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SITESMonthly Construction news, tenders, project focus, and forthcoming exhibitions in QatarIssue No.61 - AuGusT 2012

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ALBASET is a leading provider of transportation solutions. the company rapidly developed and recognized for its customized services and recognized as one of the top transportation com-panies in Doha.ALBASET became one of the first companies based in Doha . After many years of hard work-ing carrier with successful trad-ing, ALBASET returned to take a large area in Doha market . ALBASET place high value on maintaining and enhancing quality in every facet of the Organization. Therefore it has

Fernando Romero is a Mexi-can architect, urban designer, educator, theorist, author and philanthropist. A young, con-temporary architect, he is most identified with the Soumaya Museum. Romero´s approach to architecture has been influ-enced by a deep focus on re-search and innovation, giving the perception of related topics such as urbanization, climate change, social housing and vi-sual arts.In 2010, Romero opened his office FREE Fernando Romero EnterprisE in New York City for international operations and set up an Internet-based plat-form that displays different kinds of innovative designs. The purpose of this initiative is welcome collaborations and partnerships between individu-als and organizations, thus materializing ideas into revo-lutionary projects that provide improvements to the lives of people.Following his visit to Qatar in April, Qatar Construction Sites had this email interview with Romero:What are the reasons behind your visit to the Gulf region?I have always been fascinated by this region and I am analyz-ing both opportunities in Qatar and Lebanon, which are both great destinations with great potential.

designed and implemented a quality management system to ensure a consistent level of high standards at all times.ALBASET is The first company in exporting all cars and to and from Doha to all nations of the world and through the (land-sea)1. Freight goods from and to Doha and all over the world.2. we move heavy equipment across the latest techniques to all States in the Middle East3. Finalizing all custom proce-dures for imported / exported goods.

Do you plan to take up projects in Qatar?Qatar is a state that has intrigued us for many reasons, not only for its education-al visionary projects, but also for its proj-ects that enhance and enrich human and ur-ban qualities as a re-sult of combining both the tradition and the potential of the future.What is your impres-sion on the Doha sky-line and the city’s ar-chitecture?Doha has been seek-ing to build consis-tent, great pieces of contem-porary architecture that would become not only international references while setting new standards in the Middles East. How do you describe your style?We are not interested in style, we are interested in translation of ambitions, contexts and his-torical moments into new and special structures that move people and resolve architec-tural problems.Which project has given you the most satisfaction?A: Each project has its own intensity and challenges, but usually the ones that have more intensity between the programmatic needs, the spe-

4. Helping your company with getting the goods in the white list.5. The company has warehous-es for storage on demand.Our vision is to achieve the highest levels of customer sat-isfaction.By our excellent ser-vices we do not seek any com-petition.

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cific contents and client mo-tives.What is your dream project?I consider myself a very spiri-tual personal and have always been interested in designing a cathedral or (any other) re-ligious building. Designing a new city has been one of the main ambitions of the office. It would be great to work on a museum that aims to connect architecture with art.Are there any designers, archi-tects, from the past you appre-ciate a lot?Rather than mentioning (some) architects or designers, we are fascinated with the evolution of society through technology and progress.

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Architect Fernando Romero eyeing Qatar opportunities

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Siemens, the global powerhouse in elec-tronics and electrical engineering operating

in the energy, infrastructure, in-dustry and healthcare sectors, is well positioned to strength-en further its engagement in Qatar’s rapidly developing economy, boasting innovative products, systems, solutions and services for the country’s energy sector aimed at driving down costs, boosting innova-tion and meeting sustainability demands.At the Siemens Technology Fo-rum, an event held recently in Doha, company experts from the region and Germany met with key customers in Qatar’s oil, gas and petrochemical in-dustry to demonstrate how they could benefit from the compre-hensive life-cycle management portfolio consisting of products, systems, solutions and services to reduce total cost of owner-ship and improve innovation ca-pability while meeting sustain-ability demands. Among the companies that participated in the event were Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas Company, Qatar Petrochemical Company, RasGas Company, Qatar Vinyl Chloride, and Qatar Fertilizer Company.“At Siemens, we understand that the oil, gas and petro-chemical industry is being driv-en by changing feedstock and

downstream diversification,” said Martin á Porta, CEO of Siemens WLL, the Qatari unit of Siemens AG. “Companies in Qatar and throughout the region work-ing in these industries are faced with a multitude of demanding challenges – from speed of innovation, to effi-ciency and productivity require-ments. Workshops such as the Technology Forum allow us to address these requirements and focus on our customers and their needs right where they are,” said á Porta. One concept showcased at the event was that of the “Digital Plant” which integrates inno-vative design, engineering and maintenance and asset opti-mization services and tools, to reach effective integration of all phases of project execution – from front-end engineering de-sign (FEED) to commissioning – as well as for plant optimiza-tion and maintenance.Siemens experts also dis-cussed how the company’s products and services can be used by oil and gas industry customers to focus on their core business by providing in-

novative asset maintenance and network planning services, which ensure availability of an efficient and reliable electri-cal power infrastructure in the operating plants. As a world leader in building environmen-tally-friendly solutions, Sie-mens, based on its Totally Inte-grated Automation and Totally Integrated Power concepts, has designed and successfully im-plemented solutions for power supply, power distribution, process automation and drive technology which help to meet the increasing environmental concerns and safety standards of the chemical, petrochemi-cal and oil and gas industries. “We value our long-term cus-tomer relationships and doing so means investing our time, service and people. This com-mitment is part of our dedica-tion to supporting Qatar’s infra-structure plans for its National Vision 2030,” á Porta said.

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styling.ROOTS WIZZARD-MINI SCRUBBER DRIERThe ROOTS WIZZARD Mini Floor Scrubber Drier is a compact, highly portable, easy-to-use machine that operates at extremely quiet levels. Suitable for restau-rants also.This multi-purpose floor scrubbing machine can be used on almost any floor surface including escala-tor, safety floors, tiles, car-pets and even escalators making it a versatile and efficient all round machine.• Simply change the brushes for a different

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The weather in Qatar is hot and humid during the summer. Mid-day temperature in July and August usually reaches as high as 46 degrees with the humid-ity exceeding 85%. In recent years, temperatures of over 40 degrees have been witnessed starting from May, making the use of air-conditioning a must almost eight months of the year.The electrical energy consumed by air-conditioning equipment is quite high and puts a huge pressure on the power genera-tion grid in Qatar.There are various common methods to minimize the elec-trical energy consumed by air-conditioning systems like in-creasing the thickness of walls and roofs to increase thermal resistances or using insulating materials.According to a paper published by the engineering journal of University of Qatar, the govern-ment had a set policy on ther-mal properties of roofs and walls of its buildings. However, in practice, most of the people still construct their houses from hollow concrete blocks without insulation. “The policy requires that the heat transmittance (U) value for walls must be less than or equal to 0.741 W/m2 degrees and that for roofs must be less or equal to 0.57 W/m2 de-grees. These values are quite low and could not be achieved

Qatar Project Management (QPM) has selected Proliance software from Meridian Sys-tems, a Trimble Company, to streamline its construction management processes on a wide variety of projects in the Middle East and North Africa region. Doha-based QPM is one of the region’s premier project management companies. QPM selected Proliance for its robust cost and budgeting func-tionality. Proliance allows QPM to bring together all construc-tion project management data and documents in one central-ized system of record, improv-ing its project management practices and creating a strong foundation for tracking pending and future project issues.Using Proliance, QPM’s goal is to provide its employees with an easy-to-use system that en-ables staff to be more produc-tive using streamlined workflow, while allowing QPM to offer cost effective project management

The landmark Barwa Al Doha project is expect-ed to change Qatar’s re-tail and hospitality land-

scape radically by combining a shopping mall, a multi-level car park and a five-star hotel.Occupying 66,000sq m with a built area of about 324,000sq m, it is master planned by RTKL.The luxury premium develop-ment will contain a five-star ho-

for walls made of hollow con-crete blocks of 20cm thickness in the hot weather of Qatar,” the paper noted.Thermostone or the white blocks could just be the answer to that. “Thermostone blocks have a number of advantages over conventional blocks, as they have excellent thermal insulation properties, are light-weight and provide acoustic as well as fire-proofing properties,” said engineer Wael Melaeb, sales manager at ACICO Qatar Aerated Concrete industries Company. ”Besides being cost-efficient and energy-saving, they are environment friendly,” Melaeb, said. Ensuring huge cost saving in in-stallation, Thermostone blocks are internationally ranked num-ber three in green building ma-terials. “It is made from natural materials readily available lo-cally, with all the raw materials needed available in the radius of 50km. Also, it produces less carbon dioxide emissions,” Me-laeb noted.A local study in 1996 titled “Economic and Thermal Perfor-mance of Thermostone in Qa-tar” explored the performance characteristics of Thermostone as a building material, com-paring it with hollow concrete blocks and the effect of using it instead of regular bricks on the overall cooling load of build-ings.

services.“Proliance allows the stream-lining of business systems by providing comprehensive func-tionality including project cost control, schedule management and document management as part of one technology solu-tion,” said Dr Hassan Al Fadala, QPM Managing Director. “It also standardizes access to information and enables real-time access to critical project data. By using Proliance, we can improve collaboration and visibility across key projects and integrate with our other internal

tel with 257 rooms and 71 fully furnished and serviced apart-ments, a 90,000sq m multi-level enclosed shopping mall consisting of 290 retail units, cinemas, a family entertain-ment center, a spa, restaurants and a mosque. The development, which is set to redefine the mixed-use retail concept, is scheduled for com-pletion in 2015.

Carrier Advanced Load Program (E20-II) was used to estimate the annual cooling load of a typical residential Qatari house. A number of combinations of walls and roofs for the house have been used, and the annu-al electrical energy to air-condi-tion the model house for these combinations is estimated. Comparison of the results re-vealed that a house whose walls are built from Thermostone blocks would consume 25 % to 30 % less electrical energy than one whose walls are built from hollow concrete blocks. An eco-nomic analysis has been per-formed for these combinations of roofs and walls. The results show that building with Ther-

systems, creating one complete system that helps QPM retain its competitive edge,” said Al Fadala. “We are pleased to be selected by QPM to help manage their mega projects in various loca-tions around the world,” said Geene Alhady, general manag-er of Meridian Systems. “Our customers in the Middle East face many unique chal-lenges in project delivery and we look forward to working with QPM to contribute to their con-tinued success in the region.”

It is located near the Muntazah/A Ring Road inter-section in Doha. Among its facilities are:* A star hotel* Shopping mall* Cinema complex* Spa* Mosque* Parking for 4,000 cars* Fine dining

mostone blocks can cut the an-nual cost of electricity by 28% to 34% as compared to building with hollow concrete blocks.The environment-friendly fea-tures of Thermostone are not its only advantage. “Thermo-stone are low weight, acoustic insulator and can resist fire for up to four hours. The regular bricks on the other hand are heavy weight, has no acoustic insulation, no thermal insula-tion and are not fire resistant,” Melaeb said.Thermal insulation properties of Thermostone and the fact that it doesn’t transmit humid-ity allow it to maintain a com-fortable atmosphere within liv-ing spaces.

Moreover, insects can’t live in Thermostones because it is not hollow. The same property makes it possible to cut it into any shape.However, these advantages come at a cost. “Compared to regular bricks it is considered 10% more expensive initially, but it is more economic com-pared to other forms of insu-lating brocks,” Melaeb pointed out.Qatar Aerated Concrete Indus-tries Company is the only local producer of Thermostone in the state right now. It has four branches in the GCC countries and its plant in Mesaieed has a production capacity of 900sq m daily.

Melaeb noted that the company had had a good response from consultants to Thermostone. It is used now in a lot of projects, including 90% of buildings at The Pearl, Al Waab city, Barwa City in Abu Hammour, and over 40 towers in the West Bay.Melaeb said the light weight of the white bricks made them eminently suitable for skyscrap-ers for whom the building load is of utmost importance. Ther-mostone is especially attractive for private villas because of its acoustic insulation properties.Currently, Qatar Aerated Con-crete Industries Company is working on adding the white blocks to the country’s building codes.

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There is much to con-sider when designing a beautiful interior space. Elements such as furni-

ture arrangement, fabric selec-tion and interior style are all important to the finished decor. Of all the aspects, however, the choice of a color scheme is one of the most vital to the feeling of a finished room. Color makes space appear large or small. Color choices affect the reflection of light in a room and color enhances mood and style. Choosing an interior color scheme is not difficult. With a little knowledge of the theory of color and a few design tips, creating a gorgeous color scheme is easy. Designing a color scheme1. Incorporate existing finishes into your interior color scheme. As you plan your home colors, it is important to start your pal-ette by incorporating any exist-ing flooring colors, countertop finishes and large-ticket furni-ture pieces into your design. These are color elements that you choose to remain the same, so work the colors into your de-cor and scheme.2. Consider your light sources. The perception of color is dra-matically affected by light, so consider the number of win-dows you have in a space as well as the direction the room faces. North-facing rooms always cast a slight blue tint to the light while west-facing rooms have a more orange tinge.3. Use the color wheel. Study the color wheel for color scheme planning direction. Analogous colors, or those next to each other on the wheel, cre-ate a more calming mood in a room while complementary colors, or those opposite each other, result in a more dramat-ic, energized space.4. Consider the dimensions of the room. Color use affects the perceived size of a room. Small rooms feel larger when light col-ors are used. Large rooms ap-pear smaller when a dark hue is chosen. Ceilings feel higher when painted a light color while they look lower when painted with a darker color.5. Study the style of your interi-or design. Various interior deco-rating styles incorporate certain colors to enhance their look. Tuscan design is hallmarked by its use of gold and orange, and French Country decor usually has bright blues and yellows. The design of your home often

dictates some of the colors you use.6. Consider geographical loca-tion. When designing your color scheme, consider where you live. Hot climates appear cooler by use of cool colors such as white, blue and green. If you live in a cold climate, incopor-ate warm colors such as red and orange to give your home a warm feeling during those cold

winter months.7. Choose colors that harmo-nize in an open-concept home. Many home designs feature rooms that are visually open to other spaces, so choose a color scheme that is harmonious and coordinating for maximum vi-sual appeal. OK, now that we got past choos-ing color, you want to know: “Do colors really reflect our person-alities?” Why don’t you decide for your-

self? Below is a list of colors and their respective personality traits. Yellow = Idealist, self-fulfill-ment, lofty dreams. Green = Moral, balance, caring com-panion. Blue-Green = Sensitive, exacting and sensitive. Blue = Secure, conservative, trusting and loyal friend. Purple = Polite, vain and non-impressionable. Lavender = Social, civilized and

neat. Brown = Dependable, conservative by nature. Red = Aggressive, vigorous, impulsive in your mood and actions. Bur-gundy = Ambition, conscience and strength. Pink = Romantic, charm, softness and warmth. Orange = Adventuress, good-natured and charming. White = Simplicity, neat and immacu-late. Gray = Cautious and non-committal. Black = Dignified, sophisticated and mysterious. However, don’t run out and buy

the color that matches your personality if you already have colors in your home. These per-sonalities are just a non-scientif-ic way to look at colors and how and why people choose them. But, keep in mind that some colors don’t work in all rooms; so be careful how you choose them.Who you start We will go over each room and suggest color that work best. However, every situation varies according to the occupants of the home and present furnishings and materi-als. Entrance This is the portal that invites people into your home: The en-try door. So, the color should give the impression of a grand “Welcome to my home” mes-sage. Of course the color may be dictated by the color of the house. Living room This used to be the most for-mal room in the home. And in some it still is, so it should be comfortable and have a cozy atmosphere. Here you can use mostly any color you feel com-fortable with and that works with your furnishings. Kitchen The colors that can be used in this room are endless; since most of the time the cabinets are white or wood. Of course, there are some colors that should be avoided like blue, pink and orange. Not only could these colors have an opposite

effect on the appetite by seem-ing to suppress it but also could cause an uncomfortable feeling to your guests while eating. Dining roomToday this room functions as a formal area for holidays and parties and since red is the col-or that stimulates the appetite (how many restaurants have red in their color schemes); many designer’s prefer this to other colors. Be careful not to make the shade too light or it will be pink. Pink is a relax-ing color and may cause your guests to not want to leave! BedroomThe bedroom color plays an important part and tends to depend more on personal pref-erence than individual psychol-ogy. Of course, the color deci-sions will also be based on the color of the bedding you have. Green is a relaxing color and red can get your adrenaline flowing. Pick your bedding first before choosing paint colors. It is much easier to match the paint color to the bedding col-ors. Kids’ room Children are influenced by many factors such as music, TV, video and friends. Some colors are soothing while others could create a possible disabling or disruptive behavior. Try to avoid dark blue, black and too much white and of course, red. Pur-ple seems to have a mentally stimulating effect, while violet has a rescinding effect with

emotional disorders. Consider green which is relaxing as well as pink. BathroomThere are no clear cut colors to use in this room. Some decora-tors and designers use certain colors to enhance skin tones. Some like blue because of its relation to water, while others prefer the purity of white. Entertainment / family roomThis is the place that will give you a great deal of stress-free time to un-wind, sit back, watch a movie or read a book. This is where the true personality of the owner should be present. Color use in this room will de-pend on its ultimate use.Exercise RoomExercise room colors should be carefully considered. Green should be avoided; since it is a color that is linked to relaxation. Red increases adrenal-gland stimulation, helping us become strong and increase stamina. However, stay away from pink since it is a soothing color that won’t help you to work out. Please keep-in-mind that these are just suggestions to aid you in your color choices. Your col-ors should be your personal preference. Don’t be influenced by trendy colors. Colors are also influenced by demographic (nationalities) and geographic locations. So when you color your home check out our “Design Styles” page, which will help with furni-ture design styles.

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By Engineer Hosni Abd El KaderThe Safety Construction Orien-tation Training (SCOT) program is an interactive, online-training course composed of 13 mod-ules, each focused on a dif-ferent fundamental aspect of worksite safety. SCOT is convenient, easy-to-use, easy-to-understand, and is interactive and accessible as the program is available on the web. A user can purchase and take the program via this web-site. The program begins with an introductory module that describes the content, purpose and important practical infor-mation necessary to help par-ticipants navigate through the training experience.The program provides the ba-sics in construction safety and requires 100% mastery of 13 modules which take approxi-mately three to five hours to complete. The 13 modules and their descriptions are as fol-lows:1) Workplace Law – This mod-ule focuses on vital health and safety legislation designed to protect the health and safety of Saskatchewan workers. The important legal and ethical re-sponsibilities of workers and employers are explained. Par-ticipants are also introduced to incident reporting and tool box talks used to improve worksite safety. 2) Workplace Hazards – Haz-

ard recognition is a skill that all workers need to stay safe on the worksite. This module introduces participants to com-mon types of hazards found in the construction industry, how to assess their severity and the different control methods employed to prevent incidents from occurring. 3) Managing Worksite Condi-tions and Equipment – The Saskatchewan worksite can be a particularity dynamic environ-ment due to constant changes in weather, a diverse workforce, and increasingly complex build-ing projects. As a result, hazards associated with housekeeping, slips, trips, falls, and materials need to be recognized. General tool safety guidelines including rotating machinery, air, electric and powder actuated tools are also discussed in this module. 4) Personal Physical Care and Conduct - Working in the con-struction industry requires substantial physical health and stamina. In this module, ways to care for your body to pre-vent injuries and the impacts of drugs and alcohol on your abil-ity to work safely are examined. Professional behavior and con-duct on the worksite are also part of this module. 5) WHMIS – The construction industry uses various chemi-cals and materials that could be harmful to your health if not handled correctly. In this

module you will learn the pur-pose of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), responsibilities of workers, suppliers and employ-ers, WHMIS labeling, and the function of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in protecting yourself from the dangers of hazardous materials. By suc-cessfully completing this mod-ule, you will receive a generic WHMIS certificate. 6) Powered Mobile Equipment – Powered mobile equipment (PME) is used for many purpos-es in the construction industry. It is important to operate and work near this equipment safe-ly to avoid injury. In this module you will be introduced to the dif-ferent types of powered mobile equipment, Saskatchewan spe-cific legislation regarding train-ing of PME operators, how to conduct a pre-job walk around of a machine and how to work safely around this equipment.7) Ladder and Scaffold Safety – Some of the most common tools used on construction sites today include ladders and scaffolds. They can also be ma-jor sources of injuries due to falls and improper use. In this module, a brief introduction to different types of ladders and scaffolds is provided. Correct setup, usage, and contraction, along with understanding scaf-fold tags are also discussed. 8) Fall Protection – Falls are a

serious hazard in commercial, industrial or resi-dential construc-tion. As part of this module you will learn about the basic fall protection equipment used in construction, worker and em-ployer responsi-bilities for work-ing at heights, and common fall protection in-spection points.9) Environmen-tal Safety – Protecting the environment is everyone’s re-sponsibility. This module will help you do this by introducing you to typical types of pollutants found in the con-struction industry, what to do in case of an accidental release of hazardous materials and gener-al Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements.10) Excavating and Trench-ing – Any excavation has the potential to harm workers that are not properly informed of the risks associate with digging and how to prevent these hazards from becoming incidents. In addition, this module explains hazards, different soil types and their properties, and im-

portant safety precautions that should be part of all digging op-erations. 11) Defensive Driving – Wheth-er you are driving to work, from work, or operating a piece of equipment on the worksite, it is important to practice safe, defensive driving techniques. In this module, specific Saskatch-ewan driving legislation, de-fensive driving techniques and typical causes of motor vehicle accidents are discussed. 12) Personal Protective Equip-ment – Although it is your last-line of defense in the pre-vention of injury, Personal Pro-tective Equipment (PPE) is a

regular part of the construction clothing worn in Saskatchewan. This module explains the role of PPE on the job, basic PPE found in the construction industry, and when specialized PPE is necessary. 13) Emergency Response – Pre-vention of incidents is always the best plan in preventing inju-ry; however, when precautions fail, it is necessary to know your emergency response plan. Here, key emergency response plan elements, how to access first aid on the worksite and ba-sic fire fighting techniques are explained.

Program focus on worksite safetyThe Safety Construction Orientation Training program provides the basics in construction safety

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Ecological lightweight aggregates from nature

By Dr John Schrenk, Rotec GmbH & Co KGROTEC exploits the forces of na-ture to offer the most ecological lightweight aggregate under the product names ROTOCELL and ROTOCELL plus.A massive volcanic eruption, that occured about 12,500 years ago, is the source of this air-entraining rich, gravel-like mineral. The center of the out-break took place in today’s Laacher lake, the crater of the volcano that is now filled with water.Around Laacher lake, primarily in the Neuwied Basin area Ro-tec mines naturally expanded silicate rock in the open pit, which is known as natural ex-panded silicate.Special processing, screening and drying processes turn the silicate rocks into high-tech lightweight aggregates that have become popular additives in the dry mortar and the con-struction-chemical industries, among others.Characteristics The raw material silicate is a deposit that can be found around the world, such as the US, Mexico, Turkey, Greece and Italy. The silicate rock from Ger-many is, however, particularly suited as a lightweight aggre-gate for dry mortar, because the air voids to solid material ratio is very high, which means the German silicate is very light and interspersed with evenly spaced, fine and closed pores. Since the material is geological-ly very young, there was no time to compress it. Also, the glassy amorphous structure remained thus crystalline structures could not form.The chemical composition re-veals that this is an aluminum-rich silicate rock containing a high proportion of fixed alkalis:

Silica SiO 2 ≈ 56.0%Alumina Al2O3 ≈ 22.0%Na2O + K2O alkalis ≈ 12.0%Iron oxide Fe2O3 ≈ 3.0%Calcium oxide CaO ≈ 2.0%

Magnesium oxide MgO ≈ 1.0%Titanium oxide TiO 2≈ 0.5%Loss on ignition≈ 3.5%Mining and processingThe silicate rock (pumice) can, in its present structure, be used as a natural aggregate and con-struction material (right from the pit), for example, no energy intensive thermal expansion process is necessary.For the preparation of the light-weight aggregate, only a very small amount of energy is re-quired. In Germany, the mineral deposits of silicate are limited to the Neuwied Basin, the loca-tion of ROTEC GmbH & Co. KG. The mining of silicate occurs near the surface. After open pit mining the raw material is washed and screened, crushed, sorted and graded at the nearby plant. The wash water goes through a closed circuit where it is cleaned over and over again.The energy requirements for the use of naturally-expanded sili-cate are low compared to other known lightweight aggregates:Rotocell 0.9 MJ / kgExpanded clay 5.0 MJ / kgVermiculite 5.7 MJ / kgPerlite 9.3 MJ / kgBuilding materials refined with expanded silicate show an im-proved overall environmental performance. The primary en-ergy requirement for mining and processing of natural expanded silicate is classified as very low with approx. 0.9 MJ / kg.The silicate rocks mined by Ro-tec are naturally characterized by a series of special features: low weight and high compres-sive strength thermal insulation sound-absorbing, at a high ab-sorption coefficient α in a wide range of audio frequencies diffusion open, the diffusion coefficient is μ ≈ 5 non-flammable, the melting point is 1000 ° C. One hundred per cent mineral, it does not contain any organic components

user-friendly when mixed, easy to incorporate into dry mixes Solvent-free Odorless 100% recyclableBulk densities A comparison of bulk densities of various naturally expanded silicates (pumice) shows the significant advantages of the raw material from the Neuwied basin over other deposits, in re-lation to the weight:German expanded silicate gran-ulate ≈ 300 g / lGreek expanded silicate granu-late ≈ 450 g / lMexican expanded silicate gran-ulate ≈ 500 g / lItalian expanded silicate granu-late ≈ 550 g / lAmerican expanded silicate granulate ≈ 600 g / lROTOCELLUnder the product name ROTO-CELL, ROTEC offers a dry and very lightweight granulate in eight different grits. The bulk density of the different fractions is on average about 300 kg/m³.The eight most important grain sizes from super fine 0.04 to 0.09 mm to coarser 2 to 4 mm allow for product innovations in virtually every industry.With ROTOCELL, enhanced dry mortars are lighter than con-ventional products; they have a higher yield and can be easier and better processed. Due to the open pored structure, ROTO-CELL helps to improve acoustic properties and its excellent en-vironmental performance has a positive effect on final products with ROTOCELL inside.Applications Rotocell can be used in most applications of industrially man-ufactured ready-mixed dry mor-tars, especially in plaster (based on gypsum, lime or cement), bio-plaster systems (includ-ing silicate-based), paints and primers, mortars (for masonry, concrete surfaces, etc.) and fine concretes (to 4 mm). Also suit-able for the modification of oth-er industrial products, such as

lightweight concrete, construc-tion chemical products, facade and lightweight panels, fire and sound insulation boards, insula-tion products, fills, plastics, oil absorbers, water filters and bio-reactors.The uneven surface structure, the porosity and the ability to absorb water create advantag-es for many applications.ROTOCELL Plus The co-operation between RO-TEC and Evonik Goldschmidt GmbH in Essen delivers yet another product. In a patented process, the silicate rocks are refined into a water-repellent, hydrophobic granulate (trade name: ROTOCELL Plus). Given this innovation application pos-sibilities and uses are expand-ed. All characteristics are main-tained indefinitely. Due to its light weight and hydrophobic properties ROTOCELL Plus swims on top of water and does not sink even after a long pe-riod.Early research results show that the “new” natural lightweight fillers are able to replace well-known industrial lightweight fillers. In addition to new appli-cations, there are significant ef-fects such as weight reduction,

cost savings and optimization in the eco-balance of many prod-ucts.Pozzolanic additive The fine pozzolanic additive RO-TOBASE extends the capabili-ties of expanded silicate rock. ROTOBASE can be used as an additive in all cement and lime bound building materials. Due to the same raw material base, the powder is an amor-phous material with very small grain sizes and a highly reactive surface.It can be compared with fly ash or trass powder, when used in concrete or mortar. It reacts with the calcium hydroxide dur-ing hydration of the cement meaning, it binds free lime thus, providing greater strength and helps to prevent efflorescence. Calcium hydride is thus con-verted to calcium silicate and can not migrate to the surface where they form a whitish calci-um-carbonate efflorescence.ROTOBASE improves the proper-ties of all mineral building ma-terials such as plaster, mortar, concrete, tile adhesives and other building products.Hydraulic reactivityAn examination of the hydrau-lic reactivity by MPVA Neuwied shows a very high index of activ-

ity. The DIN EN 450-1 specifies the requirements for fly ash, a substance that has been used for a long time as an active ad-ditive in concretes and mortars. Based on this standard mix-tures with pure cement, and mixtures in which a portion of the cement was replaced by RO-TOBASE, were tested and com-pared in terms of their compres-sive strengths. From the ratio of the compres-sive strength results, an index of activity for ROTOBASE came out at nearly 1.0. Particularly in the case of com-pressive strength after 90 days, ROTOBASE powder can be de-scribed as a material having a relatively high index of activity. This is in addition to hydraulic (pozzolanic) activity. Advantages from this perfor-mance yield:* Low weight (pores from 10 μ)* Bright color As a result of processing and refining possibilities in dry mor-tar and construction chemical products ROTOCELL, ROTOCELL Plus and ROTOBASE show that even with natural and environ-mentally friendly products eco-nomic improvements in end products can be achieved.

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Special processing, screening and drying processes turn the silicate rocks into high-tech lightweight aggregates that have become popular additives in the dry mortar and the construction-chemical industries, among others

Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD), the authority for knowledge on sustainability in the Mena region, has announced the launch of the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) as the standard for excellence on sustainability in the Mena region.Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS), formerly known as Qatar Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS), is the most comprehensive sustainability rating system for the built en-vironment in the world. The change in name came to support the all-inclusive offerings of the system in assessing various types of developments, starting from macro level such as master plans for cities, to micro level such as single buildings. The launch of GSAS is a huge step forward in GORD’s mission to promote sustainable practices within the framework of a globalized soci-ety. GSAS has developed four centers of excellence: GSAS Trust, GORD Academy, GORD Institute and GORD Consult. The centers of excellence aim to support the GORD’s mission to create a sus-tainable, smart and healthy environment for living.The centers of excellence are:GSAS TrustThe center is responsible for the development of sustainable building standards and certifications for developments during the design, construction, operation phases and all other future certification schemes.

GORD AcademyThe center is responsible for offering memberships, training and development programs, which are de-signed to meet the educational needs of profession-als and practitioners working in the construction in-dustry.GORD InstituteThe center runs scientific research programs in part-nership with local and international organizations, from both academic and applied research perspec-tives. The aim is to advance knowledge and investi-gate new approaches to enhance sustainability in the built environment.GORD ConsultThe center provides comprehensive support and consulting services in issues related to designing in-novative sustainable developments that successfully meet the regulatory needs and those of developers, operators and GSAS has been incorporated in Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS 2010) as chapter 7, entitled Green Construction. In addition, several countries in the Mena region, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan and Sudan, are showing great interest in collaborating with GSAS from different angles.

GSAS & GORD establishing four centers of excellence


Ashghal has signed nine contracts to develop and construct infra-structure, roads, build-

ings and drainage systems with a total value of QR1.4 billion.The contracts cover two road development projects, five re-lated to the drainage network and two educational buildings.Road projects Lahwilah Road upgrading: The Huwailah road project is a stra-tegic route in the north-east of Qatar, linking Ras Laffan In-dustrial City. The project, worth QR334 million, is awarded to Bin Omran Trading and Con-tracting Company.The 16km stretch will be ex-panded to ensure traffic flow to the industrial city would remain smooth. The road is located mainly along the western bor-der and partly on the northern border of the Ras Laffan Indus-trial City, the main hub of the LNG production.The major components of the project are: • Linking the Ras Laffan area

with the recently completed North Road at Lahwilah Inter-change (66)

• An 8.5km long dual carriage highway with three to four lanes on both directions, sep-arated by median

• A 7.5km highway connecting the adjacent residential ar-eas

• Four signaled interchanges at various locations

In addition, the project compris-es infrastructure development

such as the rainwater drain sys-tem, the wastewater treatment network, drinking water supply line and extension of power supply lines, telecommunica-tions and intelligent transport systems.Upgrade and Beautification of Rayyan Road: This is an impor-tant project within the highway development. The contract worth QR98 million is awarded to HBK Contracting and QBS. The project includes develop-ment of 1.8km stretch of Rayy-an road located between Diwan Street and Jassim Bin Moham-med Street, serving as an outlet to Souq Waqif. The stretch will be reconstructed as two-lane dual carriage highway with six traffic signals at intersections. The major components include:• New traffic signals at the in-

tersection of Rayyan road, Kahraba St, Abdullah Thani St. and near the entrance of private parking to Emiri Di-wan.

• New traffic signal at the in-tersection of Jasem bin Mo-hamed Street with Mesat Street.

• Upgrading the Rayyan road intersection and Jasem bin Mohamed St intersection.

• Replacing Jassem bin Mo-hamed Street roundabout and Wade Musheireb Inter-section with new signaled intersection.

The new streets and foot paths will get high quality granite pavement with uniform style throughout the Musheireb

properties area surrounding Doha city.An underground pedestrian corridor shall be built along Jasem bin Mohamed Street at the north of Musheireb Street intersection, linking Souq Waqif and the garden near the Grand Mosque at the heart of the city.The contractor who implements this project is bound to retain entrances to all the properties around, as well as opening at least one lane in both direc-tions during the construction process.Drainage projectsThe Kharatiyat groundwater lowering project: Work involves establishment of a drain system to lower the groundwater to a deep 400m well in order to alleviate flood-ing of residential properties in Kharatiyat zone and provide new subdivisions and other de-velopments for the entire area. The project is scheduled to be

completed by the first quarter of 2013. The contract, estimat-ed at QR109 million, is awarded to Qatar Building Company with Hyder Consultancy to provide consultancy service.Construction of the Gharafa area sewerage network: Work consists of implementa-tion of a sewerage system for the disposal of collected water to the pumping station, which includes more than 23 kilo-meters of drainage pipelines, more than 760 manholes, 1,500 house connections and more than 15km sub-links. The project worth QR52.5 million is awarded to Qatar Building Com-pany.Construction of drainage net-work at Gharafa Rayyan: The project consists of estab-lishment of a sewerage dis-posal system for pumping the collected sewer to a pumping station, which includes the es-tablishment of more than 620

manholes, 950 house connec-tions and more than 11 kilo-meters sub links, in addition to 2km long micro tunnel pipe-lines with 400 mm diameter. The project, worth QR56 mil-lion, will be implemented by Qa-tar Building Company.Construction of drainage lines at various residential areas connecting with PS70 and Doha North STW: This project consists of creat-ing sewage systems and house connections in the neighbor-hood areas of Gharafa, Ghara-fa-Rayyan, Ezghava and Khari-tiat, linking them with Pumping Station No 70 (PS70) through sewer tunnel, where the waste-water will be pumped to Doha North STW. The house connec-tions will be completed only after commissioning of PS 70 and Doha North STW. The en-tire project is to be completed by July 2013.Al Khor sewerage project (Qatar North): This project comprises exten-sion of the sewer network at Al Khor to include all residential

neighborhoods in the region. The project worth QR122 mil-lion is implemented by Lotus Company and is expected to complete by the first quarter of 2015.Building projectsConstruction of 10 kindergar-tens around Doha and outlaying areas (Package 5):Ashghal signed a contract worth QR204 million with Im-perial Trading and Contracting Company for the construction of a number of kindergartens in different parts of the state. The areas include Doha, Rayyan, Dahayin, Mirqab, Thumama, Ferij Murrah, Kharitiat, Um Sa-lal Mohamed, Um Salal Ali and Al Wajbah.Four new schools around Doha and outlying areas (Package 3):Ashghal signed a contract for the construction of four new schools in different parts of the state, including Doha, Laqta, Al Asiri, Old Airport and Hazam-el-Markhia areas. The project estimated at QR225 million is awarded to Al Jaber Trading and Contracting.

Ashghal signs contracts worth QR1.4 billion for new projectsThe contracts cover two road development projects, five related to the drainage network and two educational buildings

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‘Less Ego, More Eco’ in architectural designProgetto CMR, an Italian

company specialized in integrated design, was established in 1994

with the objective of creating a flexible, efficient and sustain-able architecture in tune with the customer’s requirements.The company’s interesting mot-to is “Less Ego More Eco”. “We invest our resources to foster a cultural and designing change, which needs ongoing research, strong expertise and (an) inter-disciplinary (approach),” says the company on its website.“Our projects concretely show this holistic approach, being driven by three main values: man, environment and eco-nomical sustainability,” it says. “We connect the context and the characteristic of the area to-gether with the function of the building and the expectations of the users, in order to create self-sufficient organisms with-out affecting the environment,” the website adds. Last June, the company’s Complesso Garibaldi - Tower B has been recognized as a “fi-nalist” for the Europe region on CTBUH’s site results of Best Tall Buildings Awards 2012. Qatar Construction Sites spoke

with Giovanni Giacobone, se-nior associate at Progetto CMR, during his short visit to Qatar last month. Giacobone was in Qatar as part of the promotion for the MADE Expo 2012 com-ing up next October. Progetto CMR is in the process of open-ing an office in Qatar.Giacobone thinks that interna-tional architecture performance today is based on aesthetics rather than on ethics. He be-lieves that the pre-condition for a good design passes through a good understanding of the set-ting. “Design should be in accor-dance with the history and cul-ture of the place. Creative archi-tecture should be centered on people’s needs”, he says. Excerpts from the interview:Q: You mentioned about the open architecture concept that you followed in one of your proj-ects as opposed to what you called the “glass boxes” ap-proach. What do you think of all the “glass boxes” we have here in Doha?I believe that you cannot design a glass box everywhere in the world. A glass box could be good in certain parts of our planet, but not in this region where the

climate is so extreme. A glass box could be nice and fashionable, but at the end you have a great consumption of energy. My opinion is that if you want to be green, you have to consider the place where you are and find another solution that provides light inside the building without consuming so much energy to maintain the cool weather. Q: What are the alternatives to the glass facades? You can simply reduce the glass part of the façade by using oth-er materials like marble, stone etc. in order to help the build-ing not to have too much solar radiation inside.Of course, glass has gone through great technological changes, so that now you can reduce solar radiation a lot, by using double glazed facades, for example. Still it’s an expen-sive solution. I think the best option would be to think of the right solution for each region you are going to build in. You also have to consider the build-ing’s function. If it’s an office or a recreational building, the de-sign features can change a lot. Q: Why did you decide to open an office in Qatar now?

this way. At the end, if we are not able to convince that client, of course, we can design in the traditional way. We are in the right direction,

otherwise we cannot sustain our life on the earth for a long time. If we continue the way we are now in 2030 we will need two planets to accommodate all the population.

Today, Qatar is one of the most interesting countries in the Gulf. Hosting the World Cup in 2022 offers a huge chance to expand Doha. Other countries have built a lot in the past three years and now they are slowing because of the economic down-turn. So we hope to evaluate op-portunities in the region and we know that to work here you have to be present physically. So it’s a matter of finding the right partner to establish a presence. It’s not an easy task but one that can be done.Q: Do you think the local mar-ket will accept your ideas about aesthetics and ethics?A: Even in Italy it’s not so easy to explain that this is the right way because at the end, many people consider the higher ex-penses to build a green building not acceptable. However, they have to take into account the time the building performs bet-ter; so, in future, probably, the market will recognize (the real value of) green building . Our fo-cus is to explain to the client all these things and to try to con-vince him that this is the right approach. We aim to approach the market

Giovanni Giacobone, senior associate at Progetto CMR


The second Middle East SME Forum 2012, held in Doha in June, provided a platform for lo-cal entrepreneurs to exchange knowledge regarding small and medium-sized businesses in the region. Tamer Bazzari, founder and Chief Executive Officer, Genero Capital, UAE, gave a valuable insight into how the SME eco-system works in the Middle East during a presentation at the forum.The presentation highlighted the importance of evaluating the type of business to estab-lish as the first step towards success.“Your first consideration should be whether you have a skill or an idea to sell and whether there is a market for what you can offer,” Bazzari said. The second step would be to conduct a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis to identify your idea’s business potential and challenges. According to Bazzari, you then need to con-duct a market study/research to identify sectors/sub-sectors that could benefit from your strengths and ideas.Based on their findings, filter your options and select the op-tion that you believe is the most optimal for you. Bazzari recommends talking to potential clients/people in the industry to understand the sec-tor in detail. You then prepare a business plan to evaluate the opportunity. Thus, you will be able to make an informed decision to take the leap, and be prepared to work hard to achieve your goals.The business plan is a docu-ment that describes what you intend to do and how you go about it. “Objectives are really the heart of a business plan. A business plan is best served by making the goals/objectives clear,” says Bazzari. The objectives should be SMART, meaning: Specific, Measurable, Achiev-able, Realistic, and Timed.Once these objectives are set, a business plan should convey:• Strategies you’ll use to meet the objectives, • Potential problems that may confront your business and ways to solve them, and • Finally, the amount of capital required to finance the venture.Bazzari refers to three primary parts to a business plan. The first is the business concept; this section should define the need/requirement in the mar-ket that you seek to address. It should also provide a brief de-scription of the product/service that will fulfill the requirement. It also needs to include your business structure and how you plan to make your business a success.The second part is the market place section. Here you de-scribe and analyze target cus-tomers: who and where they are and what makes them buy. You also describe the compe-tition and how you’ll position

yourself to beat it. Finally, the financial section contains the income, cash flow statement and the balance sheet and other financial ratios, such as break-even analyses. This provides information to the investors about financial at-tractiveness of your business to make an investment.The presentation explored vari-ous funding options for SME’s through the various stages of the business. At start-up stage, seed funding can be obtained through:• Banks: A straightforward source of funds. Many offer small-business loans. You will need a business plan and per-haps a personal guarantee. The funds are a loan, so you must generate enough cash to cover loan payments.• Governments: They can also help. Specific funds have been set up to promote entrepre-neurship in the region.• Friends & Family: Entrepre-neurs often raise funds from friends and family. You are after high-net worth inves-tors who take personal referrals seriously. The best way to find them is through personal net-working.• Private angels: They invest much like professional VC (ven-ture capital) firms. You pitch them with a business plan and financing pitch. They invest for equity and expect a return-IPO, acquisition or stock buy-back–in three to seven years.At growth stage, funding can be obtained through:• Venture capital funds: They provide capital to early-stage, high-potential, high risk, growth start up companies. Usually in-vest in novel technology or busi-ness model in high technology industries, such as biotechnol-ogy, IT, software, etc.• Private equity funds: They make equity investments usu-ally in established companies with a potential for huge growth. These funds can commit large sums of money and often de-mand an exit in 3–5 years via an IPO or a trade sale.• Mezzanine funds: A hybrid of debt and equity financing that is typically used to finance the expansion of existing compa-nies. Mezzanine financing is basically debt capital that gives the lender the rights to convert to an ownership or equity inter-est in the company if the loan is not paid back in time and in full.• And banks, of course.The next step would be think-ing of the operational aspects. Operations management focus-es on carefully managing the processes to produce and dis-tribute products and services. Overall activities often include:• Product creation (market re-

search, R&D)• Product development (proto-

types, samples)• Production (commercial scale

production); and• Distribution (sales and mar-

keting)Each of the above activity can be divided into a number of

sub-processes and linked in a manner so as to produce the final product.One of the key success fac-tors of the business is the ef-ficiency and the effectiveness of these processes. Therefore, one should focus on measure-ment and analysis of internal processes to ensure they are optimal.Expansion planAccording to Bazzari, the key to success of SME is to sustain their growth. He refers to the Chinese proverb which says: To open a shop is easy; to keep it open is an art. “Small and medium business players usually find it difficult to expand their businesses beyond a limit. This happens mainly because of scarcity of investable funds which are re-quired to fuel the growth. But if you don’t expand, you may get run over. Hence you must con-stantly endeavor to grow,” says

Bazzari.There are two aspects to expan-sion planning; cultural and fi-nancial. Bazzari points out that you must have a culture of inno-vation in the company to gener-ate new products/ideas to fuel expansion. You facilitate this by allowing/keeping the team up-to-date on trends in the market.Brainstorming expansion op-portunities is essential as you encourage the team to throw out even the craziest ideas and collate them. You also need to research the market to select the most optimal idea from the list. Once you have decided to turn an idea into a product, allocate enough resources to achieve the goal, i.e. time, money, per-sonnel etc. Also, set financial goals for ideas like revenue from new products, services or markets and pursue them se-riously. Finally, give your staff credit for their ideas in the

marketing materials when you implement them.While you must engage in con-certed efforts to raise growth capital to fund the development of new products/ideas, you must also look for cost-effective ways to grow your business. Social media, for example, is growing as an effective market-ing medium. Bazzari thinks it holds true especially for SMEs to utilize social media market-ing as a tool to reach out to prospective customers and in-crease your business at a rela-tively lower cost. Outsourcing non-core business functions is a good cost control strategy recommended by Bazzari. This not only helps you in concen-trating on the core business but also helps you to seek one-time services rather than incurring a recurring cost.However, as with any other type of business SME’s face some risks. The first step in manag-ing them, according to Bazzari, is to identify what kind of risks your business is exposed to. There are internal and external factors that drive risk: Internal drivers include: • Strategic risks: R&D, intellec-

tual capital.• Operational risks: HR, sys-

tems & processes.• Financial risks: sash flow, li-

quidity.• Hazard risk: safety (Employee

and Equipment), security.External drivers include:• Strategic risks: competition,

customer needs & demands,

industry changes.• Operational risks: govern-

ment regulations, political, environment, culture, ven-dors/suppliers, contracts.

• Financial risks: interest rates, foreign exchange, credit.

• Hazard risks: natural disas-ters.

The next step is to analyze and evaluate your risks. Evaluation and analysis helps you deter-mine the significance of each risk. It also enables you to de-cide whether to accept, miti-gate or take action to prevent it. Once the risks have been iden-tified, rank them based on their probability of occurrence and their impact. Check back with your business plan how the identified risks can impact your business.Once you have identified, evalu-ated and analyzed your risks, it is time to deal with them. You can do one of the four things for each risk:• Accept: There is nothing

much you can do about cer-tain risks. It is just beyond your control. Sometimes the best option is to do nothing at all.

• Transfer: Insurance is one of the well known methods to transfer risk.

• Reduce: You may be able to introduce systems and pro-cesses to reduce certain risks. The negative impact of the risk is reduced.

• Eliminate it: which might be too ideal.

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Understanding the SME ecosystem in Middle EastAccording to Bazzari, the key to success of SME is to sustain their growth

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Visiting the exclusive MAN distributer Qatar In-ternational Automobiles Deputy General Manager/ Sales Manager Engineer Muheeb Sawaked ex-plains the MAN philoso-phy.Qatar’s economic outlook for 2012 remains “posi-tive” and Qatar’s people are starving for the prog-ress of the country which drives this growth. If it is the World Cup 2022 or the national vision to modernize the country by 2030; the future requires development and innova-tion to build up the right infrastructure for Qatar’s projects. Which driver could be more important in this regards if not tech-nology know-how and a brave heart?MAN Truck & Bus AG as a German stock listed com-pany with a history of over 250 years has seen and lived changes and devel-opment throughout the history. Looking into the past of commercial vehi-cle engineering and its im-pact on German economy is an example for growth

generated by innovation. The development of the Diesel Engine engineered by Rudolf Diesel at MAN and its application in trucks beginning of the 19th century had great impact on Germany’s eco-nomical development and has it until today. During the industrial revolution in Germany logistics were boosted and the construc-tion sector boomed sup-plied by heavy machinery powered by diesel tech-nology. What was a vision once is a major driver of Germany as the world’s largest automotive manu-facturing economy until today. The knowledge of the forefathers is the key to the success of MAN’s inventions, may this be development of alterna-tive energies based on hybrid which has been introduced in 2010 or compressed natural gas (CNG) technology used in the MAN buses since the 1940ies or the continuous improvements of assis-tance and safety systems in the trucks. The knowl-edge of previous times is

at Qatar’s feet today and can lead the country to new dimensions of inno-vation and growth. Moving Qatar“Growing, building and connecting: In the con-struction industry the right machinery is as crucial to the success of a project as the right material used for the structure. Thus re-liable and robust vehicles are the key to observance of project deadlines and keeping the project costs under control.” Engineer Sawaked stated, know-ing his customer require-ments and demands.To face the tough condi-tions and massive abra-sion of material in the desert MAN adapted to the local conditions with the launch of its TGS WW year. The heavy duty WORLD-WIDE range with GVMs from 18 to 48 tons and combination masses from 45 to 250 tons with a power range from 360 to 480 horsepower equipped with special filter and pro-tection systems is MAN’s answer to the Middle Eastern construction and

logistic sector, developed with German technology and local experience. MAN Truck & Bus Middle East and Africa has been operational in the Middle East for over 50 years of-fering high product and service quality, supporting a network of 35 service points in 10 active coun-tries across the Region. MAN Truck & Bus achieves an annual turnover of around 400 million Euros in the 14 countries mak-ing up the Middle East. After Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Qatar is one of the most important mar-kets for MAN in the Middle East, leading the market in the >18 ton gross ve-hicle mass segment with almost 40 percent share. MAN is represented in Qa-tar by Qatar International Automobiles, a daughter Company of the Fahed Group. Since 2007 MAN has a long-standing and efficient partnership with QIA which enabled the brand to continuously remain a stable market position and to expand a comprehensive service

network all over the coun-try including a main work-shop in Doha and a 24 hours mobile workshop to cater to any customer ser-vice needs. Growth from a global viewFor MAN Truck and Bus globally, Africa and Middle East represents approxi-mately 10% of new vehi-cle business in 2011. The Middle East covers about 50% thereof through 14 countries from a total of 68. Theconstruction sec-tor is in turn 50% of that cake. “We are very proud to sport a 25% retail mar-ket share for trucks sold by all players into the greater than 16 ton GVM sector.” David van Graan, Head of MAN Centre Middle East said.The demand for trucks in the Middle East grew by over 12 percent in 2010 with the demand for con-struction trucks expected to rise by almost 9 per-cent by 2015. “A number of long-awaited develop-ment plans in Qatar are also coming to fruition and hence we expect to maintain a growth rate of

38-40 percent in 2011-12” Muheeb Sawaked said. In order to cater the growing demands QIA is developing their after sales service by building new service centres in the north and south sides of Qatar in the coming years. Door to door supply and delivery of spare parts is also operated by QIA. “To fulfil our promises to the end users, Qatar In-ternational Automobiles will keep always the lat-est standard vehicles ready for delivery on spot” Muheeb Sawaked stated by showing the rich infor-mation material provided by the MAN product de-velopers, which he follows continuously in order to keep up with the latest de-velopments.The strong belief in Qa-tar’s ability to realize its vi-sions and ambitious proj-ects unties the MAN team in Middle East as well as in Germany as MAN al-ways shared Germany’s economical visions and has always contributed to their realisation - Engi-neering the future.

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TESMEC Trenchers seem to be the nation’s most trusted brand. The limestone and hard-rock conditions common to Qa-tar require the most powerful digging machines to produce the cleanest cuts—TESMEC ma-chines embody that power.The superior design of TES-MEC machines reflect over 60 years of experience in design and manufacturing. Manufac-tured in Italy or the USA, and with a complete range of sizes, features and attachments, the machines allow for easy op-eration and maintenance while producing the cleanest cuts in the most eco-friendly and effi-cient way. Qatar’s most popular ma-chines are the TESMEC Rock Hawg Trencher and the TES-

With Qatar’s construction activities on the rise and an ever-growing need to “go green”, the EMi dust controllers prove to be Qa-tar’s best solution.Dust suppression is es-sential in almost all con-struction activity, es-pecially when close to residential communities. Regulations vary by area, and are becoming increas-

MEC Chainsaw Trencher. Each provides ideal solutions for different depth / width cutting requirements and replaces costlier and riskier alternatives.

ingly stringent in Qatar. EMi Dust Control Systems provide powerful, high-performance dust control by optimizing water input, tailoring droplet size, and automating the system for easy application on any construction project.Applications include:- Demolition- Crusher- Loading & Unloading

High productivity, reliability, and safety make them ideal solutions for large digging re-quirements like pipe-laying, cable-laying, surface mining,

- ScreeningEMi Systems reduce dust, gases and harmful odors in order to improve work-ing conditions and ensure a healthy project site. This is done by controlling dust emissions in a way that binds the dust particles and lays them directly at the source. The systems are so efficient (reducing water consumption by 80%

dewatering, and bridge under-passes. Figure 1 Bridge underpass construction using TESMEC Surface Miner (“Rock Hawg”).The most popular TESMEC Trencher Applications include:- Crusher- Excavation of big ditches- Quarries- Bulk Excavation of rock for construction- Building FoundationsTESMEC Middle East provides the best after-sales support, including: mobile workshop to service the trenchers on-site, technical training for operators and technicians, warehouses spare parts always available, a dedicated service team, com-petitive finance packages and more.

from traditional methods), that they make the most environmentally-friendly choice in the market. The fully automated ma-chines are mobile, com-pact, and have special nozzles that perform full rotations (360°) and ex-treme angles (52°) to ensure maximum project site coverage. High perfor-mance fans produce linear

Visit www.tesmec-me.com for more details, or call: +974-4467-0441.TESMEC Middle East is an ISO 9001:2004 certified company.

water ejection for pinpoint accuracy. The devices are controlled remotely via touch panels or computer PC, to the user’s prefer-ence. With improved dust and pollution control, the need to clean on-site machinery is minimized. Hence, ma-chines continue to work and projects finish on schedule, without delay.

TESMEC Trencher Machines Prove Best for Qatar’s Ground Conditions When it comes to Qatar’s hard rock conditions, TESMEC Trenchers outnumber the competition.

Innovative Solution Introduced for Qatar’s Dust Control

PIPELINESTrencher machines are ideal machines for all types of pipelines, including oil, gas, slurry, and water trans-portation. With different digging attachments, TES-MEC Trenchers thrive in the most difficult ground con-ditions—especially Qatar’s. TESMEC Trenchers have been used worldwide to dig pipeline projects up to 1.83m wide and 7.4m deep.

BULK EXCAVATION OF ROCKUnsurpassable to traditional machines in durability (working hours), efficiency (m3/QR) and productivity (m3/h), TESMEC trenchers excavate, fragment, and crush rock in one drive. Excavated materials are made into such small particle sizes that large loader and dump trucks are no longer needed.

FIBER OPTIC & POWER CABLESTESMEC trenchers can be equipped with an integrat-ed laying system that allows the machine – in one sin-gle pass – to dig, clean the ditch, lay the cables, and even back-fill the excavated trench. Tradition digging methods are definitely superseded and all the major telecom and power companies now request this in-novative technology.

SEWAGE, DEWATERING & DRAINAGETESMEC trenchers are employed in deep trenching operations for sewage/drainage/dewatering projects up to 7.4m depth. There is also a dedicated model for drainage applications, the 775DT – a light machine with low ground pressure.

QUARRIESWith the most advanced and environment-friendly excavation method in quarries and mines, TESMEC trenchers are applicable to all ground types, including limestone, iron-ore, and phosphates.

SPECIAL APPLICATIONSWith a new-concept trencher drive, TESMEC machines can even trench through extremely hard and abrasive rock like granite and basalts. Features include four wheel drive, automatic tire-inflation system, high ground clearance and independent suspension with titling.

TESMEC Middle EastP.O. Box 201968 - Doha, QatarT: +974-4467-0441/0427F: +974-4467-0459E: [email protected]: www.tesmec-me.com

Trenchers: the Eco-friendly Choice?

TESMEC Trencher machines seem to give the highest

return on investment (ROI), especially in terms of carbon footprint reduction, company image, and bidding advan-tage. Here are some reasons why Trenching machines are the eco-friendly choice for dig projects:- Cost-effective – fewer ma-chines required for the same productivity when compared to the jack-hammer excava-tion method, resulting in:• Less fuel consumption• Less working space• Fewer manpower require-ments• Faster project completion• Less dust emission• Less noise emission• Less overall vibration- Replaces harsh alternatives of:• Blasting• Hydraulic hammers• Rippers• Primary crushing- Works in confined spaces, resulting in less potential for traffic disturbance- Produces dug material more likely to be recycled:• Finer• Consistent• Ready-to-use backfill• On-site screening- Creates trenches with:• Exact required dimensions• Flat ground and wall sur-faces• No unneeded digging clear-anceNot only are they the eco-friendly choice for major dig projects, they have the po-tential to save time, decrease Health & Safety risks, and re-duce overall project cost.

Figure 1 Bridge underpass construction using TESMEC Surface Miner (“Rock Hawg”).

Demolition using traditional dust control methods. Demolition using EMi Dust Control Systems.


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Eco Villa, a contemporary dwell-ing featuring traditional Qatari architecture, culture and heri-tage, has been launched by a leading Doha-based research and development organization promoting sustainable develop-ment. The project, presented by Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD), reinforc-es Qatar’s reputation as a lead-ing advocate for sustainable development.The Eco Villa is designed to win high star rating based on the Global Sustainability Assess-ment System (GSAS), as it of-fers a genuinely sustainable, smart and healthy living envi-ronment for residents while pre-serving the Qatari architectural motifs, GORD says. “The sustainable features of the Eco Villa include on-site re-newable energy generation sys-tem, water-efficient plumbing fixtures and irrigation system, energy reduction, indoor light-ing design and intelligent build-ing control system,” it adds. The villa will be constructed us-ing sustainable and recycled building materials that have low volatile organic compounds (VOC) emission rates. GORD has selected three con-sulting firms, LSI Architects, MYAA Architects and RHWL Architects, to design the villa. A committee has been formed consisting of representatives from the Qatar Museum Author-ity, Ministry of Cultural, Arts &

Heritage, Qatar University and Private Office, in addition to GORD’s experts to manage the bidding process and oversee the design of the Eco Villa.LSI Architects International is renowned for its expertise in sustainable design across a range of sectors, particularly in the residential sector. “The villa design is a modern interpretation of traditional Qa-tari architecture, reflecting the culture and heritage of Qatar whilst being contemporary in character and function: it cre-ates a new aesthetic for sus-tainable development in Qatar,” says GORD. “LSI Architects based their de-sign on holistic sustainable de-sign solutions that are based on the principles of GSAS. The villa is designed on the basis of a traditional Qatari courtyard, al-lowing light into the core of the villa, while reducing heat again and maintaining a cool envi-ronment through the choice of construction materials, shading and the integration of natural ventilation when external tem-peratures allow this.”MYAA Architects is an interna-tional award winning architec-

tural design studio, set up in 2001 and based in Barcelona and London. RHWL Architects, one of the well known architectural prac-tices in the UK, has designed their building form in a way to protect surrounding vegetation from harsh winds and to reduce wind turbulences at lower levelsThe Eco Villa is intended to be a “show home”, and as such, it acts as a platform to demon-strate, educate and introduce sustainable technologies which can also be adopted by Qataris in existing homes. The villa, which will be an open-to-public demonstration project, will provide an excellent oppor-tunity to experience the merits underlying the implementation of sustainability practices and in addition will serve as a re-search platform to test, inves-tigate and evaluate materials and products as well as tech-nologies claiming sustainable performance. “As such”, GORD has invited “all manufacturers, contractors and traders to par-ticipate in this leading project based on their specialty and area of expertise”.

Flexible office spaces key to future work practicesAs modern employ-ment options continue to evolve and move into Middle East markets, research shows that companies are beginning to re-evaluate their office needs for the future. Few-er employees will need permanent desk space to perform their jobs because of flexi-hours, job sharing, hot-desking and tele-commuting.All of this has a knock-on effect for office develop-ments and workspace configurations. A study recently released by Lon-don-based commercial property firm Devono reveals that flexible working habits have altered the amount of space businesses need to provide per employee and still maintain their effectiveness.According to the British Council for Offices (BCO), which is a recognized industry standard in Europe, when calculating office space requirements its guide to specification recommends 10sqm as the average benchmark for office workplace density. However, with the introduction of flexible working habits, firms could allocate a smaller amount of space. This could, Devono believes, pro-vide for an immediate cost-saving for companies.Andrew Jackson, SAS International Director, says: “By making less space work harder and smarter, companies will benefit from significant cost savings and increased productivity of their workforce. This is the future of space fit-outs and as a leading interior fit-out provider, SAS ensures solutions, such as relocatable partitioning, that provide for the long-term and offer the flexibility that new employment practices will require.”While the oversupply of commercial space continues throughout the region, owners and develop-ers realize that providing quality basic fit-out to meet long-term company needs is their best advan-tage in the highly competitive commercial real estate market. It is this foresight into the future that will attract quality companies which will bring further value to the property over the course of their occupation.Working on new build and refurbishment projects across the Middle East including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait, SAS International meets the demands of both owners and tenants for the long-term.SAS International is a British manufacturer of interior fit-out products. It helps support clients, specifiers, contractors and engineers, from concept to completion, with offices and staff across Europe and in the Middle East.

GORD launches Eco Villa project

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DCE: Trendy designs and high quality standards

DCE: Trendy designs and high quality standards

DLA Piper, the global law firm, has announced its involvement in the financing of Doha Festi-val City, one of the largest multi-use developments in Qatar with a total project value of around QR6 billion. The project, being developed by its owners Bawabat Al Shamal Real Estate Company (BAS-REC), boasts the first IKEA store in Qatar. It will feature an enter-tainment and leisure complex, automotive showrooms and international hotels and a con-vention centre.DLA Piper Middle East acted through its offices in Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, to advise BASREC and provided special-ist Islamic finance, develop-ment financing, corporate and local real estate advice.Doha Festival City is owned and being developed by BAS-REC, which has been formed by investors from Al Futtaim Real Estate Services, Qatar Is-lamic Bank, Aqar Real Estate

Eng Naif Abdul Ghani Alkathiri, the Director of the expansion project of the new Industrial Area treatment plant affiliated to the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), has said work on the plant is progressing steadily and it is to be fully functional in the first quarter of next year. He also revealed a number of im-portant projects that are com-ing up in the Industrial Area. They are expected to solve all sanitation problems in the area.• Sewage treatment plants in the state have generally been updated recently. What about the waste water treatment plant in the Industrial Area? Firstly, I would like to confirm that the efficiency of all plants in the state has been raised in terms of water quality through the introduction of sophisticat-ed equipment and new machin-ery recently. The sewage water treatment plant in the Industrial has an absorptive capacity of 12,000 cubic meters per day; there is a plan to increase this. It has been agreed with the contractor to boost the plant’s production capacity to 24,000 cubic meters. Work is sched-uled to be completed in the first quarter of 2013. It is also proposed to raise it to 48,000 cubic meters within two years. However, the Industrial Area is

Development & Investment and a private Qatari investor. The complex is being constructed on a 433,847sq m plot which will include 260,000sq m gross leasable area of retail space of-fering over 500 retail units. The outlets will introduce a number of new brands to Qatar. “Doha Festival City will be one of the most innovative and impressive multi-use projects within easy reach of downtown Doha and, when completed, will have a huge impact on the city itself,” commented Catherine McDougall, Senior Legal Con-sultant, DLA Piper Middle East. “Developments of this scale and complexity require advis-ers that have a deep sector and local knowledge in order to predict, and overcome any chal-lenges and we are delighted to advise BASREC on this land-mark transaction.” The financing package, total-ling QR3.7 billion, is the larg-est private sector financing in

still waiting to be connected to the main network. • What about complaints from some factory owners in the In-dustrial Area about sanitation projects there? Most of these cases emanate from a lack of commitment to laws by factory owners concern-ing fixation of special tools for the process of oil filtration. As long as owners do not com-plete this process, they might suffer from overflow problems. Some factory owners connect sanitation of their facilities without putting this strainer which prevents oil from mixing with sewage; the waste oil must be transported to plant by ve-hicles. The factory owners must comply with various require-ments related to this.• Please tell us about the op-eration of sewage treatment plants in the Industrial Area. The plants re-treat sewage col-lected by tankers from residen-tial areas. The tanks deposit the sewage water in containers at the plant. From there, the sewage is transferred to strain-ers at the plant and then to a sand and re-filtration unit. The treated water is used for irriga-tion. • What are the methods used in treatment? Treatment takes place in two

Qatar and is structured on a co-financing basis with an Islamic facility (based upon istisna’a / ijara) and a commercial facility. The Commercialbank of Qatar, Doha Bank, Ahli Bank, Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji),

phases; primary and secondary. The primary phase includes the removal of large impurities and the secondary phase relies on a biological treatment to remove minute suspended solids and dissolved organic substances. This is followed by filtration.Biological treatment is used in main plants where household sewage water is received. This water comes mainly from kitch-ens and washing. It is pumped to treatment plants and there it passes through screening units where the process of removing substances such as plastic, wood, cloth and other contents associated with sewage water, takes place. Grit removal is the final stage to prepare water for treatment process. Then, water is trans-ferred into primary sedimen-tation reservoirs in which it is partly separated from sludge. After that, water comes out to ventilation pools and this stage is the basis of the treatment process.This process is called the heart of the reactor as it contains big fans allowing oxygen to activate bacteria in order to complete the treatment process. Then, water is transferred to second-ary sedimentation reservoirs. The amount of bacteria is con-trolled as it can be returned to

International Bank of Qatar and Qatar National Bank will fund the commer-cial facility, with Barwa Bank and Qatar International Islamic Bank on the Islamic facil-ity. QInvest acts as financial advisor and bookrunner with the Commer-cialbank of Qatar and Barwa Bank as mandated lead ar-rangers. The development is located just north of downtown Doha on Al Shamal Road, one of the main ar-terial routes to the

city centre, and the route that will eventually connect Doha with Bahrain via the Qatar-Bah-rain Causeway. With its strategic positioning, the super-regional complex is

ventilation pools if required. In order to get rid of extra amounts of bacteria, they are sent to a sludge heating unit. There, bac-teria are sent to central centrif-ugal units or drying tanks. After the secondary sedimen-tation process, water is sent through coil pumps to sand filtration units. Chlorine gas is used for water disinfection pro-cess with measured amounts by having primary injection be-fore the filtration process. There is also a secondary injection after filtration and, in the end, water is pumped to irrigation towers or fodder farms.With regard to the sludge which has been sent to the heating

ideally equipped to meet the re-tail, hospital-ity and entertain-ment needs of not only Qatar, but also of neigh-boring countries.The first phase, the 32,000sq m IKEA store, is due for comple-tion in the first quarter of 2013, while the remain-ing components of Doha Festival City will be deliv-ered in 2015.The DLA Piper Middle East team was coor-dinated by Cath-erine McDougall (Senior Legal Consultant who led the team advising on the commercial terms of the financing) and Paul McViety (Legal Director who led the team advising on the Is-

unit and then to digesters, the function of these units is to get rid of toxic gases by sending them to gas incinerators. These units prepare sludge for dry-ing processes that take place through drying tanks or centri-fuge centers. Then, sludge will be used as organic fertilizers for farms within given condi-tions and follow-up is carried by the Department of Quality, Safety and Environment at the Authority. The municipality is developing recommendations and solutions for the quantities of sludge produced from waste-water treatment plants. • What are the plans for deal-ing with the issue of discharg-

lamic and intercreditor aspects of the financing). The wider team included Tom O’Grady (Of-fice Managing Partner, Doha), Brenda Hill, Andre Saade, Tala-Sarah Eavis and Jenna Darler.

ing oils, paints and industrial waste in the Industrial Area? Presently, sewage water com-ing from residential areas is be-ing treated in plants. As for oils, they are dealt with through spe-cial tanks for toxic substances. These tanks exist in plants and they carry out filtration pro-cesses for oils and waste. They have sensors for discharging toxic substances to a special tank where they are treated to be returned to the plant again and, then, discharged with the current drainage. These mat-ters, which are related to oils and different industrial waste, have been taken into account in expansion plans.

DLA Piper advises Doha Festival City

Major strides in sanitationThe efficiency of all sewage plants in the state has been raised in terms of water quality through the introduction of sophisticated equipment and new machinery

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The Public Works Author-ity (Ashghal) has handed over three new mosques to the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. The mosques, com-bining the latest construction techniques and traditional ar-chitectural design, were built at a cost of more than QR8.4 million. The mosques’ main prayer halls are covered with gypsum

board sealing, stairs paved with marbles, external walls covered with special polishes to maintain temperature and entrances covered with good quality granite stones. The mosques have special en-trances for people with special needs. The handed over mosques are Masjid No 308 at Old Al Gha-nem, Masjid No 348 at Al Khar-

ara area and Masjid No 134 at Umm Ghuwailina.The Old Al Ghanem mosque is built over a plot of 683sqm with a built area of 502sqm. It consists of a prayer hall for 400 people in addition to resi-dences for Imam, Muadhin and ablution area. The mosque at the Al Kharara area is built over an area of 2,500sqm with a built area of 423sqm. There is a prayer hall for 400 people, in addition to residences for Imam, Muadhin and ablution area. The mosque at Umm Ghuwai-lina is built over an area of 782sqm with a built area of 640sqm. There is a prayer hall

for 140 people, in addition to residences for Imam, Muadhin and ablution area.

Three new mosques completedDoha to cost conference on vertical transportDoha will host the region’s first conference dedicated to the de-sign and sustainable construc-tion of cost-effective vertical transportation (VT).As buildings get taller and proj-ects become more complex, the need for effective VT design and delivery is of paramount impor-tance. The Vertical Transport Qatar is to be held in Doha on October 15 and 16.Construction activities have picked up in Qatar with the state set to host the World Cup in 2022. The skyline of Doha’s West Bay is already dominated by skyscrapers. IMF forecasts that Qatar’s econ-omy will expand 19% this year, faster than any other country in the world. Planning $100 billion worth of development projects over the next four years, the need for vertical transport has come into focus. The October conference will pro-vide participants with high level

content on sustainability, instal-lation, operation, management and life-cycle maintenance of VT solutions in the Middle East.Vertical Transport Qatar will bring together senior individuals from developers, architects and con-sultants from across the region and globally. Key topics to be discussed at the event:• Understanding VT regulation

and legislation in the Middle East

• Finding solutions for mixed-use frequency projects

• Improving cost efficacy while maximizing speed and mini-mizing waiting period

• Learning about VT in the health sector

• Examining cutting-edge safety technology in VT

• Exploring new VT technologies for energy savings

• Latest airport technologies for energy saving

The conference will be attended by architects, VT consultants, electrical and mechanical engi-neers, project managers, main contractors, sub contractors, de-velopers, vendors and sub con-sultants. More information can be had on the www.verticaltrans-portationme.com website.

QR5.47 million maintenance plan for roads in Al WakrahThe Al Wakrah Municipality, in a major initiative, is repairing all damaged roads in the township at a cost of QR5.47 million. Damaged asphalt layers on an area of 25.000sqm have been replaced under a road maintenance contract. Asphalt patches have also been laid in parts of dilapidated streets on an area of 900sqm. Also, 12 bumps have been made to slow down speeding vehicles. Sidewalks and central islands have been paved with curbstones and interlock tiles as part of the new initiative. The work is scheduled to be completed by October 16, 2013.The maintenance is done according to a work order system forming part of the Qatar Road Maintenance Management System (QRMMS). All work is being documented using the Project Management Information System (PMIS).The Al Wakrah highway has one of the highest accident rates in the state. Some of the accidents involve pedestrians crossing the busy street carelessly. It has been suggested to build a pedestrian bridge or make speed bumps on the highway to reduce the accident rate. The pedestrian bridge proposal is considered the best as it is not reasonable to establish bumps on a highway. It has also been suggested to widen the street by adding a third lane.

Electronic serviceThe Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning plans to transfer the issue of building permits to the electronic system by the end of the year. The project is now in the tendering phase. The ministry has also launched the “Delilah” service on releasing information and on re-ceiving suggestions, the first of its kind in the region. The ministry aspires to expand this service to cover new areas. Currently, weather forecasts and prayer times are being re-leased through the service.A large number of new services, such as flight schedules and film shows in local cinemas, will soon be added to Delilah. It will be an interactive system by which users can commu-nicate and make use of information provided by it. In the first phase, it provides information about the state’s tourist attractions. More than 5,000 sites, streets and venues in the state have been listed. Users have to enter the area’s name and then they receive an access map, with a note explaining the meaning of the place’s name. The service provides information about all important areas in Qatar. The Delilah service is available on the iPhone and iPad.A pamphlet containing all data and facts about Qatar and Delilah service is to be released. The Ministry plans to distribute this pamphlet on Qatar Airways flights. This will give infor-mation about the country’s tourist sites, theaters, parks, hotels and markets.

Qatar has a large number of construction projects (infra-structure, stadia, accommo-dation, etc.) lined up ahead of the 2022 World Cup and amid plans to bid for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. With construction work picking up speed, the role of a project or construction manager assumes great importance, right from ensuring effective manage-ment, planning and monitoring to control of the site that he is responsible for. Paul Gogulski, President of Gogulski & Associates Inc., USA, a renowned construction specialist, will be facilitating a “Construction Site Manage-ment” training course at the Millennium Hotel in Doha from September 9 to 11. The inter-active three-day course will prepare you, as the site manager, with stra-tegic and diverse add-on methodologies that can be applied straight away to direct the on-site execution of your construction projects towards successful completion while meet-ing cost, schedule and contract expectations. The training’s objective is to provide delegates with practical and tech-nical knowledge, exper-tise and experience to address on-site chal-

lenges. There will be opportu-nities to share experience and knowledge at global level and to explore effective on-site man-agement skills by highlighting a few important case studies and examples from a regional and international perspective. Delegates will gain valuable insights and learn the best available practices to address on-site challenges in a complex environment with successful and productive responses. The training will also look at com-pliance with building codes, health and safety legislations and other legal requirements. Be present, to come away with effective construction site strategies to ensure success-ful completion of projects with minimal cost.

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Increasing on-site efficiency to ensure successful projects


In recent years, Doha has seen many spectacular new towers rising above the skyline of its West Bay

business district. The Twin Towers, currently under con-struction in the district, will be a landmark project in Doha. On completion, the two 185m towers will house a luxury hotel and offices with 48 floors, having three podi-um levels of multi-storey park-ing space and two basement levels.Having supplied their au-tomatic climbing formwork SKE50, climbing formwork MF240, large-area form-work Top 50 systems and load-bearing tower Staxo40, Doka is playing a key role as comprehensive solutions provider to ensure fast, safe construction progress on the Twin Towers.The contractor Arabtec Con-struction LLC, a leading group headquartered in the United Arab Emirates with major ongoing projects across the

GCC region, is building the Twin towers. Work began in 2010 and is scheduled to take 30 months.Keeping pace with SKE50Doka climbing formwork SKE50 is setting the pace on the building of the two CIP concrete cores. Both cores are being climbed ahead of the floor-slabs, using a total of 94 automatic climb-ers SKE50 and 1800 m² of Large-area formwork Top 50. The modular design concept of this crane-independent au-tomatic climbing formwork system allows efficient and cost-saving formwork solu-tions for every type of struc-ture. The climbing scaffolds come with completely railed-in working platforms and are anchored to the concrete at all times – ensuring the great-est safety for the site crew even in high wind conditions. Live loads can be left in place on the platforms while the system is being climbed, so

high-speed working is guar-anteed. Arabtec Project Manager Mohammed Ali Nada is satisfied with the construc-tion progress. He says: “Our collaboration with Doka Qa-tar has gone very smoothly, both in the planning stage and during the build itself. The economical formwork systems that we have in ser-vice here are easy to handle and are crucial in helping us to work more effectively and save time.”Space for safe workingTo form the stiffening shear walls at the slab-edges, Doka has supplied its large-area formwork Top 50. This versa-tile system, nearly 830 m2 of which is in use on each cast-ing section, adapts readily to the changing structure geom-etry. The 2.40m wide platforms of the crane-jumped formwork system MF240, also in use here, provide ample room for safe working. The versatile Dokaflex 1-2-4 floor-slab system is being used for the typical storey floors, while the high slab supports needed in the podi-um zone are being provided by load-bearing towers Staxo 40. This weight-optimised load-bearing tower system is en-gineered for high-user ergon-omy, enabling fast assembly and dismantling times while ensuring high workplace safety. In this way, Staxo 40 makes a crucial contribution towards greater efficiency in the construction workflow. “The Doka team has dis-played precise technical knowledge, right from the very beginning of the plan-ning stage,” says Nada. “My team has benefited hugely from this formwork know-how, from Doka’s on-time deliveries, and from the fact that its climbing systems and timber-beam formwork systems are so safe to use. The after-sales services were first-class as well.”Doka is one of the world leaders in developing, man-ufacturing and distributing formwork technology for use in all fields of the construction sector. With more than 160 sales and logistics facilities in over 70 countries, the Doka Group has a highly-efficient distribution network which ensures that equipment and technical support are provid-ed swiftly and professionally. An enterprise forming part of the Umdasch Group, Doka employs a worldwide work-force of more than 5,600.

Twin Towers: Doka rising to new heights

The Twin Towers are rising skyward to their final height of 185m above Doha. They will house a luxury hotel and offices.

The automatic climbing system, SKE50, crane-jumped formwork MF240, large-area formwork Top 50, the floor-slab system Do-kaflex 1-2-4, Framax Xlife column formwork and load-bearing tower Staxo 40, are all in use on the construction operations. PIC-TURE: Doka

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Doha has been wit-nessing rapid devel-opment over the past few years. The city’s

skyline is fast changing with high-rise towers now dotting the landscape.Doha Municipality, headed by its Director Mohamed Al Sayed, plays a crucial role in the devel-opment process, adding impe-tus to the city’s growth. Al Sayed reviews the city’s de-velopment and the municipal-ity’s work here.Q. What are the implications of Doha Municipality becoming the deputy president of World En-ergy Cities Partnership (WECP) in terms of urban development and services? This will surely have a posi-tive impact on improving and promoting development pro-grams and municipal services in Doha. This can be by done by capitalizing on the experiences of partnership cities in Europe and North America. Those cities are known for their advanced municipal services. There will be chances for exchanging ideas and experiences.Doha Municipality will improve its infrastructure extension by having access to the latest de-velopments in urban planning and development. Winning this post is a culmination of Doha’s efforts since joining the Cities Partnership in the end of 2009. The achievement emphasizes the prestigious position occu-pied by the State of Qatar in the world energy map.Q. What are the Doha Munici-pality’s plans to avoid negative points during current and fu-ture projects? The municipality has prepared a comprehensive plan to avoid drawbacks. The municipality’s responsibility has recently been extended to include internal roads which were previously within Ashghal’s competence. The municipality’s tasks now

include the maintenance of streetlights for roads that do not exceed 24 meters width. The municipality has concluded three contracts covering the areas within its administrative borders, including 58 regions. Internal roads would now not be asphalted and would rather be made of “gabbro”, (grits that are stronger and water and hu-midity-resistant). Internal roads made of ‘”gabbro” would last longer so the problem of pot-holes would be solved.Moreover, the municipality is committed to a specific ex-ecutive program within a time frame. It plans to classify the ar-eas located within its adminis-trative borders into three zones: - The scope of the city center includes 27 regions. - The scope of north the capital includes 17 regions. - The scope of south the capital includes 14 regions. This classification facilitates the implementation of mainte-nance works. Q. What about road excavation works and the traffic chaos be-ing caused by them?Regarding the complaints of ex-cavations and affecting the traf-fic flow, it is important to clarify that other service departments such as Sanitation, Kahramaa and Qtel are also responsible for such work on streets. These departments connect public fa-cilities, establish infrastructure projects, maintain and replace old service lines. By implement-ing these works, the govern-ment aims to keep pace with the rapid progress of the state. This, at times, causes some confusion in the traffic flow despite the strong concern to avert such a situation.The budgets allocated for im-plementing maintenance proj-ects in recent years have been doubled owing to the expan-sion of construction and the in-creased volume of works.

Q. What about addressing the problem of distorting banners and tampering public properties of public parks? The municipality started long ago to address this phenome-non by reminding park caretak-ers to carry out their tasks op-timally. They should be on the lookout for offenders who visit these parks and to urge visi-tors to preserve the cleanliness and the beauty of public parks. Furthermore, they have to place several signboards explaining how to take care of plants, flow-ers, green spaces. In addition, the municipality has signed contracts with a security ser-vices company to monitor the parks.

Q. It has been announced that Doha Municipality intends to es-tablish eight new public parks. What has been done in this re-gard? The Public Parks Department of the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning has awarded tenders for the establishment of 14 public gardens in various areas of Doha. The work is in progress and the parks are to be completed by the end of this year.Q. What are the municipal-ity’s plans to develop the work system in the building permits complex to make the proce-dures there quick and easy? Development at the Building Permits Complex is of spe-cial interest to HE the Minis-ter of Municipality and Urban Planning. For more than two months, HE the Minister has been heading weekly meet-ings to follow up procedures to speed up the workflow. Based on his directives, a building for the Technical Affairs Depart-ment is allocated to facilitate the delivery of services so that the proceedings shall be con-ducted and assembled in one place instead of having to do

it in both the municipal offices and the building permits com-plex. Also, the management of information systems is in the final stages of preparing a ten-der for receiving and issuing requests for building permits electronically as well as starting the electronic archive process for licenses on temporary sys-tem until a program of modern and integrated archiving is com-pleted. In this regard, the mu-nicipality has presented a study to streamline the procedures for obtaining building permits.Q. There have been reports about some problems related to the Central Market. How is

the municipality tackling those problems? The municipality has held a series of meetings with the Department of Urban Planning to discuss ways to develop the Central Market so that it keeps pace with the progress wit-nessed in the country.Q. Have the widespread stores and warehouses located in some residential neighborhoods that lack security and safety re-quirements been removed? Since the issuance of law which states that all stores and ware-houses have to be transferred from residential areas, they

all have been moved to the In-dustrial Area. In case of finding a violation, legal action will be taken against offenders.Q. What is the progress in the introduction of municipal e-services? The electronic archive service has already been launched. The e-archives service will make the municipality’s transactions with companies efficient and easier for licensing, license renewal and other purposes. Receiv-ing requests for fumigation are among the several e-services launched by Doha Municipality recently. More e-services will be unveiled soon.

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The tragic blaze that broke out at Doha’s Villaggio shopping center in May, claiming 19 lives – 13 children, four teachers and two firefighters – trapped in a nursery there brought into focus the fire safety stan-dards in educational buildings across the country, especially pre-schools, where the age of children affects the speed and efficiency of evacuation during an emergency. The most shocking aspect of the Villaggio disaster perhaps was that it was avoidable. How-ever, it is important not to dwell on the “what ifs” and think of this particular mishap as a les-son on the fundamentals of fire accidents avoidance. Fire safety in premises used for pre-school services is achieved by means of a combination of an effective fire safety manage-ment policy and the provision of adequate fire safety features in the premises.This article explores safety fea-tures in pre-school buildings, based on the “Fire safety in pre-schools” publication, issued by the Irish ministry of the environ-ment and local government.The publication mentions that the purpose of the fire safety features in premises used for pre-school services is to ensure that should a fire occur:• there are adequate means of escape to enable children and staff to evacuate the premises safely;• the fire will be detected at an early stage ; and• the fire will not develop quickly and its spread will be restricted.To reduce the risk of accidental fires, building services such as the electrical installation, gas services and the heating sys-tem should be installed to the appropriate standards. It is also important that these building services are adequately main-tained.Means of escapeThe term ‘means of escape’ relates to the physical means whereby a safe route(s) is pro-vided for the occupants of the premises to escape to a place of safety. Means of escape includes the internal escape routes, the final exits to the out-side of the building, and any ex-ternal routes required to reach a place of safety.The extent of the means of es-cape requirements for premis-es used for pre-school services depends on its size, complexity and on the number and range of children being catered for.In the event of a fire, sleeping children and infants require assistance for evacuation, whereas older children can be evacuated under supervision with minimal assistance.Special consideration is also re-quired for the safe evacuation of children with disabilities.Early detection of a fire is es-sential to ensure that safe evacuation and other emer-gency procedures take place as

quickly as possible. A fire alarm system is required to give early warning of an out-break of fire so that the escape routes can be safely used be-fore conditions develop to a stage where they may become unusable due to smoke and fire.Escape routes may be by way of a door leading directly to a place of safety outside the premises, or may be by way of a hallway, a corridor, or a stairway in the case of an upper storey. All escape routes must lead to a place of safety in the open air at ground floor level.If a fire occurs on the prem-ises, the escape routes should not be threatened at the early stages, while the evacuation is taking place. An exit door lead-ing directly to the outside pro-vides the most effective and safest means of escape. Where a direct exit is not possible, an escape route which will not be rendered unusable in the early stages of a fire will also be sat-isfactory. If there is only one escape route from a room or area this should not be through another room, because a fire in the outer room would make this single escape route unusable.Escape routes should meet cer-tain criteria in relation to travel distance, availability of alterna-tive escape routes, protection from fire, etc.Travel distanceTo enable evacuation of the premises to be completed be-fore the escape routes are en-dangered by fire and smoke, the distance to be traveled on an escape route before reach-ing a place of safety should be limited. The extent of this limita-tion depends on:• whether children are active, sleeping or are infants; and

• whether there is a single es-cape route or there are alterna-tive escape routes available .As a general principle, there should be alternative escape routes from premises used for pre-school services. However, it may not be possible to provide alternative escape routes from all individual rooms or areas in the premises.Alternative escape routes are required where the travel dis-tance for a single escape route exceeds a certain limit (as per local regulations) or where the number of children in any room/area exceeds 20. In general, alternative escape routes can be readily provided from ground floor premises.These routes may be by way of an exit door directly to the out-side of the premises, through a hallway, or by way of a corridor which is protected from fire and smoke by fire resisting con-struction.Where any basement or lower-ground floor areas are part of a premises used for preschool services, these areas should be provided with alternative escape routes by means of in-dependent protected escape stairways, or directly to the outside in the case of lower ground storeys.Upper storeys of premises used for pre-school services require alternative es-cape routes by way of protected escape stairways, suitably lo-cated to observe the limitations on travel distance. However, a single escape route from an up-per storey is acceptable in spe-cific cases and in the presence of certain criteria (please refer to local guidelines for these cases).Protected escape stairwaysProtected escape stairways are stairways which are pro-

tected from the effects of fire in the adjacent accommoda-tion by means of fire resisting construction. All such stairways should lead directly to a place of safety outside the building at the ground floor level.Fire resisting construction is generally specified by refer-ence to a time (in minutes) in a standard fire resistance. The minimum fire resistance re-quirements for the enclosure to a protected stairway and for protected corridors should be 30 minutes. Fire doors to pro-tected stairways should have appropriate cold smoke seals and be fitted with self-closing devices.WindowsWindows do not form part of the means of escape from a prem-ise. However, it is advisable, as a secondary provision and wherever practicable, that hab-itable rooms in premises used for pre-school services i.e., any room other than a kitchen, util-ity room, store room, bathroom, or toilet, have a window which is suitable for escape or rescue.The opening section of the win-dow should be approximately 850mm high and 500mm wide and the bottom of the opening should be between 800mm and 1,100mm above the floor.It will be appreciated that win-dows can also present a risk to children and that protection against falling from windows is required. However such provi-sions should not prevent the supervised use of windows as a secondary means of escape or for rescue, should such actions be considered necessary.Fire alarmsA fire alarm system is required in every premises used for pre-school services to give early warning of an outbreak of fire

and to ensure that the escape routes can be safely used.A fire alarm is comprised of a number of components, such as detectors, bells, wiring and control mechanism. Some fire alarm systems, such as those based on self-contained units have some of these compo-nents combined. The extent and type of system required de-pend on the size and complex-ity of the premises.For single storey premises where less than 20 children are accommodated, a fire alarm system based on self-contained units will be sufficient, while larger and multi-storey premis-es will generally require a more comprehensive system.Dwelling houses used for the childminder category of pre-school services should have a fire alarm system based on self-contained units.Certain areas in premises such as store rooms, laundries and kitchens present an increased risk of fire. Should a fire occur in these areas, it is important that its spread is restricted, espe-cially at the initial stages when early warning and implementa-tion of emergency procedures are required. It is important that the fire alarm system for the premises is capable of de-tecting a fire in these high risk areas.A pre-school service may be pro-vided in a premises attached to a dwelling house or may be part of a larger premises with a number of different uses and occupancies. Should a fire occur in these other areas, it is important that it will be detected at an early stage and that it will not spread quickly to the premises used for pre-school services. The fire alarm system used should be

capable of detecting such an outbreak of fire.The principal method of restrict-ing the spread of fire between different parts of a building is for certain floors, walls and doors to have an appropriate level of fire resistance. These include the elements of con-struction which separate differ-ent uses/occupancies and any high risk areas from the part of the premises used for pre-school services. The floors between different storeys within the building also require fire resistance. The minimum fire resistance re-quirement for such elements of construction is 30 minutes, but a higher level of performance may be required in some situ-ations. However, a dwelling house used for the childminder category of pre-school services may not require any special pro-visions in this context.The requirements for fire sepa-ration and fire resistance for elements of construction gen-erally require individual assess-ment, depending on the partic-ular circumstances.The internal walls and ceilings of a building can influence the spread and severity of a fire. For this reason, controls are required on the combustibility and surface spread of flame characteristics of these lining materials. It is important that materials are not added to the surfaces of walls and ceilings that would alter their required fire performance. Building services such as elec-trical, gas and heating are potential sources of fire, and equipment associated with them should be installed and maintained in accordance with the relevant standards and codes of practice.

Fire safety in pre-school premisesTo reduce the risk of accidental fires, building services such as the electrical installation, gas services and the heating system should be installed to the appropriate standards


Europe’s tallest sky-scraper, the Shard, funded 95% by Qatar, has been inaugurated

in London by HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani and Prince An-drew, the Duke of York.The Shard, whose name was coined by its Italian architect Renzo Piano, takes over from Capital City Moscow Tower as the highest in Europe. The opening ceremony was at-tended by London Mayor Boris Johnson, Qatar’s Ambassador in London, Khalid Rashid Salim Al Hamoudi Al Mansouri, and a number of senior officials from both the countries.In a speech during the inau-guration ceremony, HE Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim said the investment reflected the good relations between Qatar and the United Kingdom in various fields, especially economy.He called the project “one of Qatar’s several long-term in-vestments in the United King-dom”. The Duke of York said the Shard project would further enhance relations between the United Kingdom and Qatar, especially in investments and tourism sectors, serving the two countries’ economy. Following the opening cer-emony, the Prime Minister and the Duke of York visited the top floor and highest terrace in Europe, which reveal the panoramic views of the City of London.

Qatari Diar Real Estate Invest-ment Company has launched work on a luxury resort in Tozeur city in Tuinisia.HH the Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Tunisian Prime Minister Ham-madi Jebali jointly laid the foun-dation stone of the resort dur-ing a ceremony in the Tunisian city of Tozeur.The five-star desert resort, ex-tending over 40 hectares in the Tozeur governorate, con-sists of a range of independent luxury suites with prime views of a natural salt lake, confer-ence facilities, retail areas, spa and sports facilities, an Arabian night tent and an amphithe-ater. An Arabic-themed cultural village will be built to cater for visitors. Qatari Diar’s Group CEO, Eng Mohammed bin Ali Al-Hedfa, thanked HH the Heir Apparent and the Tunisian premier for taking part in the groundbreak-ing ceremony for Qatari Diar’s first development in Tunisia. “The Tozeur Desert Resort is aimed at supporting the Repub-lic of Tunisia and its develop-ment ambitions following the revolution by providing employ-ment opportunities to the coun-try’s youth,” said Al Hedfa.“The project developers will also work closely with local in-stitutions to help market and promote Tozeur as a unique and high-end international tour-ist destination,” he said. “More than a mere real es-tate project, the Tozeur resort

Participants watched at the cer-emony’s beginning a documentary on the phases of the tower’s construc-tion and a presenta-tion on the services provided in the proj-ect. HE the Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB), Sheikh Abdullah Bin Saud Al Thani, in a speech at the opening, said: “For me the height of The Shard is only secondary. What I find so special is the solid and con-tinuing relationship between two nations: Qatar and Britain which has been an important factor in completing this project.” The QCB gover-nor, also the chairman of Lon-don Bridge Quarter, pointed out that Qatar’s relationship with Britain dated back to the 19th century. Since then, the two countries had enjoyed a strong relationship, he noted. “As we know, British companies are increasingly making their presence in Qatar while the Qatari firms are investing in the UK,” he said.“Our relationships have grown beyond trade and finance and we are moving together to-wards a bright future.” He went on saying: “I am honored to be-long to the State of Qatar, the country which plays a key role

is one of Qa-tari Diar’s landmark de-velopments providing a model for sus-tainable living in more than 29 countries around the world.” Prime Min-ister Jebali described the project as “proof of the strong relations between Tunisia and Qatar”. He said: “The project will not only create jobs for our country’s youth dur-ing construction and upon com-pletion, it will also add a new dynamic to the region’s desert tourism.”He thanked the Qatari govern-ment and its leadership “for extending a hand of friendship to the Tunisian people and, through the work of Qatari Diar, contributing to the growth of our economy and the diversifi-cation and development of the tourism industry in Tunisia”. “Visitors to the desert resort will experience a unique mix of Arabic desert culture and an ar-ray of high-end restaurants and entertainment facilities, amidst abundant natural beauty”, said a Qatari Diar press release. The resort neighbors 200 water springs, an oasis and a natural salt lake. Tozeur, one of Tunisia’s 24 states once dubbed “City of Dreams” by the Romans, is a favorite destination for artists,

in the implementation and the successful completion of the project even in the midst of the global slowdown.” He also said that the Shard had already become an important symbol for London -- a symbol of Qatari- British close relation-ship rooted in the foundations of economic growth, social de-velopment, mutual trust and goodwill. The Shard houses a luxury hotel, expensive shops, offices, restaurants, exclusive flats and a public observation platform affording breathtak-ing views over the capital. It is owned jointly by the state of Qatar and the Sellar Property Group. Shard London Bridge or the Shard (formerly known as London Bridge Tower or the Shard of Glass) stands 309.6m (1,016ft) above ground level.

film directors, politicians and journalists, who frequently fill its restaurants, cafes and mar-kets, noted the Qatari Diar re-lease. H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad also laid the foundation stone of a housing project in Tunis during his recent to the North African country.The Omar Al Mukhtar housing project in the Sidi Hussein dis-trict of the Tunisian capital is funded by Qatar. Construction started in July and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2013.The project, with a footprint of eight hectares (20 acres) and a price tag of 45 million dinars ($27.6 million), will construct 700 houses, a kindergarten, a commercial market, a handi-crafts shop, a court and an office building . It will provide tenants abundant green space.After the foundation stone lay-ing ceremony, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad toured the district and met with members of the local community who expressed their gratitude for Qatar’s sup-port to the Tunisian people.

Qatar-funded Shard opens in London Qatar Diar launches Tunisian resort

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By Laura WarrenPartner, Clyde & CoIn 2005, Law No (19) of 2005 on The Organisation of the Prac-tice of Engineering Professions (the “Engineering Law”) was en-acted, amending the previous Law (11) of 2001 relating to the Organisation of the Engineer-ing Profession (the “2001 Engi-neering Law”). The Engineering Law remains unamended to date, save for Cabinet of Minis-ters Decisions numbers 49 and 50 which deal with the identity and remuneration of the Com-mittee described below. Previously, the 2001 Engineer-ing Law greatly restricted the activity of non-Qatari engi-neers. The general premise of the 2001 Engineering Law was that non-Qatari engineers and engineering offices owned by non-Qataris were required to appoint on their behalf Qatari engineers licensed to practice to deal with their then current projects. The law required that Qatari en-gineers, GCC engineers, as well as Qatari and GCC-owned en-gineering businesses, register within six months of the 2001 Engineering Law entering force. Non-Qatari (and non-GCC) en-gineers were required to dis-solve their practices unless an exemption was provided. The Engineering Law amended the 2001 Engineering Law, removing some of the require-ments of the previous law but maintaining strict regulations

of the profession. Further, executive regulations to the Engineering Law (“the “Regu-lations”) were issued by the Ur-ban Planning and Development Authority (“UPDA”) setting out the detailed requirements for registration.Article 1 of the Engineering Law defines the “Engineering Profession” as: “The engineer-ing activities practiced by those qualified in the divisions and branches of the specializations of architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, and chemical engi-neering, mines and mining and the various other fields of engi-neering.The Engineering Law also es-tablishes a Committee for the Enrolment of Engineers and En-gineer Consultancy Offices (the “Committee”): Article 2.Article 4 creates three Regis-ters, being:1. The Register of Engineers;2. The Register of Local Engi-neering Consultancy Offices (the “Local Register”); and3. The Register of the Interna-tional Engineering Consultancy Offices (the International Reg-ister”).All individual engineers are required to be registered on the Register of Engineers. En-gineering Offices must either register in the Local Register or International Register.The Register of EngineersAll engineers (whether Qatari or non-Qatari) must be enrolled in The Register of Engineers. To

do so the applicant must:1. Be a Qatari national or a resi-dent in the State of Qatar;2. Hold a Bachelor of Engineer-ing or equivalent degree from a recognized university or institu-tion;3. Have full capacity;4. To be of good reputation and character, and not have been convicted of a crime or punished with imprisonment for crimes relating to morals or honesty; and5. Pass the technical skills tests in accordance with the Regula-tions issued by the Board on the recommendations of the Committee.The Register of Local Engineer-ing Consultancy OfficesTo be registered in the Local Register an applicant must comply with the following:1. Be of Qatari nationality*;2. The individual engineers working for the office must be entered in the Engineers Regis-ter and have the experience as determined by the Regulations; and3. The office must designate one engineer, or more, as ex-ecutive engineers to be re-sponsible for supervision of the regulations and conditions established under the Regula-tions.Thus, both Article 6 and the Regulations relax the Qatari nationality requirement above where the applicant is a com-pany. Provided the applicant is a Qatari entity and Qatari par-

ticipation is not less than 51% a company may be entered in the Local Register. The non-Qatari partners must, however, be engineers registered on the Engineers Register.The Register of International Engineer Consultancy OfficesTo be eligible for registration on the International Register an Applicant must:1. Be a branch of a main office licensed to practice the engi-neering profession in the for-eign state in which the licence is issued. A minimum of ten years must have elapsed since the issuance of the licence for the parent office during which time the parent has been con-tinually licensed and practicing in the engineering profession;2. The branch must ob-tain an undertaking from the foreign parent, properly authen-ticated and legalized, to the effect of guaranteeing support to the branch and accepting all liabilities arising from the practice of the engineering pro-fession in Qatar by the branch. The parent must establish through official documents its memorandum of incorpora-tion, the articles of association, its activity, financial stability and evidence of its works per-formed outside the State.3. The executive engineer ap-pointed by the branch must be entered in the Engineers Regis-ter and must hold qualifications from a recognized university or institution indicating their spe-

cialization and their practical experience must not be less than ten (10) years. Other en-gineers working in the branch shall meet the conditions deter-mined by the Regulations.While such exemptions are fair-ly rare, and subject to approval by the Board, Applicants should also note Article 9 of the En-gineering Law which provides that the Board may permit not-Qatari natural persons or legal entities to practice in the engi-neering profession where they hold unique technical special-izations which are not available in Qatar or which are required for the development of expe-rience and techniques in the State. The Engineering Law and Regulations, often referred to as the regularization of the en-gineering profession in Qatar, have through their implemen-tation and practice, protected the local profession. Engineers or engineer offices cannot prac-tice without being on a Register unless exempted. The process for registration on the Interna-tional Register is lengthy and the documentation required is substantial – that is not to say that it cannot be achieved. Depending on time constraints, joint venturing with a Qatari engineer partner through a 51/49% limited liability com-pany is often an easier option to obtain licensing. Notwithstanding the above, all applicants should carefully consider the requirements of

licensing in the State of Qatar under the Engineering Law and allow a long lead in time for li-censing approval. The require-ments vary for specializations and categories and failure to comply can lead to significant delays in the application pro-cess. *Should you have any ques-tions in respect of this article or legal issues generally, please contact Laura Warren of Clyde & Co LLP at [email protected]

Regulation of the engineering profession under Qatar Law

Laura WarrenLaura Warren is 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 Qa-tar as well as in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Libya, Egypt and TunisiaLaura is Co-ordinator for the So-ciety of Construction Law (Gulf) in Qatar

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

General Conditions of Tenders- Full Documents for the Tender can be

obtained from Contracts Department (CD) against a Non–refundable fee paid to PWA Account No. (0013-001813-052), Qatar National Bank together with a copy of the Company Registration and a Company Authorization letter.

- Project document may be examined at Al-Faisal Tower(1), Ground Floor, Al Cor-niche before purchasing from PWA.

- Each Tender must be accompanied by a Tender Bond, either in the form of a “Certified Check” or a “Tender Bond’’ is-sued by a Bank acceptable to the PWA” in the amount mentioned above valid for (120 days). Any Tender received without the proper guarantee will not be considered.

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

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

Tenders shall be delivered at or sent to arrive not later than 1.00pm local Doha time on the closing date and deposited in the relevant Tender Box of concerned Tenders Committee’s Chairman at PWA.

- The successful Tenderer shall provide a Performance Bond in amount of ten (10%) percent of the Contract Price endorsed by an approved local bank in Qatar.

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

Large Tenders Tender No. Tender Subject Bond Fees Dept. Submission Authorized

PWA/GTC/016/12-13Construction of Genetic Resources Bank for Camel

Embryo and Service Center Building 1,000,000 2,500.00 Building Affairs 31/07/2012 1at Shahaniya

PWA/GTC/017/12-13CONSTRUCTION OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

CARE CENTER AT MADINAT UMM SALAL 4,500,000 5,000.00 Building Affairs 7/8/2012 1+2BA/12-13/C/006/G

Medium Tenders Tender No. Tender Subject Bond Fees Dept. Submission Authorized

PWA/ITC/011/12-13Supply, Install and Maintain Electronic Over-Height

Vehicle Detection System 175,000 750 Assets Manage-ment Affairs 29/07/2012 1

AA-R/12-13/OM/041/I

PWA/ITC/010/12-13Sewer Extension and House Connections at

110,000 1,000.00 Infrastructure Affairs 22/07/2012 1

Al Muraikh Area

PWA/ITC/008/12-13

Post – Contract Professional Consultancy Services for Design and Build Works of Package Treatment Plant ( PTP) Upgrades at Al Shamal PTP and Al

Dhakira PTP Sites – Civil Project -774150,000 750 Infrastructure

Affairs 22/07/2012 4

IA-D/11-12/S/016/ISmall Tenders Tender No. Tender Subject Bond Fees Dept. Submission Authorized

PWA/STC/083/11-12/R1Supply and Installation of SNAPCOM Software

7,700 400 Support Services Affairs 30/07/2012 1

ISD/12-13/SS/1/S

PWA/STC/015/12-13Supply of Spares for Mechanical Equipment , KSB

Pumps and Seepex Pumps Installed at 22,000 400 Assets Manage-ment Affairs 6/8/2012 1

AL KHOR STW

PWA/STC/014/12-13

Supply of Motor Control Centre and Other Electrical Spares

31,000 500 Assets Manage-ment Affairs 23/7/2012 1AA/DOM/12-13/M/1263-1.05/S

Ashghal has completed con-struction of four new mosques and handed them over to the project owner, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. The

mosques have been construct-ed with a blend of modern building techniques and local architectural heritage rooted in Islamic civilization.

The mosques are built by Do-ha-based Al Arab Contracting Company. They include accom-modation for imams who lead prayers as well as necessary

external facilities. The handed over mosques are: 1) Mosque No 498 at Sailiyya:The mosque is constructed over a plot of 347 m2 with a built area of 328 m2. It includes the imam’s residence. The prayer hall can accommodate more than 400 people.2) Mosque No 11 at Ain Khaled: Constructed over a plot of 1788 m2 with built area of 422m2, it has the imam’s residence (167m2). The parking area can accommodate 18 vehicles.3) Mosque No 3at Mesaimeer:The mosque, constructed over a plot of over 4740 m2, has a built area of 1328 m2, includ-ing main prayer hall over 782 m2 and the imam’s residence.4) Mosque No 14 at Abu Na-khla:It is constructed over a plot of 2479 m2 and has a built area of 756 m2. The mosque has a main prayer hall and the imam’s residence, in addition to a parking area that can ac-commodate 26 cars.

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STRATEGIES, GOVERNANCE & SOCIAL RESEARCH CONFERENCEOrganizer: Global Journal of Strate-gies & GovernanceEvent Date (s): 02– 03 August 2012Venue: Movenpick Doha TowerLocation: Doha, QatarEmail: [email protected]: http://sgsrconference.review-gjsg.com

CONCRETE SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORACI CERTIFICATION – CONCRETE CON-STRUCTION INSPECTOROrganizer: Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS)Event Date (s): 13 – 16 August 2012Venue: Not Mentioned Location: Doha, QatarTel: +974 4460 1257Fax: +974 4460 1254Email: [email protected]

MADE IN USAOrganizer: Doha EnterpriseEvent Date (s): 05 – 08 September 2012Venue: Doha Exhibition CentreLocation: Doha, QatarTel: +974 4432 7712Fax: +974 4432 7713

Email: [email protected]: http://madeinusaqatar.com/madeinusaqatar/index.php

CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENTOrganizer: Marcus EvansEvent Date (s): 09 – 11 September 2012Venue: Millennium HotelLocation: Doha, QatarTel: +603 2723 6757Fax: +603 2723 6699Email: [email protected]

CONSTRUCTION LEADERS FORUM QATAROrganizer: IQPC EventsEvent Date (s): 16 – 19 September 2012Venue: Hilton Doha HotelLocation: Doha, QatarTel: +971 4 364 2975Fax: +971 4 363 1938Email: [email protected]

BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING SUMMIT QATAROrganizer: IQPC EventsEvent Date (s): 24 – 25 September 2012Venue: To Be Confirmed

Location: Doha, QatarTel: +971 4 364 2975Fax: +971 4 363 1938Email: [email protected]

3RD ANNUAL DISTRICT COOLING QA-TAR SUMMITOrganizer: IQPC EventsEvent Date (s): 30 September – 03 October 2012Venue: Intercontinental Hotel DohaLocation: Doha, QatarTel: +971 4 364 2975Fax: +971 4 363 1938Email: [email protected]: http://www.district-coolingqatar.com

3RD ANNUAL GLOBAL PETROCHEMI-CALS TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCEOrganizer: Fleming Gulf ConferencesEvent Date (s): 01 – 03 October 2012Venue: Sharq Village and Spa DohaLocation: Doha, QatarTel: +971 4 60 91 555Fax: +971 4 60 91 589Email: [email protected]: http://www.fleminggulf.com/conferenceview/3rd-Annual-Global-Petrochemicals-Technology-Conference/276

ITS AND ROAD SAFETY FORUM QATAR 2012Organizer: IQPC EventsEvent Date (s): 02 – 03 October 2012Venue: Renaissance Doha City Center HotelLocation: Doha, QatarTel: +971 4 364 2975Fax: +971 4 363 1938Email: [email protected]: www.itsroadsafetyqatar.com8TH ANNUAL HSE FORUM IN ENERGYOrganizer: Fleming Gulf Conferences Event Date (s): 08 – 10 October 2012Venue: Doha Grand Hyatt HotelLocation: Doha, QatarTel: +971 4 60 91 555Fax: +971 4 60 91 589Email: [email protected]: http://www.hse-me.com

3RD ANNUAL VERTICAL TRANSPORT QATAROrganizer: IQPC EventsEvent Date (s): 14 – 17 October 2012Venue: To Be Confirmed Location: Doha, QatarTel: +971 4 364 2975Fax: +971 4 363 1938Email: [email protected]: http://www.verticaltranspor-tationme.com

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Project Title Client Main Contractor Value Range (QR) Million Project Status Type of Project

Twin Towers M/s. Commercial Development M/s. Arabtec 500-750 Piling & Shoring Hotel and Office Buildings

Audit Bureau Towers M/s. Al Attiya Group Trading Co. Not Appointed 400-600 Tender Stage Offices / Residential Towers

Al Waab Mall M/s. Qatar Industrial Services Man Enterprize, Qatar 300-400 Under Construction Mall

Mesiemer Q-Tel Not Appointed 250-350 Tender Stage Technical

Manarat Lusail Mr. Mohamed Abdel Ghani Al Mansouri Not Appointed 200-300 Under Design Shopping Mall & Office Tower

Al Hodaifi Tower II Ghanem Al Hodaifi Not Appointed 600-800 Detail Stage Office Building

Al Sadd Development Complex Barwa Midmac 1.3-1.5 bn Under Construction Commercial, Residencial & 5 Star Hotel

Five Residential Towers at Viva Bahriya at the Pearl (project management) Qatar Islamic Bank AFQCO / REDCO Al Mana 1.2-1.4 bn Under Construction Residential Towers

Gulf Mall at Gharrafa Business Trading Company IDC 400-500 Under Construction Shopping Mall

Al Khor Complex (project management) Qatar Islamic Bank CRC - Dorra Group 300-400 Under Construction Mixed Use Development

Office Building at Salwa Road Ghanem Holding Ramco 100-200 Under Construction Office Building

Marsa Malaz Hotel at the Pearl Qatar (Main Works) Alfardan Properties Co. CDC N/A Under Construction Hotel

Qatar Sidra Village Project Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development QSC Sinohydro Group Limited N/A Under Construction Residential

Al Baker Executive Towers Ahmed Abed El Aziz Al Baker Construction and Reconstruction Co. 675 Under Construction Office Building

Al Nour Tower Private Investor Orientals Enterprises N/A Under Construction Residential

Al Nasr Showroom Shiekh Abdullah Bin Naser Al Thani Construction and Reconstruc-tion Co. 85 Under Construction Commercial

Police Training Institute MOI Hassanesco Co. N/A Under Construction Mixed Use

Panasonic Showroom & Residential Shk/Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani Construction and Reconstruction Co. 205 Under Construction Commercial / Residential

Al Sadd Hotel Tricon International Atlantic Contracting Co. 150 Under Construction Hotels

5 Hotel Towers adjacent to City Center Marriott Rensance, Marriott Court-yard, Shangri La, Rotana & Merweb Al Rayyan Holding Company Al Habtour 3.5 Billion Marriott Rensance & Marriott Courtyard in handing

over and the other 3 Hotels are under construction Hotels

Shemoukh Mixed-Use Twin Tower, Al Saad Real Estate Services Group SEG 800 Construction Stage Mixed Use Towers

Al Jasrah Twin Tower Lusail Al Shereef Enterprises Dorra Contracting 350 Construction Stage Mixed Use Towers

Qatar Radio and Television Complex PWA Tag Engineering & Contracting 120 Under Construction Media Complex

Markaz Almana Ford Showroom & Commercial Offices Al Mana Real Estate N/A 100-200 Developed Design Stage Mixed Use Tower

Ain Khaled Development Qatar Navigation N/A 300 Developed Design Stage Mixed Use

Sonesta 5 Star Hotel Al Madaen Real Estate A'yaan Ash'sharq 120 Construction Stage Hotel

Smash Tennis Academy Qatar Olympic Committee HBK Contracting & Trading 65 Million Construction Stage Sports Amenities

Construction of Graveyard at Mesamieer PWA Promer Qatar 80 Under Construction Roads & Supporting Facilities

Construction of Al Khor Park PWA BOOM 210 Under Construction Landscaping & Supporting Facilities

Construction of Head Quarters Bldg. for Ministry of Interior MOI WCT n/a Under Construction Administration and Office Building

MIC Business & Recreation Complex ALAQARIA Arcon 169 Under Construction Mixed Use

Logistic City Qatar Navigation Not Appointed 900-1200 Design Stage Industrial

Residential & Office Building Mr. Abdul Jaleel Abdul Ghani Al Bandary 100-150 Under Construction Residential & Office Building

Al Khor Housing Project ALAQARIA Not Appointed 400 Design Stage Residential Housing

Al Emadi Twin Towers IBA GROUP Not Appointed 400 Design Stage Commercial / Offices Towers

City Tower Mr. Saeed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen Al-Huda 200-250 Under Construction Office Building

Fahd Suite - Apartment Hotel FBA GROUP Not Appointed 200 Detail Stage Shopping Mall & Office Tower

IBA Hotel IBA GROUP Not Appointed 200 Under Construction Hotel

Al Attiya Compound Tameer Real Estate Al Seal Trading 160 Under Construction Residential Building

Flight Simulator Qatar Airways Redco 40 Million On Going Special or Laboratory

El Doha Tower Mr. Mohamed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen Al-Huda 100-120 Completed Office Building

Al Meera Hazm Al Markhiya Mall Al Meera Not Appointed n/a Full Design Package from concept to preparation of tender documents included interior design Mall

Supervision of Breeding Farm near Zubara Village Equestrian Club Not Appointed n/a On Going Farm

QNB Dukhan Branch QNB Not Appointed 15 Million Under Construction Bank

Qatar Driving School QDS Not Appointed 600 Design Stage Driving Academy

Qatar Foundation for Combatting Human Trafficking QFCHT Not Appointed 20 Million Design Stage Office Building

Al Ali Building Mr. Yasser Al Ali Not Appointed 30 Million Design Stage Residential Building

Commercial Mall H.S. Al Qamra Loyalty 100 Design Phase Commercial

Showrooms + Residential Buildings Shk. A. Al Thani Not Appointed 60 Design Phase Commercial & Residential

Office Building M.K. Al Ansari Not Appointed 350 Design Phase Commercial

Al Qamra Tower H.S. Al Qamra Not Appointed 300 On Going Office Building

Hotel & Commercial Complex A.S. Al Neimi Not Appointed 280 Design Phase Residential & Commercial

Commercial & Residential Complex Shk. K. H. Al Thani Not Appointed 220 Design Phase Commercial & Residential

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Project Title Client Consultant Main Contractor Value / Value Range (US$. Mn) Project Status Type of Project

Sidra Residential Project Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development / Qatar Foundation Allies & Morrison Sinohydro Corporation 130 project under construction Residential Development

Commercial Development at Al Mirqab Sheikh Hamad Bin Jaisim Bin Jabor Al Thani Arab Engineering Bureau Terna GEK Group 101 - 250 project under construction Shopping Centre

Smash Tennis Academy Qatar Olympic Committee Qatari Engineer & Associates (QEA) HBK Contracting 16 - 30 project under construction Sports Facilities

Residential Town in Viva Bahariya - VB09 United Development Co. Meinhardt United Construction Est. 31 - 100 project under construction Residential Buildings

Al Baraha Tower in the Marina District Al Shareef Enterprises / QDREIC EHAF Consulting & Engineers Construction & Reconstruction Company 30 project under construction Commercial Buildings

Ablan Residential Development Qatar Awqaf Authority Syna Engineering Hassanesco for Trading & Contracting 15 project under construction Residential Building

Barwa Al Doha (Al Baraya) Barwa Real Estate Company KEO International Consultants / RTKL Not appointed 660 project under design Mixed Use

Doha Festival City - IKEA Showroom Bawabat Al Shamal DP Architects QACC / Amana Contracting & Steel Building 31 -100 project under construction Shopping Centre

Philippines School of Doha Philippines School of Doha Al Mana Design Consultant Not appointed 31 - 100 project under design Educational Facilities

Al Sadd Sports Club Multi-Purpose Hall Qatar Olympic Committee James Cubitt & Partners Not appointed 31 - 100 bidding underway for main contract Sports Facilities

Doha College New Campus Doha College Justico + Whiles Not appointed 31 - 100 project under design Educational Facilities

30 Villas at Al Gharaffa Sheikh Ali Ahmed Al Thani Al Waha Design & Consultants Ebid Group Qatar 2.5 - 15 project under construction Residential Development

Commercial Centre & City Gate Landmark Public Works Authority Arab Engineering Bureau Not appointed 31 -100 bidding underway for main contract Commercial Buildings

Five Primary Healthcare Centres Public Works Authority Dar Al Handasah Not appointed 31 - 100 project under design Hospital

Student Housing Facility in Education City Qatar Foundation for Education Science & Com-munity Development Burns & McDonnell J & P Overseas 101 -250 project under construction Residential Building

Hotel Building at Old Salata Area Mr. Mubarak Zayed Mohamed Al Muthawa CEG International Not appointed 15 - 30 award awaited for the main contract Hotel

Dukhan Housing Project - Phase 9 Qatar Real Estate Investment Company / QP SMEC International Not appointed 31 - 100 award awaited for the main contract Residential Development

Al Meera Mall at Jeryan Nejaima Al Meera Consumer Goods Company United Consultant Not appointed 2.5 - 15 project under design Shopping Centre

Barwa Financial District Barwa Real Estate Company KEO International Midmac Contracting/Bouygues/Al Jaber Engg. 1,300 project under construction Mixed Use

Al Khor Complex Al Khor & Al Zakhera Company for Projects / HMC United Consultant Construction & Reconstruction Company 94 project under construction Mixed Use

Four Hospitals at Hamad Medical City - Fitout Package Hamad Medical Corporation/ Public Works Authority Fedcon Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co 534 project under construction Hospital

The Regent Doha Ghanem Al Thani Holding KEO International Ramco Trading & Contracting 101 - 250 project under construction Hotel

Residential Tower in the Al Kharaej District Qatar Real Estate Investment Co. / QDREIC Consulting Engineering Group Not appointed 31 -100 project under design Residential Building

Health & Wellness Care Centre at Umm Salal Public Works Authority EngineeringConsulting Group Not appointed 2.5 - 15 bidding underway for main contract Mixed Use

Villa Complex at Al Laqta Al Mana Group CEG International Al Madar Contracting 15 project under construction Residential Development

Bin Samikh Tower Tanmiyat Real Estate Company Arab Consulting Engineers Harinsa Qatar 101 - 250 project under construction Hotel

Showroom in Al Nasr Street Sheikh Abdulla Bin Naser James Cubitt & Partners Construction & Reconstruction Company 2.5 - 15 project under construction Commercial Buildings

Al Khor Park Refurbishment Public Works Authority Qatar Design Consortium Boom General Contracting 57 project under construction Recreational Facilities

Shmoukh Twin Towers in C - Ring Road Real Estate Services Group EHAF Consulting & Engineers SEG Qatar 200 project under construction Commercial Buildings

Ghanem Office Building in Salwa Road Ghanem Al Thani Holding Arab Engineering Bureau Ramco Trading & Contracting 31 project under construction Commercial Buildings

Seven Zone Mall Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development M. Z. & Partners Not appointed 101 - 250 project under design Commercial Buildings

Marina Mall at Lusail Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development / Qatar Foundation Hellmuth Obata & Kassabuan (HOK) Not appointed 275 project under design Shopping Centre

New Qatar National Museum Qatar Museum Authority / QP Jean Nouvel, France Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co 434 project under construction Recreational Facilities

Qatar National Hotel Headquarters Building Katara Hospitality Arab Engineering Bureau Not appointed 16 - 30 project under design Commercial Buildings

Al Khor Development - Pack 5A Qatar Real Estate Investment Company Arab Engineering Bureau Domopan Qatar 35 project under construction Residential Development

Commercial Development at Energy City Qatar Qatar Real Estate Investment Co;/Energy City M. Z. & Partners Not appointed 101 - 250 project under design Commercial Buildings

Mall at Abu Hamour Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Dara Engineering Consultant Al Seal Trading & Contracting 250 -500 project under construction Shopping Centre

Commerical & Office Building at Lusail Mr. Abdul Rahman Hamdad Al Attia CEG International Not appointed 31 - 100 project under design Commercial Buildings

Al Jassimiya Tower Sheikh Jassim Bin Khalifa EGEC Commodore Qatar Construction 100 project under construction Commercial Buildings

Business & Recreational Complex at MIC Qatar Real Estate Investment Company CEG International Arab United Construction (ARCON) 31 - 100 project under construction Recreational Facilities

Mesaieed Housing Development - Phase 2 QP / Qatar Real Estate Investment Arab Engineering Bureau Not appointed 2,000 project under design Residential Development

Staff & Crew Accommodation Complex Qatar Airways GHD Global Redco Internatonal 124 project under construction Residential Development

Ghanim Residential Apartments Ghanem Al Thani Holding KEO International Ramco Trading & Contracting 31 - 100 project under construction Residential Buildings

Showroom & Office Building at Al Rayyan Mr. Abdul Aziz Khalid Abdullah Al-Attiyah United Consultant Qatar & Gulf Enterprises 8 project under construction Commercial Buildings

North Western College of Media & Communication at Education City Qatar Foundation for Education Science & Com-munity Development Burns & McDonnell HBK Contracting / Renaissance Construction 120 project under construction Educational Facilities

Upgradation of Training Hall at Handball Federation Qatar Olympic Committee Qatar Design Consortium Lotus Trading & Contracting Company 2.5 - 15 project under construction Sports Facilities

IIB Tower in Dafna Qatar International Islamic Bank Dara Engineering Consultant HBK Contracting 82 project under construction Commercial Buildings

Sherborne School in Doha Sherborne Qatar Atkins Not appointed 31 - 100 project under design Educational Facilities

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