creative engineering solutions

1980 Robert Benaim established Robert Benaim and Associates and quickly developed an international reputation for excellence in the design of bridges and heavy civil engineering structures.

1995 Following a successful period of expansion, the Malaysian subsidiary of Robert Benaim and Associates is established.

1997 New satellite of�ce opens in Singapore.

2006 RB Group emerges from a friendly management buy-out of the operations in Malaysia and Singapore.

2008 RB International opens its new branch of�ce in Abu Dhabi in line with the continued success and expansion in the international market, especially in the Middle East.

2011 New of�ces open in London and Brunei. The continuity in the leadership of the

company ensures excellence in design; and the ability to deliver innovative, economic and buildable design solutions is maintained.

milestones

PENANG 2ND CROSSINGMalaysiaThe RB designed approaches consist of externally prestressed twin concrete box girder decks constructed using precast concrete segments and erected using the whole span segmental construction method.

building relationships

RB has developed excellent long-term relationships with a number of clients. We have worked extensively for contractors as well as for user clients, preparing alternative designs or value engineering an existing design. The essence of such commissions has been the issues of economy, buildability and speed of construction. In addition to this we provide service of the highest quality coupled with commercially attractive rates derived from our relatively low cost base in Malaysia.

solutions& services

engineering solutions

RB has a unique culture inherited from a group with over 25 years of experience which has been organised around the integration of the construction process with design. We understand the constraints of construction and will always seek to work with contractors to integrate the sequencing of the project and the temporary works solutions into the permanent works designs.

safe designs

RB always carries out safety assessments to mitigate and control the risks associated with construction activities, temporary or permanent works. The production of safe designs, constructed using safe and simple working practices, is an essential component of our company doctrine.

expertise & knowledge

RB is recognised for delivering ef�cient, economical and buildable design solutions and has gained the con�dence of many of the major players in the construction industry. Thanks to RB’s breadth of experience, we are con�dent that we can offer clients an unrivalled depth of expertise and knowledge.

Our vision is to be the consultant of choice, designing creative solutions, adding value and making the complex simple.

Introduced Precast Segmental Bridge

Technology toMalaysia

Longest multiple arch bridgein Malaysia

Longest incrementally

launched bridge in Malaysia

achievements

• Introduction of precast segmental bridge technology to Malaysia;• Design Management for the longest multiple arch bridge in Malaysia,

Sg. Dinding;• Design Management for the longest incrementally launched bridge in

Malaysia, Sg Sitiawan;• First use of precast segmental technology for pier crossheads in

Malaysia and Singapore;• Designer of the approaches superstructure for the longest bridge in

Southeast Asia, Second Penang Bridge;• Designer of Guideway for Malaysia’s largest infrastructure project,

KVMRT SBK Line;• Designer for well over 1,000,000m2 of bridge deck in Malaysia;• Provision of training courses in bridge design for JKR Engineers

MEX HIGHWAY RAMPMalaysia

JAMARAT BRIDGEMina, Saudi Arabia

Alternative Design provided a highly curved continuous steel composite twin box girder over one of the busiest roads in Malaysia.

Innovative use of precast segmental box girders to provide 100m wide column-free areas

bridgesWe pride ourselves in our ability to demonstrate agility in our thinking, and responsiveness to our clients’ needs, in the search for innovative solutions.

expertise

• Highway and rail bridges in steel, reinforced & prestressed concrete;

• Bridges built in balanced cantilever, incrementally launched and span-by-span;

• Cable supported bridges;• Footbridges in steel, reinforced & prestressed

concrete, timber and aluminium;• Inspection and assessment of highway

and rail bridges;• Maintenance and erection gantries;• Independent design checking.

SPRINT HIGHWAY (KERINCHI LINK)Kuala LumpurMalaysia

BALAKONG INTERCHANGEKuala LumpurMalaysia

RB was appointed by the contractor as the bridge specialist designers of �ve high level ramps over heavily traf�cked highways.

KVMRT SBK LINEMalaysia

BUKIT MERAHMalaysia

PENANG 2NDCROSSINGMalaysia

RB’s design provided over RM 350 million in material savings when compared to the design put forward by the Client’s JV partner.

Causeway replacement utilising innovative monolithic construction to reduce maintenance burden.

RB carried out detailed design of segmental box girders for Malaysia’s largest infrastructure project.

constructiontechnology

RB has a unique culture organised around the integration of the construction process with design. We always address safety issues during the design processes.

construction technology

• Methods and temporary works for the construction of underground structures, bridges, buildings and marine works

• Falsework design and checking• Cofferdams• Preparation of detailed shop drawings• Segmental bridge alignment

SG. DINDING BRIDGEPerakMalaysia

WAIWERA VIADUCTNew ZealandRB provided Construction Technology Services in determining the Precamber and Alignment Control for Casting and Erection of the Bridge.

undergroundstructures

tunnels, underground structures and stations

• Cut and cover tunnels and underground stations for urban highways and railway systems

• Bored tunnels and underground stations• Deep basements, retaining walls and special foundations• Settlement analysis and control

NEW DOHAINTERNATIONALAIRPORT TUNNELQatarThe RB designed 1.1km tunnel was designed to withstand heavy Airbus A380 aircraft loading.

SINGAPORE MRT NORTH EAST LINE CONTRACT C705Singapore

Kuala Lumpur Convention CentreMalaysia

RB International Sdn BhdRB Perunding Sdn Bhd(Af�liated Company)

Unit 521, Block A, Kelana Centre PointNo 3 Jalan SS 7/19, Kelana Jaya47301 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan, MalaysiaTelephone: +603-7880 1070Fax: +603-7880 0506E-mail: info@rbiconsult.com

RB International Sdn Bhd Abu DhabiUnit M04, Building C57, Al MuroorPO Box 39886Abu Dhabi, UAETelephone: +971 2 671 5577Fax: +971 2 678 1164

RB International Sdn BhdBruneiRoom 3-08B, 3rd Floor, Wisma JayaJalan Pemancha BS811Bandar Seri BegawanNegara Brunei DarussalamTelephone: +673 223 2780Fax: +673 223 2783

RBI Singapore Pte Ltd111 North Bridge Road#16-04 Peninsula PlazaSingapore 179098

RBI (UK) LimitedAsh�elds SuiteInternational HouseCray AvenueOrpingtonKent BR5 3RSUK

of�ces

MEX HIGHWAYRAMPKuala LumpurMalaysia

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