stage

Type of Project

Hotel and Office Buildings Offices / Residential Towers

M/s. Qatar Industrial Services Q-Tel

Man Enterprize, Qatar Not Appointed

250-350

Under Construction Tender Stage

5. Manarat Lusail

Mr. Mohamed Abdel Ghani Al Mansouri

Not Appointed

200-300

Under Design

Shopping Mall & Office Tower

6. Al Hodaifi Tower II

Ghanem Al Hodaifi

Not Appointed

600-800

Detail Stage

Office Building

3. Al Waab Mall 4. Mesiemer

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

300-400

Value Range (QR) Million

Mall Technical

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

Basrec

GCC/ALEC JV

N/A

Under Construction

Retail Mall

Yousuf Al Mahmoud

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

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building Tower

Qatar Trading Agency

Redco - Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

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

Al Sarh Real Estate WLL

CRC

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

Sh. Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani

REDCO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

He Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani

Man Enterprises Qatar, WLL

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

3. Doha Festival City (Package 3250, 3100 and 7500) 4. Commercial Tower on Plot Com / 49 Al Sedian Company 5. Office Tower (3B+G+22 Floors) Plot Com-50 at Lusail Marina 6. Marsa Malaz Hotel at the Pear Qatar (Main Works)

9. Al Rabban Suites Hotel Apartments (3B+G+M+50Floors) 10. Office Buildings (3B+G+22) at Lusail Marina District 11. Holiday Inn at Business Park

Client

Main Contractor

1. Al Baker Executive Towers

Ahmed Abed El Aziz Al Baker

2. Al Nour Tower

Project Status

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

675

Under Construction

Office Building

Private Investor

Orientals Enterprises

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

3. Al Nasr Showroom

Shiekh Abdullah Bin Naser Al Thani

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

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 and Reconstruction Co.

205

Under Construction

Commercial / Residential

6. Al Sadd Hotel

Tricon International

Atlantic Contracting Co.

150

Under Construction

Hotels

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Project Title

Main Contractor

Client

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

30-50 Million

Design stage

Education

6. Step 1 International Academy

Step 1 International Academy

Not appointed

20-40 Million

Design stage

School

Project Status

AL JUMALIYAH James Cubitt & Partners International

DOHA AL RAYYAN

AL WAKRAH

MESAEED

Type of Project

H.E SH Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Thani

Value Range (QR) Million

UMM SALAL

Type of Project

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

Main Contractor

AL GHUWARIYAH AL KHAWR

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Title

MADINAT ASH SHAMAL

Project Title

Client

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

JARIYAN AL BATNAH

Type of Project

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

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Project Title

Client

1. Police College Academy

MOI

Main Contractor

N/A

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

N/A

Tender Stage

Educational Complex

Under Construction Construction Stage Design Stage Under Construction

Medical Centers

Type of Project

2. Health Care Centers (Pacakge 4 & 5) 3. Villas Complex (Al Fardan 9) at Abu Sidra 4. Multi-level Cars Park at Hamad International Airport

PWA

ITC/UCE

600

Danat Qatar

Ramaco

300M

Qatar Airways

N/A

600

5. Logistic City

Qatar Navigation

Ramco

450M

6. 4 Nos. Parks at Various Locations in Al Daayen Municipality

Ministry of Municipality & Environment

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

Project Status

Type of Project

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Residential Building Cars Park Warehouses

165,540,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

MIXED USE BUILDING

135,000,000.00

ON - GOING

COMMERCIAL

2. MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT INDS. AREA

REGENCY REAL ESTATE MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH

3. C5 - LUSAIL

RABBAN GROUP

126,319,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

MIXED USE BUILDING

4. MIXED USE BUILDING (2B+G+8F)-C5

MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH

114,080,000.00

ON - GOING

COMMERCIAL

108,070,000.00

HOTEL APARTMENTS

67,500,000.00

DESIGN STAGE DESIGN STAGE

54,000,000.00

COMMERCIAL

38,000,000.00

32,627,000.00

29,299,000.00

27,472,000.00

25,273,000.00

24,918,000.00

23,150,000.00

SERVICE DESIGN DESIGN STAGE DESIGN STAGE DESIGN STAGE DESIGN STAGE DESIGN STAGE DESIGN STAGE DESIGN STAGE

1. C6 - LUSAIL

5. C4 - LUSAIL 6. FV 7 - MULTI PURPOSE HALL / ART CENTRE 7. AL AHLI CLUB 8. FV 9 - AL ASMAKH HEAD OFFICE IN SUSAIL 9. FOXHILLS - A 30 10. FOXHILLS - D 49 11. FOXHILLS - D 21 12. FOXHILLS - D 04 13. FOXHILLS - A 13 14. FOXHILLS - D 14

REGENCY REAL ESTATE REGENCY REAL ESTATE SH. AHMAD BIN HAMAD AL THANI REGENCY REAL ESTATE FURSAN REAL STATE REGENCY REAL ESTATE REGENCY REAL ESTATE REGENCY REAL ESTATE REGENCY REAL ESTATE REGENCY REAL ESTATE

Project Title

1. Construction of American Hospital in Lusail 2. 5 Star Hotel

Client

Alwataniya Holding Mr.Ali Abdulla Q A Al Emadi

Main Contractor

Not Appointed Not Appointed Not Appointed

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

COMMERCIAL

OFFICE BUILDING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING Type of Project

Confidential

Tender Stage

Hospital

108 Million

DC-2 Stage

Hotel

20 Million

Under Construction

Bank

3. Qatar National Bank Branches

QNB

4. Qatar Driving School

Almal Holding

Not Appointed

120 Million

Permit Stage

5. Gulf Pearl Office Building 6. Office Building in Energy City

Gulf Pearls Company

Gulf Pearl

40 Million

Design Stage

Not Appointed

38 Million

DC-1 Stage

7. A Jazeera Finance Headquarter-Fut out 8. Consultancy Services for Additional Floors Fit-out at Al Bida Tower

Al Jazeera Finance Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy

Living Interior

9 Million

Under Construction

Fit out

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

Driving Academy Residential Building Corporate Offices

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

5. Al Attiya Compound

Tameer Real Estate

Al Seal Trading

160

Under Construction

6. Flight Simulator

Qatar Airways

Redco

40 Million

On Going

Residential Building Special or Laboratory

7. El Doha Tower

Mr. Mohamed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

100-120

Completed

Office Building

Mall

Farm

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

From Cable to Customer Bringing Energy to Life Nexans brings energy to life through an extensive range of cables and cabling solutions that deliver increased performance for its customers worldwide. Nexans’ teams are committed to a partnership approach that supports customers in four main business areas: Power transmission and distribution (submarine and land), Energy resources (Oil & Gas, Mining and Renewables), Transportation (Road, Rail, Air, Sea) and Building (Commercial, Residential and Data Centers). Nexans’ strategy is founded on continuous innovation in products, solutions and services, employee development, customer training and the introduction of safe, low-environmental-impact industrial processes. In 2013, Nexans became the first cable player to create a Foundation to introduce sustained initiatives for access to energy for disadvantaged communities worldwide. Nexans has an industrial presence in 40 countries and commercial activities worldwide, employing close to 26,000 people and generating sales in 2015 of 6.2 billion euros. QICC Qatar International Cables Company (QICC) is a joint venture between Nexans and Qatari Company and fully managed by Nexans. The boom in the oil industry throughout the GCC in recent decades, coupled with huge investments in various mega projects in construction, infrastructure, and the oil, gas and power sectors persuaded Nexans to make an important strategic decision to participate in this rapidly expanding market by establishing a local presence to produce cables directly for local projects. QICC began commercial production in 2010, and in the past six years has gone from strength to strength. QICC products QICC provides a comprehensive range of cables and wires, such as building wires, LV, MV and HV cables, control cables, as well as fire resistant and low smoke halogen free cables, which are manufactured to meet the specific requirements of local markets while complying with all accepted international standards. Expansion of the factory is planned in 2017, which will enhance its capacity and enable shorter delivery times. The company has established a commendable reputation in the market for the manufacture of high quality products, service and support, and QICC is dedicated to maintain and extend its performance. It is also a leader in risk and needs assessment. QICC specialize in the delivery of structured cabling solutions that utilize the latest technology with an ongoing commitment to superb installation practice and excellent levels of customer satisfaction. Over many years, QICC’s team has developed high levels of technical expertise, industry knowledge, and product information - and an extensive product inventory. This ensures that customers receive the optimum wire and cable solution to meet the stringent and specific demands of any project. Major Customers and Projects QICC has developed long-term relationships with a variety of clients in the government sector as well as a wide range of private organizations across the region, working with partners such as Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation, Qatar Gas, Qatar Petroleum, Siemens, Alstom, Samsung, Acciona etc. Over the past six years, QICC has participated in many prestigious projects in the region, including Metros, desalination plants, power projects and water management and recycling schemes. QICC works in partnership with its customers to ensure the maximum added value for every project through minimizing cabling costs, managing risk, and streamlining the acquisition of technical solutions, effectively supervising the various and changing processes involved in the lifetime of any project. The QICC team strives to provide an all-encompassing cable and wiring management solution for every project needs, always offering the very highest levels of service and support, from inception to completion. In short, Nexans and QICC has, in just six years, forged a sound connection with their clients, to help them stay connected and bring energy to life over a long service lifetime.

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Issue No. (111) October 2016, Doha - Qatar

Why is digital marketing important to building & construction market?

Michael Stellwag, CEO of SilverFox Digital Communications, has 20 years of experience in his ﬁeld. In an interview with Construction Sites (CS), Stellwag gives his insights on the rising importance of digital marketing in the construction industry.

CS: Michael, you have headed digital marketing for some of the world’s largest brands. But can you explain why a B2B (business-to-business) industry like construction needs digital marketing in its strategy? Stellwag: There is a convergence happening between digital marketing and traditional marketing, and the new way of marketing prevails, whether it is B2B or B2C (business to consumer). This requires traditional B2B marketers in the construction sector to have a re-think of their strategy. CS: Why is such a change required and how should construction businesses approach the change? Stellwag: Planners and buyers use media in different ways. The days of traditional marketing are numbered as key decision-makers spend more time on digital media than all other media combined. Furthermore, the targeting capabilities of digital media are many times better than traditional media. These trends make the digital scene ripe for B2B marketers. CS: So, what should companies in the construction industry be doing to drive leads at scale and at lower costs? Stellwag: There are several things that construction companies need to be doing to drive their brand, their leads and their sales. B2B marketing is about leads, and to drive leads, companies in the industry need to differentiate themselves. We recommend content marketing as that key differentiator. Whether it’s the story behind their great people, or product precision, these are all key angles construction companies need to take to set the hook for their leads. CS: Okay, so we get you that content marketing is the new thing, and something all construction companies need to think about. So how do they get the leads? Stellwag: Once we’ve got the great content, we find the right intersects, looking for that precise lead our clients are looking for. We go out and scour the web until we find them. Then, we put engaging content right in front of them, each with a call-to-action to get closer with the construction brand. This works, because leads are at their best when they do not feel like we are selling to them. It’s about storytelling, and agencies that can make a nails and bolts sexy again, get the lead. CS: Sounds interesting, but doesn’t it take a large investment? Stellwag: Relative to other marketing techniques used in the construction sector, digital content marketing gives the best value for advertisers. Part of the benefit is deep targeting and ROI-tracking capabilities. Clients get leads more efficiently and at scale compared to traditional marketing. Experience + Tracking = Awesome. CS: Thanks for your insights, Michael. SilverFox Digital appears ready to help the B2B sector drive leads at a lower cost.

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