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

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Conference to discuss ways to attract investors

The 15th Industrialists’ Conference will be held in Kuwait City on November 25 and 26 under the patronage of Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.

The conference is organized in coordination with the Secretariat-General of the Gulf Co-operation Council and the Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC).

The conference aims to identify policies to stimulate development plans in GCC countries based on a comprehensive set of elements to attract foreign investors.

It seeks to create an ambitious strategy to develop and promote the industrial sector in order to attract more foreign investments.

It also aims at enacting legislations and laws and offering facilitations and incentives to foreign investors in order to create a promising investment environment.

The conference will seek to strengthen the level of competitiveness of GCC countries by attracting foreign investments to promote Gulf economies.

The conference will develop recommendations and suggestions to improve the investment environment and overcome obstacles hindering foreign investments and directing foreign investments in accordance with GCC strategic plans to achieve their development goals and maximize the benefit from these investments. In addition to that, they will work on determining key pillars of GCC investment plans in the industrial sector.

The conference, hosted by GOIC member states in rotation every other year, is one of GOIC’s most important achievements since its foundation in 1976.

Since the first conference held in Doha in 1985, they have been contributing in developing private and public industrial sectors in GCC countries.

Each conference tackles a specific topic, influencing the development of industries in the region through a series of papers delivered by international experts and specialists.

Previous conferences resulted in recommendations that helped in developing industrial plans in GCC countries, notably in the area of the industrial development strategy.

Decision makers, officials, businessmen and industrialists are all interested in this conference.

In its 14th edition, held under the theme of “Industrial Exports: Opportunities and Challenges”, the recommendations were to actively work on adopting policies and procedures aiming at facilitating the flow of Gulf exports to strengthen trade activities between Gulf countries and to benefit from GCC and Yemen seaports in addition to the existing land border points in support of Gulf industrial exports.

Astad shares project management expertise at engineering forum Astad, a leading consultancy in Qatar, presented before the 18th Gulf Engineering Forum held in Doha recently, a research paper intended to share its expertise on successful project management in Qatar.

During a presentation titled “7 Principles of Successful Project Management in Qatar”, Astad shared with participants key factors behind its success in simultaneously managing over 163 highly-complex projects in Qatar.

Astad’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Khalifa, stated: “The team at Astad has overcome many challenges and learned many valuable lessons in the last years while delivering mega projects in Qatar and I am proud to see members of the team readily sharing their knowledge and expertise.”

Using some of Qatar’s most remarkable projects as case studies, Astad highlighted how its understanding of the local culture allowed them deliver iconic museums, conference centers, hospitals, sports venues, universities, as well as master plan projects such as Education City.

“The success of any project often hinges on understanding the client’s needs because it allows the project manager to get the basics right-- from planning and budgeting to prioritization and risk management,” said Fahad Abdullatif Al Jahrami, Director of Design & Construction Management at Astad, during his presentation.

The ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders and the use of the latest technologies while emphasizing sustainability principles were key highlights of Astad’s presentation on effective project management.

“By integrating Qatar’s national values into our corporate ethos, Astad has contributed to human development and the diversification of the country’s economy beyond the oil and gas sector in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030,” added Al Jahrami.

Astad highlighted the importance of developing human capital as well as considering the long-term legacy of projects as key project management principles.

Project Director of Design & Construction Fahad Al Jahrami presenting Astad’s 7 principles for successful project management in Qatar.

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Qatar Rail becomes platinum sponsor of transport forum

Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) is a platinum sponsor of the fourth Annual Qatar Transport Forum, which aims to focus on the sharp increase in transport project activity in Qatar over the next few years.

The forum will be held from September 14 to 16 at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani Saad Ahmed Al Muhannadi: and in the presence of HE the Minister Qatar Rail CEO of Transport Jassim Bin Saif Al Sulaiti.

The forum aims to bring Qatar’s various investment opportunities and ongoing projects to the forefront.

It will draw the participants’ attention to initiatives and projects such as Hamad Port, Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar Ports, Karwa, Civil Aviation College and Qatar Rail.

The forum will be hosted by the Ministry of Transport and will be a “one-of-a-kind” event that will showcase the surging boost in Qatar’s transport activities.

Participants will meet their peers as well as affluent delegates and c-suite decision makers.

Qatar Rail CEO Saad Ahmed Al Muhannadi said that the company was proud “to extend its platinum sponsorship to the eminent MEED Qatar Transport Forum which will provide a unique platform for project managers, technology providers and industry professionals to exchange ideas, solutions and expertise in the field of transportation and infrastructure development”.

He said that all stakeholders in the country and delegates at the event would “benefit from the rich presentations that will help them explore new investment opportunities in this sector”.

Al Muhannadi added: “At Qatar Rail, we envisage the development of three main projects that form part of Qatar’s Transport Master Plan.

“We will be pleased to share the progress made at the Doha Metro, Lusail Light Rail network and the Long Distance Passengers and Freight Rail project, exchange thoughts with fellows, and push further towards Qatar’s national transportation objectives originating from the National Vision 2030.

“We believe this event will serve as an ideal opportunity to showcase Qatar Rail’s vision as a key element in building an integrated transport system and shaping an advanced urban living environment that transforms the way we live and work in Qatar”.

During the event, a session on rail and metro projects will be dedicated to Qatar Rail.

Among the topics set for discussion are the achievements made in Qatar’s mega rail network including long distance passenger rail, freight transport, metro systems and LRT as well as a focus on the Qatar’s section of the proposed GCC rail network and the opportunities for contractors.

Following the session, a panel discussion joining Qatar Rail and experts in the railway industry will discuss “the challenges and difficulties faced in rail and metro projects in Qatar and how to overcome them”.

The debate will cover the sustainable development as an economic growth factor for rail and metro systems in Qatar as well as the effective participation of the private sector in further developing and supporting rail and metro projects in the country.

Qatar Railways Company is overseeing the construction of Qatar’s multi-billion dollar stateof-the-art integrated rail network. The company will be responsible for the design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the entire rail network and systems.

Maintenance work for top layer on Corniche Street

After finding some damage to the top layer of the asphalt on parts of the Corniche Street during the follow-up work on road maintenance in the country, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) contacted its contractor to fix the damages for which it is liable as per the agreement.

The repair works will include milling the old surface, which is removing the top layer of the old asphalt and replacing it with a new layer of asphalt starting along the whole street from the Post Office Intersection to the National Theater Intersection.

The road will be paved in sections to ensure the continuous flow of traffic within the work area.

Ashghal has converted a number of roundabouts into signal-controlled intersections to improve traffic flow in many parts of Doha.

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Qatar Rail prequalifies 15 consortiums for phase 1 project Qatar Rail has prequalified 15 international consortiums for its 143km national rail project Phase 1.

The international companies that applied for the prequalification process are renowned for their expertise in rail infrastructure development projects worldwide and have in their portfolios a wide range of outstanding projects.

The Long Distance Passenger and Freight Rail will serve to connect residents to not only other cities in Qatar, but to population centers in the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries that includes Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, and Oman, through the proposed regional rail network.

This rail network will have positive ramifications on the country’s environment through the reduction of greenhouse gases as a single journey effectively replaces the need for hundreds of cars and trucks to take the same trip.

The Long Distance Passenger and Freight Rail network consists of five main lines: • Freight line from Mesaieed Port to RasLaffan.

• Mixed line (passenger and freight) from Doha

to Dukhan.

• Mixed line from Doha to Al Shamal.

• Mixed line from Doha to Saudi Arabia.

• High speed passenger line from Doha to Bahrain.

Phase 1 will includes construction of nearly 143km of operational railway track with 34 turnouts (main tracks), one station, three freight yards, one intermodal yard, 59 bridges and 36 culverts (a tunnel for a road or drain going under a road or railroad).

The scope of work comprises civil works (earthworks, bridges, culverts, track works, freight yards, intermodal yard and passenger station, its architecture and MEP), railway systems manufacture, installation and integration of equipment; manufacture and supply of rolling stock, and railway operation and maintenance.

The network will be executed over four phases, with plans to initiate the enabling works in 2015 and complete the fourth and final phase in 2030. Once completed this network will include lines to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the new port, and Hamad International Airport outside of Doha.

The prequalification for the Design and Build for Long Distance Phase 1 Railway Infrastructure and Systems Integration has defined the following applicants: • AccionaInfraestructuras, SA - Consolidated Contractors Group SAL (CCC)- Tecnimont Civil ConstrucionS.p.A- Teyseer Contracting Company WLL Joint Venture • Al Habtoor Leighton LLCDragados, SA - Al Jaber Trading & Contracting Co WLL Joint Venture • Archirodon Construction Co SA - China Communications Construction Company Ltd- Contraco WLL Joint Venture • Astaldi SpA - Al Jaber Engineering Company LLCSamsung C&T Corporation Joint Venture • China Railway Signal & Communication Corporation Limited- China Railway 11 Bureau Group Corporation- China Railway Engineering Consulting Group Co., Ltd.- MAN Enterprise Qatar W.L.L. Joint Venture • Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co, Ltd Rizzani de Eccher SpA.Redco International Trading & Contracting WLL Joint Venture

• Eiffage- Six Construct Limited- Midmac Contracting Co WLL Joint Venture • FCC Construccion, SAQatar Building Company, JLC- YukselInsaat AS Joint Venture • FerrovialAgroman, SA - Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co, Ltd - Al Jaber and PartnersConstruction & Energy Projects (WLL) Joint Venture • GrupoIsoluxCorsan, SA - Cooperative Muratori & Cementisti - C.MC di Ravenna Societa CooperativaConstruction Development Company LLC (CDC) Joint Venture • ITINERA SpA- China Civil Engineering Construction CorporationSAIPEM SpA - International Trading and Contracting Company OPC Joint Venture • PORR Bau GmbH- HBK Contracting Co WLL China Railway Construction Corporation Limited Joint Venture • QD-SBG Group WLL – Galfar Al Misnad EngiYapiMerkeziInsaat VE neering & Contracting Sanayi A.S. Joint VenWLL Joint Venture ture • Sinohydro Corporation • SaliniImpregiloS.p.A.Limited- JHJ InternationSK Engineering & al Trading & Contracting Construction Co., Ltd.WLL Joint Venture

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The tender is currently scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2015/ first quarter of 2016. Further updates will be provided in due course.

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Force majeure under Qatar Law mance. They ideally should also include remedies for parties in the event of such events, which might range from dissolution of the contract, to the entitlement to an extension of time.

The Qatar Civil Code Law No. 22 of 2004 (the “Qatar Civil Code”) contains numerous clauses which deal with impossibility of contract and force majeure.

The concept of force majeure is contained in Article 402 of the Qatar Civil Code (in unofficial English translated text) and states: “the obligation terminates if the debtor proves that performance of it has become impossible for him for an external cause in which he has played no part”.

Further, Article 204 states “if a person proves that the detriments has arisen from an external cause in which he played no part such as force majeure, or unexpected event, or fault on the part of the person harmed, or fault of a third party, he is not bound to pay compensation, unless there is a provision that rules otherwise”.

Article 256 also states “if the debtor does not execute the obligation in kind, or delays in executing it, he is obliged to pay compensation for the detriment sustained by the creditor, unless he proves that failure to execute, or delay in execution, was for an

Cate Wright Cate is an associate in Clyde & Co’s Construction and Dispute Resolution Group based in Doha.

Prior to joining Clyde & Co she practiced at a leading Australian law firm in Sydney, Australia where she specialised in litigation, representing a mix of developer, major contractor and consultant clients.

In respect of contentious work, Cate advises and acts on both international and domestic arbitrations as well as proceedings in the local courts.

Cate regularly advises on the negotiation and drafting of standard form and bespoke contracts for local construction projects and advises main contractors, employers, subcontractors and suppliers on Qatar law issues

external cause in which he played no part”.

Article 258 further allows the parties to contractually agree that the contractor will be liable for the consequences of force majeure or unexpected event.

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In the current regional political environment, adequate force majeure clauses are of increasing interest and importance to contractors and employers alike when dealing with risk allocation in construction contracts.

Superior Force The meaning of the phrase ‘force majeure’ comes from the French meaning ‘superior force’, and originates from the French Napoleonic Code from which ultimately, the Qatar Civil Code is derived. Force Majeure clauses are designed to protect parties from liability when an extraordinary event occurs which is outside the parties’ control. While force majeure clauses are creatures of contract and can be drafted to capture anything in which the parties wish them to include, they are typically understood to relate to acts of god, forces of nature, or acts of governments and regulatory authorities, that prevent a party from fulfilling their contractual obligations.

Force majeure clauses, when properly drafted, should provide parties with a comprehensive mechanism for dealing with unforeseen events, outside their control, that make it impossible for a party to fulfil the contract or, as the doctrine has evolved, events that make it commercially impractical for perfor-

tar Civil deals with force majeure, in the context of commercial impracticality, as distinct from impossibility, is found in Article 171 of the Qatar Civil Code which provides: “…if general exceptional events occur that it was not possible to anticipate, and the consequence of their occurrence is that execution of the contractual obligation, even if it does not become impossible, yet becomes burdensome to the debtor, such that threatens him with massive loss, the judge, in accordance with the circumstances, and after balancing the interest of the two parties, may restore the burdensome obligation to a reasonable level. Any agreement to the contrary is null and void.”

While Article 171 (1) of the Civil Code provides parties with the general principle of freedom to contract, Article 171 (2) will triumph over any clause in a contract which seeks to exclude or limit its applicability.

Of further interest is Article 188 which reads “in contracts that are binding on both sides, if the execution of the obligation of one of the parties to the contract, becomes impossible for some external reason I which he played no part, this obligation terminates, and the obligations that correspond to it terminate with it and the contract is annulled automatically”.

Example Clauses As there is no universal legal definition of force majeure, there exists no standard force majeure clause and they differ from contract to contract.

In the 1999 FIDIC suite of contracts, force majeure is defined as: “an exceptional event or circumstance: (a) which is beyond a party’s control; (b) which such Party could not reasonably have provided against before entering into the Contract; (c) which, having arisen, such Party could not reasonably have avoided or overcome, and (d) which is not substantially attributable to the other party.”

Clause 19 then provides a

non-exhaustive list of exceptional events or circumstances which may be covered by Force Majeure, provided the conditions in (a) to (d) above are satisfied.

These events include: • War, hostilities, invasion, act of foreign enemies; • Rebellion, terrorism, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or civil war; • R iot, commotion, disorder, strike or lockout; • M unitions of war, explosive materials, ionising radiation or contamination by radio-activity; • N atural catastrophes such as earthquake, hurricane, typhoon or volcanic activity.

Clause 19 also imposes on the parties, notice requirements, and a duty to minimise delay.

Remedies for force majeure under FIDIC are an extension of time and in some circumstances payment of costs.

It is fairly common however, for parties to agree on a bespoke force majeure clause, to provide for events that might be particularly relevant to the individual contract, or to the region in which the project relates.

While clauses can in theory state anything, they typically have the following features. a) A definition whereby the occurring event is beyond a party’s control, was not reasonably foreseeable, or reasonably avoidable, which makes it impossible or impractical for a party to fulfil its contractual obligations; and b) An non-exhaustive list of examples of events which would be covered by the specific force majeure clauses.

While force majeure clauses often tend to include a, sometimes lengthy, list of examples of force majeure events, it is impossible to provide for every single event which might possibly occur.

Consequently, while a list of events is often helpful, it is important that the general definition of force majeure is adequately drafted, to reduce the uncertainty of whether a particular event, that does not feature in the list, falls within the scope of

Laura Warren 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.

force majeure.

Parties also need to watch out for bespoke force majeure clauses which exclude events which would normally be construed as a force majeure event. As these risks will not be an employer’s risk either, then the contractor will be left bearing the time and cost consequences of such events with little change of recourse against the Employer.

Conclusion While force majeure clauses are generally common in construction contracts in Qatar, care should be taken when drafting such clauses to ensure that are not vague or uncertain and to ensure they reflect the intention of the parties in respect of risk allocation under the contract.

Note: All Qatari Laws (save for those issued by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) to regulate its own business) are issued in Arabic and there are no official translations, therefore for the purposes of drafting this article we have used our own translation and interpreted the same in the context of Qatari regulation and current market practice.

Should you have any questions in connection with this article or the legal issues it covers, please contact Cate Wright (cate.wright@ clydeco.com) or Laura Warren (laura.warren@ clydeco.com).

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Qatar buildings can reduce energy costs by up to 25% with a new line of sun control fabric launched

by Hunter Douglas, according to industry experts

Supporting sustainable building industry in a hot climate like Qatar, Hunter Douglas, an international manufacturer of sun control systems based in The Netherlands, has released the new Screen Nature Ultimetal sun control fabric, which reflects 70% of solar energy that strikes buildings and can substantially reduce energy costs.

The Qatar government is increasingly focusing on sustainability and “green” buildings through their Qatar Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS), says Robin van der Velden, Manager of Window Covering Division, Hunter Douglas Middle East in an exclusive interview with CS. “Due to its energy saving

characteristics, the Screen Nature Ultimetal is an excellent addition to the screen collection of Hunter Douglas and very well received by consultants for both retro-fitting of old buildings, as well as new builds,” he points out.

In projects with a lot of glass, such as skyscrapers, Screen Nature Ultimetal can cut the amount of energy needed for cooling by 25% by blocking out glare, while minute holes allow for light and openness.

“Skyscrapers in particular require advanced solutions to cope with harsh daylight, while ensuring people have a comfortable climate and visibility.

“Screen Nature Ultimetal pushes the boundaries of sustainable sun control, combining visual appeal, thermal performance, and environmental properties, while substantially reducing energy consumption,” he says.

Hunter Douglas is quite active in Qatar. The company’s innovative solutions have contributed to the sustainable thermal, acoustic and visual appeal of buildings across a wide range of branches and sectors, from trade to industry and from the catering business to government.

These products consistently

meet the needs of architects, designers and contractors, thanks to Hunter Douglas’ intensive collaboration with these parties.

Minimizing environmental impact and waste flows is a vital part of the development, production, distribution, servicing and reuse of each product.

“We are particularly strong is supporting government projects of Qatar Foundation,” says Velden.

The company has recently completed a number of prestigious projects under Hunter Douglas specification such as the Sidra Hospital with 7,000 motorized roller shades, Hamad Medical City with 6,000 motorized roller shades and the Qatar Foundation Head Quarters – 1,000 motorized roller shades.

“Qatar remains a very attractive market to us,” says Velden.

The government is injecting billions of dollars in educational, healthcare and infrastructure projects as part of their strategy towards Qatar National Vision 2030, especially as the demand continues to outperform the supply in these sectors.

“We are targeting high-profile developments such as stadi-

ums for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, Qatar Rail, and numerous healthcare and school facilities,” he says.

“Screen Nature Ultimetal sun control fabric is really successful in these sectors as we provide a solution that meets sustainability values, has visual appearance, and helps to bring the overall energy cost of the building down by up to 25%,” points out Verden.

“Screen Nature Ultimetal is a sustainable development that not only enlarges our screen fabric range but also reaches a new level of excellence and performance in terms of security and sustainability.”

The product is made from glass yarns, and uses sand, which is a natural and abundant raw material.

By using glass yarns, Screen Nature Ultimetal provides a superior resistance to fire, and no smoke emission in case of fires. It is completely free of PVC, polyester, halogen, VOC, and has been created in order to be the safest and “greenest” sunscreen fabric on the market.

Another technical goal was to reach a very high heat reflection of 70% for the complete color range, for light and darker fabrics, by apply-

Robin van der Velden Manager of Window Covering Division, Hunter Douglas Middle EastAstad’s 7 principles for successful project management in Qatar.

ing a low-E coating. This also provides unique glare control, even on light colors of fabric, filtering up to 94% of light.

Screen Nature Ultimetal is a perfect solution to reduce greenhouse gas emission and to provide energy saving, by reducing HVAC costs, and heat and cooling loss.

Screen Nature Ultimetal uses a regular weaving with a warp and a weft, which provides a similar basket weave of a well-known classic coated screen, while offering an unrivaled “see through vision”.

It took dedicated research and development to achieve a unique fabric for the requirements of the “greenest” and most energy-efficient buildings on the market.

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he tiles market in the GCC is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 10-12% until 2020, driven by increasing demand in the residential and hospitality sectors, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan.

With more than 10,000 projects under construction or in the design and planning stage in the GCC, the tiles market is one of the fastest growing seg-

ments of the building materials market, says the report.

The UAE, which is preparing to host World Expo in 2020, is the most active construction market in the region, along with Saudi Arabia.

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of its total demand, with China, Spain, Italy, Egypt and India being the largest suppliers of tiles to the GCC. “The GCC tile market is one of the most dynamic in the world, with the large-scale construction projects we are seeing here in the region leading to equally large-scale demand for quality building materials,” says Vibha Sawhney, Senior Architect & Interior Designer, Head of Hospitality Design Division, Modo

Milano Consultancy JLT. “The increasing importance of residential development in the construction mix and the desire for high-quality products is also influencing demand. With the region home to a large number of high-net worth individuals, there is a natural desire to deliver high standards and this is benefiting the regional tile market. ” The tile and ceramics market was a key focus area at the

Middle East Stone Show, an exhibition dedicated exclusively to the thriving stone industry, which ran from May 18 – 21 this year at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

“For some projects the cost of the stone and tile used in finishing the building can be as high as 12% of the overall cost,” says Mark Goodchild, Event Director of Middle East Stone (MES).

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because of the demand, not only from the manufacturers who will be at the show but also the architects, designers and contractors who want to see new products, understand how it can be used and meet the people who produce them.

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Outlook for public-private partnerships bright in Qatar PPP in the region will need to shift from projects to programmes across a variety of sectors

Despite the steadily dropping oil price, Qatar continues to forge ahead with its ambitious infrastructure development plan. Qatar’s plans will not be affected by the lower oil price, said Mamoon Alameen at the MEED Qatar Projects Conference which was held in Doha a few months ago. In fact, he felt that there might be more opportunities for private finance to play a role in the country’s infrastructure. “The slide in the oil sector will not affect Qatar’s ability and willingness to execute their plans,” assured Alameen, a specialist on project delivery. “It may, however, catalyze PPP (public-private partnerships) in many sectors.” Alameen was a speaker at the conference, the premier event for all those wishing to do business in and with Qatar which is the venue of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. According to Alameen, projects supporting the FIFA World Cup will play a critical role in delivering Qatar’s long-term vision. “World Cup projects are small compared to the infrastructure development the State of Qatar planned to undertake even before being awarded the (tournament),” Alameen pointed out. “World Cup projects, nevertheless, will play the role of a catalyst to prioritize projects and give a firm deadline for their com-

pletion.” This is in tune with a research study concluded in 2012, predicting the need for PPPs. The study, sponsored by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC Authority) and the Ministry of Business and Trade (MoBT), State of Qatar, and entitled “Public Private Partnerships: A Vehicle of Excellence for the Next Wave of Infrastructure Development in the GCC”, concluded that public private partnerships are poised to play a key role in underpinning the success of the next wave of infrastructure development in the GCC. Yousuf Al Jaida, Director of Banking and Asset Management - QFC Authority, said that the study showed that there were clearly many opportunities for the development of PPP in the region as economic growth and infrastructure development continued apace.

The GCC has already started spending the planned $1.5 -2 trillion into its infrastructure projects, with additional spending on the development of new economic clusters in sectors such as tourism, science and technology, healthcare and education. Qatar alone, for example, is halfway through spending its $200 billion on infrastructure development to realize the National Vision 2030 development plan, with the FIFA World Cup 2022 expected to act as a

catalyst to accelerate much of this. “Qatar already has the building blocks for a PPP program in place,” said Mohammad Athar, Managing Director of Markab Advisory. “There is a reservoir of infrastructure projects planned for the next decade. Resident PPP experience of the power sector, strong growth momentum and leadership support for PPP can be leveraged to promote PPP in other infrastructure and social sector projects.

“Qatar can draw lessons from successful examples from around the world to develop its own home-grown PPP program,” said Athar. Given that massive investments will be made in building assets of a long-term nature for public use and benefit, efficient planning and execution will be critical. While capital is abundant in the region, the study found that experience of PPP initiatives around the world, notably in the UK, Canada and Australia, suggested that expertise, knowhow, risk sharing and a long-term commitment to success are equally important. In the GCC the PPP model can play a key role in addressing these challenges and bringing these factors together in an efficient and transparent model. The study found that the advantages of PPP to the GCC economies include:

* Potential economic benefits and cost savings of billions of dollars through investment efficiencies such as avoiding time and cost overruns. These economic benefits can reach up to $30 billion, equivalent to 25% of Qatar’s Annual GDP; * Rapid acceleration of the pace of infrastructure development; * Securing knowledge transfer to the local economy; promoting greater transparency and accountability; * Encouraging excellence in infrastructure development; In terms of Qatar specifically the study found: * In 2012 Qatar already had a successful track record in PPP in the power sector. Over two thirds of Qatar’s power generation capacity is installed through PPP arrangement.

Now Qatar has an opportunity to transfer this success in other infrastructure sectors; * Opportunities across a range of sectors including power, water, railways, roads, education, healthcare and sports infrastructure for the FIFA World Cup 2022; The MENA region has completed over 100 projects on a PPP basis over the last 10 - 15 years. However, most of these have been predominantly in the power sector.

The study found that the MENA region stands at a critical stage in its development

and that PPP is poised to play a strategic role in that development. However, the focus on the use of PPP in the region will need to shift from projects to programs across a variety of sectors, including power, airports, railways and roads, healthcare and education as well as social housing.

“As a catalyst to promote PPP in infrastructure specifically in social sectors, public sector can consider delivering funding to projects through a dedicated incubation fund to nurture the innovation culture as well as align interests of all the stakeholders,” said Aamir Rehan, Managing Partner, Markab Advisory. “Example of PPP Canada where the federal government established a dedicated fund to promote PPP in various infrastructure sectors throughout the country can be a good case study for Qatar,” added Rehan. Ahmad Al Jolo, Chairman, Qatar Society of Engineers, agreed.

“Major projects will continue as they are planned,” Al Jolo said. “The government will be extra cautious on how to spend the money.” Al Jolo, a well respected figure in the construction sector, discussed the importance of introducing world-class procurement, project management and risk mitigation strategies to build resilient client contractor partner-

ships to succeed in Qatar’s projects market. “There were some drops on real estate projects. Budgets are becoming little bit tighter. But the overall picture of expenditure on infrastructure in Qatar is continuing,” Al Jolo felt. “A strategic procurement strategy is imperative to sustain projects without overheating the market. This could entail: ensuring sufficient supply of raw materials, providing easy access to funds from local banks with low interest rates; staggering the procurement process to maintain a steady demand and supply; aligning timings for tendering for big projects,” Al Jolo explained.

Alameen said that the scale, number and complexity of the projects planned in Qatar would require a different approach by those responsible for managing them. “The interdependence between resources and interconnected projects underline the need for complex optimization and careful planning by both the private sector and the public sector beyond the usual methods,” Alameen said.

“Management science allows the minimization of stress on the market,” Alameen added “Qatar has a great opportunity to do this because of its unique structure that allows coordination to reduce cost and increase efficiency.

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Steel structures in Qatar

By Shaukat Ali, Historically, the Middle East is considered as a “concrete world”. Concrete has always been a preferred material in the construction industry in the Middle East in general and in Qatar in particular.

This is due to its low labor cost, low maintenance and its performance and resistance in extreme hot weather.

Concrete is also used widely due to its conventional way of construction and less skilled labor requirement.

However, during the last two decades, a massive boom in the construction industry in the Middle East, especially in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, made the region a primary focus of international consultancy and construction companies.

Large international companies shifted their business to the area due to high volume of construction work.

These international companies, mainly from Europe and North America, brought with them the latest technology and state-of-the-art construc-

tion methods to the industry.

As a result, in addition to concrete, use of other materials, especially structural steel, began to be introduced to the region.

Structural steel buildings have several advantages over concrete and the construction industry in Qatar is beginning to acknowledge them.

Steel offers faster and lighter construction, resulting in reduced building time and expenses, especially the cost of foundation design as loads on foundation reduces significantly. Steel also makes possible to achieve a long column-free space required in auditoriums and convention centers. The Doha Exhibition and Convention Center was designed with 100m column free span by using long-span steel truss system.

Steel construction is now becoming even faster due to enormous advancement in fabrication and erection techniques over the years.

Conventional steel of 275MPa is now getting replaced with high-strength steel, especially

Aspire Tower, Doha

suitable for high-rise buildings. However for large span column free structures, where deflection becomes governing criteria, the same value of modulus of elasticity in high strength steel as that of normal weight steel, limits its advantage in large span girders.

In high-rise buildings, selection of the right structural system plays a vital role in the construction cost and the performance of the building. The height-to-width ratio of highrise building also plays an important role in the selection of lateral load resisting system.

Plastic design of steel structure is an established method to achieve a safe and economical building by stretching the boundary by utilizing additional strength of the steel frames before failure.

Most common and efficient steel structural system in highrise buildings is to use reinforced concrete cores to resist the major part of lateral loads and steel columns and frames are used to resist the gravity loads.

The same structural system has been used in 300m tall Aspire Tower, Doha, where central concrete core was used for stability and rest of the structural system is of steel frames.

Depending upon architectural configuration of the building, in some cases the central core itself may not be sufficient to provide structural stability to high-rise building. In this case, the dual system is proved to be more efficient.

The dual structural system is achieved by combining the perimeter steel columns and frame with the inner core with the help of connecting steel beams or girders.

The lateral rigidity of high rise buildings can also be further increased by providing vertical cross bracing along the building perimeter in combination with the shear walls and cores.

Tornado Tower Doha offers the similar structural system. To achieve a relatively lightweight building, a tubular steel “diagrid” structural external en-

velope was employed.

The diagonal pattern of the skin increases the stiffness of the lateral force-resisting system of the perimeter walls. The concrete core of the building is connected to this perimeter structure with steel beams topped with composite slabs creating a flexible, column-free office space at each floor level.

In super tall buildings, controlling of the lateral movement of the building under seismic and wind forces becomes a challenge. In this case, dual structural system is achieved by combining the perimeter steel frame with the inner core with the help of outriggers.

Over the years, outriggers are proved to be very efficient structural system in steel highrise buildings.

Use of outriggers helps greatly in reducing lateral building drift, story drift and building period. One more technique to keep the lateral movement of tall buildings within acceptable limit is the use of dampers.

For small and low rise structures, variety of steel structural system are available ranging from portal frames, pre-engineered steel buildings, long span light weight open web joist system, both vertical and horizontal truss system and full moment resisting steel frame system along with composite steel decking.

Steel frames of the pre-engineered building are manufactured in the factory so these buildings are faster to erect with better quality control.

The Qatar National Museum in Doha is an example of effectiveness of steel in non-conventional and asymmetrical shaped structures.

The National Museum of Qatar

The Doha Exhibition and Convention Center

Khalifa Stadium in Doha

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The museum will comprise a series of interlocking discs of varying dimensions and curvatures, which will form walls, ceilings, floors and terraces.

Each disc is made of a steel truss structure clad in glassreinforced concrete and the voids between discs will be glazed.

In the construction of new stadiums for 2022 World Cup, steel will be a pre-dominant material. The idea is to have the provision of dismantling of these stadiums once 2022 World Cup is over.

Unlike concrete, steel structure can easily be dismantled.

Khalifa Stadium is constructed by the structural system that makes the extensive use of a combination of steel cables and arcs. In the recent past,

Tornado Tower, Doha

ENG: Shaukat Ali Shaukat Ali, is a Head of Structural Engineering, KEO Country Representative of Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

some very interesting and large projects have been constructed in Qatar, which are also iconic in nature. They have been made possible by using steel as a primary material in their design and construction.

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Frijns Structural Steel ME planning further expansion

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ince its inception in December of 2007, Frijns Structural Steel Middle East WLL has emerged as one of the major contributors to the growth of the next-generation steel fabricators and constructors in the State of Qatar.

Its main operation hubs are strategically situated in Shahaniya and Mesaieed Industrial City.

Frijns has expanded the fabrication and coating capacity up to more than 1,500 tons per month and is now among those metal fabrica-

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tors who specialize in specific processes based on the client’s needs.

The Shahaniya and Mesaieed workshops have been carefully planned as the one-stop shops for the steel industry.

Plans for further expansion are now being finalized to cater to higher levels of specialization. “Frijns Structural Steel Middle East WLL has established and developed a team of skilled, dynamic and professional individuals who are passionate about the construction industry and are committed to

achieving an outcome that meets and exceeds client’s expectations,” says accompany spokesman.

“A blend of culture, the team utilizes the services of loyal and dedicated subcontractors and suppliers who also share our passion and vision.

“Our objective is to assemble the most effective team of specialists in the industry, incorporating international best practices coupled with global and local experiences. They all work together as part of our delivery team,” adds the company spokes-

man.

The fact that machinery has taken over from the tape measure means that every part of the structure is produced to high-quality standards which are reflected in the speed and accuracy of steel erection on site.

This results in significant benefits both to the client and main contractor. Although a wide range of section shapes and sizes are produced, Frijns Structural Steel Middle East WLL will find a way that the required section size will be available.

Frijns Structural Steel Middle East WLL has established a strong working relationship with Qatar Foundation, Astad, Ashghal and with the private sector over the past seven years, enjoying the reputation for delivering projects on time, on budget and in a hasslefree manner with honest open communication with the stakeholders.

The vision of Rob Frijns, who heads Frijns Structural Steel Middle East WLL, is to cater to the ever-evolving requirements of the steel industry, particularly high-end struc-

tures for malls, offices, aviation facilities, refineries and shipyards and aims to be a force to reckon with into the EPC and EPCM arena.

We are guided by a framework for sustainable construction. Like any conventional structure we have built over the years, the edifice is a secure sanctuary.

Looking back from its humble beginnings 50 years ago in Holland, Frijns Structural Steel Middle East WLL has come a long way and proved itself as a leading player in the Qatar landscape for steel construction.

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New steel alloy promises Aluminium versus steel strength and lightness Researchers at the Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology (GIFT) at Pohang University of Science and Technology in South Korea have created a new material that has the strength of steel and the lightness of titanium alloy.

According to an article on www.gizmag.com, it is made from an amalgam of steel, aluminium, carbon, manganese and nickel. The new alloy promises to be low-cost and readily available due to its mix of common minerals.

Previous research into lightweight steel has focused on mixing in aluminium in varying proportions to attempt to reduce the density, and

therefore the weight. Unfortunately, upping the aluminium content in steel also badly affects its ductility (the way that a material behaves under tensile stress) which results in its increasing vulnerability to fracture.

“In an attempt to rectify this major impediment to producing a practical lightweight steel, the research team at GIFT uniformly distributed nanometer-sized B2 intermetallic compounds (an amalgam of two metals with equal numbers of atoms) in and around the steel grain structure,” according to Hansoo Kim, the researcher that led the team.

“Though incorporating B2 into steel has been tried in the past, it has ordinarily been harmful to the structure.

“However, by adding nickel to the admixture, the team was able to take advantage of the addition of B2, while also helping to increase the ductility of the steel alloy.

“As a result of this research, sturdier, lightweight and more ductile steel compounds may be developed, promising to alleviate the age old problem of brittle intermetallic compound alloys.

“In this vein, the researchers intend to collaborate with POSCO (formerly the Pohang Iron and Steel Company) to trial forge its new alloy later on this year,” said Kim. “Because of its lightness, our steel may find many applications in automotive and aircraft manufacturing,” said Kim in www.popularmechanics.com.

Researchers at Pohang University are hoping to produce a lightweight version of steel, using an abundant mineral such as iron which may herald a new era of high-strength, lightweight steels that could overtake aluminium in the production of fuel efficient vehicles and other construction systems.

Aluminum is used extensively in the modern world and the uses of the metal are extremely diverse due to its many unusual combinations of properties.

No other metallic element can be used in so many ways across such a variety of domains; in the home, for transport, on land, sea and air, and in industry and commerce.

Steel • has to be welded by specialists • has to be prevented against weld splatter • p rotective equipment is required • machine for mounting and sawing required • n o corrosion resistance -

material has to be painted • high transport weight • c omplex cleaning of steel surfaces - risk of rust film • material is often unnecessarily oversized for applications and construction Aluminium • reusability of the building kit system components — finished constructions are easy to expand, adjust and modify by flexible item components • easy assembly of the prefabricated item parts — item ensures high tolerances down to 1/10 mm • • labor-saving and

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cost-cutting — no special tool (like welding sets) needed for assembly aluminium naturally generates a protective oxide coating, no painting is necessary good thermal conductivity — aluminium retains its great hardness under load, even at low temperatures easy to clean due to the strength of the anodic coating non-toxic

economic recycling of the material— only about 5 percent of the energy required to produce the initial primary metal is needed

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Redefining excellence in facade engineering

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s the investments in real estate sector have grown leaps and bounds, developers are trying to outdo each other by creating buildings that are bigger, better, taller, more sophisticated and architecturally astounding.

The Middle Eastern landscape has been peppered with structurally sophisticated buildings clad in combinations of glass, panel aluminum and stone with each building envelope and design bringing the Architect’s craft and developer’s vision to match the aspirations of their future tenants. Leading the way in creating these marvels of modern day engineering is Alutec, a facade and building envelope engineering company based in Doha, Qatar.

Started by Thampi Narayanan, in 1995, in partnership with HBK Group of Qatar, Alutec has grown to be a highly reputed and respected building envelope engineering companies in the region. Consistent investments in production, processing and manufacturing plants focused on both aluminum and glazing have helped Alutec in establishing a vertically and horizontally enriched organization with in-house glass processing, that includes the productions of tempered glass, laminated glass, decorative glass as well as insulated glass among other advanced glass processes like etching, beveling, screen printing and producing curved glass etc. ON the painting side, the organization also produces PVDF and Powder Coated and since early last year Natural Anodized aluminum plates & profiles using their individual coating plants

that are the longest and largest in the Middle East after its second PVDF Coating line was installed the year before giving enhanced capabilities to PVDF coat jumbo-sized-panels, latest last year being a Decorative water-jet cut 20mm thick Aluminum Screen 3961mm wide & 6815mm high Screen in one piece.

According to Thampi Narayanan, the organization has now been structured effectively into three functional Units of processing, manufacturing and engineering, wherein each Unit focuses on delivering the specified products by their core capability. The primary Unit focuses on metal, glass, composite and solid sheet metal cladding fabrications, while the manufacturing Unit makes doors, windows, curtain walls, spider glazing, unitized glazed panels, complex cladding components, the Engineering Unit is the hub of design of Facades, complex Envelopes, Skylights, both large and small, Decorative Screens & Installation Components, complete with in-house production drawings for Projects won by the Company. This unique methodology of each functional unit serving the other is the source of greater benefits in quality control, process control, productivity gains and excellent turn around in project execution and completion.

Business Units are structured to serve retail generated by independent contractor’s small projects, other clients with special building envelope and/or engineering requirements and this division also focuses on sales of the processed glass and coated aluminum on villas and smaller cluster developments, all handled by dedicated teams who also specialize in handling cus-

Night time view of the Mashrabiya panels.

tomized in-house design support for architectural aesthetics while our Special projects division handles high priority projects for the Government, Ruling families, Defense projects such as Airbases and Foreign Consulates or Embassies.

These projects according to Thampi Narayanan are handled by a team that focuses on design and engineering using sophisticated material processing and technology that ensures the ultimate in security while maximizing aesthetics. Having designed, installed and tested numerous blast and bullet resistant building envelopes, Alutec has carved a niche for itself in this area, claiming fame in having designed – installed architectural glazing for a discreet

tion. Commercial Bank Plaza of Qatar, is installed the first one such building where Alutec designed and ventilated curtain wall project in Qatar, where the facade of the building has cool air circulating through it between two insulated glass panels leading to decreased air conditioning costs from in-

client that had minimum allowable deflection when tested for blast resistivity in controlled environment by exploding five hundred kilograms of TNT (Tri Nitro Toluene) demonstrating zero damage to occupants of the envelope.

The engineering division is responsible for creating architectural glazing systems and metal works that are used to envelope high and low rise buildings and it is here that Alutec has left no stone unturned to create a brand identity in innova-

creased thermal properties further adding to green factor and huge long term cost benefits.

Alutec has executed many projects in Qatar, having been pioneers of aluminium facades within the country. Barzan Tower, Four Seasons Hotel Complex, Qtel Tower, Kempinski Hotel, The Hilton Hotel, West Bay Lagoon Plaza, Twin Palm Towers, AKH Tower, HMC Medical Tower, Exxon Mobil Office, Al Sadd Development Tower, Qatar Tower, The Pearl Qatar Parcels

01,04,05 & 07 are few of the many projects executed by Alutec while it is currently developing & executing complex projects like Heart of Doha for Msheireb Properties, Al Majeed Tower, Western District Hospital at Dukhan, Various packages on the NDIA, Jassymia Tower, Qatar Airways Crew Accommodation and Regent Hotel among many others.

With over fifteen hundred employees and proportional staff to manage design, engineering, project management, production, manufacturing and installation, Alutec is focusing on innovation, optimization and excellence.

Consultants, Contractors and Developers today want to ensure that their projects are being handled by organizations that are capable of executing according to schedule and quality that is prescribed for their projects and given the boom in construction in the Middle East, China and India, façade engineering companies need to have absolute control over their supply chain and this is where Alutec trumps all competition in being able to produce and process using its own facilities as compared to most of the local competitors that have to depend on regional and international suppliers for basic processing, increasing their lead times and decreasing execution quality by having to make up for lost time.

With the rising demand on local & neighboring markets, the organization continues to expand in processing, production and contracting both locally and re-

gionally. Alutec majorly invested in a new glass factory and an Aluminum extrusion plant. The glass factory has expanded our production line to include fully automatic laminating line, robotic insulating plant, Heat soak furnace, water jet cutting machine, Digital Screen Printing machine, large tempering plant, automatic cutting, grinding and polishing lines, and UL certifies fire rated steel glazed doors, while the Aluminum extrusion plant will be the first in Qatar.

Nevertheless, Alutec is taking major steps to offer exterior envelope systems that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient through the buildings life cycle. Qatar and Gulf neighboring countries are moving forward to implement regulations and advisory bodies to oversee the construction activities from an environmental perspective considering the anticipated upcoming Green projects. Alutec is following the expected high rise demand and working on innovative exterior envelope systems that will increase the efficiency of the building envelope and position Alutec as pioneers of environmental friendly facades.

Expected to grow forty to fifty percent per annum with increased international penetration, Alutec is poised to become a light metal industrial behemoth that will stand testament to the ability of local industries to engineer international quality design, products and services, hindering the entry of global facade engineering companies flocking to the Middle East to cash in on the boom.

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Gulf Medium Industries GUF MEDIUM INDUSTRIES (GMI) established in 2015,bult in an area of 29,000 square meters, located in Small and Medium Industrial Area, which has been set the right platform for a high class business environment.

GMI is equipped with the best of infrastructure, state of the art manufacturing facilities for Street Light Poles, Traffic Signage Poles& Boards, Road Barriers (Crash Barriers) along with the Galvanization Services. Their mission is to turn GMI into one of the leading manufacturers & suppliers of Street Light Poles, High Mast, Transmission Towers, Distribution Poles, Road Barriers (Crash Barrier) and Hot Dip Galvanizing Services together with highly qualified & experienced manpower. GMI manufacturing process is excited by most modern technologies with latest computerized and sophis-

ticated machineries, which will deliver premium products to the ever increasing local and regional market.

Products & Services Poles: • S treet Light Poles: GMI is the leading and sole manufacturer of Street Light Poles in different dimensions & shapes i.e. Octagonal, Round Conical; Middle hinged mast & Polygonal, including all accessories.

• High Masts for area lighting applications for highways • S tadium Masts • S ignage Structures/Poles and Traffic Light Poles • Telecom /Radio Towers etc.

Crash Barrier: Crash Barriers formally known as Directional Beams, are one form of Vehicle Restrain Systems (VRS) which are manufactured according to the European Norm EN 1317.All

GMI barriers are made of hot strip steel quality S235 JRG2 (Mild Steel) with its proven mechanical and technological properties according to EN 10025/8.4.1.This materials has proven itself for use in steel safety barriers and is very suitable for the production without aging.

Galvanization: GMI hot dip Galvanizing plant presents a world class service to their clients with quality on time. GMI has the biggest kettle in Qatar with the dimension more than 14.5 L *1.8W*3H (M) and biggest production rate about 60,000 ton/year with its 8Ton unique jig capacity.

HDG(Hot Dip Galvanization) process is the preferred method for long lasting the steel protection as it provides good resistance against mechanical damage and weather conditions at low cost.

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Excel Metal Industries(EMI) Excel Metal Industries (EMI) was established in 2014 to contribute to the growth of the country and its increased urbanization. The state of the art production unit is located in the new industrial area, west of Doha. Modern Fabrication facilities and experienced professionals paired with international design capabilities were brought together to build a platform for a high class product development.

OUR PRODUCTS • Fire Rated Doors EMI produce fire rated doors from galvanized steel and stainless sheets.

Available in Thicknesses 1.2mm (18ga.), 1.5mm (16 ga.) and 2.0mm(14 ga.)

Hardware reinforcing in accordance to ANSI, NFPA standards requirements.

• Cable management system EMI Cable Tray & Cable Ladder System is designed and manufactured to relevant International Standard and QSC Standard able to cater any demand of the Industry with the best technical Solution with the best price.

Construction Materials Cold Rolled Steel Sheets JISJ

3141 SPCC SD Aluminum Sheets Stainless Steel Sheets AISI 304, AISI 316 and AISI 316L Product Finish Pre Galvanized Steel Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Aluminum Stainless Steel HL Finish And 2B Finish Powder Coated • Low voltage switchgear SIEMENS SIVACON S8 MADE IN QATAR SIEMENS FRANCHISEE PARTNER EMI factory has the latest equipment to build the electrical panel of the sheet plate to the final product. EMI factory has been approved by Siemens to be SIEMENS FRANCHISEE in Doha. EMI factory possesses the necessary expertise to supply engineering services to the highest quality standards MISSION & VISION Our customers, quality and reliability come for us in the first place. We build long lasting business relationship and concentrate on understanding our clients and their needs.

The knowledge of the requirements of our customers enables us to design and fabricate products tailor made and of a highest level of quality and precision.

In brief; 1. Highest product quality 2. Fully committed after sales service 3. Continuous and closest customer relationship OUR LEADERSHIP Successful organization begins with good leadership. Leaders must be decisive, creative and lead by example. Leaders are accountable for results; foster strong teams; share skills and experience; learn from challenges and celebrate success. And above all, they remain focused on the job in hand.

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Remarkable growth for QALEX

QALEX, Qatar’s first aluminium extrusion company, has once again achieved remarkable success.

Qatar Aluminium Extrusion Company (QALEX) has expanded significantly over the past year as production increased by more than 30% as compared to the same period last year.

QALEX, the brainchild of QIMCO (Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company), is proud to be the first and only local aluminium extrusion company in the State of Qatar.

Supported by some of Qatar’s leading business houses,

namely Salam International Investment, Alutec, Qatar Real Estate Investment, Aluminium Gulf Ray, Qatar Oman Investment and Qatar Belgium Aluminium, QALEX is a multi-million project designed and built with state-of-the-art technology. Its plant is located in the pink zone of the new industrial area, with a plot of 28,000sqm, aesthetically landscaped. It is housed in an all engulfing steel structure of 13,000sqm which houses its modern extrusion production facilities.

The company is ISO 2008 certified. It is also certified by

QUALICOAT, an international quality certification for powder-coating processes and products.

The company’s newly acquired Thermal Break machine is the newest addition to its world class equipment.

With its environmentally friendly benefits, the Thermal Break machine adds sustainability to its wide range of production capabilities.

As a locally-based company, QALEX provides customers with unparalleled benefits.

“The advantage of this for the contractor is that they can approach us at any time and

still expect timeous delivery.

Also, there will be no need for customers to stockpile basic materials and take up valuable storage space. They can order the material needed on a daily basis and save their warehouses for different purposes,” Acting General Manager Mr. Manjunath N. Rao explained.

Aluminium profiles supplied

by QALEX are part of many prestigious projects in Doha.

Besides supplying the local market, now QALEX special profiles go as far as Russia, South Africa, Belgium, India and many other destinations.

QALEX uses world-class equipment, including; • Japan origin 2250 MT extrusion press with 4S The advantage (stem shift short stroke) of this for the technology with an annual capacity of 8,000M. contractor is • US-origin hot log shear that they can which reduces both material inventory and scrap approach us at generation as it cuts the any time so the billets to the exact length delivery will be needed; targeting maximum yield. timely.

• US-origin log oven with designed capacity of 4,000kg of output per hour. file cutting-finish saw de• US-origin taper quench livers a highly-accurate unit of billets for achievcut with safety and easy ing quality extrusion by to use and with maximaintaining constant mum cutting length up extrudate temperature to 8500mm and extendessential for aluminium able further on special extrusions. cases.

• US-origin intense run-out • US-origin ageing oven cooling system for both are designed to deliver hard & architectural alrapid complete ageing loys. of every profile in every • US-origin double puller batch which translates operation for improved into maximum profile productivity & short idle quality. time.

• British-origin powder• US-origin stretcher which coating plant capable to delivers precise accurate powder coat 7,500mmstretching, enhancing long articles. profile quality and keep- • Fluidized nitriding-furing scrap to a minimum. nace to enhance the sur• US-origin precision-proface quality of products.

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Future Landscape & Public Realm Qatar 2015 will provide an opportunity for landscape and design professionals, urban planners, urban designers and high-level decision makers from across the value chain to gather together and discuss new innovations and technologies, key challenges, the latest projects and future opportunities. Participants will have the chance to hear about advancements in creating visually appealing and sustainable urban green spaces, developments in strategies to maximize the natural ecological areas of Qatar.

The 2014 edition of Future Landscape & Public Realm Qatar attracted 150 delegates including government agencies, consultants and private sector stakeholders. Organizations who attended include Public Works Authority “Ashghal”, Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning, Qatar Foundation, Qatar Olympic Committee, AECOM, Arup, Perkins & Will and Atkins.

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New facade solutions for Qatar

As the local construction sector increasingly adopts concepts of green building, sustainable construction and the like, more new products are entering the market to provide environmentfriendly alternatives to the conventional construction materials.

One such product is the “ECO Facades”, provided by a company carrying the same name.

The company says most of the facade systems they offer are 100% natural metal free and have no CO2 emissions.

In this interview with the company spokesperson, we try to find out the pros and cons of these facade systems.

What is Eco Facades?

ECO Facades was established to cater to the needs of “Environmental Envelope” specialized architectural and engineering green products for the construction industry. The company has in house facilities with a state-of-the-art workshop in Doha, manned by trained and qualified design engineers and a large number of qualified technicians specialized in fabrication and installation works for all type of façade, metal & other works.

Qatar is looking now to green LEED certified products. We brought products mostly from Europe that are LEED listed.

They are fire rated quality products, so they fulfill the sustainability and fire rating requirements as well.

How can a facade be ecological?

Almost 90% of the products we have are 100% natural product.

They are also energy efficient, metal free and with no CO2 emissions at high temperatures.

For example we have a product from Italy that contains marble chips mixed with cement. Using this engineering stone on the building works like a tree.

It absorbs carbon dioxide and produces oxygen. Just by having this material on the facade, the surrounding atmosphere is better.

Another product we offer is Taragotta, which is a 100% equivalent of natural stone. In GCC in the summer you need to save energy. This type of facade will ensure minimum need for technical cooling.

When did you start in Qatar?

We started in 2012. Since then, through our products we are giving awareness to the market.

We are making sure the market is getting quality fire rated products. We have completed 10 projects so far.

How is the cost of these facade systems compared to traditional facades?

We are not competing with any type of the metal facades available in the market like the aluminum composite panel or any

kind of metal. Of course our products are a little bit expensive than those, but you should compare it to natural stone. We are very much competent with natural products.

How about the aesthetics? Can your products be adapted to the different ways the architect want the facade to look like or it has limitations?

We have different options to fulfill the imagination of any architect. This is our main marketing strength. We have different options, including Mashrabiya Islamic pattern. You can do any kind of engraving on our products. The company has complete fabrication facilities in Qatar which enables us to do any required adjustments.

We start from engineering, supply, fabrication, installation and after sales service. which is very important to maintain the product. This is why our local presence is important. Companies who are now representing international brands with no local presence might take up to 6 months to provide spare material, but since we are a local company we give a guarantee of after sales services.

How durable are your products, again compared to conventional solutions?

On most of the material we give 20 years warranty. For some products we give 40 years warranty. So, it’s pretty much durable.

Are there any effects on

ment Engineer – 1, Public Works Authority Ameena Ahmadi, Technical Director Capital Projects, Qatar Foundation Here’s what delegates, sponsors and speakers said about the 2014’s edition of Future Landscape & Public Realm Qatar: “On behalf of myself and my colleagues at PPD, I would like to convey my thanks for your efforts to make the conference a success, moreover, we highly appreciate your magnificent team work and professional organizing for the conference. We wish you all the best and are looking forward to seeing you in Doha in the coming conferences” - Senior Agricultural Consultant Engineer, Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning.

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the health of inhabitants?

Since all the product range is natural and environment friendly, it carries no danger to residents.

Are they more difficult to clean than regular glass facades?

No, it doesn’t need any special-

ized cleaning system. They use the same system like glass facades.

Are there specific projects that such facades would be more suitable for?

It can fit any kind of project, especially public buildings where energy savings can be massive.

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Hunter Douglas launches sound-absorbing ceilings

GCC megaprojects can benefit from a new line of sound-absorbing ceiling panels, industry experts announced on the sidelines of the INDEX International Design Exhibition in Dubai.

In the build-up to World Expo 2020 in Dubai and 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, the GCC’s completed projects in residential, commercial, retail, medicaland education sectors are set to grow by 7.7% from 2014 to reach $72 billion in 2015, according to a report by research firm Ventures Middle East.

“GCC countries are heavily investing in major projects from transportation, to financial hubs, and office towers – which require the most advanced interior design solutions to reduce noise and absorb sound, while contributing to a pleasing working and traveling environment,” said Santhosh Vallil, Senior Sales Manager of Hunter Douglas Middle East, the regional branch of international ceiling manufacturer Hunter Douglas.

With the GCC’s interior contracting and fit-out sector set to reach $8 billion in 2015, Hunter Douglas has introduced the XLnt swing-down ceiling panels, designed for airports, train and metro stations, offices, and other utility buildings - spaces in which architects wish to use large, flat finishing elements.

XLnt ceiling panels have an unrivalled stiffness because of a layered composition of honeycomb aluminium – based on composite technology from the aviation industry.

As a result, architects have tremendous freedom in creating their own designs, without worrying about ceiling tensile stress, bending, or sagging.

“Thanks to the swing-down system across the width, each separate panel is easy to pull down, and causes minimal obstruction on the path beneath,” said Martin van der Meijden, Product Manager - Ceilings, Hunter Douglas.

“As a result, installers and installers and technicians easy access to any part of the plenum space by undoing little clamps while the panel remains securely fastened.”

There are open or closed variations of XLnt ceiling panels, both classified as A2 by Eurobrand, the European independent brand experts, which means they are suitable for almost every kind of application or building.

The panels are available in sizes up to 1.25 x 2.5 meters, and have a small, aesthetically-pleasing seam.

The open, perforated, four-layered variation has a fiber glass panel between the aluminium layers, leading to a high sound absorption value (αw 0.75), which is directly related to the panel’s high degree of openness. The panel fronts have an openness of 23%, while the panel backs have an openness of 35%.

Meanwhile, the closed, three-layered panel is entirely flat with three layers - including an aluminium front, an aluminium honeycomb, and an aluminium back - for a total thickness of 2.5 cm.

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The event also sees major endorsement from leading professional development bodies who will also be presenting their views at the conference including International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), ACOEM (American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine), Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Institute of Remote Healthcare (IRHC), IOSH and British Safety Council. Ooredoo, a leading international communications company, is a new addition to the event lineup as Platinum Sponsor for the event.

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By Kenneth C Hover, Ph.D., P.E., FACI Professor, Cornell University The infamous slump test is a time honored ritual in concrete technology, performed by those who have been anointed, ordained and certified to do so.

Like many sacred rites, its origins are shrouded in the mists of time. But, back at the dawn of the age of concrete, before there was fly ash, slag, silica fume, air entraining admixtures and multiple flavors of plasticizers and water-reducing admixtures, for a fixed set of dry ingredients, slump was primarily dependent on the amount of free water in the mixture.

Even in the current “Age of admixtures”, we know that, regardless of other ingredients, adding water to concrete will increase slump.

For a specific mix that is already at a particular slump, we might even be able to predict that adding something like 1 gallon of water per cubic yard can increase the slump by about an inch (1).

But this handy, approximate rule of thumb does not allow us to say with any confidence that if we know the slump we therefore know the water content.

The reality is that if we measure the slump, the only thing we really know at that point is the slump. Water content, w/c, w/cm, strength, air, shrinkage, pumpability, response to the vibrator and slip forms, and finishability remain in the realm of conjecture.

And not only conjecture, but a “pumpable” slump can depend on the pump and line, and one worker’s “finishable” slump is another finisher’s candidate for water addition.

In the absence of water-reducers, air and viscosity modifiers, knowing the slump might enable us to predict a mixture’s vulnerability to segregation when placed.

At slumps over 5 inches (125mm), we might worry about dropping mixtures from significant heights (about 5 feet (1.5 m)) using only water that has not been diluted by admixtures, although 7-inch (175mm) slump water-only mixes have been dropped successfully into drilled shafts.

With the right combination of admixtures and combined aggregate grading, concrete with slumps over 9 inches (225mm) have been dropped into deep walls and columns without segregation.

With the dawn of using self consolidating concrete, the concept of slump has now evolved to slump flow or spread and the traditional slump test has less relevance.

So if slump does not tell us the water content or related properties, and is not a general indicator of risk of segregation, is there anything that slump can always be counted on to tell us?

If you like the slump test, i.e., you find something appealing in its elegant simplicity and traditional values, the good news is that slump is influenced by everything! Changes in any of the following can change the slump of the concrete: 1.

Content, proportions, chemistry, fineness, particle size distribution, moisture content and temperature of cementitious materials; 2.

Content, proportions, size, texture, combined grading, cleanliness and moisture content of the aggregates; 3.

Dosage, type, combination, interaction, sequence of addition, effectiveness of chemical admixtures; 4.

Air content; 5.

Batching, mixing and delivery methods and equipment; 6.

Temperature of the concrete; 7.

Sampling, slump-testing technique and the condition of test equipment; 8.

The amount of free water in the concrete; and 9.

Time since batching at the time of testing.

If the slump test worries you, the bad news is the same as the good news: slump is influenced by everything! But this can be used to your advantage.

If slump is truly sensitive to this host of factors, then we might conclude that if measured slump does not change significantly from batch to batch or load to load, then NONE of these factors are changing significantly (or that compensating errors are at work).

When slump results are consistent over multiple loads, we really don’t know much about the concrete itself; but whatever it is, it is staying pretty much the same (2).

When you think about it, the slump test is small scale soil test: filling a slump cone is like placing a granular, cohesive soil behind a sheet-pile retaining wall. After the soil is compacted in a standard manner, the retaining wall is quickly removed, and the severity of the resulting landslide is determined by measuring how far the top of the compacted fill dropped.

One important difference with concrete is that the longer you allow the concrete to continue to mix before you compact it into the cone, the stiffer it will be and the less it will “slump” when the cone is removed.

Likewise, the longer you wait between filling and removing the cone, the lower the slump. This simple observation reveals a great truth: sooner or later, all concrete mixtures will reach zero slump (3), with the exceptions of mixtures that have been accidentally overdosed with retarder, or when somebody forgot the cement.

This is natural consequence of cement doing what we pay a current average of price of about $100.00 per ton to do—it reacts with water and this “hydration” binds the particles together. Slumploss is a consequence of water reacting with cement, not the result of water evaporating from the fresh concrete.

Every year since 1989, the author has been conducting a “Test-a-thon” in which 20 to 30 highway engineers are asked to evaluate multiple properties of fresh and hardened concrete, and each year all samples are made from a single ready mixed concrete truck carrying 4 cubic yards (3 m3) of concrete.

In addition to recording slump, the engineers test fresh concrete temperature, air by pressure and volume meters, fresh density, as well as perform a number of standard and in-place hardened concrete tests. Slump results from one of these sessions are shown in the figure below.

The four sets of symbols indicate that 4 “slump-teams” independently sampled and tested the concrete, with 14 separate measurements.

The dark, vertical line at 90 minutes indicates the ASTM C-94 time limit, suggesting that any single slump value plotted to the left of that line could legitimately have been the one single test value recorded for this truckload - a range from about 1-3/4 to 3-3/4 inches (50 – 100 mm), for an average of about 2-3/4 ±1-inch (75±25 mm). While this typical 1-inch (25mm) tolerance sounds about right, keep in mind that this is not a day-to-day, batch-to-batch, or truck-to-truck variation.

This is a ±1-inch (±25mm) variability around the average slump for one single load.

While not all participants were certified, certified examiners were present with each team spotting and correcting errors, and even with this oversight Teams A and C consistently reported the highest and lowest slumps, respectively, at any given time, with usually more than 1-inch (25mm) difference from team-to-team.

But in addition to providing data on variability of the test itself, the results show the clear influence of time since batching.

For this particular mixture (611 lb cementitious per CY (363 kg/m3), average concrete temperature 75°F (24 °C), continuously agitated), the concrete lost an average of 2 inches (50mm) of slump per hour. (More like an average of 1.5 inches (4mm) per hour after arrival on-site.)

We can also see that since the official “slump” of this concrete could be reported as anywhere between 1-3/4 and 3-3/4 inches (50 – 100 mm), it’s hard to characterize this mix by slump alone. The slump loss rate of 1-1/2 to 2 inches (4 – 5 mm) per hour may be a more useful identifying characteristic of this particular mixture.

But consider what happens if we try to use slump as a measure of uniformity of the material. Let’s say someone was reviewing all 14 separate test results on individual test reports indicated in the figure and did not realize that they had all been taken from one single load.

Let’s add the condition that just like in the real world, the time at which the tests were actually performed, relative to batch time of the concrete, had not been recorded.

The person reviewing the results might conclude that the concrete was non-uniform, and might therefore demand better control of materials, moisture contents and mixing!

We can only prevent such a misdiagnosis of the situation by recognizing that slump changes with time! Perhaps one of the most effective, high-tech accessories for improving the precision of slump testing is a wristwatch. - Concrete InFocus Notes: (1) This rule of thumb is about right if you have a 1-inch (25mm) coarse aggregate and the concrete is already at a 4-inch (100mm) slump at the time of water addition and no extra water reducer or air entraining admixture is floating around. If you have a 3/4 inch (19mm) coarse aggregate mix at 2-inch slump (100mm), it will take about two gallons per yard to nudge the slump up by an inch. If you have air-entrained concrete at 70°F (21 °C), it will take less, and if you have 90°F (32 °C) concrete at 1-inch (25mm) slump, there may not be enough water in the water tank to get a good slump.

(2) When slump results are too consistent, such as six trucks in a row at exactly 4.0-inch (100mm) slump, we might want to find out if testing is real or virtual.

(3) Zero slump does not mean the concrete has necessarily reached initial setting; it just means that the concrete is at the limit of the measuring capacity of the slump test. Initial set usually occurs some time after the concrete has just reached zero slump. info@greymatters.ws www.greymatters.ws

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Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council approves 26 projects

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he total floor area of developments given the green light more than tripled in the second quarter of the year, according to figures released by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC).

The UPC announced that 26 development projects spanning a total gross floor area (GFA) of 2. 3 million square meters were approved during the second quarter, compared to 708,999 sq m in the previous quarter of the year.

The number of projects given the go-ahead was up by just under 25% from the 21 approved in the first quarter.

On Abu Dhabi Island, a mixeduse tower development in a prime location facing the

corniche was approved. The development will be designed with a distinct lower fivestorey podium that has three 24-storey towers emerging over it.

The irregular L-shaped profile of the plot has enabled the three towers to be positioned diagonally so as to achieve maximum views of the corniche from the high-end residential apartments, which will be housed in three towers from levels 2 to 24.

Four basement levels and two podium levels will provide the overall parking required for the building and the site is flanked by roads on two sides which provides valuable frontage for retail and commercial establishments.

Also on Abu Dhabi Island, two residential tower building projects were given the go-ahead. The first tower will have a gross floor area (GFS) of 10,406 sq m over 24 storeys on a plot of 1,098 sq m.

The second tower, similar in design of the first, will have a GFA of 12,508 sq m over 24 storeys on a plot of 1,354 sq m.

The project design is a tower block rising from the surrounding environmental deck located on the fifth podium roof, which will enable the apartment blocks to be elevated to have better surrounding views.

Facade glazing has been reduced carefully to provide living and bedroom areas with plenty of natural light, and balconies projecting from the building also act as solar

shading. Parking will be located in the basement and in the podiums.

Located on the Abu Dhabi corniche, close to the Corniche Hospital, the Saraya residential tower, comprising 49 storeys and three basement floors for underground parking, was also approved.

On Abu Dhabi mainland, the Burjeel Medical City project in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, a 300-bed specialty hospital covering a GFA of almost 82,000 sq m, was approved.

The development will consist of a main hospital podium, with four towers, a basement floor and a rooftop with a helipad to provide helicopter access for urgent cases.

The Abu Dhabi University, also on the mainland, will see an expansion of the existing female student accommoda-

tion building.

In Al Ain, the Remah Emirati Housing Stage 2 residential project, consisting of 10 villas and including a mosque, was approved. The development has a total GFA of 5,350 sq m and a maximum height of 10 meters (two storeys).

In the Mirfa area of Al Gharbia, a mixed-use project comprising 186 residential units and commercial units was approved. The project includes 192 car park spaces and a well-designed courtyard for residents, and covers a total GFA of 15,252.86 sq m.

In parallel, the UPC announced the number of Estidama Pearl Ratings that have been awarded in the second quarter of 2015. The figures

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In addition, nine Estidama training sessions were held with 567 trainees in attendance.

To date, the UPC’s Urban Development has delivered 440 projects and master plans with a total GFA of 73.6 million sq m.

Since the Estidama Pearl Rating System was launched four years ago, the Estidama team has reviewed many projects and 11,878 villas and 1,004 buildings have been awarded a Pearl Rating.

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Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), has hosted an event, aimed at assessing and debating Doha’s current architectural transformation.

Leading architects and sustainability experts descended upon Hamad Bin Khalifa University Student Centre for the event, titled ”Can sustainable experimental architecture with respect for cultural heritage exist?”, to discuss ways to keep Qatar’s culture, traditions and values alive while planning major architectural projects.

Experts at the event agreed that identifying a cohesive and balanced approach to Doha’s urban planning is of prime importance when keeping up with the ever-changing face of global architectural trends seen in Qatar.

QGBC Director Meshal Al Shamari said: “QGBC is working with leading institutions in the public and private sectors to raise awareness of the most pressing sustainability issues facing Qatar.

“This event is yet another crucial step in a series of educational and awareness efforts undertaken by QGBC on a regular basis. Sustainable architecture is a key element of green buildings and sustainability in Qatar that we would like to address in the longterm.”

Doha’s rapid urbanization in the wake of major development and infrastructure projects, which is helping Qatar achieve the main objectives outlined in the Qatar National Vision (QNV2030), has brought about an increase in new architectural themes to the country.

Qatar’s most senior architect and Arab Engineering Bureau Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah, said: “In line with the current global architectural trends, Qatar is striving to ensure that its unique heritage and culture continues to live, grounding the foundation of the development on the adaptation of microclimatic techniques with an inspiration that attempts to recapture what made the original so special.

There are different and interesting things on the horizon in Qatar’s architecture and its quality.”

The QNV 2030 acknowledges the need to recognize and encourage Qatar’s unique heritage and norms of the country’s traditional architecture in the rapid urban development currently being witnessed in Doha.

In light of this, QGBC is thoroughly committed to supporting QF’s commitment to fostering knowledge about environmental best practices and encouraging sustainable development in Qatar on its way to achieving the objec-

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tives of QNV 2030.

Dr Alex Amato, Head of Sustainability at QGBC, said: “QGBC is one of the main advocates of sustainability and green buildings in Qatar and regards cultural sustainability highly important under the social strand of the traditional sustainable triple bottom line.

“There are a fascinating range of new buildings that are contributing to making Qatar a worthy architectural destination, from both modern architectural expressionism to the development of a rich synthesis of international standards and traditional values. We would like to ensure that adequate efforts and time are invested in urban planning to ensure the required consistency in the

QSTec launches hands-on solar learning program

Most of the Middle East receives an excessive amount of sunshine throughout the year and yet very little is known within the region about the use of solar energy and its various applications.

Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) has now set up an innovative hands-on solar learning program called Shams Generation that is attempting to bridge this knowledge gap and develop the next generation of solar engineers, artists and renewable energy entrepreneurs.

Shams Generation was established by QSTec as an interactive learning program that combines art, science, reusing and solar energy.

In this first stage pilot program, QSTec provided solar learning kits aimed at various scholastic levels and abilities to Qatar Academy, Awsaj, Qatar Academy Sidra and Doha College.

Teachers attended workshops and were given access to the interactive website which provides online learning tools for teachers based on the three Shams Generation levels of solar learning.

These solar kits were distributed to all participating students who then had to draw upon their various skill sets to create innovative solar

works of art that combine light, motion and solar energy.

The Shams Generation initiative is based on an interdisciplinary approach to education called STEAM that combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics in a unique way that allows many students to thrive and encourages lifelong learning skills.

Qatar Academy & Doha College has recently showcased a number of the student’s creative solar applications at their solar art and light exhibitions held at Qatar Foundation and Doha College’s Al Waab school.

The exhibitions highlighted the success of the Shams Generation’s pilot programs and the creativity of the students with hundreds of solar art projects on display to the public.

The designs demonstrated the creativity and ability of the students to understand how solar energy works and utilize this in unique ways.

“Educating our youth about the use of energy, the protection of the environment and the conservation of our natural resources is of prime importance for the future of our planet.” said Dr Khalid K Al Hajri, Chairman and CEO

of QSTec. “We are so proud to be working with the schools in actively creating programs that encourage students to learn about solar energy and develop creative solar powered works of art and applications that are truly inspiring. This program is totally unique and is actively developing our next generation of solar engineers and protecting our planet for future generations.”

There are currently more than 750 students participating in the Shams Generation pilot program and it will be expanding to 1,500 students in the next academic year as a part of QSTec’s efforts to encourage innovative approaches to learning.

In order to yet again showcase the brilliance created by these students, an exhibition of these works is on display each night after Iftar from June 27 until the end of Eid at Katara.

From July 1 until the end of Ramadan at 9pm each evening, children are able to participate in hands-on creative solar workshops and learn how to build their own solar lanterns. QSTec’s Shams Generation exhibition and workshops will be held at Building 13 in Katara.

process.”

Doha is undoubtedly positioning itself as a “must see” destination for all modern architecture enthusiasts as the

State of Qatar’s commitment to first-rate internationallyrecognized architecture is gradually becoming evident with the inception of many iconic projects, including the Museum of Islamic art, the Faculty of Islamic Studies in Education City, Msheireb Properties, the West Bay Business District and the compelling Qatar National Museum.

Dr Yasser Mahgoub, Head of department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering at Qatar University, said: “Qatar is becoming a “laboratory” for architectural experiments that lack theoretical scientific guidance. New projects are replacing invaluable traditional environments at a rapid pace. This process can be

effectively slowed down only through increasing awareness and facilitating public participation in urban and architectural decision making.”

He added: “Architecture is the mirror of society. Architectural identity should not be imposed on people and buildings. It is a result of what people “think and do” during a particular period of history influenced by economic, ecologic and cultural variables.”

Other leading experts who presented their visions at the event were Ameena Ahmadi, Technical Director of Capital Projects, Qatar Foundation, Mr Hafid Karem, Architect Partner and Area Manager of Ateliers Hafid Rakem, and Mr Timothy Makeower, Principal of Makeower Architects.

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Ashghal launches shared services contact center As part of its efforts to enhance operational efficiency, Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has launched a shared services affairs contact center.

The integrated internal call center has been established to enable employees to access all the services it provides by contacting a sole entity.

It receives staff calls, responds to employee’s inquiries and meets their requests.

The center comprises a team of four employees trained to deal with callers’ inquiries and to meet their requests in accordance with the authority they have which enables them to access staff databases in order to address their demands.

The team also processes, registers and classifies each request with a sequential number, in special databases and follows up on those requests until they are processed.

The services provided by the shared services affairs contact center include receiving requests and inquiries related to the human resources department, namely services related to salaries, leave and allowances, as well as exit procedures, training courses, official duties and other HR services.

The call center also handles the IT requests and inquiries such as hardware requests, requests to extend and repair networks, as well as requests to activate the applications adopted in Ashghal.

With regards to the services provided by the Financial Affairs Department, personnel from the contact center receive calls regarding governmental housing, furniture allowance expense, financial approvals, payment requests, etc.

Furthermore, the center receives calls regarding office furniture orders, access and exit cards, vehicle parking, guests’ housing and all the services provided by the General Services Department.

Meshaal Sultan Al Hitmi, Director of the Shared Services Affairs, said that Ashghal always aimed to improve the quality of the services provided to its employees whether through the shared services contact centre or through internal systems, namely self-service system for the employees via an electronic portal.

The number of self-service operations has reached around 40 services now.

This portal eases the electronic submission of applications such as training courses

The excavation work for the tunnel of the Mesaimeer Surface and Ground Water Drainage Project has been completed. The work was finished in July end, according to Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal).

The whole project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2017.

The project will discharge the ground and stormwater into the sea, reducing the surface water level. This will, in turn, contribute to the reduction of pumping costs and to the disposal of ground water in construction projects in the country.

It will also preserve the foundations of buildings and reduce land erosion due to rain.

The excavation work was executed using Al Thumama

and Al Rawada Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM).

Named after the areas they operated in, the two TBMs have specially been designed and developed for this project by the German manufacturing company Herrenknecht AG and used for the first time in Qatar.

The completion of the main tunnel marks the end of the major works of the Mesaimeer Surface and Ground Water Drainage project. The remaining works include the excavation and construction of sub-tunnels and inspection manholes along the main tunnel.

The main tunnel is approximately 10 km long and reaches a depth of approximately 30m. It extends several kilometers from the shoreline starting from Woqod petrol

requests, performance assessment procedures, among others.

“Moreover, the development and expansion operation will continue and new services will be added in accordance with the work requirements and the need for them, which continue taking shape with the progress of the implementation path,” said Al Hitmi.

“The paper use in the authority has decreased significantly since the launching of the shared services affairs contact centre and the employee’s self-services system became operational,” Al Hitmi added.

The purpose of the shared services contact center is to save the employees’ time and effort and to provide immediate response to all their inquiries and follow up on their request to ensure it is managed as swiftly as possible.

This is part of Ashghal’s beliefs in the importance of the employees’ time so as to achieve the policy adopted by the authority regarding time management and strengthening institutional efficiency.

Since the launching shared services contact center, it has been taking around 1,150 and 1,300 staff requests and inquiries per month.

Tunnel excavation over for key Mesaimeer drainage project

Officials of Ashghal, CDM Smith and Salini Impregilo celebrate at Mesaimeer Tunnel project after the TBM broke through the wall at the eastern part of the tunnel.

station roundabout.

The main tunnel is also connected to the existing drainage network in the areas where it will pass and will hold surface water from the sub-networks that are distributed in different locations covering an area of approximately 170 km2.

The main tunnel is ultimately linked to a pumping station with a capacity of 19 cubic meters per second, which will discharge the collected storm water from the main tunnel through an offshore outfall several kilometers away from the shoreline to ensure the protection of the shoreline

The working group of the Shared Services Affairs contact center was carefully selected and has undergone intensive training to ensure its ability to handle the several inquiries it receives.

The center answers any request regarding IT, general services, financial affairs, and HR. Abeer Al Hajri, IT Department manager, Planning and Quality Department manager, and the project’s manager, pointed out that “Ashghal adopts the latest technology to strengthen the operational efficiency”.

Al Hajiri noted that the shared services affairs contact center was an integrated internal unit whose work was not just limited to providing support for the employee.

“It comprises a system aiming at collecting and documenting complaints and requests within a database in a way that grants each call, request or complaint a sequential number.”

This allows Ashghal to analyze the data in order to identify the areas that need development and optimization.

In addition to this, the center logs all the applications and inquiries in a central database which helps them to ex-

and its surrounding environment.

The Mesaimeer tunnel was excavated using the Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) tunneling technology which is ideal for Doha’s cohesive soft ground and rock conditions.

All excavation works were carried out at a depth of 30 meters without disrupting the traffic flow or causing any damage to the facilities or buildings surrounding the tunnels.

Inspection manholes will be built during the remaining works of the project to ensure proper operations of the tunnel’s facilities.

The inspection manholes will also enable inspection and periodic maintenance operations within the operations and maintenance plan which will be implemented through

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Meshaal Sultan Al Hitmi Director of the Shared Services Affairs in Ashghal

tract and compile reports for each department separately and easily.

Eman Mohammed Abdullah, a staff member in the shared services affairs contact center, said: “It is a successful project by all standards, simply because it spares the trouble to hundreds of employees in Ashghal’s headquarters in West Bay, Salwa, and Najma areas.

“Once they call 1234, they can get immediate support and response to any inquiry regarding any of the four departments related to the shared services affairs in Ashghal and if what they need falls within our jurisdiction we handle their applications immediately and follow-up on them to make sure they have been completed.”

the construction of 21 access shafts from the surface to the underground tunnels at a depth of around 20 to 30m.

The Mesaimeer Surface and Ground Water Drainage Project is one of the key projects implemented by Ashghal as part of its plans to upgrade Qatar’s drainage network.

The main tunnel runs under the F-Ring Road from the first excavation site in the Al-Thumama area, stretching 5.4km to the west and 4.3km to the east into the planned pumping station near the new Hamad International Airport.

The Mesaimeer Surface and Ground Water Drainage Project is supervised by the CDM Smith consulting company and implemented by the Salini Impregilo construction company.

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ASHGHAL TENDERS AND AWARDED TENDERS

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

Tender No.

Type

Tender Title

Participants

Issuing Date

Closing Date

Category

PWA/GTC/117 /14-15

GTC

Post Contract Professional Consultancy Services for Construction of Masjids & Imam Houses at Various Locations (Package F1 and F2) (BA/14-15/S/060/G)

Consultancy and Specialized Services

8-Jul-15

1-Sep-15

Building

PWA/GTC/101/1415

GTC

Sewer Inspection and Cleaning Services Framework (AA/DOM/14-15/M/1646-4.07/G)

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Non Qatari Companies

13-May-15

1-Sep-15

Drainage

MRPSC/032/14-15

MRPSC

Design and Construction of TSE Distribution Transfer System (Contract TRS-01) (IA/ 13-14/ C /46 /M)

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Non Qatari Companies

25-Mar-15

7-Sep-15

Drainage

PWA/GTC/123/1415

GTC

RIW in Al Khor and Al Dhakhira Zone (74) and (75) Phase 5 (IA/14-15/C/019/G)

Qatari Companies Only

5-Aug-15

8-Sep-15

Roads

PWA/STC/056/1415

STC

Pest Control Services to PWA (GS/14-15/M/001/S)

Qatari Companies Only

19-Aug-15

10-Sep-15

General Services

General Conditions of Tenders Doha and Rayyan Sewerage Scheme Phase LL Reinstatement Project #. 08/2014 Qatari Companies Only 19-Aug-15 13-Sep-15 Drainage ITC - Full Documents for the Tender PWA/ITC/038/14-15 (IA/D-HC/14-15/C/086/I) can be obtained from Contracts Call Off Agreement for Secondment of Professional Department (CD) against a Non– PWA/GTC/121/14Consultancy and Specialized GTC Staff to Building Affairs 5-Aug-15 15-Sep-15 Building 15 Services refundable fee paid to PWA Ac(BA/14-15/S/096/G) count No. (0013-001813-052), PWA/GTC/119/14Improvements to Traffic Signal Junctions Qatari Companies Only 5-Aug-15 15-Sep-15 Roads GTC Qatar National Bank together with (AA-R/14-15/OM/066/C1/G) 15 a copy of the Company RegistraPre Contract Professional Consultancy Design tion and a Company Authorization PWA/STC/055/14Services for Condition Assessment and RehabilitaConsultancy and Specialized Drainage STC 5-Aug-15 17-Sep-15 15 tion of Existing Vacuum Sewer Network Discharging Services ,Consultancy letter. to PS 25/2A (IA/14-15/D/007/S) - Project document may be examProcurement of Bridge Management System (BMS) ined at Al-Faisal Tower(1), Ground PWA/ITC/055/14-15 ITC Qatari Companies Only 19-Aug-15 27-Sep-15 Roads and Training (AA-R/14-15/OM/042/P1/I) Floor, Al Corniche before purchasPWA/GTC/115/14Construction of Perimeter Roads around Barawa Al Qatari Companies Only - Joint ing from PWA. GTC 19-Aug-15 29-Sep-15 Roads 15 Baraha (IA/14-15/C/102/G) Venture - Each Tender must be accompaQatari Companies Only - Joint nied by a Tender Bond, either in PWA/MRPNational Center For Cancer Care and Research MRPSC Venture - Non Qatari Compa8-Jul-15 5-Oct-15 Building SC/042/14-15 Enabling Works (BA/14-15/C/095/ST) the form of a “Certified Check” or nies a “Tender Bond’’ issued by a Bank Pre Contract Professional Consultancy Services for Consultancy and Specialized Consultancy acceptable to the PWA” in the PWA/GTC/126/14GTC Animal Rescue Shelter at Umm Salal 19-Aug-15 20-Oct-15 15 Services ,Building (BA/14-15/D/091/G) amount mentioned above valid for (120 days). Any Tender received Pre Contract Professional Consultancy Design SerPWA/GTC/125/14Consultancy and Specialized Consultancy GTC vices For Sheehaniya Strategic Sewer & Forward19-Aug-15 20-Oct-15 without the proper guarantee will ,Drainage 15 Services ing Pumping Station (IA/14-15/D/011/G) not be considered.

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

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

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

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

TENDERS

Please note that any information mentioned on this table are as per the listed companies’ tender advertisements, without any responsibility of the magazine.

Subject

Entity

Close Date

Value

Envelopes System

Tender Fees (QRs)

Local Tenders

Supply Ink Printers

General Administration of Customs

6/9/15

38000 Q.R

TWO ENVELOPES

150

Local Tenders

Upgrade the infrastructure of the system for data backup

Ministry of Social Affairs

6/9/15

25000 Q.R

TWO ENVELOPES

150

Local Tenders

Modernization of infrastructure and network information technology at Abu Samra

General Administration of Customs

13/09/2015

150000 Q.R

TWO ENVELOPES

150

Tender Number

Type

5 /2015-2016 26 /2015-2016 27 /2015-2016

Tenders Conditions: - You can get a copy of the documents of this tender / tenders of the Central Tenders Committee during official hours, against payment of the tender documents witch you can retrieve it.

- Must be accompanied with the tender a letter of guarantee bank / certified check from a bank operating in the State of Qatar, as indicated above for a period of temporary deposit on 120.

- The offer must be valid for a period of ninety days from the date of the opening of envelopes.

- Will be the last date for submission of tenders is twelve o’clock on the morning of the closure, and will not pay attention to any tender received after the deadline.

- Tenders deposited in the box of the Central Tenders Committee, located in Muntazah - Rawabi Street, to be inside the stamped and sealed envelopes and addressed to the Chairman of the Tenders Committee competent (central / local) showing the number, type of the tender and the subject.

- The Central Tenders Committee invites bidders or their representatives to attend the opening of the envelopes and read the price on the day following the date of the closure during the office hours.

- To obtain tender / tenders documents highlight above must be to mentioned authorization letter from the company / institution.

- For inquiries, please contact Tel: 44378192 /225 /143 /149.

- For more information about the Central Tenders Committee ,tenders and auctions are being posed by the Committee You can visit the site on the Internet www.ctc.gov.qa

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Events

2015 Future Interiors Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) Event date (s): 7 – 8 Sept Venue: Intercontinental Hotel The City Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futureinteriorsqatar.com 4th Annual ITS & Road Safety Forum Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event date (s): 8 – 9 Sept Venue: Westin Doha Hotel & Spa Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.itsroadsafetyqatar.com Qatar Transport Forum 2015 Providing business opportunities and stimulating Qatar’s transport sector Organizer: MEED Date: 14 – 16 Sept Venue: Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, Qatar Location: Doha, Qatar Website: www.qatartransportforum.com Contact: meedevents@meed.com Health Facilities Design and Development Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event date (s): 4 – 7 Oct Venue: Intercontinental Doha Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.healthfacilitiesqatar.com Immigration and Labour Law in Qatar Organizer: Informa Middle East Ltd. Dubai (formerly IIR Middle East)

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Event date (s): 12 – 13 Oct Venue: Intercontinental, Doha - The City Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4336 5161 Fax: +971 4335 2438 Email: info-mea@informa.com Website: http://www.informa-mea.com

Employee Health and Well being Organizer: Fleming Gulf Event date (s): 11 – 13 Oct Venue: ShangriLa Doha (Subject to change) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4609 1570 Fax: +971 4609 1589 Email: manohar.bharwani@fleminggulf.com Website: http://hse.fleminggulf.com/employeehealth-wellbeing-conference Facilities Innovation Forum Qatar Organizer: TMC Conference & Exhibitions Management Event date(s): 18 – 21 Oct Venue: Oryx Rotana Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 276 5409 Email: info@fminnovationqatar.com Website: www.fminnovationqatar.com Qatar Contractors Forum Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event date (s): 19 – 20 Oct Venue: InterContinental Doha Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.qatarcontractorsforum.com Future Landscape and Public Realm Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) Event date (s): 26 – 27 Oct

Venue: Intercontinental Hotel The City Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futurelandscapeqatar.com

8th Annual Bridges and Highways Qatar Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event date (s): 9 – 11 Nov Venue: InterContinental Doha Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.bridgesme.com Sports Infrastructure Qatar Expo Organizer: Pavilion Exhibitions and Conferences Event date (s): 15 – 18 Nov Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4411 8688 Fax: +974 4411 6866 Email: info@pavilion-expo.com Website: www.sie.qa/en 5th Civil Defence & Exhibition Organizer: Al Sharq Media Management Event date (s): 23 – 26 Nov Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Website: http://civil-defence-exhibition.com International Concrete Sustainability Conference Organizer: Grey Matters Consultancy Event date (s): 24 – 25 Nov Venue: Bustan Rotana Location: Dubai, UAE Email: info@greymatters.ws Website: http://www.concretesustainabilityconference.org/dubai2015/index.html

The Big 5 Dubai Organizer: dmg Events Event date (s): 23 – 26 Nov Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre Location: Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 438 0355 Fax: +971 4 438 0356 Email: info@thebig5.ae Website: http://www.thebig5.ae 15th Gulf Industrialists’ Conference: Foreign Direct Investments and their Impact on Gulf Industries Organizer: The Public Authority for Industry (PAI) in the State of Kuwait and the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) Event date (s): 25 – 26 Nov Venue: TBC Location: Kuwait Tel: +974 4485 8816/717/727 Fax: +974 4485 1723 Email: nalmomen@goic.org.qa / aajaber@goic.org. qa / alanqar@goic.org.qa Website: www.incge.com Future Drainage Networks Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) Event date (s): 7 – 8 Dec Venue: TBC Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futuredrainagenetworksqatar.com Made In China 2015 Organizer: Qatar Chamber Event date (s): 14 – 16 Dec Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Website: http://en.chinafairqatar.com/

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

Consultant

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

M/s. Commercial Development

M/s. Arabtec

500-750

Piling & Shoring

Hotel and Office Buildings

Audit Bureau Towers

M/s. Al Attiya Group Trading Co.

Not Appointed

400-600

Tender Stage

Offices / Residential Towers

Al Waab Mall

M/s. Qatar Industrial Services

Man Enterprize, Qatar

300-400

Under Construction

Mall

CBQ

HBK

N/A

Under Construction

Commercial, Bank, Office Plaza

Qatar Islamic Bank

AFQCO & REDCO - Al Mana

1.2-1.4 bn

Under Construction

Residential Towers

Basrec

GCC/ALEC JV

N/A

Under Construction

Retail Mall

Commercial Tower on Plot Com/49 Al Sedian Company

Yousuf Al Mahmoud

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

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building - Tower

Office Tower (3B+G+22 Floors) Plot Com-50 at Lusail Marina

Qatar Trading Agency

Redco - Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

Alfardan Properties Co.

Project Title

Twin Towers

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

Doha Festival City (Package 3250,3100 and 7500

Marsa Malaz Hotel at the Pear Qatar (Main Works) Qatar Sidra Village Project

CBQ Towers at VB20 & VB21 Al Rabban Suites Hotel Apartments (3B+G+M+50Floors) Office Buildings (3B+G+22) at Lusail Marina District

Holiday Inn at Business Park

Al Baker Executive Towers Al Nour Tower Al Nasr Showroom Police Training Institute Panasonic Showroom & Residential Al Sadd Hotel

Al Hodaifi Group HQ Al Eida Villa Blusail Furnished Apartment at Lusail (3B+G+10) Doha Education Centre

Step 1 International Academy Mix 11 Hotel Tower at Lusail City Al Jassasiyah White Beach Palace

CDC

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

Mazaya Qatar Real Extate Development QSC

Sinohydro Group Limited

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

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 – Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

He Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani

Man Enterprises Qatar, WLL

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

Ahmed Abed El Aziz Al Baker

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

675

Under Construction

Office Building

Private Investor

Orientals Enterprises

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

Shiekh Abdullah Bin Naser Al Thani

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

85

Under Construction

Commercial

MOI

Hassanesco Co.

N/A

Under Construction

Mixed Use

Shk/Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

205

Under Construction

Commercial / Residential

Tricon International

Atlantic Contracting Co.

150

Under Construction

Hotels

Al Hodaifi Group

Not appointed

30-40 Million

Design stage

Office Building

El Eida

Not appointed

5-10 Million

Design stage

Villa

H.E SH Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Thani

Not appointed

N/A

Under Design

Residential Building

Doha Education Centre

Not appointed

30-50 Million

Design stage

Education

Step 1 International Academy

Not appointed

20-40 Million

Design stage

School

Real Estate Services Group

N/A

600 Million

Design Stage

Hotel

UrbaCon Trading & Contracting (UCC)

N/A

400 Million

Design Stage

Mixed-Use

Marina Com 05 Tower at Lusail City

Private Engineering Office / Mashour Real Estate Group

N/A

315 Million

Construction Stage

Office / Commercial

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry

N/A

270 Million

Design Stage

Office

Barwa / Hilson Moran

N/A

250 Million

Design Stage

Office

Ministry of Interior / Al Ali International

N/A

180 Million

Design Stage

Office

MOI

Not Appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Educational Complex

Health Care Centers (Pacakge 4 & 5)

PWA

ITC/UCE

600

Under Construction

Medical Centers

Construction of Head Quarters Bldg. for Ministry of Interior

MOI

WCT

N/A

Under Construction

Administrative and Office Building

Alaqaria

Arcon

169

Under Construction

Mixed Use

Qatar Navigation

Not Appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Warehouses

Ministry of Interior

Not Appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Administrative and Office Bldg.

500

Under Construction

Educational Building

Com 02 - Barwa Bank Headquarters at Lusail City

National Cyber Security Center

Police College Academy

MIC Business & Recreation Complex

Logistic City Headquarter of General Directorate of Borders, Passports & Travel Document Department

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

PWA

Al Huda/Al Sraiya/JTC

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

400

Design Stage

Commercial / Offices Towers

Mr. Saeed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

200-250

Under Construction

Office Building

Fahd Suite - Apartment Hotel

FBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Detail Stage

Shopping Mall & Office Tower

IBA Hotel

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Under Construction

Hotel

Alaween

B5

N/A

under construction

fit out

Mr.Ali Abdulla Q A Al Emadi

Not Appointed

108 Million

DC-2 Stage

Hotel

QNB

Not Appointed

20 Million

under construction

Bank

Almal Holding

Not Appointed

120 Million

Permit Stage

Driving Academy

Gulf Pearls Company

Gulf Pearl

40 Million

Design Stage

Residential Building

Mr. Abdulla Abdul Rehman Abdulla Haidar

Not Appointed

38 Million

DC-1 Stage

Corporate Offices

Al Jazeera Finance

Living Interior

9 Million

Under Construction

fit out

Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy

Not Appointed

Not Applicable

Tender Stage

fit out

ACES

RAMCO Engineering

22 Million

Tender Stage

Industrial Building

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

165,540,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

MIXED USE BUILDING

MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH

NA

135,000,000.00

ON - GOING

COMMERCIAL

RABBAN GROUP

NA

126,319,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

MIXED USE BUILDING

MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH

NA

114,080,000.00

ON - GOING

COMMERCIAL

C4 - LUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

108,070,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

HOTEL APARTMENTS

FV7 - MULTI PURPOSE HALL/ART CENTRE

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

67,500,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

COMMERCIAL

SH. AHMAD BIN HAMAD AL THANI

NA

54,000,000.00

SERVICE DESIGN

COMMERCIAL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

38,000,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

OFFICE BUILDING

FURSAN REAL STATE

NA

32,627,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D49

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

29,299,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D21

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

27,472,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D04

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

25,273,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - A13

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

24,918,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D14

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

23,150,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Al Emadi Twin Towers City Tower

Al Aween Fit out 5 Star Hotel

Qatar National Bank Branches Qatar Driving School Gulf Pearl Office Building

Office Building in Energy City

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

ACES(Arab Center for Engineering Studies)

C6 - LUSAIL MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT INDS. AREA

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

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