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Monthly Construction news, tenders, project focus, and forthcoming exhibitions in Qatar
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4. Helping your company with getting the goods in the white list. 5. The company has warehouses for storage on demand. Our vision is to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction.By our excellent services we do not seek any competition.
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cific contents and client motives. What is your dream project? I consider myself a very spiritual personal and have always been interested in designing a cathedral or (any other) religious 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, architects, from the past you appreciate 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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downstream diversification, said Martin Porta, CEO of Siemens WLL, the Qatari unit of Siemens AG. Companies in Qatar and throughout the region working in these industries are faced with a multitude of demanding challenges from speed of innovation, to efficiency and productivity requirements. 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 Porta. One concept showcased at the event was that of the Digital Plant which integrates innovative design, engineering and maintenance and asset optimization services and tools, to reach effective integration of all phases of project execution from front-end engineering design (FEED) to commissioning as well as for plant optimization and maintenance. Siemens experts also discussed how the companys 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 electrical power infrastructure in the operating plants. As a world leader in building environmentally-friendly solutions, Siemens, based on its Totally Integrated Automation and Totally Integrated Power concepts, has designed and successfully implemented 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, petrochemical and oil and gas industries. We value our long-term customer relationships and doing so means investing our time, service and people. This commitment is part of our dedication to supporting Qatars infrastructure plans for its National Vision 2030, Porta said.
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tility by granting top quality performance, reliability and ease of use. The perfect balance among performance, design and ergonomics makes FA-SA high pressure cleaners an irreplaceable instrument for working, both in DIY and in professional sectors. The complete set of accessories enables applications and usage of the products to be enlarged, by making them functional for any need to wash, hygienise, degrease and disinfest, in a short time and comfortably, any external surface. *Wet and dry vacuum cleaners-carpet cleaners Specially designed to meet specific requirements in industrial field, FA-SA professional line of vacuum cleaners presents a wide range of high-tech and functional solutions. Suction power, filtering system and silent running are the essential features, which have made these products appreciated by professional users. To remove any kind of dirt, superficial or more resistant, solid or liquid, in industrial, food or mechanical sector; in handycraft and in wood manufacturing, in service companies, offices, sports plants or public corporations: the ideal solution for any requirement, specially designed to make your work more effective, faster and easier. *Floor scrubber-driers Direct experience of professional people has resulted in FA-SA Floor scrubbers range: easy to handle, powerful, efficient, carefully conceived and designed by using top-quality materials. Versatility and wide range allow to select the most suitable machine for any work place as well as to maximize performances while reducing time and labor to a minimum. All products are fully environment friendly and aimed to the highest comfort of the user, who will achieve the best results in cleaning even in the hardest conditions of usage. *Single disc machines Impressive stability and working balance, operators could work for hours without any arm or body fatigue. Transmission with gearbox to ensure duration, power and noiseless; strong handle joint, ergonomic handle with all integrated safety switches with easy controls, protection traceless bumper, optional additional accessories for special applications available on request. *Sweepers FA-SA professional line, available both as electric and gas engine version, is made of sturdy shock-proof steel. Main controls are mechanically operated, to ensure maximum ruggedness and reliability in time. Top efficiency and work quality are granted by the back load, which allows a more complete dirt collection and consequent reduction of machine stops. The brushes supplied are perfectly efficient on every kind of surface; tougher brushes are available on request ,to meet more demanding cleaning requirements. Easy routine maintenance: both main and side brush can be replaced by simply unscrewing three screws. FA-SA line is suitable for cleaning of medium Large,
A-SA is a wide updated production range, suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, including high-pressure cleaners to vacuum cleaners, wet & dry vacuum cleaners, floor sweepers as well as floor scrubberdriers, carpet cleaners and cleaners. All FA-SA products are designed to ensure maximum service and incredible ease of use, in a perfect synthesis between performance, design and ergonomics: easy to handle, versatile, superbly designed and supplied with a complete series of accessories ensuring adaptation to every specific requirement. Without forgetting safety: all products conform to European standards and regulations and are controlled by the most important certification authorities. *Cold and hot water highpressure cleaners Compact, handy, ideal for any outdoor cleaning requirement, DIY of high-pressure cleaners is showing its extreme versa-
styling. ROOTS WIZZARD-MINI SCRUBBER DRIER The ROOTS WIZZARD Mini Floor Scrubber Drier is a compact, highly portable, easy-to-use machine that operates at extremely quiet levels. Suitable for restaurants also. This multi-purpose floor scrubbing machine can be used on almost any floor surface including escalator, safety floors, tiles, carpets and even escalators making it a versatile and efficient all round machine. Simply change the brushes for a different
cleaning task. Can be used on travelators, escalators and entrance matting. Excellent maneuverability, no heavy pushing, pulling or lifting. WALKBEHIND SCRUBBER DRIERS Easy guidance, excellent steering and extremely maneuverable. Non-corrosive, robust tough plastic tanks. Parabolic squeegee and protruding brush head ensures complete cleaning. Ergonomically designed operating panel and handle. Excellent view of operating switches and
area to be cleaned. Area performance up to 2000 sq.mts per hour. Quick, economical, automatic Scrubber Drier for efficient cleaning. Rugged, modular construction for effective maneuverability. Mains operated with power flow drive. Parabolic squeegee ensures perfect cleaning even at corners. SINGLE DISC MACHINES The Roots Single Disc machine is best in class, high torque belt driven machine. It comes with a 175 RPM motor which offers quite and vibration free operation. The chas-
sis is strong and fitted with large wheels for easy transportation. The handle is fitted with multiple safety features like dead man switch, Vertical handle lock & Switch locking bottom. Simple loading & unloading of brushes makes it pleasure working with the Roots Single Disc machines. *The authorized distributer in Qatar for Roots Multiclean products is Technical Supplies & Services. Tel : +974 44439898 Fax : +974 44437676 P.O.Box: 24770-DohaQatar.
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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 annual electrical energy to air-condition the model house for these combinations is estimated. Comparison of the results revealed 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 economic analysis has been performed for these combinations of roofs and walls. The results show that building with Thermostone blocks can cut the annual cost of electricity by 28% to 34% as compared to building with hollow concrete blocks. The environment-friendly features of Thermostone are not its only advantage. Thermostone 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 insulation and are not fire resistant, Melaeb said. Thermal insulation properties of Thermostone and the fact that it doesnt transmit humidity allow it to maintain a comfortable atmosphere within living spaces. Moreover, insects cant 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 compared to other forms of insulating brocks, Melaeb pointed out. Qatar Aerated Concrete Industries 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.
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services. Proliance allows the streamlining of business systems by providing comprehensive functionality including project cost control, schedule management and document management as part of one technology solution, said Dr Hassan Al Fadala, QPM Managing Director. It also standardizes access to information and enables realtime access to critical project data. By using Proliance, we can improve collaboration and visibility across key projects and integrate with our other internal
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 locations around the world, said Geene Alhady, general manager of Meridian Systems. Our customers in the Middle East face many unique challenges in project delivery and we look forward to working with QPM to contribute to their continued success in the region.
he landmark Barwa Al Doha project is expected to change Qatars retail and hospitality landscape 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 development will contain a five-star ho-
tel with 257 rooms and 71 fully furnished and serviced apartments, a 90,000sq m multilevel enclosed shopping mall consisting of 290 retail units, cinemas, a family entertainment center, a spa, restaurants and a mosque. The development, which is set to redefine the mixed-use retail concept, is scheduled for completion in 2015.
It is located near the Muntazah/A Ring Road intersection in Doha. Among its facilities are: * A star hotel * Shopping mall * Cinema complex * Spa * Mosque * Parking for 4,000 cars * Fine dining
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dictates some of the colors you use. 6. Consider geographical location. 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, incoporate warm colors such as red and orange to give your home a warm feeling during those cold
self? Below is a list of colors and their respective personality traits. Yellow = Idealist, self-fulfillment, lofty dreams. Green = Moral, balance, caring companion. Blue-Green = Sensitive, exacting and sensitive. Blue = Secure, conservative, trusting and loyal friend. Purple = Polite, vain and non-impressionable. Lavender = Social, civilized and
winter months. 7. Choose colors that harmonize 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 visual appeal. OK, now that we got past choosing color, you want to know: Do colors really reflect our personalities? Why dont you decide for your-
neat. Brown = Dependable, conservative by nature. Red = Aggressive, vigorous, impulsive in your mood and actions. Burgundy = Ambition, conscience and strength. Pink = Romantic, charm, softness and warmth. Orange = Adventuress, goodnatured and charming. White = Simplicity, neat and immaculate. Gray = Cautious and noncommittal. Black = Dignified, sophisticated and mysterious. However, dont run out and buy
the color that matches your personality if you already have colors in your home. These personalities are just a non-scientific way to look at colors and how and why people choose them. But, keep in mind that some colors dont 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 materials. Entrance This is the portal that invites people into your home: The entry door. So, the color should give the impression of a grand Welcome to my home message. Of course the color may be dictated by the color of the house. Living room This used to be the most formal 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 comfortable 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 seeming to suppress it but also could cause an uncomfortable feeling to your guests while eating. Dining room Today this room functions as a formal area for holidays and parties and since red is the color that stimulates the appetite (how many restaurants have red in their color schemes); many designers prefer this to other colors. Be careful not to make the shade too light or it will be pink. Pink is a relaxing color and may cause your guests to not want to leave! Bedroom The bedroom color plays an important part and tends to depend more on personal preference than individual psychology. Of course, the color decisions 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 colors. 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. Purple 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. Bathroom There are no clear cut colors to use in this room. Some decorators 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 room This 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 depend on its ultimate use. Exercise Room Exercise 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 wont help you to work out. Please keep-in-mind that these are just suggestions to aid you in your color choices. Your colors should be your personal preference. Dont 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 furniture design styles.
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The Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT) program is an interactive, online-training course composed of 13 modules, each focused on a different fundamental aspect of worksite safety. SCOT is convenient, easy-touse, 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 website. The program begins with an introductory module that describes the content, purpose and important practical information necessary to help participants navigate through the training experience. The program provides the basics in construction safety and requires 100% mastery of 13 modules which take approximately three to five hours to complete. The 13 modules and their descriptions are as follows: 1) Workplace Law This module focuses on vital health and safety legislation designed to protect the health and safety of Saskatchewan workers. The important legal and ethical responsibilities of workers and employers are explained. Participants 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 common 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 Conditions and Equipment The Saskatchewan worksite can be a particularity dynamic environment due to constant changes in weather, a diverse workforce, and increasingly complex building 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 construction industry requires substantial physical health and stamina. In this module, ways to care for your body to prevent injuries and the impacts of drugs and alcohol on your ability to work safely are examined. Professional behavior and conduct on the worksite are also part of this module. 5) WHMIS The construction industry uses various chemicals and materials that could be harmful to your health if not handled correctly. In this
module you will learn the purpose of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), responsibilities of workers, suppliers and employers, WHMIS labeling, and the function of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in protecting yourself from the dangers of hazardous materials. By successfully completing this module, you will receive a generic WHMIS certificate. 6) Powered Mobile Equipment Powered mobile equipment (PME) is used for many purposes in the construction industry. It is important to operate and work near this equipment safely to avoid injury. In this module you will be introduced to the different types of powered mobile equipment, Saskatchewan specific legislation regarding training 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 major 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 scaffold tags are also discussed. 8) Fall Protection Falls are a
serious hazard in commercial, industrial or residential construction. As part of this module you will learn about the basic fall protection equipment used in construction, worker and employer responsibilities for working at heights, and common fall protection inspection points. 9) Environmental Safety Protecting the environment is everyones responsibility. This module will help you do this by introducing you to typical types of pollutants found in the construction industry, what to do in case of an accidental release of hazardous materials and general Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements. 10) Excavating and Trenching 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 operations. 11) Defensive Driving Whether 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 Saskatchewan driving legislation, defensive driving techniques and typical causes of motor vehicle accidents are discussed. 12) Personal Protective Equipment Although it is your last-line of defense in the prevention of injury, Personal Protective 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 Prevention of incidents is always the best plan in preventing injury; 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 basic fire fighting techniques are explained.
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lightweight concrete, construction chemical products, facade and lightweight panels, fire and sound insulation boards, insulation products, fills, plastics, oil absorbers, water filters and bioreactors. The uneven surface structure, the porosity and the ability to absorb water create advantages for many applications. ROTOCELL Plus The co-operation between ROTEC 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 possibilities and uses are expanded. All characteristics are maintained indefinitely. Due to its light weight and hydrophobic properties ROTOCELL Plus swims on top of water and does not sink even after a long period. Early research results show that the new natural lightweight fillers are able to replace wellknown industrial lightweight fillers. In addition to new applications, there are significant effects such as weight reduction,
cost savings and optimization in the eco-balance of many products. Pozzolanic additive The fine pozzolanic additive ROTOBASE extends the capabilities 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 amorphous 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 during hydration of the cement meaning, it binds free lime thus, providing greater strength and helps to prevent efflorescence. Calcium hydride is thus converted to calcium silicate and can not migrate to the surface where they form a whitish calcium-carbonate efflorescence. ROTOBASE improves the properties of all mineral building materials such as plaster, mortar, concrete, tile adhesives and other building products. Hydraulic reactivity An examination of the hydraulic 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 additive in concretes and mortars. Based on this standard mixtures with pure cement, and mixtures in which a portion of the cement was replaced by ROTOBASE, were tested and compared in terms of their compressive strengths. From the ratio of the compressive strength results, an index of activity for ROTOBASE came out at nearly 1.0. Particularly in the case of compressive strength after 90 days, ROTOBASE powder can be described as a material having a relatively high index of activity. This is in addition to hydraulic (pozzolanic) activity. Advantages from this performance yield: * Low weight (pores from 10 ) * Bright color As a result of processing and refining possibilities in dry mortar and construction chemical products ROTOCELL, ROTOCELL Plus and ROTOBASE show that even with natural and environmentally friendly products economic improvements in end products can be achieved.
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The contracts cover two road development projects, five related to the drainage network and two educational buildings
shghal has signed nine contracts to develop and construct infrastructure, roads, buildings and drainage systems with a total value of QR1.4 billion. The contracts cover two road development projects, five related to the drainage network and two educational buildings. Road projects Lahwilah Road upgrading: The Huwailah road project is a strategic route in the north-east of Qatar, linking Ras Laffan Industrial City. The project, worth QR334 million, is awarded to Bin Omran Trading and Contracting Company. The 16km stretch will be expanded to ensure traffic flow to the industrial city would remain smooth. The road is located mainly along the western border and partly on the northern border of the Ras Laffan Industrial 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 Interchange (66) An 8.5km long dual carriage highway with three to four lanes on both directions, separated by median A 7.5km highway connecting the adjacent residential areas Four signaled interchanges at various locations In addition, the project comprises infrastructure development
rogetto CMR, an Italian company specialized in integrated design, was established in 1994 with the objective of creating a flexible, efficient and sustainable architecture in tune with the customers requirements. The companys interesting motto is Less Ego More Eco. We invest our resources to foster a cultural and designing change, which needs ongoing research, strong expertise and (an) interdisciplinary (approach), says the company on its website. Our projects concretely show this holistic approach, being driven by three main values: man, environment and economical sustainability, it says. We connect the context and the characteristic of the area together with the function of the building and the expectations of the users, in order to create self-sufficient organisms without affecting the environment, the website adds. Last June, the companys Complesso Garibaldi - Tower B has been recognized as a finalist for the Europe region on CTBUHs site results of Best Tall Buildings Awards 2012. Qatar Construction Sites spoke
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 directions during the construction process. Drainage projects The Kharatiyat groundwater lowering project: Work involves establishment of a drain system to lower the groundwater to a deep 400m well in order to alleviate flooding of residential properties in Kharatiyat zone and provide new subdivisions and other developments for the entire area. The project is scheduled to be
completed by the first quarter of 2013. The contract, estimated 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 implementation of a sewerage system for the disposal of collected water to the pumping station, which includes more than 23 kilometers 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 Company. Construction of drainage network at Gharafa Rayyan: The project consists of establishment of a sewerage disposal system for pumping the collected sewer to a pumping station, which includes the establishment of more than 620
manholes, 950 house connections and more than 11 kilometers sub links, in addition to 2km long micro tunnel pipelines with 400 mm diameter. The project, worth QR56 million, will be implemented by Qatar Building Company. Construction of drainage lines at various residential areas connecting with PS70 and Doha North STW: This project consists of creating sewage systems and house connections in the neighborhood areas of Gharafa, Gharafa-Rayyan, Ezghava and Kharitiat, linking them with Pumping Station No 70 (PS70) through sewer tunnel, where the wastewater will be pumped to Doha North STW. The house connections will be completed only after commissioning of PS 70 and Doha North STW. The entire project is to be completed by July 2013. Al Khor sewerage project (Qatar North): This project comprises extension of the sewer network at Al Khor to include all residential
neighborhoods in the region. The project worth QR122 million is implemented by Lotus Company and is expected to complete by the first quarter of 2015. Building projects Construction of 10 kindergartens around Doha and outlaying areas (Package 5): Ashghal signed a contract worth QR204 million with Imperial 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 Salal 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 Hazamel-Markhia areas. The project estimated at QR225 million is awarded to Al Jaber Trading and Contracting.
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.
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sub-processes and linked in a manner so as to produce the final product. One of the key success factors of the business is the efficiency and the effectiveness of these processes. Therefore, one should focus on measurement and analysis of internal processes to ensure they are optimal. Expansion plan According 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 required to fuel the growth. But if you dont expand, you may get run over. Hence you must constantly endeavor to grow, says
Bazzari. There are two aspects to expansion planning; cultural and financial. Bazzari points out that you must have a culture of innovation in the company to generate new products/ideas to fuel expansion. You facilitate this by allowing/keeping the team upto-date on trends in the market. Brainstorming expansion opportunities 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, personnel etc. Also, set financial goals for ideas like revenue from new products, services or markets and pursue them seriously. Finally, give your staff credit for their ideas in the
marketing materials when you implement them. While you must engage in concerted 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 marketing medium. Bazzari thinks it holds true especially for SMEs to utilize social media marketing as a tool to reach out to prospective customers and increase your business at a relatively lower cost. Outsourcing non-core business functions is a good cost control strategy recommended by Bazzari. This not only helps you in concentrating 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 SMEs face some risks. The first step in managing 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, intellectual capital. Operational risks: HR, systems & processes. Financial risks: sash flow, liquidity. Hazard risk: safety (Employee and Equipment), security. External drivers include: Strategic risks: competition, customer needs & demands,
industry changes. Operational risks: government regulations, political, environment, culture, vendors/suppliers, contracts. Financial risks: interest rates, foreign exchange, credit. Hazard risks: natural disasters. The next step is to analyze and evaluate your risks. Evaluation and analysis helps you determine the significance of each risk. It also enables you to decide whether to accept, mitigate or take action to prevent it. Once the risks have been identified, 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, evaluated 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 certain 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 processes to reduce certain risks. The negative impact of the risk is reduced. Eliminate it: which might be too ideal.
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History repeats itself - MAN Trucknology shows how innovation and growth will support Qatars vision
Visiting the exclusive MAN distributer Qatar International Automobiles Deputy General Manager/ Sales Manager Engineer Muheeb Sawaked explains the MAN philosophy. Qatars economic outlook for 2012 remains positive and Qatars people are starving for the progress 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 innovation to build up the right infrastructure for Qatars projects. Which driver could be more important in this regards if not technology know-how and a brave heart? MAN Truck & Bus AG as a German stock listed company with a history of over 250 years has seen and lived changes and development throughout the history. Looking into the past of commercial vehicle engineering and its impact 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 Germanys economical development and has it until today. During the industrial revolution in Germany logistics were boosted and the construction sector boomed supplied by heavy machinery powered by diesel technology. What was a vision once is a major driver of Germany as the worlds largest automotive manufacturing economy until today. The knowledge of the forefathers is the key to the success of MANs inventions, may this be development of alternative 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 assistance and safety systems in the trucks. The knowledge of previous times is
at Qatars feet today and can lead the country to new dimensions of innovation and growth. Moving Qatar Growing, building and connecting: In the construction industry the right machinery is as crucial to the success of a project as the right material used for the structure. Thus reliable and robust vehicles are the key to observance of project deadlines and keeping the project costs under control. Engineer Sawaked stated, knowing his customer requirements and demands. To face the tough conditions and massive abrasion 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 protection systems is MANs 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 offering high product and service quality, supporting a network of 35 service points in 10 active countries across the Region. MAN Truck & Bus achieves an annual turnover of around 400 million Euros in the 14 countries making up the Middle East. After Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Qatar is one of the most important markets for MAN in the Middle East, leading the market in the >18 ton gross vehicle mass segment with almost 40 percent share. MAN is represented in Qatar 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 country including a main workshop in Doha and a 24 hours mobile workshop to cater to any customer service needs. Growth from a global view For MAN Truck and Bus globally, Africa and Middle East represents approximately 10% of new vehicle business in 2011. The Middle East covers about 50% thereof through 14 countries from a total of 68. Theconstruction sector is in turn 50% of that cake. We are very proud to sport a 25% retail market 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 construction trucks expected to rise by almost 9 percent by 2015. A number of long-awaited development plans in Qatar are also coming to fruition and hence we expect to maintain a growth rate of
38-40 percent in 201112 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 International Automobiles will keep always the latest standard vehicles ready for delivery on spot Muheeb Sawaked stated by showing the rich information material provided by the MAN product developers, which he follows continuously in order to keep up with the latest developments. The strong belief in Qatars ability to realize its visions and ambitious projects unties the MAN team in Middle East as well as in Germany as MAN always shared Germanys economical visions and has always contributed to their realisation - Engineering the future.
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Figure 1 Bridge underpass construction using TESMEC Surface Miner (Rock Hawg).
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Trencher machines are ideal machines for all types of pipelines, including oil, gas, slurry, and water transportation. With different digging attachments, TESMEC Trenchers thrive in the most difficult ground conditionsespecially Qatars. TESMEC Trenchers have been used worldwide to dig pipeline projects up to 1.83m wide and 7.4m deep.
TESMEC trenchers can be equipped with an integrated laying system that allows the machine in one single 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 innovative technology.
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With 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.
Unsurpassable 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.
TESMEC 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.
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As modern employment 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. Fewer 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 developments and workspace configurations. A study recently released by London-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, provide 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 developers realize that providing quality basic fit-out to meet long-term company needs is their best advantage 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.
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The 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
ventilation pools if required. In order to get rid of extra amounts of bacteria, they are sent to a sludge heating unit. There, bacteria are sent to central centrifugal units or drying tanks. After the secondary sedimentation process, water is sent through coil pumps to sand filtration units. Chlorine gas is used for water disinfection process with measured amounts by having primary injection before 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
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 drying processes that take place through drying tanks or centrifuge centers. Then, sludge will be used as organic fertilizers for farms within given conditions 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 wastewater treatment plants. What are the plans for dealing with the issue of discharg-
ing oils, paints and industrial waste in the Industrial Area? Presently, sewage water coming from residential areas is being treated in plants. As for oils, they are dealt with through special tanks for toxic substances. These tanks exist in plants and they carry out filtration processes 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 matters, which are related to oils and different industrial waste, have been taken into account in expansion plans.
DLA Piper, the global law firm, has announced its involvement in the financing of Doha Festival City, one of the largest multiuse 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 (BASREC), boasts the first IKEA store in Qatar. It will feature an entertainment and leisure complex, automotive showrooms and international hotels and a convention centre. DLA Piper Middle East acted through its offices in Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, to advise BASREC and provided specialist Islamic finance, development financing, corporate and local real estate advice. Doha Festival City is owned and being developed by BASREC, which has been formed by investors from Al Futtaim Real Estate Services, Qatar Islamic Bank, Aqar Real Estate
Qatar and is structured on a cofinancing basis with an Islamic facility (based upon istisnaa / ijara) and a commercial facility. The Commercialbank of Qatar, Doha Bank, Ahli Bank, Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji),
ideally equipped to meet the retail, hospitality and entertainment needs of not only Qatar, but also of neighboring countries. The first phase, the 32,000sq m IKEA store, is due for completion in the first quarter of 2013, while the remaining components of Doha Festival City will be delivered in 2015. The DLA Piper Middle East team was coor- Catherine McDougall: Senior Legal Consultant dinated by Cathlamic and intercreditor aspects erine McDougall (Senior Legal of the financing). The wider Consultant who led the team team included Tom OGrady (Ofadvising on the commercial fice Managing Partner, Doha), terms of the financing) and Paul Brenda Hill, Andre Saade, TalaMcViety (Legal Director who led Sarah Eavis and Jenna Darler. the team advising on the Is-
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The 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 receiving 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 released 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 communicate and make use of information provided by it. In the first phase, it provides information about the states tourist attractions. More than 5,000 sites, streets and venues in the state have been listed. Users have to enter the areas name and then they receive an access map, with a note explaining the meaning of the places 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 information about the countrys tourist sites, theaters, parks, hotels and markets.
Doha will host the regions first conference dedicated to the design and sustainable construction of cost-effective vertical transportation (VT). As buildings get taller and projects become more complex, the need for effective VT design and delivery is of paramount importance. 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 Dohas West Bay is already dominated by skyscrapers. IMF forecasts that Qatars economy 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 provide participants with high level
content on sustainability, installation, 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 consultants 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 minimizing 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 engineers, project managers, main contractors, sub contractors, developers, vendors and sub consultants. More information can be had on the www.verticaltransportationme.com website.
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GCC region, is building the Twin towers. Work began in 2010 and is scheduled to take 30 months. Keeping pace with SKE50 Doka 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 climbers SKE50 and 1800 m of Large-area formwork Top 50. The modular design concept of this crane-independent automatic climbing formwork system allows efficient and cost-saving formwork solutions for every type of structure. The climbing scaffolds come with completely railed-in working platforms and are anchored to the concrete at all times ensuring the greatest 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
The Twin Towers are rising skyward to their final height of 185m above Doha. They will house a luxury hotel and offices.
high-speed working is guaranteed. Arabtec Project Manager Mohammed Ali Nada is satisfied with the construction progress. He says: Our collaboration with Doka Qatar has gone very smoothly, both in the planning stage and during the build itself. The economical formwork systems that we have in service here are easy to handle and are crucial in helping us to work more effectively and save time. Space for safe working To form the stiffening shear walls at the slab-edges, Doka has supplied its large-area formwork Top 50. This versatile system, nearly 830 m2 of which is in use on each casting section, adapts readily to the changing structure geometry. 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 1-24 floor-slab system is being used for the typical storey floors, while the high slab supports needed in the podium zone are being provided by load-bearing towers Staxo 40. This weight-optimised loadbearing tower system is engineered for high-user ergonomy, 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 displayed precise technical knowledge, right from the very beginning of the planning stage, says Nada. My team has benefited hugely from this formwork know-how, from Dokas ontime 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, manufacturing 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 provided swiftly and professionally. An enterprise forming part of the Umdasch Group, Doka employs a worldwide workforce of more than 5,600.
Doka has supplied a complete package of formwork resources for the Twin Towers development in Dohas West Bay, including the automatic climbing formwork for the shaft cores. PICTURE: Doka
The automatic climbing system, SKE50, crane-jumped formwork MF240, large-area formwork Top 50, the floor-slab system Dokaflex 1-2-4, Framax Xlife column formwork and load-bearing tower Staxo 40, are all in use on the construction operations. PICTURE: Doka
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oha has been witnessing rapid development over the past few years. The citys 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 development process, adding impetus to the citys growth. Al Sayed reviews the citys development and the municipalitys work here. Q. What are the implications of Doha Municipality becoming the deputy president of World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) in terms of urban development and services? This will surely have a positive impact on improving and promoting development programs 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 developments in urban planning and development. Winning this post is a culmination of Dohas efforts since joining the Cities Partnership in the end of 2009. The achievement emphasizes the prestigious position occupied by the State of Qatar in the world energy map. Q. What are the Doha Municipalitys plans to avoid negative points during current and future projects? The municipality has prepared a comprehensive plan to avoid drawbacks. The municipalitys responsibility has recently been extended to include internal roads which were previously within Ashghals competence. The municipalitys 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 humidity-resistant). Internal roads made of gabbro would last longer so the problem of potholes would be solved. Moreover, the municipality is committed to a specific executive program within a time frame. It plans to classify the areas located within its administrative 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 maintenance works. Q. What about road excavation works and the traffic chaos being caused by them? Regarding the complaints of excavations and affecting the traffic 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 facilities, establish infrastructure projects, maintain and replace old service lines. By implementing these works, the government 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 implementing maintenance projects in recent years have been doubled owing to the expansion of construction and the increased 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 phenomenon by reminding park caretakers to carry out their tasks optimally. They should be on the lookout for offenders who visit these parks and to urge visitors to preserve the cleanliness and the beauty of public parks. Furthermore, they have to place several signboards explaining how to take care of plants, flowers, green spaces. In addition, the municipality has signed contracts with a security services company to monitor the parks. Q. It has been announced that Doha Municipality intends to establish eight new public parks. What has been done in this regard? 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 municipalitys plans to develop the work system in the building permits complex to make the procedures there quick and easy? Development at the Building Permits Complex is of special interest to HE the Minister of Municipality and Urban Planning. For more than two months, HE the Minister has been heading weekly meetings to follow up procedures to speed up the workflow. Based on his directives, a building for the Technical Affairs Department is allocated to facilitate the delivery of services so that the proceedings shall be conducted and assembled in one place instead of having to do
it in both the municipal offices and the building permits complex. Also, the management of information systems is in the final stages of preparing a tender for receiving and issuing requests for building permits electronically as well as starting the electronic archive process for licenses on temporary system until a program of modern and integrated archiving is completed. In this regard, the municipality 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 witnessed in the country. Q. Have the widespread stores and warehouses located in some residential neighborhoods that lack security and safety requirements been removed? Since the issuance of law which states that all stores and warehouses have to be transferred from residential areas, they
all have been moved to the Industrial Area. In case of finding a violation, legal action will be taken against offenders. Q. What is the progress in the introduction of municipal eservices? The electronic archive service has already been launched. The e-archives service will make the municipalitys transactions with companies efficient and easier for licensing, license renewal and other purposes. Receiving 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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To 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
The tragic blaze that broke out at Dohas 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 standards 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. However, it is important not to dwell on the what ifs and think of this particular mishap as a lesson 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 management policy and the provision of adequate fire safety features in the premises. This article explores safety features in pre-school buildings, based on the Fire safety in preschools publication, issued by the Irish ministry of the environment 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 system should be installed to the appropriate standards. It is also important that these building services are adequately maintained. Means of escape The term means of escape relates to the physical means whereby a safe route(s) is provided 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 outside of the building, and any external routes required to reach a place of safety. The extent of the means of escape requirements for premises 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 required for the safe evacuation of children with disabilities. Early detection of a fire is essential to ensure that safe evacuation and other emergency procedures take place as
quickly as possible. A fire alarm system is required to give early warning of an outbreak of fire so that the escape routes can be safely used before 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 premises, the escape routes should not be threatened at the early stages, while the evacuation is taking place. An exit door leading directly to the outside provides 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 satisfactory. 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 certain criteria in relation to travel distance, availability of alternative escape routes, protection from fire, etc. Travel distance To enable evacuation of the premises to be completed before the escape routes are endangered by fire and smoke, the distance to be traveled on an escape route before reaching a place of safety should be limited. The extent of this limitation depends on: whether children are active, sleeping or are infants; and
whether there is a single escape route or there are alternative 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 distance 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 outside of the premises, through a hallway, or by way of a corridor which is protected from fire and smoke by fire resisting construction. Where any basement or lowerground floor areas are part of a premises used for preschool services, these areas should be provided with alternative escape routes by means of independent 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 escape routes by way of protected escape stairways, suitably located to observe the limitations on travel distance. However, a single escape route from an upper storey is acceptable in specific cases and in the presence of certain criteria (please refer to local guidelines for these cases). Protected escape stairways Protected escape stairways are stairways which are pro-
tected from the effects of fire in the adjacent accommodation 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 reference to a time (in minutes) in a standard fire resistance. The minimum fire resistance requirements for the enclosure to a protected stairway and for protected corridors should be 30 minutes. Fire doors to protected stairways should have appropriate cold smoke seals and be fitted with self-closing devices. Windows Windows do not form part of the means of escape from a premise. However, it is advisable, as a secondary provision and wherever practicable, that habitable rooms in premises used for pre-school services i.e., any room other than a kitchen, utility room, store room, bathroom, or toilet, have a window which is suitable for escape or rescue. The opening section of the window 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 windows can also present a risk to children and that protection against falling from windows is required. However such provisions should not prevent the supervised use of windows as a secondary means of escape or for rescue, should such actions be considered necessary. Fire alarms A fire alarm system is required in every premises used for preschool 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 components combined. The extent and type of system required depend on the size and complexity 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 premises will generally require a more comprehensive system. Dwelling houses used for the childminder category of preschool services should have a fire alarm system based on selfcontained 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, especially at the initial stages when early warning and implementation of emergency procedures are required. It is important that the fire alarm system for the premises is capable of detecting a fire in these high risk areas. A pre-school service may be provided 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 restricting 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 construction which separate different uses/occupancies and any high risk areas from the part of the premises used for preschool services. The floors between different storeys within the building also require fire resistance. The minimum fire resistance requirement for such elements of construction is 30 minutes, but a higher level of performance may be required in some situations. However, a dwelling house used for the childminder category of pre-school services may not require any special provisions in this context. The requirements for fire separation and fire resistance for elements of construction generally require individual assessment, depending on the particular 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 electrical, 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.
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do so the applicant must: 1. Be a Qatari national or a resident in the State of Qatar; 2. Hold a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent degree from a recognized university or institution; 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; and 5. Pass the technical skills tests in accordance with the Regulations issued by the Board on the recommendations of the Committee. The Register of Local Engineering Consultancy Offices To 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 Register and have the experience as determined by the Regulations; and 3. The office must designate one engineer, or more, as executive engineers to be responsible for supervision of the regulations and conditions established under the Regulations. Thus, both Article 6 and the Regulations relax the Qatari nationality requirement above where the applicant is a company. Provided the applicant is a Qatari entity and Qatari participation is not less than 51% a company may be entered in the Local Register. The nonQatari partners must, however, be engineers registered on the Engineers Register. The Register of International Engineer Consultancy Offices To be eligible for registration on the International Register an Applicant must: 1. Be a branch of a main office licensed to practice the engineering profession in the foreign 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 continually licensed and practicing in the engineering profession; 2. The branch must obtain an undertaking from the foreign parent, properly authenticated and legalized, to the effect of guaranteeing support to the branch and accepting all liabilities arising from the practice of the engineering profession in Qatar by the branch. The parent must establish through official documents its memorandum of incorporation, the articles of association, its activity, financial stability and evidence of its works performed outside the State. 3. The executive engineer appointed by the branch must be entered in the Engineers Register and must hold qualifications from a recognized university or institution indicating their specialization and their practical experience must not be less than ten (10) years. Other engineers working in the branch shall meet the conditions determined by the Regulations. While such exemptions are fairly rare, and subject to approval by the Board, Applicants should also note Article 9 of the Engineering Law which provides that the Board may permit notQatari natural persons or legal entities to practice in the engineering profession where they hold unique technical specializations which are not available in Qatar or which are required for the development of experience and techniques in the State. The Engineering Law and Regulations, often referred to as the regularization of the engineering profession in Qatar, have through their implementation and practice, protected the local profession. Engineers or engineer offices cannot practice without being on a Register unless exempted. The process for registration on the International 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 company is often an easier option to obtain licensing. Notwithstanding the above, all applicants should carefully consider the requirements of
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licensing in the State of Qatar under the Engineering Law and allow a long lead in time for licensing approval. The requirements vary for specializations and categories and failure to comply can lead to significant delays in the application process. *Should you have any questions in respect of this article or legal issues generally, please contact Laura Warren of Clyde & Co LLP at laura.warren@ clydeco.com.qa
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Laura 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 Qatar as well as in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Libya, Egypt and Tunisia Laura is Co-ordinator for the Society of Construction Law (Gulf) in Qatar
Participants watched at the ceremonys beginning a documentary on the phases of the towers construction and a presentation on the services provided in the project. 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 continuing relationship between two nations: Qatar and Britain which has been an important factor in completing this project. The QCB governor, also the chairman of London Bridge Quarter, pointed out that Qatars 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 towards a bright future. He went on saying: I am honored to belong to the State of Qatar, the country which plays a key role
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 relationship rooted in the foundations of economic growth, social development, mutual trust and goodwill. The Shard houses a luxury hotel, expensive shops, offices, restaurants, exclusive flats and a public observation platform affording breathtaking 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.
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment 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 Hammadi Jebali jointly laid the foundation stone of the resort during a ceremony in the Tunisian city of Tozeur. The five-star desert resort, extending over 40 hectares in the Tozeur governorate, consists of a range of independent luxury suites with prime views of a natural salt lake, conference facilities, retail areas, spa and sports facilities, an Arabian night tent and an amphitheater. An Arabic-themed cultural village will be built to cater for visitors. Qatari Diars Group CEO, Eng Mohammed bin Ali Al-Hedfa, thanked HH the Heir Apparent and the Tunisian premier for taking part in the groundbreaking ceremony for Qatari Diars first development in Tunisia. The Tozeur Desert Resort is aimed at supporting the Republic of Tunisia and its development ambitions following the revolution by providing employment opportunities to the countrys youth, said Al Hedfa. The project developers will also work closely with local institutions to help market and promote Tozeur as a unique and high-end international tourist destination, he said. More than a mere real estate project, the Tozeur resort
is one of Qatari Diars landmark developments providing a model for sustainable living in more than 29 countries around the world. Prime Minister 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 countrys youth during construction and upon completion, it will also add a new dynamic to the regions desert tourism. He thanked the Qatari government 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 diversification and development of the tourism industry in Tunisia. Visitors to the desert resort will experience a unique mix of Arabic desert culture and an array 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 Tunisias 24 states once dubbed City of Dreams by the Romans, is a favorite destination for artists,
film directors, politicians and journalists, who frequently fill its restaurants, cafes and markets, noted the Qatari Diar release. 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 district 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 handicrafts shop, a court and an office building . It will provide tenants abundant green space. After the foundation stone laying ceremony, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad toured the district and met with members of the local community who expressed their gratitude for Qatars support to the Tunisian people.
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Large Tenders Tender No. PWA/GTC/016/12-13 Tender Subject Construction of Genetic Resources Bank for Camel Embryo and Service Center Building at Shahaniya PWA/GTC/017/12-13 Medium Tenders Tender No. PWA/ITC/011/12-13 Tender Subject Supply, Install and Maintain Electronic Over-Height Vehicle Detection System AA-R/12-13/OM/041/I Sewer Extension and House Connections at Al Muraikh Area 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 -774 IA-D/11-12/S/016/I Small Tenders Tender No. PWA/STC/083/11-12/R1 Tender Subject Supply and Installation of SNAPCOM Software ISD/12-13/SS/1/S Supply of Spares for Mechanical Equipment , KSB Pumps and Seepex Pumps Installed at AL KHOR STW Supply of Motor Control Centre and Other Electrical Spares AA/DOM/12-13/M/1263-1.05/S Bond 7,700 Fees 400 Dept. Support Services Affairs Assets Management Affairs Submission 30/07/2012 Authorized 1 Bond 175,000 Fees 750 Dept. Assets Management Affairs Infrastructure Affairs Submission 29/07/2012 Authorized 1 CONSTRUCTION OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS CARE CENTER AT MADINAT UMM SALAL BA/12-13/C/006/G 4,500,000 5,000.00 Building Affairs 7/8/2012 1+2 Bond 1,000,000 Fees 2,500.00 Dept. Building Affairs
General Conditions of Tenders - Full Documents for the Tender can be obtained from Contracts Department (CD) against a Nonrefundable fee paid to PWA Account No. (0013-001813052), 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 Corniche 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 issued 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 envelope which shall bear the tender number, subject and closing date. - All Tenders shall be submitted in original and one copy or they will not be acceptance. Tenders shall be delivered at or sent to arrive not later than 1.00pm local Doha time on the closing date and deposited in the relevant Tender Box of concerned Tenders Committees 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
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Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae
Email: info@dohaenterprise-qa.com Website: http://madeinusaqatar. com/madeinusaqatar/index.php CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT Organizer: Marcus Evans Event Date (s): 09 11 September 2012 Venue: Millennium Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +603 2723 6757 Fax: +603 2723 6699 Email: CatherineF@marcusevanskl. com CONSTRUCTION LEADERS FORUM QATAR Organizer: IQPC Events Event Date (s): 16 19 September 2012 Venue: Hilton Doha Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING SUMMIT QATAR Organizer: IQPC Events Event Date (s): 24 25 September 2012 Venue: To Be Confirmed
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M/s. Commercial Development M/s. Al Attiya Group Trading Co.
Main Contractor
Project Status
Twin Towers Audit Bureau Towers Al Waab Mall Mesiemer Manarat Lusail Al Hodaifi Tower II Al Sadd Development Complex
Five Residential Towers at Viva Bahriya at the Pearl (project management)
500-750 400-600 300-400 250-350 200-300 600-800 1.3-1.5 bn 1.2-1.4 bn 400-500 300-400 100-200 N/A N/A 675 N/A 85 N/A 205 150 3.5 Billion 800 350 120 100-200 300 120 65 Million 80 210 n/a 169 900-1200 100-150 400 400 200-250 200 200 160 40 Million 100-120 n/a n/a 15 Million 600 20 Million 30 Million 100 60 350 300 280 220
Piling & Shoring Tender Stage Under Construction Tender Stage Under Design Detail Stage Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction
Under Construction
Hotel and Office Buildings Offices / Residential Towers Mall Technical Shopping Mall & Office Tower Office Building Commercial, Residencial & 5 Star Hotel Residential Towers Shopping Mall Mixed Use Development Office Building Hotel Residential Office Building Residential Commercial Mixed Use Commercial / Residential Hotels Hotels Mixed Use Towers Mixed Use Towers Media Complex Mixed Use Tower Mixed Use Hotel Sports Amenities Roads & Supporting Facilities Landscaping & Supporting Facilities Administration and Office Building Mixed Use Industrial Residential & Office Building Residential Housing Commercial / Offices Towers Office Building Shopping Mall & Office Tower Hotel Residential Building Special or Laboratory Office Building Mall Farm Bank Driving Academy Office Building Residential Building Commercial Commercial & Residential Commercial Office Building Residential & Commercial Commercial & Residential
Ghanem Al Hodaifi Barwa Qatar Islamic Bank Business Trading Company Qatar Islamic Bank Ghanem Holding Alfardan Properties Co.
Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development QSC
Ahmed Abed El Aziz Al Baker
IDC
CRC - Dorra Group
Ramco
CDC
Sinohydro Group Limited
Construction and Reconstruction Co.
Private Investor
Shiekh Abdullah Bin Naser Al Thani MOI Shk/Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani Tricon International
Orientals Enterprises
Al Sadd Hotel
5 Hotel Towers adjacent to City Center Marriott Rensance, Marriott Courtyard, Shangri La, Rotana & Merweb
Shemoukh Mixed-Use Twin Tower, Al Saad
Al Rayyan Holding Company Real Estate Services Group Al Shereef Enterprises PWA Al Mana Real Estate Qatar Navigation Al Madaen Real Estate Qatar Olympic Committee PWA PWA MOI ALAQARIA Qatar Navigation Mr. Abdul Jaleel Abdul Ghani ALAQARIA IBA GROUP
Mr. Saeed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen FBA GROUP
Al Habtour
Construction Stage
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Construction Stage Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Design Stage Under Construction Design Stage Design Stage Under Construction Detail Stage Under Construction Under Construction On Going Completed
Full Design Package from concept to preparation of tender documents included interior design
BOOM WCT Arcon Not Appointed Al Bandary Not Appointed Not Appointed Al-Huda Not Appointed Not Appointed Al Seal Trading Redco Al-Huda Not Appointed Not Appointed Not Appointed Not Appointed Not Appointed Not Appointed Loyalty Not Appointed Not Appointed Not Appointed Not Appointed Not Appointed
Al Emadi Twin Towers City Tower Fahd Suite - Apartment Hotel IBA Hotel Al Attiya Compound Flight Simulator El Doha Tower Al Meera Hazm Al Markhiya Mall
Supervision of Breeding Farm near Zubara Village
QNB Dukhan Branch
Equestrian Club QNB QDS QFCHT Mr. Yasser Al Ali H.S. Al Qamra Shk. A. Al Thani M.K. Al Ansari H.S. Al Qamra A.S. Al Neimi Shk. K. H. Al Thani
On Going
Under Construction Design Stage Design Stage Design Stage Design Phase Design Phase Design Phase On Going Design Phase Design Phase
Al Ali Building
Commercial Mall Showrooms + Residential Buildings Office Building Al Qamra Tower Hotel & Commercial Complex Commercial & Residential Complex
NOTE: Whilst we take pride in keeping our Consultants Database with the most up-to-date information, please note that the above information is provided by the Consultants mentioned in the list; therefore QCS in not responsible for any incorrect data.
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Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development / Qatar Foundation Sheikh Hamad Bin Jaisim Bin Jabor Al Thani
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Allies & Morrison
Main Contractor Sinohydro Corporation Terna GEK Group HBK Contracting United Construction Est.
Construction & Reconstruction Company Hassanesco for Trading & Contracting
Type of Project Residential Development Shopping Centre Sports Facilities Residential Buildings Commercial Buildings Residential Building Mixed Use Shopping Centre Educational Facilities Sports Facilities Educational Facilities Residential Development Commercial Buildings Hospital Residential Building Hotel Residential Development Shopping Centre Mixed Use Mixed Use Hospital Hotel Residential Building Mixed Use Residential Development Hotel Commercial Buildings Recreational Facilities Commercial Buildings Commercial Buildings Commercial Buildings Shopping Centre Recreational Facilities Commercial Buildings Residential Development Commercial Buildings Shopping Centre Commercial Buildings Commercial Buildings Recreational Facilities Residential Development Residential Development Residential Buildings Commercial Buildings Educational Facilities Sports Facilities Commercial Buildings Educational Facilities
130 101 - 250 16 - 30 31 - 100 30 15 660 31 -100 31 - 100 31 - 100 31 - 100 2.5 - 15 31 -100 31 - 100 101 -250 15 - 30 31 - 100 2.5 - 15 1,300 94 534 101 - 250 31 -100 2.5 - 15 15 101 - 250 2.5 - 15 57 200 31 101 - 250 275 434 16 - 30 35 101 - 250 250 -500 31 - 100 100 31 - 100 2,000 124 31 - 100 8 120 2.5 - 15 82 31 - 100
Residential Town in Viva Bahariya - VB09 Al Baraha Tower in the Marina District Ablan Residential Development Barwa Al Doha (Al Baraya) Doha Festival City - IKEA Showroom Philippines School of Doha Al Sadd Sports Club Multi-Purpose Hall Doha College New Campus
30 Villas at Al Gharaffa
project under construction project under construction project under construction project under design project under construction project under design
bidding underway for main contract
Not appointed
QACC / Amana Contracting & Steel Building
DP Architects Al Mana Design Consultant James Cubitt & Partners Justico + Whiles Al Waha Design & Consultants Arab Engineering Bureau Dar Al Handasah Burns & McDonnell CEG International SMEC International United Consultant KEO International United Consultant Fedcon KEO International Consulting Engineering Group EngineeringConsulting Group
CEG International
Sheikh Ali Ahmed Al Thani Public Works Authority Public Works Authority
Qatar Foundation for Education Science & Community Development
Ebid Group Qatar Not appointed Not appointed J & P Overseas Not appointed Not appointed Not appointed
Midmac Contracting/Bouygues/Al Jaber Engg.
Commercial Centre & City Gate Landmark Five Primary Healthcare Centres Student Housing Facility in Education City Hotel Building at Old Salata Area Dukhan Housing Project - Phase 9 Al Meera Mall at Jeryan Nejaima Barwa Financial District Al Khor Complex
Four Hospitals at Hamad Medical City - Fitout Package
project under design project under construction project under construction project under construction project under construction project under design
bidding underway for main contract
The Regent Doha Residential Tower in the Al Kharaej District Health & Wellness Care Centre at Umm Salal Villa Complex at Al Laqta Bin Samikh Tower Showroom in Al Nasr Street Al Khor Park Refurbishment Shmoukh Twin Towers in C - Ring Road Ghanem Office Building in Salwa Road Seven Zone Mall Marina Mall at Lusail New Qatar National Museum Qatar National Hotel Headquarters Building Al Khor Development - Pack 5A Commercial Development at Energy City Qatar Mall at Abu Hamour
Commerical & Office Building at Lusail
Ramco Trading & Contracting Not appointed Not appointed Al Madar Contracting Harinsa Qatar
Construction & Reconstruction Company
Public Works Authority Al Mana Group Tanmiyat Real Estate Company Sheikh Abdulla Bin Naser Public Works Authority Real Estate Services Group Ghanem Al Thani Holding
Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development
Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development / Qatar Foundation
project under construction project under construction project under construction project under construction project under construction project under construction project under design project under design
project under construction
Arab Consulting Engineers James Cubitt & Partners Qatar Design Consortium EHAF Consulting & Engineers Arab Engineering Bureau
M. Z. & Partners Hellmuth Obata & Kassabuan (HOK)
Jean Nouvel, France Arab Engineering Bureau Arab Engineering Bureau M. Z. & Partners Dara Engineering Consultant CEG International EGEC CEG International
Arab Engineering Bureau
Not appointed Domopan Qatar Not appointed Al Seal Trading & Contracting Not appointed Commodore Qatar Construction
Arab United Construction (ARCON)
project under design project under construction project under design project under construction
project under construction
Al Jassimiya Tower Business & Recreational Complex at MIC Mesaieed Housing Development - Phase 2 Staff & Crew Accommodation Complex Ghanim Residential Apartments Showroom & Office Building at Al Rayyan
North Western College of Media & Communication at Education City
Not appointed Redco Internatonal Ramco Trading & Contracting Qatar & Gulf Enterprises
HBK Contracting / Renaissance Construction
Burns & McDonnell Qatar Design Consortium Dara Engineering Consultant Atkins
HBK Contracting
Not appointed
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