Construction Sites | September Issue no. 86 by Qatar Construction Sites

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I ssue N o .86 - S eptember 2014

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Atkins, one of the world’s leading design, engineering and project management consultancies, has won the lead designer contract for the Doha Metro Gold Line in Qatar. Atkins has been appointed by the consortium of contractors which is delivering the Gold Line on behalf of Qatar Railways Company, comprising Greek contractor Aktor, Yapi Merkezi and STFA from Turkey, India’s Larsen & Toubro and the local Qatari company Al Jaber Engineering, said a company statement to the London Stock Exchange. The line involves construction of a 32km tunnel with six boring machines and delivery of 13 underground stations. The total capital cost of the project is more than £2.5 billion and the company’s design role is worth around £80 million to the group over the next couple of years, it said. “The Middle East has enjoyed a strong start to the new financial year as we continue to deliver work on a number of significant metro projects and benefit from increased activity in the property market,” it said. Atkins employs some 17,500 people across the UK, North America, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Europe.

Real estate deals total QR25.43 billion in first half The Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice registered transactions aggregating to around QR25.43 billion in the first half of this year’s financial year. The list of properties traded in the first half included plots of land, two-floor villas, annexes, houses, towers, residential buildings, complexes and shops. These are located in the municipalities of Umm Salal, Al Khor, Al Dhakira, Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Shamal, Al Daayen and Al Wakrah. Total transactions in January aggregated to QR4.75 billion compared to QR2.87 billion in February, QR4.199 billion in March, QR 3.39 billion in April, QR 6.24 billion in May and QR3.96 billion in June.

Preparations are underway for holding the 10th edition of the region’s most influential trade exhibition dedicated to internal state security – Milipol Qatar 2014. The exhibition will be held from October 20 to 22 at the Doha Exhibition Center. Organized by the Ministry of Interior in partnership with Comexposium Security from Paris, Milipol Qatar has, since its creation in 1996, established itself as the main platform for Qatar and the region for internal security requirements due to the professionalism and quality of exhibitors and visitors. The event provides Qatar-based internal security professionals and suppliers access to the latest industry techniques, technology and procedures, security markets in the entire region as well as key international product and service providers to meet a fast-developing environment that offers medium- to long-term economic and strategic projects. “The issue of internal state security is a rapidly evolving concern,” said Brigadier Sheikh Nasser Bin Fahad Al Thani, President of the 2014 Milipol Qatar Committee. “Existing and potential threats and risks are getting more sophisticated in today’s fast-paced and technologically advanced societies, including that of Qatar. Such sophistication must be addressed by the most advanced internal security hardware and software, as well as knowledge and expertise,” he said.“All the preparations, arrangements and procedures for Milipol Qatar 2014 have been in accordance with the work plans developed by the committee from the end of 2012 to date,” Sheikh Nasser assured. “The committee has taken part in many international security exhibitions with the aim of marketing the show and inviting the largest number of international companies to participate in Milipol Qatar 2014”. He said that through a platform such as Milipol Qatar, all professionals in Qatar and the region involved in internal state security would be kept up-to-date, not just of the latest threats and risks, but also of the most effective way of preventing them. “Thus, we are truly honored to be hosting this event in Qatar again and believe that the recordsetting, biggest and most popular edition of this influential security event in 2012 will definitely be surpassed this year,” he said. At every edition of Milipol Qatar, some of the world’s leading manufacturers and service providers come together and present their latest innovations to security sector professionals from many regional and international countries. In 2012, the security show witnessed a record participation of 244 international exhibitors from 37 countries (up 10% from previous edition), with a significant number of exhibitors coming from Europe and the US. There was also a strong GCC representation. Additionally, there were 242 official delegates from 28 countries, and 5,820 visitors from 66 countries (up 5% from 2010 figure), who all utilized a total 5,403 square meters of floor space at the Doha Exhibition Center – an increase of 19% from the 2010 edition. The event’s success was further highlighted by 53 million euros (QR262 million) worth of internal security contracts signed by Qatar’s Ministry of Interior alone, which was reported by 178 journalists from nine countries in the Gulf, the Levant and Europe. Also, a survey conducted by organizers on the 2012 event revealed that 97% of exhibitors were satisfied with their participation and 78% intended to exhibit at Milipol Qatar 2014. A total of 96% of visitors were satisfied with their visit at the event.

Hilton Worldwide unveils plans for region’s largest beach resort

ilton Worldwide has unveiled plans with investors Al-Rayyan Hospitality to develop a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property at Salwa Beach in Qatar. The development, claimed to be the largest of its kind in the Middle East, will be built on 104-hectares (257 acres) of prime land and coastline in the southwest corner of Qatar. Located 97km from Doha, the 362-key Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, Qatar, will form the centerpiece of the resort’s grand plan and will feature an abundance of amenities extending along both sides of the hotel and the full length of the shoreline. Facilities already agreed will include a waterpark, a luxury marina and yacht club, a dive center, cinemas, a wealth of premier retail shopping and numerous restaurants. Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, said: “Combining the pleasures of an upscale retreat with the brand’s hallmarks of excellence, (the) signing of Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, Qatar, is truly a landmark announcement for the Middle East and for Hilton Hotels & Resorts.” He said: “The hotel is an excellent example of the brand’s ver-

satility and innovative hospitality qualities which continue to generate considerable interest from discerning investors looking for experienced, trustworthy operators with a solid reputation for delivering success.” The resort will incorporate 246 deluxe rooms in the main hotel

building, including 35 elegant suites, two of which will be 1000+sq m presidential suites, and flanked on both sides by two small villages of family villas. Specially designed to capture sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf, one village of 32 one- and two-bedroom suites will reflect

authentic Arabic architecture and the second village will comprise 84 larger, more spacious villas of up to five bedrooms. Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, Qatar, will boast a 2800sq m health club & spa, several outdoor pools, meeting and event function space extending

to over 3500sq m and a choice of 13 restaurants, bars and lounges. Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa, said: “We are extremely proud to introduce this landmark property, the biggest resort hotel of its kind in the

Located 97km from Doha, the 362-key Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas will feature an abundance of amenities. PICTURE: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

region and an outstanding addition to our expanding portfolio. “The signing reflects Hilton Worldwide’s famous pioneering spirit as we set a new benchmark in resort accommodation in Qatar and create a new destination for the Middle East.” According to Ernst & Young’s (EY) latest Rapid-Growth Markets (RGM) Forecast report, growth remains robust across the GCC region, with Qatar’s economy, in particular, predicted to record the highest increase at 6%. As the world’s leading exporter of liquefied natural gas, Qatar has benefited considerably from its natural resources and now enjoys the world’s highest income per capita. The country has a robust and active strategy in place to diversify from its dominant economy with plans by Qatar Tourism Authority to invest almost $20 billion on tourism infrastructure. Mohammed Mutlaq Al Qahtani, Group Executive Manager of Al Rayyan Hospitality, said: “We sought an internationally recognized brand to match our strategy to create a best in class resort destination with the very best facilities and service. “Hilton Worldwide’s established global credentials make for a compelling partnership and will help us to deliver a truly exceptional guest experience.”

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Work starts on Al Rayyan Road upgrade

he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has started on the first and second phase of its Al Rayyan Road upgrade project which aims to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in an area vital to the flow of goods and people into Doha. The first and second phases of the Al Rayyan upgrade project, valued at approximately QR4.5 billion, are part of Ashghal’s Expressway Program, designed to provide vital highway links across Qatar connecting key cities, towns and villages. The projects aims to create a long-term, sustainable road network that continues to support Qatar’s growing social and economic development in response to the strategic demands of the state’s National Vision 2030. The Al Rayyan project will provide an efficient network, improving the travel experi-

ence for all road users in and around the area. Phase one of the project involves a 2.9km stretch from west of Khalid bin Abdullah al-Attiyah roundabout (New Rayyan roundabout) to the east of Bani Hajer Roundabout and scheduled to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2016. The second phase, stretching 5.3km from west of Sports Roundabout to the west of Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah Roundabout (New Rayyan Roundabout), is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2017. Ashghal has placed sufficient warning signs, barriers and other precautionary measures in order to regulate traffic flow ahead of the work. To minimize disruption during construction and ensure continuous traffic movement, Ashghal plans to create new diversions. Once completed, the improvements to the Al Rayyan area

will result in less congestion. To encourage citizens and residents to walk and ride bicycles, improved pedestrian pathways and cycle paths will be constructed. Phase one of the project, which will serve important residential areas and public entities such as Education City, universities and schools at Qatar Foundation, comprises the construction and upgrade of four lanes in each direction separated by a central median in addition to 2km of side roads and associated service roads. This phase will include the construction of the following three interchanges: the Wajba interchange between Al Rayyan road and Al Wajba Street, Al Shafi interchange between Al Rayyan road and Al Shafi street (two-level interchange) and Al Qalah interchange (Castle Roundabout) between Al Rayyan road and Al Qalah (two-level Interchange).

The improvement scheme for phase two will feature four lanes in each direction separated by a central median, in addition to 5.4km of side roads, and associated service roads. The second phase will include the construction of six main junctions which are Al Massila interchange, Al Rayyan interchange, Bin Zaben in-

terchange, Khalid bin Abdullah al-Attiyah interchange at Al Rayyan Road, Old Rayyan interchange at Huwar Street (Furosiya) and Lebdii interchange at Bu Erayyen road. The two phases will include major micro-tunneling work, treated sewage effluent networks and upgrades to electrical and telecommunication networks.

Works are also underway on phase four of the Al Rayyan project, stretching from Jasim Bin Mohammed Street and Old Diwan intersection on Al Rayyan Road. This phase extends across 1.5km and connects several commercial areas such as Souq Waqif and Msheireb Downtown Doha project which is in progress.

SITES District cooling market set to surge in Qatar 4

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Overall, district cooling in Qatar has reached a penetration rate of over 10% of the total air conditioning market and is increasing year after year. Fleming Gulf Managing Director Ranjith Paul says that Qatar is ranked second in the GCC after Dubai which has a 20% penetration rate and is way ahead of other regional countries with an average of 5% penetration rate. “Awareness about the benefits of district cooling is ever increasing in Qatar,” Paul said. “Annual summits and events specifically focused on district cooling have immensely contributed to its constantly growing implementation in Qatar and the region”, according to Paul. Doha is set to host the sixth edition of the annual Middle East District Cooling Summit, the most authoritative gathering of regional and global experts for cooling and tri-generation. The summit, scheduled to take place on November 10 and 11, is aimed at strengthening the case of district cooling as an efficient, cost-effective and environment-friendly solution for the cooling requirements of a fast-growing population, as well as businesses and business activities in the region. It is organized by Fleming Gulf, one of the leading providers of business intelligence through industry specific conferences, webinars and skills enhancement train-

ing courses. During the event, the latest and most advanced technologies and methodologies will be shared by experts, which would serve to further improve the design and implementation of district cooling plants in the region. Some of the key topics to be discussed at this year’s event include: Updates on the regulatory framework and policies in district cooling, Efficiency of district cooling with traditional AC, Energy-savings through district cooling meth-

Awareness about the benefits of District Cooling is ever increasing in Qatar

odologies and approaches in the GCC countries, District cooling automation technologies, Sustainability and green buildings and The future of Solar cooling in the region. Taking a lead from the success of its previous edition, which was held under the patronage of HE the Minister of Energy and Industry Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada and with the support of Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), Paul noted that such annual summits focused on district cooling had immensely contributed to its constantly growing

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implementation in Qatar and the region. Increasing importance The increasing importance of district cooling in Qatar can also be attributed to its benefits to building owners and end-users. Among them, according to Paul, are a reduction in building construction cost by 8-10% due to outsourcing of AC requirements, reduced building maintenance cost, increased revenue generating potential due to more building usable areas, elimination of noise emitted by conventional systems, increased cooling system reliability, easy monitoring of cooling consumption independently from other utilities and better energy conservation. However, he also revealed that the further advancement in the use of district cooling in Qatar but noting that the region had not been without any challenges and obstacles. Challenges and obstacles Among such challenges are district cooling’s high cooling load density, currently high tariff structures and consumption of 50-80% more water. It is worth noting that while district cooling promotes energy saving by 3040%, it still consumes more water due to the technology used. And in Qatar, the district cooling technology being applied consumes a huge volume of potable water, bearing in mind that Qatar’s potable water is 100% from desalinated

water, which means a negative impact on the environment. Some of the technological advancements in district cooling is the use of treated sewage effluent (TSE) and sea water which can minimize, if not eliminate the use of fresh water, as well as the development of trigeneration. However, some of the challenges in the use of these alternatives include availability fluctuations (in terms of quantity, quality and pressure at the right time), and the handling of TSE discharge content due to stringent regulation set by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) and the Ministry of Energy (MOE). Trigeneration Trigeneration, on the other

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The key lesson learned so far is that district cooling in Qatar will see its full potential by reducing the use of fresh water.”

hand, refers to the simultaneous generation of electricity and useful heating and cooling from the combustion of a biomass fuel or a solar heat collector. In a trigeneration system, the

supply of high-temperature heat drives a gas or steam turbine powered generator and the resulting low-temperature waste heat is then used for water or space heating. As a step ahead of cogeneration whereby the residual heat available from a cogeneration system is further utilized to operate a vapor absorption refrigeration system to produce cooling, it is an attractive option in situations where all three needs exist, such as in production processes with cooling requirements. There is very good potential for deployment of trigeneration in the Middle East wherein it can play a vital role in reducing energy requirements. Apart from providing cooling needs, such systems can also reduce the need for new power plants, reduce fossil fuel requirements and substantially minimize greenhouse gas emissions from the region. In order to further advance the implementation of district cooling under clear standards and regulations, a department within Kahramaa - the District Cooling Services Department - has been established. With a focus on mitigating the rapid growth in fresh water demand from the district cooling industry, its duties and responsibilities include suggesting general policies, setting up rules and regulations as well as standards and specifications and ensuring that they are being complied with, deciding on areas to be served by district cooling as per priorities and economic

viability, suggesting tariff structures for customers, approving district cooling activities, developing integrated programs to district cooling and coordinating with the authorities concerned. Services providers Paul revealed that Qatar is now served by two major district cooling services providers, namely Qatar Cool and Marafeq Qatar, plus a number of private district cooling systems such as the Qatar Foundation, Cultural Village (Katara), Al Gassar Development and Four Seasons Hotel. “Established in 2003, Qatar Cool has a central plant located at the West Bay area with 67,000 tons of refrigeration (TR) capacity and another one located at the Pearl Qatar, which currently has a 74,000 TR capacity but is to be expanded to 130,000 TR by 2016,” Paul said. “On the other hand, Marafeq Qatar, which was established more recently in 2012, now has a central plant at Lusail City with an initial capacity of 5,000 TR but will reach up to 300,000 TR by 2022, and another district cooling plant at Barwa City that will reach up to 37,000 TR capacity this year. “To illustrate the projected growth and progress of district cooling in Qatar, data from Kahramaa indicate that from 484,900 TR in 2014, this will grow to 2,365,400 TR by 2022,” he added. “The key lesson learned so far is that district cooling in Qatar will see its full potential by reducing the use of fresh water.”

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Assignment and Novation under Qatar law

Assignment The Qatar Civil Code recognises two types of assignment: the assignment of rights (as it is understood under the common law, namely the transfer of the benefit of a contract from one party to another) and the assignment of obligations (“debts”). Unlike English law for example, local law permits the assignment of the burden of a contract from a debtor to an assignee. Subject to any provisions of the Contract to the contrary, a Party is entitled to assign the benefit of the Contract pursuant to Article 324 of the Qatar Civil Code. Following an assignment of rights, the assignee is entitled to the benefit of the contract and to bring proceedings against the principal to enforce its rights. Essentially, a party would assume the rights to collect the receivables accruing to the other Party under a contract. Assignment of Rights An assignment of rights must be perfected in accordance with the prescribed procedure contained in Articles 324 to 336 of the Qatar Civil Code. More particularly: (a) An assignment of rights does not require the debtor’s consent to be effective between the assignor and assignee; however, Article 326 of the Qatar Civil Code requires the assignor to give notice to or obtain acceptance of the debtor, in order to be effective (irrespective of any express terms of the contract being assigned) against the debtor or third parties. Assignment agreements relating to the assignment of rights may therefore be bilateral agreements between the assignor and the assignee with a notification issued to the debtor. (b) There is no pre-

scribed time limit for notice to be given; however, the debtor’s acknowledgement of assignment must be “of a date certain”. If acknowledgement is signed by the debtor, it should be date certified from the Ministry of Justice. If the debtor refuses to sign the acknowledgement, an official court notification can be served upon the debtor, which is deemed to be an “acknowledgement” under local law. (c) The subject of the assignment must be identified. The assignment agreement must include a clear description of the contract(s) and receivables that are being assigned. Assignment of Obligations Subject to any contractual non-assignment provisions, Article 338 of the Qatar Civil Code provides an entitlement to assign obligations. Following an assignment of obligations, the assignee replaces the debtor and assumes liability for performance of the debtor’s obligations to the creditor. An assignment of obligations must be perfected in accordance with the prescribed procedure contained in Article 337 to 353 of the Qatar Civil Code. More particularly: (a) Article 338 requires the assignor to obtain the creditor’s consent to the assignment (rather than its mere acknowledgement). Without consent, the relevant obligations are not effectively assigned under law. This requirement cannot be contracted out of. In practice, the creditor could simply refuse to agree to the assignment of the original contract or certain obligations under the original contract. (b) If the creditor receives a notification of as-

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.

signment of obligations and does not respond within the time frame prescribed by the notice, the creditor is deemed to have rejected the assignment. However, notwithstanding the deemed rejection, the assignment is effective as between the assignor and the assignee; the assignee is obliged to perform the transferred obligation(s) (or pay the debt when due) to the creditor. The creditor remains entitled to enforce the relevant obligations against the assignor however the assignor can in turn pursue the assignee for failure to perform the same. (Article 339.) (c) The assignor is obliged to guarantee the financial covenant of the assignee at the time of assignment, unless otherwise agreed. (Article 342.) In short, assignment of rights and obligations under the Contract, subject to any nonassignment provisions con-

tained therein, is permitted by the Qatar Civil Code. Contractual Non-assignment provisions Pursuant to Articles 171 and 172 of the Qatar Civil Code, parties are able to agree the provisions of any contract which govern the relationship between them, unless the agreed contractual provisions are prohibited in law or are contrary to public order or morals (in which case, the provision will be void). This “General Principle” is akin to the common law freedom of contract principle. Consequently, the entitlement to assign under local law is subject to any contractual prohibition or restrictions on assignment. Assignment will prima facie be ineffective if the original contract prohibits assignment. The effect of assignment on liability The assignor retains its primary liability with the principal under the original contract in respect of the obligations it has not transferred and the obligations it has performed pre-assignment unless novated. Consequently, following an effective assignment of a contract, a party remains entitled to enforce the obligations contained in the contract against a party. In circumstances where the creditor consents to the assignment of obligations (ie. it is procedurally effective), Article 349 of the Qatar Civil Code provides that, from the date of the assignment, the creditor cannot pursue the assignor for a failure to perform (by the assignee) the transferred obligations, unless it is agreed otherwise. Consequently, if a party consents to an assignment of a contract to another under local law, a party is released from performance of its future obligations under the contract relating to works to be performed (ie. the obligations under a Contract that are yet to be fulfilled), unless it is agreed otherwise Novation The concept of novation (as it is understood under the common law) is established under Articles 381 to 386 of the Qatar Civil Code. The effect of the novation is to extinguish an existing contract, and replace the contract with a new contract, on the same terms, between different parties (as distinct from the transfer of obligations explained above). If the assignment provision in a contract is drafted to cover all transfers of the rights and

obligations under the contract, it will apply to novations. If a non-assignment provision imposes a condition on novation, it will be effective in accordance with the General Principle. Under local law, a novation will require the agreement or consent of all three parties: all the parties to the original contract (the outgoing and continuing parties) and the incoming party. The distinction between assignment and novation under Qatar law is that with an assignment (of rights or obligations or both), the assignor retains its contractual relationship with the principal. Whilst the assignor can off-load its contractual obligations and liabilities to a third party assignee, it cannot relinquish its primary liability as against the principal under the original contract. The principal can therefore pursue the assignor in respect of performance of the assignor’s pre-assignment obligations. Conversely, the assignee can pursue both the assignor and the principal for a failure to perform under the assignment or original contract, respectively. Novation, however, extinguishes the liability of the “novator” ab initio (from the beginning) unless it is agreed otherwise. The effect of novation on liability Unless the novation agreement provides otherwise, novation releases the outgoing party from future liabilities under the novated contract. With respect to pre-novation liabilities, the law provides for “novation ab initio” whereby the incoming party assumes the outgoing party’s liabilities under the original contract with retrospective effect. After an effective novation under local law, the novatee is treated as if it had always contracted with the principal. Novation is consensual; the liabilities of the parties will be determined by the terms of the novation agreement itself subject to the General Principle. Best practice is that novation is carried out by entering into a tripartite novation agreement. The parties will usually make express provision for who is to be responsible for pre-novation liabilities and may provide for any of the following alternatives: (d) The outgoing party will remain liable for certain identified claims or for all its

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Alexa Hall Alexa Hall is an Associate with the international law firm, Clyde & Co LLP, being based in the firm’s Doha branch, part of the Middle East Projects and Construction Group . She is also a member of the Society of Construction Law (Gulf) in Qatar. Alexa has experience of a mix of contentious and non-contentious construction and projects work spanning across a broad spectrum of sector specialisms including transport, development, financial institutions, local government, leisure & retail, education and healthcare. Clients include major contractors, sub-contractors, professional consultants, developers, institutional investors, local authorities and educational institutions.

liabilities under the original contract. If the outgoing party retains any pre-novation liabilities under the terms of novation agreement, the incoming party should consider asking for an indemnity for breaches of contract before novation. (e) Retrospective assumption of pre-novation liabilities by the incoming party. The incoming party assumes responsibility for all of the outgoing party’s pre-novation works and will be liable for loss or damage suffered or incurred by the principal (the continuing party) as a result of any breaches of terms and conditions prior to, on and following the date of the novation agreement. In such circumstances, the outgoing party should consider asking the incoming party for an indemnity for any pre-novation liabilities that the incoming party agrees to take over. (f) The parties acknowledge that all fees/ expenses that were paid by the principal to the outgoing party before the date of novation are not repayable by the principal to the incoming party. Should you have any questions in connection with this article or the legal issues it covers, please contact Laura Warren, Partner of Clyde & Co LLP at laura.warren@clydeco. com.qa or Alexa Hall, Associate at alexa.hall@ clydeco.com.qa

SITES Sustainability: a matter of lifestyle 8

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By Sanjay Bhatia Account Director – IWP at EFS Facilities Services Although many of us, if not most of us, have some idea of what sustainability means conceptually, how many of us have an idea of what this means in terms of our lifestyle and personal responsibilities? Where the progress of society towards a sustainable future may be viewed as inadequate, it may be easy for us to blame governments and corporations, but given that the activities of governments and organizations serve individuals, what can we as individuals do and influence? General definition of sustainability is understood to mean something along the lines of not consuming resources faster than their production or not polluting the environment. These resources may be environmental, economic or indeed communal. Many people believe they are living sustainably because they are doing better than others around them by separating their rubbish for recycling more than others or riding a bicycle to work rather than driving. How do we know though if we are doing enough? Often people suggest that they are not prepared to live sustainably as individuals until there is a collective movement with those around them doing the same; otherwise there is a feeling of self-sacrifice with little

notable impact whilst those around them continue to live in relative luxury. Furthermore responsibility is often transferred when it is said that we need the development of centralized systems before we can live a fully sustainable lifestyle. For example, it is often asked, “Why should we avoid using our car if the bus and railway systems are so inadequate?” However, sustainability does not stop at merely reducing your consumption of resources. It is wider than the general perception because sustainability

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has to be built in to each and every action which includes preserving and extending the benefits of existing resources to derive the maximum benefit. In today’s economies, the largest investments made for the future of the economies are in the infrastructure around us, built at a huge financial and environmental expense. Therefore, it is important that these investments are maintained and preserved so as to extend their life and thereby improve their return to society at large. This requires a strategic implementation of sustainable prac-

tices across planning, design, construction and maintenance. As clearly stated by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), integration of sustainability into the facility management process is a natural fit. Facility management professionals have long been concerned with and engaged in the environmental aspects of the facilities they operate, especially from the perspective of energy conservation and highperformance buildings. What currently defines sustainability leadership? Experts

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continue to point to integrating sustainability deeply within an organization, making progress toward big goals and delivering sustainable products as key drivers. Yet we now know that achieving sustainability progress on a large scale will require significant shifts in public policy, consumer behavior and other systems, with the private sector playing an important role in creating the political and social pressure for positive change. We believe this era will be defined, in part, by companies that have taken on an unprecedented degree of advocacy and action aimed at systems change. At EFS, sustainability is at the very core of every decision as we understand that long-term goals and objectives can only be achieved through integration of the threadbare analysis of the economic and social factors within the environment we operate. Every facility management professional is actively involved in building sustainable measures at client sites to improve their return on investments while management continues to look at sustainable innovations that can contribute to the success of stakeholders of the company. This includes continuous focus and investment on training, development and progression of young talent in the FM industry across all levels of the organization.

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No longer the domain of beretwearing activists; green, ethical and eco-friendly business practices are a sure route to sustainable business, costsavings, improving profitability, lowering carbon footprints, raising productivity and meeting eco-targets. It is no longer a lifestyle of choice, but has become a required lifestyle. The biggest benefit of all? It’s good for everyone.

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Conference debates building safety standards

afety in building design topped the agenda of a conference held in Doha recently. Issues such as evacuation, fire safety, building codes and the current safety standards in the regional built-up environment were extensively debated by delegates attending the Safety Design in Buildings conference organized by Sesam Business Consultants. The conference was sponsored by Intersec – the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection. The conference forms part of a GCC-wide initiative to debate and highlight the current standards of safety and security in buildings in the region as well as to promote a dialogue between regional industry professionals and international experts. “Safety in building design is a topic of vital importance to the GCC as the region forges

ahead with new real estate and infrastructure development projects,” said Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Epoc Messe Frankfurt, a leading trade fair and conference organizer. Pauwels said the trade gathering for security and safety promoted the adoption of the latest building evacuation and safety measures across the GCC. The Safety Design in Building Conference brought together a large number of industry stakeholders to discuss requirements and the latest building safety codes and government regulations. Speakers shared their insights on evacuation strategies, material, evacuation software and safety system requirements for high-occupancy buildings, which are constantly challenged by the ambitious infrastructure development in the GCC. Fire consultants, facade de-

signers and testing experts interacted with safety system suppliers, discussing industry standards and turning the forum into a debating platform for trends and development. Rob Davies, Associate Director, Fire and Life Safety of WSP Group, in a presentation at the forum, highlighted evacuation issues for high-occupancy buildings. Davies outlined the challenges being faced when dealing with high occupancies. “Design of the egress provisions and the available technologies can make the evacuation process efficient, seamless and stressfree.” In a presentation, “Ensuring Safe Evacuation – The Next Steps”, John Noone, an Associate Fire Safety Engineer in Arup, introduced software tools for evacuation modeling and presented to the audience an evacuation software, MassMotion, developed by Arup in-

house software firm. According to Noone, evacuation modeling could bring tailored solutions and flexibility where prescriptive guidance couldn’t. Noone outlined the benefits of MassMotion software, “which is the most advanced pedestrian simulation and crowd analysis tool available”. The tool is capable of stimulating hundreds of people within a matter of hours, reducing simulation time by several days. The software allows to create modeling of a large-scale crown management of a million individuals and more, thus saving time, money and manpower during the planning phase of multi-billion dollar projects. The Safety Design in Buildings Conference also featured a high-powered panel of international safety and design experts. Supported by the American Institute of Architects Middle East, the Chartered Institute

of Buildings (CIOB), the Society of Facade Engineering (CIBSE) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International), the conference targeted architects, engineers, regulators and related professionals of the construction and contracting industry. Shamin Rashid-Sumar, Vice President, Middle East Operations at Rolf Jensen & Associates, adhered to the concept of phased evacuation in high-rise building. Rashid-Sumar introduced the Area of Refuge Concept and discussed the advantages of partial or selective evacuation in high-rise buildings. He addressed the fire alarm system design required for selective evacuation of high-rise buildings and avoidance of false alarms. Rashid-Sumar made a problem statement, to illustrate phased evacuation: “There is an unconfirmed fire incident in a residen-

tial kitchen on the 46th floor of a 50-storey mixed-used tower. The workers in the office on the 18th floor hear the fire alarm system indicating that the building should be evacuated.” According to Rashid-Sumar, going by the phased evacuation approach, there is no need to evacuate the entire building in this situation unless it is essential to the safety of building occupants. Utilization of refuge floor or an area of refuge is possible here. The conference also saw presentations and panel discussions on fire and facades; access control and egress planning; phased evacuation for high rises; safety considerations for high rises and super talls; the next level of safety specification standards; as well as on other vital fire safety and building design topics of interest to regional construction and safety professionals.

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Al-Aqeel: We are working towards developing a clear vision to meet the needs of the GCC countries in industrial development

he Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) has just published the 109th issue of the journal “Industrial Co-operation in the Arabian Gulf”. In an introduction, titled “GOIC’s strategy: the achievements of the first half of the five-year plan”, Secretary General Abdul Aziz Bin Hamad Al Aqeel reviewed the achievements of the organization’s five-year strategy. He pointed to the pursuit “in the past period to activate the core values which help to achieve the vision and mission of GOIC and its objectives, including: excellence, efficiency, transparency, professional integrity, speed and efficiency of accomplishments, and customer satisfaction”. He added that “our concern in GOIC is to develop a clear vision to meet the needs of member states in the field of industrial development, as well as compatibility with the private sector, with an increasing trend in our business towards this promising sector, which plays a key role in development.

“From this perspective, GOIC’s action plan for 2013 focused on the support of the activities of industrial sectors targeted in the future for the member states, in addition to investment of industrial opportunities, introduction of information and updated reports in the field of industry and industrial economy and annual assessment of the readiness of the GCC countries to shift to the knowledge-based industries. “All this is accomplished for the sake of promoting the industrial sector, and emphasizing its importance in the development of the economy in the Arab Gulf states.” The issue contains a file on “the evolution of the structure of the Gulf manufacturing industries and the petrochemical and chemical products in the lead,” prepared by Saleh Taha, Acting Director of the Department of Industrial Information in GOIC. He pointed out that the industrial base in the GCC countries had significantly expanded over the past five years, where capital investment has increased from about $181 billion in 2009 to about $369

billion in 2013, with a cumulative growth rate of 19.5% for the five years. In parallel, the number of operating factories jumped from 13,002 in 2009 to 15,689 in 2013, with an average cumulative growth of 4.8%, for the five years. The number of workers increased from about 1,031,825 workers in 2009 to about 1,379,257 in 2013, with a cumulative growth rate of 7.5%. Under the title “How can GOIC support the improvement of energy efficiency and reduction of wastes in the GCC countries”, Ismail Al-Shafie, Business Development Consultant in GOIC, wrote an article in the English section, addressing the organization’s programs and activities to reduce the excessive consumption of energy in factories and the future projects carried out in this area. In her article titled “Gulf states’ unlimited ambitions”, Editor Abir Adel Jaber referred to the construction boom witnessed by the GCC countries, “especially with the preparations for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar,and the Expo 2020 to be hosted by the United

Arab Emirates, as well as the World Mall in Dubai, which is the largest shopping center of its kind in the world, in addition to the International Metro Project in Kuwait City and others”. Expectations refer that achievements in the construction sector will grow up to 35% in 2015. A report of the Federation of Chambers of the GCC States reveals that the volume of construction projects in the region will reach to about $800 billion during the next five years. Jaber appraised GOIC’s role in promoting the industrial sector, and in particular, the industry of building materials, in order to establish and serve its goals. During the last period, it had focused on the investment opportunities for expansion and development in this sector, to achieve urban renaissance and economic development pursued by countries in the region. On the “national efforts to develop scientific research, progress and technological innovation in Saudi Arabia”, Awad Salim Al Harbi monitored the “environment of

scientific research, efforts, strategies, achievements, analysis and assessment”, adding that Saudi Arabia “has sought and continues to seek and acquire scientific and technological progress across many qualitative and quantitative efforts distinctive in the field of science and technology, especially since the last two decades “. Dr Nawzad Al Hiti presented an analytical reading about “Innovation in the GCC countries”. Bashir Kahlout wrote about “the necessities of transition to knowledge-based industries”. Ali Abdullah Behzad wrote an essay on “the contributions of the private sector in the economy of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): diversity or slowing down?”, and Said Khalil Al Absi on “a balance between industrial development and the preservation of the environment”. The new issue includes a report about workshops and specialized training courses under GOIC’s Training and Capacity Development (TCD) Program in the last period, in addition to reviewing the most prominent courses com-

ing in the third quarter of 2014, which aims to develop the capacity of workers in the industrial sector in the GCC countries and Yemen. The issue also reviews a summary of an industrial investment opportunity titled “Project of manufacturing PEX pipes”, in addition to other sections such as GOIC news, upcoming industrial events, industry news and other topics. The Industrial Co-operation in the Arabian Gulf Magazine is a quarterly periodical issued by the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC). It features articles about GCC industrial and economic trends and new technologies. The magazine also tackles different economic topics and includes reports about the industrial sector in the Gulf. In addition to that, it features articles regarding the current industrial environment, industrial statistics with forecasts, industrial data and information technologies and industrial management. A full version of the magazine is available on www.goic.org.qa

NAFTA 12.8%

2003 20

CIS 11.0%

19.8%

OTHER ASIA 11.4% 11.4% CHINA JAPAN 22.9% 11.4% CHINA 22.9%

CIS 11.0%

USA 86.9

FRANCE 15.7

UNITED KINGDOM 11.9

AUSTRIA 8.0

JAPAN 8.3%

EU-27 RUSSIA 68.7 18.1% 5NAFTA 14.9% 8 TURKEY 34.7

9.0% 14

18 JAPAN OTHER ASIA 8.3% 15.9% 19

CANADA 12.4

ITALY 24.1

POLAND 8.0

CHINA 27.3%

UKRAINE 32.8

SPAIN 13.8

v e CHINA E x c l u s i27.3%

NAFTA 12.8%

MEXICO 18.2

IRAN 15.4

EUROPE 4.2%

KOREA 2.1% 6 SOUTH 66.1

CISJAPAN 24.2% 110.6

CHINA 779.0

A NAFTA lum in ium 4 14.9% G lass & St ee l INDIA 81.2

TAIWAN CHINA 22.3

WORLD STEEL IN FIGURES 2014 WORLD STEEL IN FIGURES 2014 STEEL IS THE KEY TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WORLD OTHERS COMPRISE: OTHERS COMPRISE: WORLD STEEL IN FIGURES 2014 TODAY AND A KEY DRIVER1.7 OF%TOMORROW’S ECONOMY. 4.6% AFRICA CENTRAL ANDWORLD SOUTH AMERICA AFRICA 2.1% 9

BRAZIL 34.2

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA 3.3% Steel is theMIDDLE keyEAST to sustainable development for the0.9% world today and a key driver of tomorrow’s world economy 1.4 % AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND MIDDLE EAST 2.9% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.8% OTHERS COMPRISE: AFRICA 2.1% CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA STEEL PRODUCTION AND USE: GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION IN 2003 & 3.3% 2013 MIDDLE EAST 2.9% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.8%

STEEL IS THE KEY TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WORLD OTHERS COMPRISE: TODAY AND A KEY DRIVER OF TOMORROW’S WORLD ECONOMY.

AFRICA 1.7 % AND SOUTH AMERICA WORLD CRUDE STEEL PRODUCTION 1970CENTRAL TO 2013 (MILLION TONNES)

4.6% 0.9%

WORLD TOTAL: 1,606 MILLION TONNES 1.4 %

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

WORLD TOTAL: 1,481 MILLION TONNES

1,606

WORLD CRUDE STEEL PRODUCTION 1970 TO 2013 (MILLION TONNES) 1,433

OTHER EUROPE

1,148 WORLD TOTAL: 1,606 MILLION TONNES 2.4% 1,606 850 770

7 42.6 TOP 20 STEEL-PRODUCING COUNTRIES 2013 (MILLION TONNES) FRANCE GERMANY

3 13

CANADA 12.4

USA MEXICO 86.9 18.2

UNITED KINGDOM 11.9

USA 86.9 17

CANADA 12.4

7 16

42.6

POLAND 8.0

UKRAINE 32.8

SPAIN 13.8

OTHERS COMPRISE: 11 ITALY 24.1 AFRICA 1.0% MIDDLE EAST 1.6% BRAZIL 34.2

UKRAINE GERMANY 10 32.8

FRANCE SPAIN 14 13.8 15.7

MEXICO 18.2

POLAND 8.0

AUSTRIA 8.0

UNITED KINGDOM 11.9 11 ITALY 24.1 19 AUSTRIA 8.0

CHINA 20 48.5%

15.7

OTHERS COMPRISE: AFRICA 1.0% MIDDLE 1.6% 9 BRAZIL 34.2 EAST

8 15

TURKEY 34.7

IRAN 15.4

RUSSIA 68.7

TURKEY 34.7

IRAN 15.4

INDIA 81.2

CHINA 779.0

SOUTH KOREA 66.1

6 12

JAPAN 110.6

SOUTH KOREA 66.1

CIS OTHERS EU-27 4.0% 9.0% OTHER EUROPE 9.3% WORLD TOTAL: 972 MILLION TONNES WORLD TOTAL: 880 MILLION TONNES OTHER ASIA OTHER 2.5% NAFTA CIS 14.8% EUROPE OTHER OTHERS OTHERS OTHERS EU-27 8.7%EU-27 4.0% EUROPE 2.3% EU-27 8.5% 9.0% 19.8% OTHER ASIA JAPAN 18.1% 2.1% 9.0% 9.3% OTHER ASIA 11.4% 15.9% 4.4% OTHER ASIA CIS JAPAN CIS 4.2% 11.4% NAFTA JAPAN 11.0% 14.8% NAFTA 8.3% CHINA NAFTA 8.7% 14.9% CHINA 22.9% 12.8% CHINA 27.3% JAPAN 47.3% 4.4% PRODUCTION

719

2013 2013

717

644

2003

1,433 OTHERS 753EU-27 CIS 1,148 5.9% 6.7% 10.3% OTHER ASIA OTHER EUROPE 850 770 753 2.4% 717 11.9% 719 644JAPAN 595 OTHERS EU-27 NAFTA CIS 6.9%1980 1970 1975 1990 1995 2005 2010 2013 6.7% 10.3%2000 7.3% OTHER 1985 ASIA 5.9% 11.9% JAPAN 1970 1975 6.9% 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 NAFTA 2010 2013 CHINA TOP 20 STEEL-PRODUCING COUNTRIES 2013 (MILLION TONNES) 7.3% 48.5% 595

APPARENT STEEL USE 2.5% CRUDE STEEL WORLD TOTAL: 1,481 MILLION TONNES (FINISHED STEEL PRODUCTS)

OTHERS COMPRISE: AFRICA 1.7 % MIDDLE EAST 1.4 %

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

4.6% 0.9%

WORLD TOTAL: 1,606 MILLION TONNES

TAIWAN CHINA 22.3

CHINA 779.0

CHINA 47.3%

JAPAN 110.6

OTHERS EU-27 OTHER ASIA 5.9% 10.3% 11.9% JAPAN 6.9%

OTHERS COMPRISE: AFRICA 2.1% CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA MIDDLE EAST 2.9% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

3.3% 0.8%

WORLD TOTAL: 1,481 MILLION TONNES OTHER EUROPE 2.5% CIS 4.0%

OTHER EUROPE 2.4% CIS 6.7%

OTHERS EU-27 OTHERS COMPRISE: 9.0% 9.3% OTHER ASIA 14.8% AMERICA 3.3%NAFTA AFRICA 2.0% CENTRAL AND SOUTH NAFTA 8.7% JAPAN 7.3% MIDDLE EAST 3.2% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.4% 4.4%

CHINA 12 TAIWAN 22.3 AMERICA 2.9%

CENTRAL AND SOUTH 81.2 4 INDIA AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.3%

2013

MIDDLE EAST

CHINA OTHERSCHINA COMPRISE: 47.3% 48.5% AFRICA 2.0% CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA 3.3% MIDDLE EAST 3.2% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.4%

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA 2.9% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.3%

OTHERS COMPRISE: AFRICA 1.0% MIDDLE EAST 1.6%

OTHERS COMPRISE: AFRICA 2.0% CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA 3.3% MIDDLE EAST 3.2% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.4%

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA 2.9% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.3%

APPARENT STEEL USE (CONSUMPTION) PER CAPITA 2013 (KILOGRAMMES)

STEEL PRODUCTION AND USE: GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION IN 2003 & 2013

APPARENT STEEL USE (CONSUMPTION) PER CAPITA 2013 (KILOGRAMMES)

STEEL PRODUCTION AND USE: GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION IN 2003 & 2013 SWEDEN 368.8 APPARENT STEEL USE

APPARENT STEEL USE (CONSUMPTION)GERMANY PER CAPITA 2013 (KILOGRAMMES) CRUDE STEEL OTHER EUROPE CANADA 2.3% 425.0

OTHERS

11.4%

OTHER CIS EUROPE 11.0% 2.3%

JAPAN 11.4%

OTHERS 8.5% CHINA OTHER ASIA 11.4% 22.9%

EU-27 CANADA 19.8%USA NAFTA 12.8%300.2 425.0 CIS 11.0%

CHINA 22.9%

NAFTA 12.8%USA

300.2 MEXICO 158.1

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

OTHERS COMPRISE: WORLD TOTAL: 1,606 MILLIONMEXICO TONNES AFRICA MIDDLE EAST

1.7 % 1.4 %

158.1

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

CHINA 48.5%

JAPAN 8.3%

SPAIN FRANCE CHINA 221.0 196.0 27.3%

NAFTA 14.9%

CIS 4.2%

SPAIN CZECH REP3.3% 0.8% 221.0 546.8

OTHERS COMPRISE: WORLD TOTAL: 1,481 MILLION TONNES

4.6% 0.9%

OTHER EUROPE 2.4% OTHERS EU-27 CIS 5.9% WORLDOTHER TOTAL: 1,606 MILLION TONNES 6.7% 10.3% ASIA 11.9% JAPAN OTHER EUROPE NAFTA 6.9% 2.4% 7.3% OTHERS EU-27 CIS 6.7% OTHER ASIA 5.9% 10.3% CHINA 11.9% JAPAN 48.5% NAFTA 6.9% 7.3%

GERMANY 460.2 POLAND OTHER BELGIUM-LUXBRG OTHERS 266.9 EUROPE EU-27 TONNES WORLD TOTAL: 880 MILLION 9.0% 378.1 NETHERLANDS 18.1% 2.1% OTHER ASIA 205.8 15.9% CIS 4.2% OTHER FRANCE JAPAN POLAND OTHERS NAFTA 8.3% EUROPE EU-27 14.9% 9.0% 196.0 BELGIUM-LUXBRG 266.9 CHINA 18.1% 2.1% OTHER ASIA 27.3% 15.9% 378.1

OTHERS COMPRISE: AFRICA 2.1% CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA MIDDLE EAST 2.9% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

4.6% 0.9%

2.1% CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA 3.3% 2.9% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.8% OTHER EUROPE

AFRICA MIDDLE EAST

2013 2013

JAPAN 11.4%

OTHERS COMPRISE: AFRICA 1.7 % MIDDLE EAST 1.4 %

2003 2003

EU-27 8.5% WORLD TOTAL: 19.8% TONNES OTHER ASIA 972 MILLION

GERMANY 460.2

NETHERLANDS 205.8

NETHERLANDS SWEDEN WORLD APPARENT TOTAL: 880 MILLION TONNES STEEL USE 205.8 368.8 (FINISHED STEEL PRODUCTS)

WORLD TOTAL: 972STEEL MILLION TONNES CRUDE PRODUCTION

SWEDEN 368.8

460.2

(FINISHED STEEL PRODUCTS)

PRODUCTION

CZECH REP

546.8 2.5% CIS OTHERS EU-27 4.0% WORLD TOTAL: 1,4819.3% MILLION TONNES 9.0% BRAZIL OTHER ASIA NAFTA 14.8% 131.9 OTHER 8.7%EUROPE 2.5% JAPAN CIS 4.4% OTHERS EU-27 4.0% 9.0% 9.3% OTHER ASIA CHINA NAFTA 14.8% 47.3% BRAZIL 8.7% JAPAN 131.9 4.4% CHINA 47.3%

ITALY 354.3 ITALY TURKEY 354.3 415.4 TURKEY 415.4

CANADA 425.0

USA 300.2

RUSSIA 301.9 SPAIN

IRAN AUSTRIA 219.0 414.5 IRAN 219.0

RUSSIA 301.9

CZECH REP 546.8

CHINA 515.1 CHINA 515.1

SOUTH KOREA 1,057.4 CHINA 515.1

SOUTH KOREA 1,057.4

IRAN 219.0

ITALY 354.3

BRAZIL 131.9

INDIA 57.8

RUSSIA 301.9 AUSTRIA 414.5

FRANCE 196.0

221.0

MEXICO AUSTRIA 158.1 414.5

POLAND 266.9

BELGIUM-LUXBRG 378.1

TURKEY 415.4

JAPAN 516.4 TAIWAN 793.4

INDIA 57.8

JAPAN SOUTH KOREA 516.4 1,057.4 TAIWAN 793.4 JAPAN SOUTH AFRICA 105.8 516.4

AUS/NZ 235.4

TAIWAN 793.4

INDIA 57.8 AUS/NZ 235.4

SOUTH AFRICA 105.8

TO VIEW THE FULL WORLD STEEL IN FIGURES 2014 GO TO WORLDSTEEL.ORG AUS/NZ 235.4

OTHERS COMPRISE: AFRICA 1.0% MIDDLE EAST 1.6%

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA 2.9% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.3%

OTHERS COMPRISE: AFRICA 2.0% CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA 3.3% MIDDLE EAST 3.2% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.4%

OTHERS COMPRISE: AFRICA 1.0% MIDDLE EAST 1.6%

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA 2.9% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.3%

OTHERS COMPRISE: AFRICA 2.0% CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA 3.3% MIDDLE EAST 3.2% AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 0.4%

SOUTH AFRICA 105.8

APPARENT STEEL USE (CONSUMPTION) PER CAPITA 2013 (KILOGRAMMES) SWEDEN 368.8

GERMANY

460.2 APPARENT STEEL USE (CONSUMPTION) PER CAPITA 2013 (KILOGRAMMES) NETHERLANDS 205.8

SWEDEN BELGIUM-LUXBRG 368.8 378.1

CANADA 425.0

POLAND 266.9 GERMANY 460.2

FRANCE NETHERLANDS 196.0 205.8

USA 300.2 CANADA 425.0

BELGIUM-LUXBRG 378.1 SPAIN 221.0

MEXICO 158.1 USA 300.2

FRANCE 196.0

CZECH REP 546.8

SPAIN 221.0 MEXICO 158.1

BRAZIL 131.9

ITALY 354.3

POLAND 266.9

IRAN 219.0

TURKEY 415.4

TURKEY 415.4 SOUTH AFRICA

IRAN 219.0

SOUTH KOREA 1,057.4 CHINA 515.1

RUSSIA 301.9

AUSTRIA 414.5

ITALY 354.3 CZECH REP 546.8

RUSSIA 301.9 AUSTRIA 414.5

INDIA 57.8

JAPAN 516.4 TAIWAN SOUTH KOREA 793.4 1,057.4

CHINA 515.1

JAPAN 516.4 TAIWAN 793.4

INDIA 57.8

AUS/NZ 235.4

Source: WWW.WORSTEEL.ORG

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Steel is a cornerstone and key driver for the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. The steel industry directly employs more than two million people worldwide, plus two million contractors and four million people in supporting industries. Including industries such as construction, transport and energy, the steel industry is a source of employment for more than 50 million people. Steel is at the core of the green economy, in which economic growth and environmental responsibility work hand in hand. Steel is the main material used in delivering renewable energy: solar, tidal and wind. Steel is 100% recyclable and can be used in new products and applications amounting to significant energy and raw material savings. The amount of energy required to produce a tonne of steel has been reduced by 50% in the past 30 years. Steel is everywhere in our lives. No other material has the same unique combination of strength, formability and versatility. Steel surfaces are hygienic and easy to clean. Surgical and safety equipment and commercial kitchens are all made with steel. Almost 200 billion cans of food are produced each year. Steel cans ensure that food remains safe and nutritious while saving energy as refrigeration is not needed. Steel is an innovative and progressive industry committed to the safety and health of its people. The industry is committed to the goal of an injury-free workplace. Safety metrics show that the lost-time injury frequency rate is decreasing. Globally, the steel industry spends more than â&#x201A;Ź12 billion per year on process improvements, new product development and future breakthrough technology. Life cycle thinking: New solutions for new times. Life cycle assessment (LCA) considers production, manufacture, use phase and end of life recycling and disposal. Life cycle thinking leads to immediate environmental benefit. LCA is easy to implement, cost effective and produces affordable and beneficial solutions for material decision-making and product design.

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First major use in a building The Empire State Building, constructed in 1930-1932, was the first building to make major use of aluminum components and fabricated structures. Enhances green building design Use of aluminum helps building projects qualify for green building status under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Fast to build and durable Corrosion-resistant aluminum bridge decks require no painting, minimal maintenance and, unlike concrete, require no extension framework or cure time. Brings environmental and ergonomic benefits Aluminum can provide insulation and allows daylight and fresh air into buildings. Strengthened alloys can support large glass structures and solar panels.

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FRIJNS STRUCTURAL STEEL OPENING NEW WORKSHOP IN MESAIEED ‐ INDUSTRIAL CITY Frijns Structural Steel opening New Workshop in Mesaieed - Industrial City

Whilst investments in the infrastructure con�nue to grow and the Vision 2030 strategy is escala�ng the growth in leaps and bounds, fabricators, developers and contractors are all vying to win over each other by specula�ng buildings to be taller and more sophis�cated and architecturally astounding than previous genera�ons have seen.

for industrial installa�ons and intelligent solu�ons for complex steel construc�ons The construc�on capability is underscored by the in house engineering scheduling and de‐ tailing ability. Frijns Structural Steel ME is procient in engineering any wall or roof cladding according to the very latest building codes and the demands of their customer’s specica‐ �ons.

Doha has seen an explosion of structurally sophis�cated buildings, luxuriously clad with combina�ons of steel and glass. Frijns Qatar has strong beliefs to lead the way with high Structural Steel is the heart of the Frijns Structural Steel ME, specializing in the fabrica�on of quality structural and architectural steel, fabricated and nished in their new and advanced, heavy, large structures for the petrochemical, process and construc�on industry, as well as fully equipped factory in Mesaieed. automated fabrica�on of composite beams, including Top Hat, SFB, castellated and cellular Frijns Qatar is a leading company with more than 50 years of experience, employing highly beams. 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This well placed, best possible surface coa�ngs and applica�ons suited to the unique environment to protect convenient and efficient service provides clients a dis�nct approach that allows the con‐ any type of steel structure elements. trac�ng of services for the en�re scope of any project in the metal construc�on industry. The new factory will span 50,000sqm and of that 25000sqm will be covered by the factory FRIJNS INDUSTRIAL GROUP was established in 1982 in Holland. The company worked hard spaces, offices and facili�es, with 400 Skilled Workers employed by Frijns; by the end of this and as a result became a part of the European market. FRIJNS con�nued to move forward year this it will increase to over 500 skilled workers. and opened a produc�on facility in QATAR, Middle East in 2009: Frijns Structural Steel Mid‐ dle East. The aim was to produce fabricated steel for the petrochemical, process industries The factory will have separate areas to manufacture medium and heavy steel as well as ar‐ chitectural steel from mild and stainless steel. It will have its own modern Engineering De‐ and Infrastructure projects including all the associated engineering, produc�on, an�‐ partment with an en�rely separate area for the fabrica�on of Stainless Steel structures. corrosion, construc�on and assembly work. Frijns Structural steel developed an excellent track record with its diverse range of structural and architectural products, this included heavy steel structures, mul�‐storey buildings, steel Workshop and machinery descrip�on and metal work for the petrochemical industry and the US$100 million Nakilat on shore ship repair yard in Ras laffan. The 10,000‐ton structural steel construc�on erected by Frijns Struc‐ Workshop of 25,000sqm on a property of 50,000sqm tural Steel and completed with Mega sliding doors and over 100,000M² of roof and wall Total produc�on capacity of 1500 tons per month cladding. Frijns Structural Steel was responsible for the complete construc�on of all the 15 overhead cranes of 10/15 tons capaci�es buildings. Currently they are working with QDVC in Lusail City and the QDVC/Q Rail Redline project. 20 Semi gantry cranes with a capacity of 2.5 tons Another key project is the Qatar Founda�on/South East Car Parks. In 2009, Frijns Structural Steel planned opening of the state of the art factory, accommo‐ State of the art bending facility da�ng the supply to all the needs in the modern structural steel fabrica�on, prepara�on and nishing works had taken just 5 years for Frijns Structural Steel to get to this pivotal phase. APK240/APK 550 hydraulic bending machines covers a wide range of prole/tubes bending works The ultra‐modern factory of Frijns Qatar will posi�on them as the leading steel fabricator of SHS star�ng from 101mm �ll 558mm Diameter choice, capable of delivering a high‐level range of services and quality steel products to a diverse range of clients in the specialised market for the petrochemical, process industry H Beams up to HE550A and Infra projects. Rob Frijns sees this pivotal moment as Frijns raising the bar to the fabri‐ I Beams up to IPE550 ca�on and quality of structural and architectural steel. According to Rob Frijns, who heads up Frijns Structural Steel ME, the Dutch company is able to compete with the best of steel fabrica�on company’s. He is condent with the fact that the new facili�es of Frijns Qatar can make claims to be one of the top three fabricators in the country. It is currently by far one of the best industrial and professional layouts support‐ ed and equipped by a variety of high tech cranes and machines. Exper�se

C– Channels up to UPN400 Such rolling sizes are diﬃcult to roll by any other fabricators in Qatar. Rolling margins and tolerances are within minimum levels in line with the interna�onal standards. The tradi�on‐ al curved features and architectural requirements for sports facili�es, domes, commercial and other infrastructure projects are becoming more common. Frijns has the capabili�es and can provide the fast growing demands of curved sec�ons in the Middle East market.

The engineering department is staﬀed by a team of professional engineers with paramount Also there is Frijns Mast climbers division specialized in rental, sales and services of mast engineering exper�se in detailing all aspects of structural steel fabrica�on and construc�on. climbing work pla�orms up to 200 Meters height. These range from shipping cradles for heavy steel coils to a custom made roof construc�on

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Khalifa Steel reaffirms its position in Qatar market “We are here to be a supplier of choice” Success in Qatar’s construction sector is a combined effort of every team member. Transparent and ethical business approach is a vision reassured by Khalifa Steel Industries. The company has recently revitalized the steel sector through its exclusivity agreement with Emirates Steel, an integrated steel plant in the UAE, utilizing the latest rolling mill technology to produce rebar, wire rod and heavy sections. As per the agreement signed in February 2014, Khalifa Steel has become the exclusive distributor of Emirates Steel in Qatar. To learn more about the deal and how it has affected the business, Construction Sites spoke to Khalifa Steel Industries managing director, Mr. Murad Taymaskhanov. He kindly agreed to share his insight about future steel demand in Qatar and how Khalifa Steel Industries preparing to manage the requirements. CS: You have recently signed an agreement that makes you the exclusive distributor of Emirates Steel in State of Qatar. How has this partnership affected your business? MT: Since we have signed the agreement with Emirates Steel, we have been able to increase our sales and the market has responded very positively. Our clients are satisfied with the quality of the products; which are being produced in conformance to local and international standards. As a result, we are taking part in many major projects taking place in Qatar at the moment, both in public and private sector. In general, we have witnessed a positive change in terms of constant material availability, thus giving us a competitive edge, and as a result, further strengthened our reputation in the market. Therefore, we are comfortable to commit to certain projects. The good reputation we have built in the market so far allows us to conduct selective sales. CS: Do you see this agreement as a way of diversifying steel sources in the country? MT: I believe it’s a positive development for end-users and contracting companies be-

cause now clients have greater confidence and support in terms of material availability and freedom of choice. In fact, diversification of sourcing is always a healthy approach to business and affects positively the end user and decreases the chances of materials shortage and sharp price surges in times of major development and construction, as we see in the State of Qatar and Gulf Region in general. CS: What is your expectation about the demand for steel in the Qatari market over the coming period? MT: As per our market research and experience, currently the overall consumption of steel in Qatar’s construction market is ranging between 75,000 to 85,000 tons per month. We expect this demand to exceed 180,000 tons monthly from second half of 2015 onwards. This trend is likely to continue until all major projects are completed. CS: To what do you attribute this growth from 2015 onwards? MT: The projects that have been announced by government and private sector and those still in the pipeline support that forecast. Moreover, as we come closer to 2022 World Cup, more projects are being announced, the market is reviving, construction is ongoing and the progress will be faster, which will definitely lead to higher demand. CS: How do you view your role in supporting the coun-

try’s 2030 vision? MT: Being a national company, our commitment towards the 2030 vision and the anticipation of massive construction boom motivate us to be prepared and have all the necessary tools in place to fulfill that vision and support it. Based on the 2030 vision, we are enhancing our infrastructure, production and logistics capacities

and support the additional demand in case of any shortage in the market. We are here to be a supplier of choice when it comes to steel products. Our strength comes from our commitment to clients, on-time delivery, reliability in business dealings and quality of products. For us, reputation comes first and we want to be known as a reliable partner.

Khalifa Steel Industries is committed to quality management and an outstanding customer relationship program. But I must also mention that deformed reinforcement steel bars produced by Emirates Steel are regarded as premium quality products due to the sourcing of premium iron ore, state-of-the-art production facility engaged in manufacturing

are being increased to meet the market requirements. We have a good market share which we promise to keep fair and in accordance to business ethics. Khalifa Steel Industries is planning to retain this market share

CS: Could you elaborate on your services and products and their advantages? MT: First of all, the advantage comes from our own approach to business. As an ISO 9001:2008 certified company,

process and the implementation of internal quality control procedures. In 2010, Emirates Steel was awarded certification to manufacture Grade B500B rebar and coils. Through our agreement with

Emirates Steel, we are able to offer a wider range of processed steel products to the industry, including deformed steel bars, welded wire mesh, deformed or plain mild steel bars and deformed or plain wire rod in coils. Khalifa Steel Industries has modern, sophisticated, highly productive; European machinery for its rebar cut and bend processing, as well as Welded Wire Mesh factory. When it comes to welded steel wire mesh, the advantages are enormous. Used as a concrete reinforcement, it reduces project costs and speeds up the construction period as opposed to rebar. Wire mesh is supplied in a ready-to-place condition; thus time and manpower for steel bending and tying is saved. It is also easier and faster to place, resulting in reduction of time and cost by 50-80%. Cutting at site is not needed; accordingly, no material loss has to be calculated. The yield strength of wire mesh is higher; therefore, the weight of reinforcing steel is reduced up to 40%. Khalifa Steel Industries also produces rebar cut and bend

products. These are ready-to-fix bars with special tags on each batch produced and in accordance with Qatar Construction Standard 2010 (QCS 2010). The quality of our products is ensured through numerous control stages performed by our vendors, through our own quality control department and third-party laboratories. Ultimately, we feel comfortable and satisfied that our product range consists of environmentfriendly products that can be recycled and reused, thus contributing to world and environmental sustainability in general terms. CS: We wish you all the best and we will be following your progress in the coming future. MT: Thank you very much.

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Redefining excellence in facade engineering

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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Remarkable growth for QALEX

QALEX, Qatar’s first aluminium extrusion company, has once again embarked on a remarkable success. Qatar Aluminium Extrusion Company has expanded significantly over the past year as it witnessed an increase in production between 30 to 40% compared to last year. QALEX, the brainchild of QIMCO (Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company), is proud to be the first 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 In-

vestment, 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 at the pink zone of new industrial area with a plot of 28,000sqm, aesthetically landscaped, and engulfing a steel structure of 13,000sqm which houses modern extrusion production facilities. 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 through value added customer base. The company’s newly acquired Thermal break machine is yet another addition to its world class equipment. With its environment friendly benefits, the Thermal break machine is a value addition to QALEX capabilities. The company has managed to acquire the ISO 2008 certification as well as the QUALICOAT certification; an international quality certification for powder-coating processes

and products.This means QALEX can use QUALICOAT logo on all production of its powder-coating division. 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 so the delivery will be timely. And it can’t be compared with transportation needed to provide material from outside the country. Also, there will be no need for customers to pile a stock and block their revenues. They can take the material needed on a timely basis and save their warehouses for different purposes,” Acting General Manager Mr. Manjunath N. Rao explained. QALEX world-class equipment, includes: • Japan origin 2250 MT extrusion press with 4S (stem shift short stroke) technology with an annual capacity of 8,000M. • US-origin hot log shear which allows to reduce both material inventory and scrap generation because it cuts the billets to correct length as needed targeting maximum yield.

trudate temperature and • US-origin log oven with essential for aluminium designed capacity of extrusions. 4,000kg of output per • US-origin intense run-out hour. cooling system for both • US-origin taper quench hard & architectural alunit of billets for achievloys. ing quality extrusion by maintaining constant ex- • US-origin double puller operation for improved productivity & short idle time. The advantage of • US-origin stretcher which this for the contracdelivers precise accurate stretching, enhancing tor is that they can profile quality and keepapproach us at any ing scrap to a minimum. time so the delivery • US-origin precision-prowill be timely. And it file cutting-finish saw decan’t be compared livers a highly-accurate cut with safety and easy with transportation to use and with maxineeded to provide mum cutting length up material from outto 8500mm and extendside the country. able further on special Also, there will be no cases. need for customers • US-origin ageing oven are designed to deliver to pile a stock and rapid complete ageing block their revenues. of every profile in every They can take the batch which translates material needed on into maximum profile quality. a timely basis and • British-origin powdersave their warecoating plant capable to houses for different powder coat 7,500mmpurposes long articles. • Fluidized nitriding-furnace to enhance the surface quality of products.

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The case for glass: its positive role in sustainable low-energy buildings

ver the last 50 years, glass technologies for buildings have undergone radical changes and extended the functions and applications of glazing in modern architecture. Thanks to the continuous improvement in thermal insulation performance, combined with new methods of modulating solar heat and light transmission, glazing has strengthened its position as an essential construction material for low-energy buildings. Despite the availability of these high-performance glass technologies, a preconceived idea that glass is the weak point in the building envelope still persists. A booklet prepared by the Glass for Europe Association argues that this goes against existing evidence that demonstrates the positive role of glass in sustainable low-energy buildings. It mentions that the smart use of efficient glazing solutions already helps to design and build stylish and comfortable low energy buildings. The booklet titled “The smart use of glass in sustainable buildings” pointed out that half a century ago, even before the advent of modern glass technologies, energy savings minded architects were using glass

in a smart and innovative manner to design what we now call ‘nearly-zero energy’ buildings. One pioneering example was the design and construction of St George’s School in Wallasey, the UK, back in 1961. The school successfully captured free solar heat gains to minimize heating needs to the extent that its heating system did not have to be used for the first 16 years. In the subsequent decades, the increased focus on intelligent building design and constant technological advances in glass products mean that integrating large glazed surfaces in low energy buildings has now become even more achievable. Technological innovation such as the use of double and triple glazed units with inert gas filling and invisible low emissivity coatings have significantly improved the insulation properties of windows and facades. Such glazing products allow maximum natural daylight into buildings and can maximize or limit solar heat gains, depending on the desired thermal objectives and energy balance. Nowadays, a vast array of glass and glazing solutions exists to satisfy the needs of the most ambitious architects and building engineers who want to de-

sign and construct low energy or passive buildings. Improvements in the thermal performance of buildings mean that the relative share attributable to heating and cooling in a building’s overall energy consumption decreases, while that of artificial lighting increases. Unlike any other construction material, glass helps lower artificial lighting needs and consequently the associated share of energy consumption as well. In well designed buildings fitted with the right glazing solutions, glass offers both a positive balance of energy through the building envelope, and the provision of sufficient daylight to reduce artificial lighting needs. Therefore, it is no surprise that many energy and thermal simulations suggest that, in most European climates and for most building types, the average glazed surface to floor ratio in buildings can and should ideally be increased. Environmental impact As new constructions become increasingly energy efficient, their main environmental impact will no longer be considered in terms of their energy consumption. Based on a complete life-cycle approach, the impact of manufacturing the building materials, as well as the construction and

demolition phases, become critical to improving a building’s sustainability. In this respect, glass generates minimal environmental impact, which makes it a product of choice for sustainable buildings. For instance, the total CO2 equivalent emitted by the manufacturing of an energy efficient double glazing unit is offset on average within only three to 10 months by the energy savings realized compared to the same building equipped with inefficient glazing. In addition, glass is made of abundant non-polluting raw materials, its manufacturing process is highly energy efficient, requires low levels of water and generates little waste. In fact, recent life-cycle studies have shown that windows represent a very minor share of a building’s environmental impact from the cradle to the construction phase. Moreover, the vast majority of glass products for buildings are recyclable at the end of their lives. This contributes to even lower environmental impact. When recycled in new glass products, glass waste helps to economize both raw materials and energy in manufacturing new glass products.

Qatalum is ‘well-placed’ to meet aluminium demand

oha Primary aluminium smelters in the GCC are competitive on global cost curve and companies like Qatar Aluminium (Qatalum) have an excellent competitive position, enabling them to remain profitable even in the current challenging market conditions, a report by London-based CRU has said. CRU specializes in global mining, metals and fertilizers, delivering quality business intelligence and advice to its clients worldwide. According to a recent CRU report, the aluminium industry is set for a robust recovery in 2014 as demand for primary aluminium will pick up in OECD countries. The report notes that the primary demand growth for aluminium in the next five years will touch 64.5 million tonnes from the current 49.9 million tonnes, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.3 %. The report suggests that aluminium demand prospects are strong with growth in the transport sector the primary driver. The CRU report notes that demand will be met through the drawdown of stocks, lending support to the London Metal Exchange (LME) price, while premiums will remain at high levels until the queues at the

Detroit and Vlissingen warehouses fall. Meanwhile, Qatalum has introduced its own Quality Improvement Program (QIP) in 2013, aimed at reducing production cost and to be among the top 10 smelters in the world. The QIP has been successful and the company has been able to reduce production cost and meet targets. To celebrate the QIP’s success, the company has held a milestone event at the Intercontinental City Hotel. The event was attended by the Board of Directors Chairman Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Shaibi, Chairwoman Hilde Merete Aasheim, Chief Executive Officer Tom Petter Johansen, senior management and employees. The aim of the event was to reflect on vision and direction set by the board, reflect on achievements in each area, strengthen buy-in and commitment from the organization, ensure alignment of priorities, understand risks, issues and support required from each department in going forward and to continue to enhance understanding and use of QPS. In an inspirational keynote address at the event, Chairman Al Shaibi expressed his happiness over QIP’s success and congratulated employees for their efforts in meeting the board’s

expectations. Outlining the strategic objectives for the period 2014-2018, Al Shaibi said all efforts should be made to meet the shareholders’ expectations of financial returns and to improve Qatalum’s position on the cost curve to be among the top 10 in the world. The chairman reiterated the importance of maintaining excellent health, safety and environmental standards and of fulfilling CSR obligations. He called for initiatives to establish sustainable solutions for waste management. Regarding the Qatarization program, Al Shaibi said the company was committed to providing opportunities for national employees and to make the company a secure, robust and com-

petent organization. Underling the importance of operational excellence, the chairman said this could be achieved in all areas through rigorous implementation of the Qatalum Production System (QPS). Al Shaibi said that by effectively managing risk throughout the enterprise and business continuity readiness, the company could further enhance the Qatalum brand. On the subject of diversification, the chairman said the company would support the development of local aluminium down-stream and establish an aluminium competence center in Qatar. Speaking about Qatalum’s contribution to Qatar National Vision 2030, Al Shaibi said the

Access to daylight Given that we spend over 80% of our lives inside buildings, the design of buildings and in particular daylight provision is critical to our quality of life. Thanks to its transparency, glazing enables daylight to penetrate the interiors of buildings and provides a view to the outside world. These characteristics are unique among building materials and provide many benefits to building occupants. By providing daylight and a connection with the outside world, glazing enhances the interiors of buildings, and improves comfort and the sense of wellbeing. Numerous research studies have found that access to daylight in various types of buildings provides a healthier – and healing – environment (e.g. hospitals), and increases focus, learning and productivity (e.g. educational buildings and offices) while enhancing the aesthetic of internal spaces with direct economic benefits, for example with boosted sales in day lit retail establishments. Low-energy and truly sustainable buildings must continue to be designed so as to be fit for the people who will be using them. Glazed surfaces, by allowing daylight into buildings and pro-

viding a visual contact with the outside world, contribute to enhancing the economic and social pillars of sustainability in buildings. They help to harvest wider societal benefits such as enhanced productivity and lower healthcare costs because of lower rates of absenteeism and shorter hospital recovery days, better education, etc. The distinctive benefits of glazing deserve to be fully grasped in new constructions and major renovations. Glazed and efficient Thanks to the unique properties of today’s glazing solutions, architects now have complete freedom to incorporate as much glazing as they wish in their designs, in the knowledge that glazing can help them achieve the best energy performance, minimize overall environmental impact and provide a comfortable and desirable place for occupants. A whole pallet of glass products is available for the glazing component to meet different functions in the building envelope. Glass is fit for all climatic conditions.When the deep renovation of a building is carried out, architects and engineers have leeway to drastically improve a building’s energy performance and, if they wish, to increase the glass area.

company was actively contributing to the development of a competitive and diversified economy capable of meeting the needs of and securing a high standard of living for all. He said Qatalum was playing the role as a catalyst for institutions to develop competences as partners to the aluminium industry and is contributing to Qatar’s knowledge-based economy. Al Shaibi said the company was striving towards a sustainable aluminium business by providing permanent jobs in Qatar and setting a basis for a new wave of downstream factories producing value-added products. Vice-Chairwoman Aasheim commended the employees on the success of the QIP. She said that through QIP, Qatalum had moved from top quartile performer to top five most cost efficient smelter in the world. According to Aasheim, the company aimed is to be a worldclass smelter and this she said should be done by strong production performance, reduced fixed-cost, improved quality and on-time delivery and implementing QPS as basis for improvements as well as increased robustness. She said QIP had so far achieved significant results but improvements would have to continue.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Executive Officer Johansen said the company had made good progress in 2014, adding that that to sustain the QIP, a robust action plan and execution were critical.The CEO said that Qatalum Production System sustained improvements and drove the organization towards a continuous improvement culture. He said the company would continue to install a culture of continuous improvement as it was a critical enabler for the Qatalum Improvement Program and helped sustain new levels of performance. Johansen pointed out that QIP’s success was critical for Qatalum and for its shareholders. He said this maintained the company’s competitiveness in the global and regional markets and proactively transformed the company using internal talent and capability with minimal expenditure. The event concluded with managers and team members from various departments presenting their achievements and their contribution towards the QIP. They also presented a road map for their future initiatives that would subsequently lead to reduction in production costs.

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Bentley launches technology to mitigate risks The Leading Stockist of Yorkshire & Mueller Copper Tubes, Pegler Yorkshire Fittings and Valves in Qatar in congested underground environments Bentley Systems has announced the availability of Bentley’s Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE). This breakthrough technology for the integrated engineering management of underground utility networks for water, storm water, gas and electric services is built on OpenRoads, Bentley’s collaborative BIM advancement for multi-discipline civil engineering projects. Bentley’s SUE brings together data from multiple sources and geo-co-ordinates it for 3D modeling, interactive inspection and utility conflict detection and clash resolution. By providing a framework of powerful software tools and rich content to quickly and easily generate high-fidelity, intelligent 3D feature-based models of the buried construction zone, SUE mitigates the risks of building in utility-congested, “callbefore-you-dig” underground environments. These risks can range from project delays to damaged subsurface utilities to explosions that threaten below- and aboveground infrastructure as well as human life. Commenting on the new offering, Bentley Systems CEO Greg Bentley said: “In cities around the world, the area that I believe poses the biggest risk to those designing, building and oper-

ating infrastructure is found by looking down. It’s also the area for which it seems there’s been the least advancement of information modeling and information mobility to improve construction throughput and enhance the reliability, safety, and resilience of infrastructure assets. “And for Bentley Systems, with our portfolio spanning building, civil, geospatial and plant domains, it’s a particular priority – as all infrastructure projects are impacted by subsurface conditions, restrictions and re-

quirements.” He continued: “Our Subsurface Utility Engineering software uniquely provides across disciplines a powerful new information modeling application. Its use will empower project teams to comprehensively understand, and more effectively and efficiently resolve, underground infrastructure conflicts.” SUE automatically creates 3D models from survey information, CAD data, GIS, Excel spreadsheets, Oracle databases, and other industry standard sources of information.

In addition, it maintains a relationship between CAD and GIS utility sources and tracks civil features to ensure that data is always synchronized and up to date. Using the visualization and clash detection capabilities of SUE, users can readily identify and resolve conflicts between new construction features and existing utilities during the design phase. This helps mitigate risk during construction, lowers costs, and sustains asset performance. SUE further enables immersive

modeling by empowering users to combine active plan, profile, and cross-section views with innovative 3D modeling technology, providing additional context for decision making. SUE’s additional provision of parametric design features includes fully dynamic rules, relationships, and constraints built into the modeling workflow. The net result of these advancements is improved design quality with unique “optioneering” capabilities that allow users to readily create and compare design alternatives.

Moreover, the intelligent 3D modeling capabilities deliver against the U.S. Federal Highway Administration’s “MAP-21” recommendations for 3D modeling/virtual construction and visualization technology. SUE also conforms to essential elements of the Standard Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data (38-02) that govern subsurface utility information quality. This standard assists engineers, project and utility owners and constructors in developing strategies to reduce risk by improving the reliability of information on existing subsurface utilities in a defined manner. SUE provides indispensable insight for contractors employing alternative delivery approaches such as design-build, and taking on the risks associated with identifying and resolving subsurface utility conflicts. Most significantly, those substantially benefiting from SUE’s powerful capabilities include cities and other owners of infrastructure – and all whose quality of life is sustained by underground utilities. Bentley Systems, based in Exton, Pennsylvania, is a software company that produces solutions for the design, construction and operation of infrastructure.

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Big names in the industry engage in the first mega event organized by Rockwell Automation in the Kingdom. Abu Dhabi, UAE – 21 August 2014 – International and local companies will showcase the latest innovations, products, solutions and services at the first mega industrial event , “The Automation University Classic”, scheduled to be held at Sheraton Hotel in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 9 and 10. Organized by the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation, Rockwell Automation, the event sees great potential to support the Kingdom’s developing industrial landscape. Prosoft Technology, Molex, Stratus Technologies, Cisco, Endress+Hauser, Ewon, Fluke, Oldi, Panduit, Spectrul Control, Avanceon

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Exploring the challenges and opportunities in creating sustainable and attractive outdoor environments for Qatar. 27 – 28 October, 2014 Intercontinental Hotel The City, Doha, Qatar and ATCO LLC are among the exhibitors at the show. The two-day event will not only present the technologies of integrated information and automation solutions but will also tackle the country’s views and trends concerning the sector. “Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s fastest growing countries. Dozens of factories, and industrial facilities including desalination plants, a seaport, refineries and manufacturing companies make up the Kingdom’s non-oil industry. KSA is keen in diversifying its economy. Seeing the robust growth of the country and its potential, the Automation University Classic will be a great platform for private companies and government to discuss topical industry issues and at same time exchange fresh and stimulating ideas that will be valuable to the development.” stated by

Yahya Darwish, KSA Country Director - Sales, Rockwell Automation. On the first day of the event, 9th of September, Tuesday, key industry experts will be conducting a full day seminar about Connected Enterprise. According to Sujeet Chand, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Rockwell Automation “Disruptive technologies can enable collaboration across all levels in manufacturing organizations, by connecting the entire enterprise; manufacturers can fully harness the information they need to optimize their operations.” Registration to the event is still open. Visit Rockwell Automation website for more details http://www.rockwellautomation.com/mde/events/ automation-university/ ksa-automation-universityclassic.page?#/tab

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Table 1, which is a reproduction of Table 3.2 from ACI 214R-02, shows that th of concrete control for general construction testing can vary from excellent (σ < MPa)) to poor (σ > 700 psi (4.8 MPa)). This applies to typical concrete strengths in 3,000 to 5,000 psi (20 to 35 MPa).

Concrete Quality Control – The Untapped Profit Center By Don Bain and Karthik Obla It has been said that quality control (QC) does not matter once the project specifications have been satisfied. QC has been treated as a cost center, with not much thought as to how it can benefit the bottom line of the ready mixed concrete company. For some, QC is endless comparative testing with a testing laboratory to evaluate the quality of testing, while for some others it is to add extra cement to minimize their risk. It is the authors’ view that concrete QC, if properly approached, can be a tangible profit center for the company. Many companies are already practicing good QC and are prospering as a result. What is QC? A QC program is much more effective if rather than trying to catch the defective loads that might be produced, it endeavors to ensure that no defective loads are in fact produced. Concrete is a variable product. Each and every day, the product is slightly different. The main thrust of any good QC system is to attempt to control and minimize this variability. A lower variability will result in a lower standard deviation (σ) and a reduced target average strength (ƒ´cr) for a specified strength (ƒ´c). ACI 318-05 requires that the target average strength should be the maximum of the following two equations:

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A QC program is much more effective if rather than trying to catch the defective loads that might be produced, it endeavors to ensure that no defective loads are in fact produced. Concrete is a variable product. Each and every day, the product is slightly different. The main thrust of any good QC system is to attempt to control and minimize this variability

Table 1, which is a reproduction of Table 3.2 from ACI 214R02, shows that the standards of concrete control for general construction testing can vary from excellent (σ < 400 psi (2.8 MPa)) to poor (σ > 700 psi (4.8 MPa)). This applies to typical

concrete strengths in the range of 3,000 to 5,000 psi (20 to 35 MPa). Table 2 shows the cost savings due to improved QC for concrete with ƒć = 4,000 psi (27.5 MPa). Different standards of QC are assumed as per ACI 214R-02 and ƒćr calculated for each case as the maximum of the above two equations. Assuming that each 200 psi (1.4 MPa) increase in ƒćr results in an increase in concrete materials cost of $1/yd3 ($1.3/ m3) (due to higher cementitious materials content and/or increased admixture dosage), the cost savings due to the lower ƒćr can be estimated. It is instructive to note that with improved QC, i.e. reducing σ from 750 psi (5.2 MPa) to 350 psi (2.4 MPa), can result in savings of $3.9/yd3 ($5.1/m3) in concrete materials’ cost due to a reduction in ƒćr from 5,250 psi (36 MPa) to 4,470 psi (31 MPa). A producer who can achieve this will be more competitive and is more likely to be successful in getting the job. The immediate question is how to improve QC or reduce σ. ACI 214R-02 reports that variability can be due to batching, mixing, sampling, testing and properties and characteristics of the ingredients. This article will suggest a procedure employed by the first author to control the variability due to some of the above factors and achieve concrete with a low σ.

Table 1 – Standards of Concrete Control (ACI 214-02)

Table 2 shows the cost savings due to improved QC for concrete with ƒć = 4,000 psi (27.5 MPa). Different standards of QC are assumed as per ACI 214R-02 and ƒćr calculated for each case as the maximum of the above two equations. Assuming that each 200 psi (1.4 MPa) increase in ƒćr results in an increase in concrete materials cost of $1/yd3 ($1.3/m3) (due to higher cementitious materials content and/or increased admixture dosage), the cost savings due to the lower ƒćr can be estimated. It is instructive to note that with improved QC, i.e. reducing σ from 750 psi (5.2 MPa) to 350 psi (2.4 MPa), can result in savings of $3.9/yd3 ($5.1/m3) in concrete materials’ cost due to a reduction in ƒćr from 5,250 psi (36 MPa) to 4,470 psi (31 MPa). A producer who can achieve this will be more competitive and is more likely to be successful in getting the job. Table 2 – Cost Savings Due to Improved QC for f’c = 4000 psi (27.5 MPa) QC Standards (ACI 214)

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σ, psi (MPa)

350 (2.4)

450 (3.1)

550 (3.8)

650 (4.5)

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4470 (30.8)

4600 (31.7)

4780 (33.0)

5020 (34.6)

5250 (36.2)

Cost savings, $/yd3 ($/m3)

3.9 (5.1)

3.2 (4.2)

2.3 (3.0)

1.2 (1.6)

0.0 (0.0)

The immediate question is how to improve QC or reduce σ. ACI 214R-02 reports that variability can be due to batching, mixing, sampling, testing and properties and characteristics of the ingredients. This article will suggest a procedure employed by the first author to control the variability due to some of the above factors and achieve concrete with a low σ. To be continued…

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