Hotels/Hotel Apartments Residential Homes Offices/Commercial Education Hospitals
Dubai | Doha | Athens
Quadros International LLC is an
Company
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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CONTRACT DIVISION
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• PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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• DESIGN
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• PROCUREMENT
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• PRODUCTS, SERVICES & SUPPLIERS
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• MANUFACTURING COMPLETED PROJECTS
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PORTFOLIO
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MANAGEMENT
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CONTACT US
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“In a fast development copetitive environment, QUADROS aims to be the market leader through innovative and creative total interior solutions.�
ADVISING - Construction Concepts, Interior Design and Commercial Fit Outs
“The group was formed in the European Union and has been dedicated to successfully advising clients for over 20 years in concepts of construction,
INTRODUCTION
predominately interior design and commercial fit outs.” The group comprises: • QUADROS INTERNATIONAL
LLC (Quadros) • exxova intl. • Yates Mellios Design Associates The group was formed in the European Union and has been dedicated to successfully advising clients for over 20 years in concepts of construction, predominately In interior design and commercial fit outs. Quadros is head-quartered in the UAE and has regional offices in Athens, Qatar and Bahrain. The company’s core business covers:
• All major internal and external renovations within the commercial and residential industry, including hospitality. • Initial interior design and supply. • Installation of commercial and residential kitchen suites, and detailed joinery works. • Supply and installation of internal Gypsum, decorative tiles, concealed ceiling systems and false ceilings. • Supply and installation of timber joinery including feature doors. • Facilitation of itemised budgeting and purchasing for all items in the FF&E and OS&E categories (furniture, fixtures & equipment / operating supplies & equipment). • Interior decorating including furniture, flooring, fabrics, soft furnishings, lighting and art work.
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UAE
Athens
Bahrain Qatar
COMPANY OVERVIEW “The Quadros design experience and reputation derives from the skills and integrity of its key management & staff, who bring with them many years of experience in the industry.�
Quadros was established primarily to support the interior decorating and finishing requirements for the residential and commercial construction industry in the GCC, Middle East & North Africa (MENA) regions. Quadros have identified a unique opportunity to develop into a market leader. We provide comprehensive total design and build concepts, based on close liaison with each and every client. Quadros therefore achieve pleasing aesthetics and functionality within cost, time and quality parameters. The Quadros design experience and reputation derives from the skills and integrity of its key management and staff, who bring with them many years of experience in the industry. These staff are involved in each project and provide full accountability to our clients, while striving for the highest professional standards of functional design and best performance. Our planning and design techniques enable the most effective utilization of available space, whilst ensuring fulfillment of our clients’ requirements. To achieve this, Quadros guarantees that the manufacturing of components will be carried out in Europe, in accordance with the European standards and international ISO 14001 & 9001 standards. The majority of units will arrive at the project individually flat packed and can be easily assembled at each location; all assembly is supervised by European staff utilizing our local workforce and contract installers. Quadros accepts that the design profession has an environmental responsibility and promotes and prastices design principles which are not harmful to the environment; all materials, finishes and furniture follow an established set of guidelines to ensure this. The Quadros philosophy is that projects are not just about design; successful projects require a clear understanding of the underlying delivery process in order to meet client expectations. Weprovide every client with a superior service, and ensure a total understanding of their needs and objectives.
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EMPLOYEES PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTALLATIONS FIT OUTS
administration
ENGINEERING manufacturing
quality control
WAREHOUSING site office management
GENERAL INFORMATION TYPE OF ENTERPRISE
LLC
Over
450
including
employees
manufacturing,
engineering, EMPLOYESS
across
quality
all
areas
administration,
control,
project
management, site office management, warehousing. Additional
employees
are
hired
on
a
contract/ project basis.
QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM
ISO 9001 • UAE & Greece
OFFICES
MANUFACTURING FACLITIES
• Representative office in Bahrain • A company under formation in Qatar Greece & Romania (approx 100,000 square metres of factories).
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CONTRACT DIVISION Quadros International LLC Dubai Contract Division is established in Dubai as an Interior Contracting Company, providing services mainly to hotels and furnished apartment blocks, and the construction and institutional project industries. The range of services offered covers five main areas:
• • • • •
Procurement Sales, Marketing and Distribution FF&E Hospitality Supplies Supply and Installations Project Management
The founders of Quadros come from a background in manufacturing and the actual grass roots of the products and services required for procurement and supply. Coupled with this expertise, the team brings with them extensive background knowledge of the international industry acquired from experience in manufacturing, sales, marketing, distribution and procurement. The company’s strength lies in the founder’s local and international experience,expertise and reputation, as well as the extensive contact base created over many years in the market. The success of the company lies in the desire to raise the local industry standards to an international level, coupled with the dedication, determination and ambition of the management to succeed in the currently complacent market. The U.A.E offices are also supported by a comprehensive engineering and technical team, with full backup and support from the European office located in the Athens. The range of products and services offered all meet international standards.
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WORKS PROJECT MANAGEMENT Quadros International prides its self in offering high quality professional, seamless project management from A – Z. 1. Project approach All aspects of the project deserve special attention. Quadros excels though proven professionalism to meet and exceed the customer’s expectations. 2. Preliminary investigation and specifications The initial drawings, quotes and samples presented at this time ensure that all design and management aspects are within the financial and timely parameters agreed. 3. Engineering Once all the above is agreed, the final tenders are now presented for approval. This is where the fine tuning of materials and processes are finalised, whilst positioning the fundamentals which are being supplied. 4. Ascertain the assembly process The key part of the ongoing supervision of the work in progress. Each area has the assembly processes established and coded whilst the timescale is set for the preparation of the materials. 5. Manufacture and quality control Quality control is crucial to the overall service offered by Quadros, with continual monitoring of the processes and production. 6. Logistics and delivery of works Arrangement for transportation of all items ordered, ensuring delivery on time, as promised. For management and manpower contracts, we guarantee that our personnel have the experience and required skills to complete all jobs to perfection. 7. Warranty Each item that is delivered has an individual warranty agreement which gives each project a long term peace of mind.
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DESIGN
YATES MELIOS DESIGN ASSOCITES OVERVIEW Parts of the Quadros Group, Yates Melions Design Accociates
are
committed interior design professionals who are eager to offer design quality and services beyond what is generally available. With a proven capability in high volume and short programme delivery, Yates Melions Design Associates have flexibility to assist with both residential and commercial design. Maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, service and delivery through comprehensive check lists activated systematically throughout the period of the project. Yates Melions Design Associates preserve their direct and ongoing involvement throughout the life of the project which provides value for money in comparison to more commercially orientated operations. From concept to completion, their involvement ensures excellence, collaboration and effective resolution SERVICES OFFERED – COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL Yates Melions Design Associates will take the leading architect’s role or the interior design consultant role and will successfully complete the required services through the provision of the following main services:
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Brief confirmation Space Planning Interior design graphics and signage Co-ordination with base-building architects Co-ordination with specialist works Procurement assistance Cost control assistance On site attendance (optional) Design control manual
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DESIGN THE
DESIGN
SERVICES
WILL
BE
DELIVERED
THROUGH
THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF 7 MAIN STAGES:
• • • • •
Concept design Schematic design Interior design development Mock_up apartment | Villa (if Residential or Hospitility project) Contract documentation - Interior design documents | FF&DS specifications
• •
Tendering & Award Contract Administration
Yates Melios Design associates use AutoCAD R2004 to design and doucments, as well as Photoshop | Illustrator for digital image editing and 3DS MAX for all 3D visualizing and rendering.
YATES MELIOS Design Associates Contact Details YATES MELIOS Design Associates P.O. Box 54169 Dubai, U.A.E. Tel +971 4 338 6658 Fax +971 4 3386648 Email info@quadros-international.com
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“Quadros International has a proven approach for improving the quality of deliveries whilst reducing costs for companies and projects.”
PROCUREMENT Quadros International has a proven approach for improving the quality of deliveries whilst reducing costs for companies and projects. Quadros International has established, dependable, supply chains from reliable, high quality suppliers, both locally and internationally. Quadros International ensures that the procurement process does not end with the commissioning stage, but spans the entire life cycle of the products and services from inception through to contract management.
DEFINE SCOPE
PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
IMPLEMENTATION
4 LEVELS OF BEST PRACTICE PROCUREMENT:
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Profit – negotiation and bottom line Consolidation – improved cost per units Specification – buying only what is required Structure – ensuring that delivery is in the most cost effective way
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Furniture
Flooring
Kitchen Suites
Soft Furnishings
PRODUCTS, SERVICES, & SUPPLIERS The Contract Division is a highly organized entity, with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to client procurement and project requirements. Although there are companies already offering similar products and services, The Contract Division’s strength lies in the fact that the companies it represents are at the leading edge of the market in respect of design, materials and production techniques which results in competitive prices.
PRODUCTS Quadros design, supply and install for: 1. The Residential and Construction Industry
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Kitchen suites Wardrobes Doors and door frames Flooring Ceilings External timber joinery
2. The Hospitality Industry
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Furniture Case goods Flooring Lighting Fabrics Soft furnishings
SERVICES Quadros’ methodology is to provide the client with a range of high level services, to include:
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Professional services for hospitality projects, major renovations and
capital expenditure projects.
• •
Comprehensive reporting. Assurance that trades and services are in accordance with the client
quality requirements; Quadros will provide a comprehensive quality plan prior to proceeding with the contract works.
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Comprehensive design and technical support. Freight management, on-site coordination and installation supervision.
The benefits to our clients are:
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Timely project completion as per client schedules, enabling the
client to commence operations on target and in line with their on-going commitments.
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Completion of projects within the client approved budget, enabling
handover without creating additional delays / approvals.
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“Only suppliers with a solid
reputation and good business ethics will be dealt with. The company has more than one supplier available for the majority of items, as a back-up alternative.�
SUPPLIERS The aim of The Interior Contracting Division is to be the link between (a) the end-user, i.e. Contractors’ developers etc; and (b) the suppliers/
PRODUCTS SERVICES, & SUPPLIERS
manufactures. This is achieved by using direct marketing to the client and building up a solid client base, coupled with a list of preferred suppliers and manufacturers who all have a proven track record. The Contract Division will provide the client with top quality products/ service in the first instance, followed by a first class after-sales service facility thereby raising the industry standards to new heights.
Our main suppliers are:
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Neoset (For Hotel Furniture) Neoset (Kitchen Suites / Wardrobes) Mamoli (Bathroom accessories) Hatria Spa (Bathroom accessories) Grohe AG&Co.KG (Bathroom accessories) Jacuzzi Carrara & matta Europe (Bathroom accessories) Manouli (Vinyl Floorings) ITV (Vinyl Floorings) Kahrs (Wooden & Laminate Floorings) Amorim (Wooden & Laminate Floorings) BKB (Wooden Floorings) Svenmill (Fabrics) Gonzalo Ferri (Fabrics) Bitex (Fabrics) Fintexport (Carpets) Carpets International (Carpets) ITC (Carpets) Ralux (Carpets) Templeton (Carpets) A number of alternatives from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam
and GCC. As The Contract Division will be supplying directly to clients on request, it will not hold inventory or stock items. Only suppliers with a solid reputation and good business ethics will be dealt with. The company has more than one supplier available for the majority of items, as a back-up alternative.
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Furniture
PROJECTS Hotels/Hotel Apartments • Al Khaleej Palace Hotel • Al Maha Resort • Al Qasr Hotel • Al Bustan Residence • Al Khaleej Hotel • Al Khaleej Hotel Apartments • Al Zain International Hotel • Asteras Hotel (Greece) • Al Bidaa Underground Car Park • Broadway Hotel • Intercontinental Hotel - West Bay Lagoon • Madinat Jumeira Conference Centre • Madinat Jumeira Al Qasr Hotel • Marina Promenade, Dubai • Oceanic Hotel • Olympic Village (Greece) • Premier Inn • Regal Plaza Hotel
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Hotels/Hotel Apartments Residential Homes Offices/Commercial Education Hospitals
• Dubai Ports Authority Jebel Ali • Doha Bank (City Center Branch) • Emirates Lounge, Hamad Int’l Airport • FPI Commercial Offices • Home R Us Showrooms • Hyatt Plaza Mall • Internal Security Force • Khalifa Stadium • Lacnor Commercial Offices • Landmark Showrooms • Lusail Tower (COM11) - Lusail City • Mondial Commercial Offices • Majlis Restaurant • New Building Affairs Dept., Doha • New Doha International Airport • New Hamad Port - NPP/0057 Port • New Offices • PG1 (land commercial name) • Qatar Rail, Red Line
• Ramee Beach Resort
• Sun And Sands Showroom
• Ramee Hotel Apartments
• TGI Renovation Restaurant - Pearl Qatar
• Samrya Hotel Suites • The One And Only Royal Mirage Hotel • W Hotel - Renovation Market Restaurant
Residential Homes • Asteco Real Estate (Residential Buildings) • Audit Bureau Towers - West Bay
Education • Qatar Foundation - Education City • Qatar Foundation - Junior School Auditorium/Reno vation - Qatar Academy • Qatar Foundation - Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies at Education City
• Broadway Residence
• Qatar University - College of Engineering
• Capital Residence
• Qatar University – College of Pharmacy
• Jaber Al-Thani • Private Palace (HE.Sh. Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al-Thani)
Hospitals • Abu Nakla - Stand Alone Health Centre, Area 81 • Al Emadi - Physiotherapy Hospital D-Ring
Offices/Commercial
• American Hospital
• Al Jasra Tower - Lusail City
• Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
• Al Jazeera Studio
• Euro Aster Hospital - Old Airport Area
• Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena - Al Sadd Mul
• GMC Hospital
tipurpose Hall - Stadium
• Hamad General Hospital
• Bentley Showroom
• Labour City Clinic
• Burj Al Marina (COM8) - Lusail City
• Welcare Hospital
• Dubai Municipality
• West Bay Medicare
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PORTFOLIO
Hotels / Hotel Apartments
The inspired and innovative team at Quadros are experts in grasping current trends and meeting client expectations. We provide design, procurement, supply and installation, as well as offering sustainable applications and new technologies. Quadros always operate with the customer in mind, providing products and services that are not only high quality, but also within budget.
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PORTFOLIO
Residential Homes
Whether designing an individual home or organizing a total package for a large project, Quadros international will always offer a premier service. We see ourselves as a trend setter rather then a trend follower. We remain in touch with the world’s ever changing trends and make predictions about future changes. Our employees understand different styles in every corner of the globe and will adhere to cultures, as well as fashion. We are proud to offer complete packages, from design to fit outs, giving the client the convenience of only dealing with our company throughout a whole project.
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PORTFOLIO
Offices / Commercial
Quadros
offers
a
unique
approach
to
client’s requirements for office and commercial environments. Our solutions are all bespoke and based on the individual, with no two projects ever being the same. The basis of these solutions revolves around our clients working practices, budget, environment requirements, and of course, aesthetics. We know the clients vision and we go out of our way to ensure this is fulfilled.
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PORTFOLIO
Hospitals
The objective of Quadros is to ensure that hospital designs fulfil the expectations of all their users: patients, staff and visitors. They adhere
to
standards
that
are
continually reviewed and updated. These are supported by a network of professionals involved in all aspects of health care design, construction, management and maintenance.
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MANAGEMENT
QUADROS INTERNATIONAL The highly skilled management team at Quadros has over 20 years experience in the interiors field. We are a close-knit team of project managers and architects, who are able to translate clients’ ideas into successful projects. We are aware of the importance of working in the parameters of functionality, economics and aesthetics. As a full-service interior design firm, we offer the client a full range of services you would expect from a premier company. We work with clients from concept to completion to create effective solutions from individuals to large scale projects. Our management team strive to be the finest in their discipline. Our experience is gained from both local and international markets, with vast experience in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Far East. Furthermore, a multi national team of experienced and fully qualified individuals are employed by Quadros, including nationals from the UK, Australia, South Africa, Europe, Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka amongst others.
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Contact us: Quadros International LLC Office 120, Al Shafar Investment Bldg Sheikh Zayed Road P.O. Box 54169 Dubai, U.A.E. Tel +971 4 338 6658 Fax +971 4 338 6648 Email info@quadros-international.ae Website www.quadros-international.com Quadros International LLC is an
Company
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Dubai | Doha | Athens
Office 120, Al Shafar Investment Bldg Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 54169, Dubai, UAE. T +971 4 338 6658 | F +971 4 338 6648 E info@quadros-international.com | www.quadros-international.com
Quadros International LLC is an
Company