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may 2010

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inside pEarL dubai

One-on-one interview with chairman Abdul Majeed Al Fahim

Estidama Capital District pilots new sustainable-rating system

hiGh-risEThe Middle East's 25 tallest buildings under construction

may 2010

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ends,

calendar,

tenders, jobs

and more...

The latest construction update on TDIC’s flagship

Abu Dhabi development

4 Editor’s LEttEr

6 nEws buLLEtin Stay in the loop with our pick of the region’s top stories of the month.

9 nEws in FoCus: ksa How Saudi Arabia's growing population is driving huge residential developments.

10 rEport: dEvELopEr ratinG Landmark Properties' director of research & advisory comments on the emirates' deficit of 'grade A' developers.

15 LEGaL: Labour Law Clyde & Co clarifies relevant legislation ahead of May's deadline for employers to join the Wage Protection Scheme.

16 taLk: pEarL dubai Chairman Abdul Majeed Al Fahim on the construction of Dubai Pearl and how tough times have brought developers, clients and customers closer together.

21 Estidama to thE tEstAbu Dhabi Urban Planning Council senior officials exclusively reveal how the development of Capital District is putting new Estidama guidelines to the test.

27 EvEnt insidEr: CitysCapE A short journey through Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2010 and its new component Citybuild.

30 CovEr story: saadiyatTDIC brings us up to speed on the developer's flagship project, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, including news of construction milestones and tenders.

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37 projECt updatE: baniyas Baniyas CEO Wael Tawil outlines phase one progress on Abu Dhabi's Bawabat Al Sharq development, due for delivery in December.

38 25 taLL buiLdinGs undEr ConstruCtion in thE rEGionWe profile the tallest buildings going ahead in the Middle East, and in contrast, 10 high-rise projects that have been put on hold.

43 suppLiEr spotLiGhtNews, appointments and product launches.

47 bauma 2010Highlights from Munich's construction fair.

51 brEathabLE buiLdinGs Aldes Middle East director Gaëtan Pierrefeu on meeting unique ventilation requirements.

54 CEmEnt unCErtaintiEs Two leading UAE cement companies predict prices and forecast supply and demand.

57 how it's donE GMMOS Group talks us through some recent tricky heavy-lifting tasks.

58 tEndErs A focus on Al Ain Convention Centre District and this month's full tender listings.

67 CarEEr LaddErEdexcel MENA regional director Mark Andrews urges construction companies to value their staff or pay the price.

69 diaryYour guide to must-go industry events and exhibitions in the Middle East region.

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Last month, I promised to bring you all of the latest news from Bauma 2010 in Munich. Who could have foreseen that most of Europe’s airspace would have been closed due to the

eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull (don’t ask me how to pronounce that), causing a giant ash cloud to linger over the area. Among the chaos, my flight from Dubai to Germany was cancelled.

However, the show went on – albeit with an estimated 17% fewer visitors – and through the power of technology we bring you the highlights on page 47.

Similarly, the rare situation was blamed for a lower number of overseas visitors to April’s Cityscape Abu Dhabi. But in spite of this, some impressive stands drew the crowds in and overall the show was declared a success.

The large-scale model of how the capital is expected to look in 2030, displayed an Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council’s (UPC) stand, was certainly a crowd pleaser. While admiring it, I managed to collar UPC development manager James Reed and director of development review and urban design Saood Hamad Al Junaibi to find out more about the construction of the ambitious Capital District and how it is demonstrating the just-launched and eagerly-anticipated Estidama ‘green’ rating system (see page 21).

Just around the corner, Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) showcased a model of its flagship project Saadiyat Island, which is coming on nicely, with several large contracts due to be tendered soon. Turn to our cover story on page 31 for the latest development update.

In fact, there is quite a focus on Abu Dhabi this month; on page 37, we discuss progress on the capital’s Bawabat Al Sharq project with Baniyas Investment and Development Company CEO Wael Tawil, who says phase one is on schedule for December’s delivery date.

But that’s not to say the rest of the region is at a standstill. Our feature on page 38 profiles 25 of the world’s tallest buildings still under construction in the Middle East, 16 of which are in Dubai. On the other hand, six of the 10 tallest on hold are also situated in the emirate, reflecting recent market challenges.

However, no matter what obstacles have to be overcome, be it a global financial downturn or acts of nature, this issue demonstrates that the show must go on.

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reGional newsreGional newsTHE BULLETINDon’t miss the region’s construction headlines with The Big Project’s monthly news roundup...

Emaar's net income triples to reach US $207 million Emaar Properties’ net income rose to $207 million in quarter one, 2010, from $64 million a year earlier, reported Gulf News. The first quarter performance exceeded most estimates by analysts. According to a recent Bloomberg survey of six analysts, the company was expected to report $91 million in the first quarter, while a Reuters survey had estimated the net profit at $159 million. Revenue for the same period increased by 87% to $784 million. “The results look strong, but still no revenue breakdown details [have been] released yet. We believe the main reasons for the strong results are: higher-than-expected revenue from malls and hotel businesses on the back of higher occupancy rates and increased footfall in Dubai Mall by 30% last February,” said Credt Susisse real estate and construction analyst Ahmad Badr.

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Emaar's net income triples to reach US $207 million

Emaar's net income triples to reach US $207 million

Emaar's net income triples Emaar Properties’ net income rose to $207 million in quarter one, 2010, from

had estimated the net profit at $159 million. Revenue for the same period

higher-than-expected revenue from malls and hotel businesses on the back February,” said Credt Susisse real estate and construction analyst Ahmad Badr.

Builders cut prices to win more contractsDubai builders chasing contracts in Abu Dhabi are

being forced to cut their prices to stay afloat as

competition intensifies, according to a report in The

National newspaper.

Many international contractors and consultants

have shifted focus to the United Arab Emirates'

capital as the financial crisis brought work to a

standstill on building sites across Dubai.

But while more projects are being tendered

in Abu Dhabi, particularly for roads and social

infrastructure, contracts are difficult to win and slow

to be awarded, the contractors say.

The situation has encouraged some firms to “buy

work”, meaning bidding for contracts on a zero-

profit basis to maintain turnover.

Al Shafar General Contracting chief executive

Bishoy Azmy told The National newspaper that his

company faced competition from as many as 40

rival contractors on some public-sector tenders in

the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

“Even if you price low and with low margins,

you might not get the project,” said Azmy, whose

company built hundreds of apartments on Dubai’s

Palm Jumeirah development.

“Onerous contract conditions are also returning,

such as unreasonable price expectations from some

clients. Some contractors are willing to accept these

conditions just to remain, if only in name.”

Other companies have placed dozens of bids,

but are yet to win any work in Abu Dhabi. “The

feedback is always ‘your price is too high’ and they

ask us to reduce it. Nothing has materialised,” said

Simon Kok, regional business development manager

at the engineering company UEC Middle East.

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Saudi Arabia awards contracts worth $5.6 billion in quarter oneKSA awarded contracts worth $5.57 billion for development projects in the Q1 of 2010, according to state news agency SPA.

The largest chunk, worth 15.7 billion riyals, went to construction projects such as roads, schools or hospitals, SPA cited the finance ministry as saying, reported Reuters.

The country plans to spend more than $400 billion until 2013 to upgrade its infrastructure.

King Abdullah pledges $266 million medical city in BahrainSaudi Arabia King HH Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz has pledged to build a SR1 billion ($266 million) medical city as a gift from the Saudi people to Bahrain and to the people of the GCC, reported Gulf News.

The pledge was made by the Saudi Arabia monarch on the first day of a two-day visit to Bahrain, the first since he assumed power in August 2005.

The medical city will be built in Bahrain and will be under the Arabian Gulf University (AGU).

King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa expressed “profound gratitude” and said that all the GCC countries would immensely benefit from King Abdullah's initiative.

The Arabian Gulf University has the honour to name the city “King Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz Medical City” in recognition of pioneering role of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in the services of the Arab and Islamic nations,” AGU president Dr Khalid Abdul Rahman Al Ohali said.

“The name is also a tribute to his generous support to common GCC development and to the Arabian Gulf University. We are confident that the university will be an outstanding centre for science and learning.”

Aabar's 70% acquisition

of Arabtec called off Arabtec and Aabar Investments have called off their US $1.7 billion

agreement for Aabar to take over Arabtec, reported Reuters.

Although the announcement boosted Arabtec's shares, some

analysts said the move deprives the Dubai builder of a major source

of funding for its projects.

“Arabtec will have to figure out how it is going to raise financing

for some of its projects, mainly in Saudi Arabia. This is going to be

a tough place to raise money,” Saud Masud, head of research and

senior real estate analyst for the Middle East at UBS told Reuters.

“The stock may react positively in the short-term, now that they

are not dependent on Aabar but in the medium-term this will be an

issue,” he asserted.Arabtec's shares closed 2.3% higher at AED 2.71, having hit a

three-month high of AED 2.83 in earlier trading.

The two firms, which issued identical statements, gave no reason

for the cancellation of the deal, but analysts said Arabtec no longer

needed it after Dubai issued a debt repayment plan, and that both

firms likely disagreed over valuations. Officials at both companies

could not be reached for comment, according to Reuters.

“The parties have agreed that they will continue to work together

in good faith towards future cooperation and forming a strategic

partnership in Abu Dhabi in the future,” the firms said in statements

to the Dubai and Abu Dhabi bourses.

The deal, unveiled in January, had been for Aabar to take a 70%

stake in Arabtec.Arabtec was among creditors to conglomerate Dubai World hit

by the group's November announcement that it would delay debt

repayment. Arabtec was also exposed to Nakheel.

However, Dubai's $9.5 billion rescue plan for state-owned Dubai

World last month, which includes some immediate funding for

property unit Nakheel to help pay its bills, has taken the pressure off,

analysts said.“The Dubai World agreement means Nakheel will be paying

Arabtec in full,” Roy Cherry, an analyst at Shuaa Capital told Reuters.

“It also implies that all government-related entities will follow suit

and over time pay back their dues to Arabtec in full,” he added. TBP

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what development opportunities doessaudi arabia’s housing market pose?KSA’s housing market is set to achieve record growth in the coming years

due to the country’s rapidly-expanding population and its highly-resilient economy. The residential sector’s progress will positively influence related businesses such as property development, management, maintenance, and marketing, among others.

what unique housing solutions can we expect to see? The modern and huge residential projects that will be created to tap into the growing and youthful Saudi Arabian

are there enough high-quality developers in ksa to supply these additional housing projects?There's still room for more high-calibre developers in the country. There are around six or seven developers operating locally, and most residential builders are small contractors.

The market definitely needs more developers to cover demand, which will be at around 150,000 units per year for the next 10 years.

which are the key areas of opportunity for housing in saudi arabia? In terms of location, investors prefer to explore residential opportunities in Riyadh, the Eastern Province, Mecca, Al Madina Al Munawara and Jeddah.

what residential projects is injaz currently involved in? At present we have two housing projects; Al Gamra in Riyadh, which comprises 2.5 million m² of mostly residential plots in the Northern part of the city and Al Marina, a 3.3 million m², mixed-use development in the Eastern Province located by the sea. These two are presently the biggest property developments in their respective cities. TBP

Saudi Arabia’s population growth is driving demand for 1.5 million homes to be built by 2015. KSA-based Injaz Development Company VP marketing mohamed rabih Itani offers a market insight

millions of homes to be built in ksa

Injaz Development Company VP marketing Mohamed Rabih Itani.

More developers are considering smart home solutions.

population will include new and cost-efficient construction technologies and solutions that will be eco-friendly and meet international standards. More developers are considering smart home solutions and increasing green areas.

From a demographic point of view, the size of Saudi families is decreasing. The average number of family members is currently around 5.4, while it was 7.2 10 years ago. From a financial point of view, since development costs are going up, many families cannot afford to own large houses anymore. They are ready to sacrifice size in favour of affordability.

how will ksa’s infrastructure develop in line with these projects? Fuelled by forward-thinking and strategic government efforts, developments will not be limited to the residential sector alone, but will also

cover education, infrastructure, tourism and other segments of the country's evolving economy.

The government is investing billions in infrastructure development and the authorities are acquiring a fair percentage of open areas. Saudi Arabia’s property projects are directed more towards full master-plan development leading to the establishment of communities. This is not the case at the moment since the only built communities are the gated ones.

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source: landmark Advisory q1, 2010 mind the Gap report based on 52 developers surveyed.

source: landmark Advisory q1, 2010 mind the Gap report based on nine developers surveyed.

and amenities and facilities available,” Downs explained.

“It should be noted that developer grading does not always correlate with the grade of the building. For example, a grade A developer can build standard quality assets, but it would have marketed and sold these units as standard quality,” added Downs.

On the other end of the scale, Down defines grade C developers as those that have delivered assets, but the tangible product does not fully meet expectations. Examples of problems are units that are smaller than the off-plan unit purchased, units with changes to the layouts and units with lower quality fit-out than promised.

“A typical issue is that a developer sells a ‘luxury’ unit, but only delivers standard quality. These developers can provide decent customer service,

but generally this is not a consistent service” asserted Downs.

She said a developer receiving an F is typically one that has not yet delivered a project. Usually these developers have launched one to three projects, but they are either not out of the ground or still in very early stages of construction. Most of these projects are either on hold or unofficially cancelled. Usually these developers do not want to cancel the project because they would then be obliged to payback part or all of the purchase price back to the owner.

boom consequences “The current deficit of grade A developers is a function of the irrational exuberance of the real estate boom. Investors were purchasing units based on short-term plays and were often not interested in the quality of the unit or reputation of the developer.

“Additionally, many of these developers had no track record to evaluate at that time and investors often did not care. Developers did not have to consider quality because they

knew it would sell out,” said Downs. In real estate, there is often a two-

to-three-year delay for trends to filter through to the product. This is simply because a development typically takes two-to-three years to build from launch to handover without any significant delays. So those developments handed over now and in the coming few years are a product of the irrational exuberance that peaked in Q2/Q3 2008, according to Landmark.

The negative impact of market events over the past 18 months, including credit downgrades and Dubai World financial issues, is the increased risk premium that investors apply to this market, the company said.

As a result, investors are expected to be more cautious and require higher returns in future, which will limit investment activity, especially from

private and institutional international investors. This will also limit transaction volumes of assets under construction as there is increased uncertainty about the ability to complete the projects in a reasonable timeframe.

However, the current market conditions can also lead to opportunities; there is still room for niche players, either for smaller high-quality niche developments or renovation of existing assets and possibly communities, said Downs.

“We also think there is a significant opportunity for a coordinated and well-designed urban regeneration plan. Ideally such a plan would take a holistic approach to city planning and improve existing building quality and integration of communities.”

standard solutions Looking ahead, Downs said the “real issue” is the evolution of regulations and enforcement.

“The challenge is finding a balance because there is always the substantial risk of over regulation.

“There is currently a number of relevant existing regulatory features that should help tackle these issues, but because of lack of clarity on interpretation or enforcement, the regulation has been ineffective to date,” she concludes. TBP

Downs: The negative impact of credit downgrades in Dubai is an increased risk premium that investors apply to the market.

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fund management, research, consultancy, valuation and brokerage. The panel also included senior real estate agents, who interact directly with owners and tenants who buy and work or live in the spaces built by these developers,” said Downs.

“The average experience in the local market is approximately five years. Considering that the freehold market started about seven years ago, this average experience in the local real estate market is representative.”

The results uncovered a shortage of high-performing grade A developers in both emirates.

making the grade In Dubai, the highest grade awarded was A-minus, achieved by three developers (6%). However, 37 developers (71%) were rated C-plus or lower. Within this, 48% received a C-minus, C or C-plus, 17% were rated as D and 6% received a fail.

The developers graded in this survey will be delivering just over half of all developments in Dubai by 2012. Of these developments, the majority (64%) will be delivered by developers rated in the C range, while developers rated A-minus will deliver 9% of projects and only 0.3% of developments will be handed over by developers who received a fail grade.

Downs said that while most projects in Dubai faced delays, grade A developers either delivered within a reasonable timeframe of the anticipated completion date or, if more significant delays were faced, these developers would communicate well with their customers providing regular updates.

In Abu Dhabi, only freehold/leasehold developers with five projects or more in development were surveyed; nine in total. Out of these developers, six received B-minus and above, with two reaching the highest grade in the emirate of B-plus. Two companies were graded as D.

Failing to meet expectations “Grade A developers typically build tangible real estate products that match up with the units marketed.

“In other words, these developers deliver units that meet expectations in terms of size, layout, quality of fit-out,

The emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are rife with developers that tend to overpromise and under deliver, according to Landmark Advisory's Q1, 2010 Mind the Gap market report

uaE lacks reliable developers, research reveals

A deficit of ‘grade A’ developers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi means that the majority of units delivered between

2010 and 2012 will not meet clients’ expectations, according to Landmark Advisory’s Quarter One, 2010 Mind the Gap report.

“Only 25% of the new supply expected to be delivered in the next three years will be from master

developers. The remaining 75% will be delivered by individual developers with much of this supply delivered by small and less-experienced developers,” Landmark Properties director of research & advisory Jesse Downs told

The Big Project. The Landmark report surveyed 52

developers in Dubai and nine in Abu Dhabi, identified as the UAE’s primary developers. These companies had at least five projects either delivered or under construction, with the exception of several companies which had large or niche developments.

The evaluation was based on three basic criteria; product quality (based on

the developer’s track record and ability to deliver the quality promised during marketing of the product), customer service and overall perception.

“The panel included senior real estate executives from property management,

Downs: The deficit of 'grade A' developers is a consequence of the irrational exuberance of the former real estate boom.

“a typiCaL issuE is that a dEvELopEr sELLs a ‘Luxury’ unit, but dELivErs standard QuaLity”

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from obtaining new sponsorships or renewing current sponsorship, either until the system is applied or in the case of multiple breaches of WPS, for a specific period. The employer can also be prosecuted for repeatedly failing to apply WPS.

During employment, deductions from salary are restricted to 10% of a worker’s monthly salary. Reductions in salary cannot be imposed unilaterally.

Well-drafted construction and engineering contracts are likely to incorporate provisions requiring a contracting party not only to comply with its labour law obligations, but to be able to demonstrate compliance to the other party.

Ahead of the May 31 deadline for all employers registered with the UAE Ministry of Labour to join the Wage Protection Scheme, Clyde & Co seeks to outline and clarify legislation

understanding labour law

Athorough understanding of labour law obligation is fundamental to successful construction contracting.

One of the most recent initiatives of the UAE Government has been the introduction of a system aimed at

protecting the wages entitlements of workers by requiring payment of wages to be made only through registered institutions, with disclosure of payment details to the Ministry of Labour.

The economic downturn has seen a squeeze on cash flow for all construction-project participants, a rise in the incidence in the non-payment of workers and increased industrial disputation. The newly-introduced UAE Wages Protection System (WPS), is part of the broader framework of laws aimed at protecting workers.

A key focus of the UAE labour law (the main piece of legislation being Federal Law No 8 of 1980 on the Regulation of Labour Relations) has always been the provision of a minimum set of terms and conditions for the protection of workers in the workplace. Where necessary, the Ministry of Labour has issued Ministerial Resolutions or Decrees to address specific issues such as health and safety, mechanisms to ensure timely payment of workers and working hours.

The Ministerial Decree issued on July 20, 2009, implementing Cabinet Decree 133/1, obliges all employers that are registered with the Ministry of Labour to pay workers through the Wages Protection System effective from September 1, 2009 (depending on the number of workers engaged).

Under the WPS regulations, an

employer must pay workers at least monthly through an institution registered with the UAE Central Bank, which will send the WPS team within the Ministry of Labour a spreadsheet setting out the worker’s name, date of employment and the date wages were paid. All employers registered with the Ministry of Labour will be covered by WPS by the end of May 2010.

penalties for non-compliance Failure to apply the system will result in the employer being suspended

The WPS is designed to ensure timely payment of workers.

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Community buildPearl Dubai chairman abdul majeed al Fahim tells The Big Project that tough times have brought developers, clients and customers closer together, and explains why designing and building with the end user in mind is more important than ever

The development will house 9000 people and accommodate 12,000 people in its office buildings. In addition, there will be numerous entertainment facilities, food and beverage outlets, hotel rooms, pedestrian walkways and an emphasis on 24-hour living.

“It’s going to be the most intelligent integrated community in the world —

wait and see — from its design simplicity through to the architecture we have used to maximise the space. The plans include ‘hanging palaces’; luxury residences suspended 120m in the air,

From his penthouse office, Pearl Dubai chairman Abdul Majeed Al Fahim keeps a close eye on the construction of Dubai Pearl

visible below; a 20 million ft² mixed-use project he refers to as his “baby”.

And all looks to be going to plan, with construction on track for its 2013 completion date (see box out for progress update), according to the developer. The four raft foundations have been poured; it took 44,000m³ of concrete to complete this stage. Construction from now on will be very fast, says Al Fahim.

Located in Dubai Media City overlooking The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Pearl is an integrated urban community, which is anchored by a dramatic tower and based on the principles of simple and sustainable design, and the efficient use of space.

which are constructed using a very new form of engineering, Al Fahim tells The Big Project.

In fact, there are a lot of features that engineers all over the world will be looking at, he says.

putting customers first “We’re using the latest technology to build efficient buildings that are sustainable from an environmental and economical perspective. It’s about offering lower costs to the end user. While this costs more to develop, the end user will pay less for gas, electricity and water. Efficiency starts from design.

“We have clearly distinguished this development from others being built in Dubai since day one by targeting the end user and by producing a living and working community.

“Technology is an evolving business; we’re exploring new solutions investing in various adaptable technologies and bringing them together. The end user will be able to easily operate energy-saving devices due to their simplicity. My intention is for my grandma to be able to utilise these resources; someone with no knowledge about technology,” reveals Al Fahim.

Dubai Pearl will cater to ‘tomorrow’s children’ and their demands for energy-efficient buildings, which will come with increased awareness and a culture change, he believes.

Part of meeting these demands has involved vying for LEED certification; which Al Fahim says is “challenging” for a development of this size.

building for the future “The project will attract a mix of high-demanding consumers, expats and nationals. We’re creating a community

that is going to be accepted universally — it’s going to be dynamic and comprise lots of walkways. The reason London’s Mayfair area is of such high value is because of its sustainability, it’s

“wE havE distinGuishEd this dEvELopmEnt From othErs in dubai sinCE day onE by tarGEtinG and undErstandinG End usErs”

Al Fahim: dubai Pearl will cater to ‘tomorrow's children’ and their demands for energy-efficient buildings as awareness increases.

surrounded by amenities. ‘Walkability’ is a key part of sustainability; people don’t want to use their cars for small journeys. Dubai Pearl has a 15,000-space car park where you can host your car without being worried about it. We have hotels, food and beverage outlets, entertainment, gyms, wellness facilities and everything required to create community living,” says Al Fahim.

Pearl Dubai has formed a number of brand partnerships, including with

Baccarat, MGM, Quintessentially and Bellagio, among others.

“You have to have significant components and gel them together. You cannot ignore the end user; you have to understand what they want, cooperate and supply it.

“This is what we’re doing. This is the future; community should be in mind from the first instance.”

When asked whether the global economic crisis has affected the

DUBAI PEARL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE (APRIL 2010)

tower one: Construction of

columns is in progress, with columns

on B1 and P1 levels already casted.

Construction of core walls is in

progress. The first jump has also been

carried out and rebar installation

for the second jump is in progress.

Periphery beams on P1 level have

been casted, scaffolding works for

P2 level are in progress. Backfilling

around tower has been completed

and waterproofing for the raft has

been completed.

tower two: Installation of the

jump form system shuttering has

been completed on B1 level while

the setting of the platform is in

progress. Columns construction on

B1 level is in progress. Backfilling

around the tower is completed and

waterproofing for the raft is finished.

tower three: Construction of

columns has commenced and is in

progress. The columns on B1 level

have already been casted. Periphery

beam construction is in progress and

is 70% completed.

Construction of the core wall is

in progress. De-shuttering works is

in progress for preparation of the

first jump. Backfilling around the

tower has been completed. Columns

construction on P1 level is in

progress. Waterproofing for the raft

has been completed.

tower FoUr: Installation of

the jump form system shuttering

has been completed on B1 level.

Installation of the jump-form

upper-level platform is in progress.

Backfilling around the tower is

complete. Waterproofing for the raft

has been finished.

dubai Pearl is designed to function as a community comprising a mix of expats and nationals who will live and work there.

concrete for the four raft foundations of dubai Pearl has already been poured and the development is on schedule, says Al Fahim.


construction process or the demand for mixed-used developments in Dubai, Al Fahim asserts that the crisis in this region was “more sentimental”.

“We’ve been scarred, but we’re not afraid. At one time there was so much going on in Dubai, we were unable to attract enough attention.

“Everyone was engaged with one project or another and people around the world were not responding.

“From 2007-2008, people did not know what their business was about. But today, the people who are still developing in Dubai are experienced and are developing projects with the future in mind,” explains Al Fahim.

staying close to the client “Today, you have discussions with business partners, share a closer relationship and you inspect corporations. It’s a developers’ market, we negotiate with contractors and suppliers. We’re not problem-free, but the problems are addressed. We’ve addressed issues, empowered staff and I’m on hand to make decisions and manage change,” he explains.

Al Fahim says that a key feature for appeasing clients is a good CRM system, adding that’s it’s essential for keeping

in touch on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to offer development updates and relax clients.

And to keep himself relaxed and

motivated, Al Fahim says he only needs to look out of his office window to see the development progressively coming into shape. TBP

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“wE’vE addrEssEd issuEs, EmpowErEd staFF and i’m on hand to makE dECisions”

CANTILEVER JUMP-FORM SYSTEM

The system comprises custom-designed steel jump form, which is made up of formwork panels and working platforms with a three-dimensional steel frame or ‘birdcage’

No need to change the panels during the lifetime of the project

The steel frame and concrete forms are jumped as one; no forms need to be separately removed during the operation of jumping

The system is jumped by the means of electrically-driven mechanical jacks and not by a hydraulic mechanism, which will eliminate the problems caused by hydraulic machines or pipes

There is no need to have any type of push-pull props to support the shutters

More effective and generally efficient than conventional forms as the time cycle is much shorter than most conventional methods of construction

projECt partnErs summary

Pearl dubai FZ LLC is a consortium of investors led by UAE-based Al Fahim Group and developers of Dubai Pearl

Main contractor Al Habtoor Leighton Group

Enabling works Al Habtoor STFA Soil Group

Lead architect and master planner

Schweger Associated Architects

Master plan integrator Arup Infrastructure consultant Cansult Maunsell Structural and civil works E.construct Landscape consultant WES


Capital District is being developed in accordance with Estidama guidelines to set an example of best practice for other developers to follow.

Eventually, most Abu Dhabi projects will receive a ranking from one Pearl to five; the highest rating a development can achieve after a detailed submission to an Estidama Assessor.

“Capital District will be its own city in many ways; a standalone development where we can implement best practice in sustainability, urban planning and leadership,” says Reed.

“UPC’s Estidama team has been working with the Capital District team

Capital District, the largest single initiative within Abu Dhabi’s Urban Structure Framework Plan, Capital

2030, will be the first large-scale development to implement new sustainable standards set by Estidama.

The anticipated Estidama Pearl Rating System (PRS), managed by

Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) and designed to assess the sustainability performance of buildings, communities and villas, was unveiled at Cityscape Abu Dhabi last month, where UPC development manager James Reed revealed to The Big Project that

and the design consultants over the past two years to keep the development in line with all of the Estidama principles.”

The 45km² triangular-shaped district situated between Abu Dhabi International Airport and the mainland will provide more than 32 million m² of office-, residential-, hotel-, retail- and leisure space, as well as key government

buildings, mosques, schools, community facilities and health amenities.

In the UPC's promotional material, the project is referred to as "arguably Abu Dhabi's most sustainable and important development." The developent comprises six precincts;

“First, wE’LL start with abu dhabi and makE surE thE systEm is workabLE within our own arEa. thEn EvEntuaLLy wE Can Look at impLEmEntinG pEarL ratinGs in othEr parts oF thE uaE”

Estidama to the testAbu Dhabi Urban Planning Council development manager james reed and director of development review and urban design saood hamad al junaibi tell The Big Project how the emirate’s Capital District is putting the just-launched Estidama Pearl Rating System to the test

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City Centre Precinct, the Sports Hub Precinct, the South Spine Precint, the Palace Precinct, Emirati neighbourhoods and — possibly most significantly — the Federal Precinct.

The Federal Precinct will serve as the national seat of government for the UAE. It will be centred in a new ceremonial public space called National Square and will include the

International Park and Monumental Park. It will also be home to other significant institutions, such as libraries and museums, as well as local, regional and national government ministries within the Ministries Zone and Institutions Zone.

Capital District is slated to become the 'federal heart' of Abu Dhabi and will occupy the equivalent of 75% of the emirate's land mass.

Reed says the government buildings within the Federal Precinct are "likely to

have a higher Pearl rating requirement than anything around."

UPC director of the Capital District development Jody Andrews adds that the objective is to create a leading sustainable, modern Arab capital.

"The Capital District reflects the passion and vision of the emirate's leadership to transform Abu Dhabi into an economically-, socially- and

environmentally sustainable city that reflects the values, culture and heritage of its people," adds Andrews.

meeting objectives The design of the capital is based on 'Four Cs'; Capital, Central to Business, Connectivity and Community.

The implementation of Estidama's Pearl Rating System (PRS) principles has been critical to meeting these objectives, according to Reed. The system incorporates a Pearl Building Rating

System (PBRS), a Pearl Community Rating System (PCRS) and a Pearl Villa Rating System (PVRS). Together, they introduce rating practices across design and construction phases, and provide measurable guides for rating sustainability performance of communities, buildings and for large-scale developments.

The guidelines address seven key areas; integrated development process, natural systems, livable communities and buildings, water, energy materials and innovating practice.

For each category there are mandatory and optional credits, as well as weights with maximum-credit points delivered to each.

PRS will cover three levels; Pearl Design Rating engaged at design phase and relevant until construction is complete. Pearl Construction Rating introduced for two years from completion. And Pearl Operational Rating, which then assesses the operational performance of an existing development for a minimum of two years after completion (once 80% occupancy has been reached).

Capital District, which is moving on from the master-planning stage to engineering, is implenting PBRS and PCRS guidelines that apply throughout the design and construction phases.

UPC says that through the application of PRS, communities in Abu Dhabi will be equipped with walkable, shaded, well-connected streets and public realm for livability and reduced reliance on motorised vehicles.

Buildings and villas will have a framework for measuring their sustainability performance and meeting goals by emphasising water and energy efficiency, optimum selection of materials, indoor environment quality and the reduction of waste.

"Sustainability at this phase is looking at the guidelines in terms of infrastructure. So we're considering how wide roads are; can we reduce concrete by reducing the width of the roads? By applying the PRS we're ensuring we don't overbuild the infrastructure, or underbuild it," Reed says.

capital district capital district

“this is thE First sustainabLE standard appLiEd by GovErnmEnt. it’s GoinG to bE a GraduaL shiFt to brinG up standards”

Abu dhabi urban Planning council director of development review and urban design saood hamad Al junaibi.

"How the area becomes livable — wider streets, shading and open spaces for example — are all part of the design and development process. Whether people want to stay living or working within the development is directly linked to sustainability and whether the project is a long-term investment."

tailored to fit Reed says the PRS addresses many aspects that are not considered within global rating systems, such as LEED or Breeam. He says this is because PRS has been tailored to the region.

"The Pearl system is more localised than other systems. It looks at regional challenges like the climate."

Reed asserts that projects within Capital District will adopt the PRS and will not vye for other certification; LEED for example.

"We will encourage Pearl ratings of one-to-two Pearls or higher for individual projects.

However, we understand that as ratings get higher the costs tend to go




The Capital District has moved from the master-planning stage to the engineering stage, according to UPC development manager James Reed.

Preparatory work to install infrastructure, including roads, water, sewerage, electricity, telecommunications and the foundations to build an extensive transport system has commenced.

Initial preparations for the design and infrastructure were made in the second quarter of 2009, and Reed expects the core infrastructure to be

completed by 2015. Infrastructure in strategic areas of Capital District is expected to be completed sooner to allow for project construction to progress in these areas.

The infrastructure of the Emirati neighbourhood is expected to begin this year, with the first homes completed by 2011.

Meanwhile, significant progress has been made on Zayed University covering an area of 80 hectares.

“There are 16 cranes at this time so it’s moving along quite nicely.”

CapitaL distriCt ConstruCtion

up so we want to be reasonable," he adds.

But UPC director of development review & urban design Saood Hamad Al Junaibi says attaining a Pearl rating "isn't going to be as expensive as people think", but rather a "marginal percentage" of the total price.

He adds that the return in terms of power and water savings can add up to as much as 30-40%.

"This is the first sustainable standard applied by the government. It's going to be a gradual shift to bring up standards, but we have to move as soon as possible. Designs are not to the standard we would like to see," says Al Junaibi.

However, he adds that the programme will be piloted in Abu Dhabi first, to make sure that it is "really workable in our own area".

"Then we can look at applying the system in the UAE".

Developers and design consultants are eligible to receive training by Estidama experts on how to apply the PRS in designing projects and rating their sustainability performance (training sessions will be announced on Estidama's website). Ratings are achieved by submitting a successful detailed submission to Estidama.

As one of the system’s first clients, Reed says the guidelines have been “very easy to follow, implement from design stage and easy to accomplish without spending a lot more money”.

“I’ve worked with a lot of governments and I’ve never seen anything so organised from a government agency with regard to sustainability. Most rating systems are voluntary; some people adhere to them because it elevates their efforts. But here it’s going to become part of the approval process to know, view and rate using the Pearl system, which will be highly efficient.

“By doing this, you regulate and you help the municipality to measure sustainability issues and plan for the future,” asserts Reed.

But before the system can become part of the approval process, awareness must be raised," concludes Al Junaibi. TBP

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day FoUrCityscape Abu Dhabi 2010 was the platform for a series of important long-term announcements.

Among which, Sorouh Real Estate signed an agreement with the Urban Planning Council to develop Watani, a master plan community for UAE nationals at a cost of $1.5 billion.

And a $199 million contract was signed by the Department of Municipal Affairs with Aldar to provide the infrastructure for a development of around 1045 villas, a school and facilties in Al Ain.

market in Abu Dhabi. Asked about future investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi, Bullough said he saw future demand coming from a wide spectrum of the Abu Dhabi real estate market, but singled out the retail sector as the “unsung opportunity” with the UAE capital having relatively low retail space per capita.

Singh identified the mid-range residential rental sector as a future investment opportunity.

Thomas added that it would never be possible to completely eradicate the speculative element in real estate, but governments could bring in measures to control the speculators.

CitySCaPe day oneCityscape Abu Dhabi opened to fewer visitors than expected attributed to the flight disruptions caused by ash clouds covering Europe following the eruption of an Icelandic volcano.

Cityscape managing director Rohan Marwaha said thousands of visitors from Europe and the Americas had been unable to get flights to Abu Dhabi.

However, more than 250 exhibitors from 36 countries were present, with a steady flow of visitors.

The launch of a 23m x 17m model of how the UAE is expected to look in 2030 drew attendees to the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council stand.

The 1:2000 scale model showcased major urban planning initiatives planned to cover the area from the Corniche to Shahama, Mussafah and Al Falah on the mainland, and including the islands of Saadiyat, Yas, Lulu, Reem and Sowwah.

CitysCape abu dhabi eVent insider

Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan views the Abu Dhabi 2030 model.

L-R: Panel members Gurjit Singh, John Thomas and John Bullough.

day twoFor the first time, Cityscape Abu Dhabi opened the exhibition to ladies only from 3pm until 8pm on Monday.

The initiative recognised the growing potential of female investors in the Gulf, who are estimated to hold US $40 billion of the region’s wealth, according to the show organiser IIR Middle East.

Marwaha said many female visitors are more comfortable discussing their investment or business plans with other women.

day threeA panel discussion on Tuesday concluded that residential rental property and the retail sector posed the greatest investment potential.

The panel comprised Aldar Properties CEO John Bullough, Mubadala Real Estate and Hospitality executive director John Thomas and Sorouh Real Estate COO Gurjit Singh.

Singh said government investment in infrastructure, including rail and transport links, logistics, oil and gas and energy projects would have a beneficial effect on the property

A short journey through Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2010 and its new construction component Citybuild, which were both held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from April 18-22

Cityscape abu dhabi 2010

Cityscape recognised a growing potential for female investors.

Thumbs up: HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

CitySCaPe day oneCityscape Abu Dhabi opened to fewer CitySCaPe day oneCitySCaPe day one


day twoThe latest building products and techniques were showcased in an ‘Innovation Zone’ on Monday.

Sustainable technology and environmentally-friendly products took centre stage, with Masdar leading forward-thinking organisations to invest in the latest building materials and products that help to reduce a building’s carbon emissions,” according to Wood.

Among the exhibitors was Reem Emirates Aluminium, which had developed a new window system that is said to save up to 50% of energy costs with an initial outlay just 2-3% higher than conventional windows.

Tyco promoted its latest energy-efficient hot-water system and building materials supplier Mapei demonstrated its latest range of building solutions, including the new Ultraflax S2 mono adhesive, which the company says provides 20% more coverage than its competitors.

CityBUiLd day oneLaunched this year, Citybuild Abu Dhabi held alongside Cityscape Abu Dhabi brought together suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, architects, engineers, importers and procurement managers.

On day one, a study released by Proleads Global reported that 1296 projects, valued at more than $418 billion were currently being built within the UAE, with an additional 303 projects worth $143 billion already in the design, planning or bidding stage.

“The construction boom has slowed down in the UAE as it has elsewhere but there are still 1600 projects worth more than $560 billion either in execution or about to start construction in a more sustainable approach to development,” said IIR Middle East group director Graham Wood.

The UAE civil construction market covers 2552 projects with a combined budget value of almost $930 billion. Up to 842 projects with a value in excess of $350 billion are on hold as a result of the economic slowdown and a further 111 projects valued at more than $14 billion have been cancelled, according to the study.

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Up to 842 projects in the UAE are on hold, according to Proleads.

A Mapei representative demonstrates its latest innovation.

Participants said Citybuild brought together key industry leaders.

day threeAl Jaber Group COO Fatima Obaid Al Jaber scooped the first Woman in Construction Award at Citybuild Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

“By receiving this award I hope to be opening the doors for more women to follow,” said Al Jaber, who was among a number of winners to receive Citybuild Excellence in Construction Awards.

Judges were looking for an individual who had overcome the real and perceived obstacles of working within a male-dominated industry, according to Wood.

day FoUrThe inaugural Citybuild 2010 laid foundations for new business opportunities in Abu Dhabi, concluded organiser IIR on the show’s closing day.

“Abu Dhabi is now the focus for the construction industry as the emirate powers ahead with multi-billion dollar infrastructure development plans,” said Wood.

“Our participation in CityBuild Abu Dhabi reaffirmed our strong presence in the Abu Dhabi market, which has been a key growth destination for our products and services,” added RAK Ceramics CEO Dr Khater Massaad.

Exceed Industries, a specialised manufacturing and investment company, showcased building and construction infrastructure at its stand. CEO Dr Ahmad Khayyat said the show brought together key industry leaders.

“Fatima Al Jaber has forged a successful career in this competitive industry, providing a pioneering role model and inspiration for future generations of women working in construction,” he added.

As Al Jaber Group's executive director and COO, Al Jaber’s key responsibilities cover many areas.

Fatima Obaid Al Jaber accepts the Woman in Construction Award.

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GUGGENHEIM ABU DHABI Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is planned to be a world-class institution for the acquisition and display of contemporary art.

Geotechnical works completed in January Construction of structural seawall began in January and will be

completed in May Detailed design was completed at the end of April A 750m² mock-up centre and workshop for Guggenheim Abu

Dhabi will open by Q4 this year and will contain a 1:50 model of the museum, providing a centre for testing, mock-ups and development of internal design

The tender for piling works was issued in March and works comprising 1500 piles are due to commence in the second quarter of 2010 and expected to be completed in Q4, 2010

A package for the substructure and structural concrete works will be issued for tender in the second quarter of 2010

saadiyat island coVer story

Located 500m from the centre of Abu Dhabi, the 27km² Saadiyat Island is Tourism Development & Investment Company’s (TDIC)

flagship development. The project will be launched in

phases between now and 2020. When complete, it is expected to become a premier destination providing leisure and tourism facilities, as well as civic and cultural institutions to around 145,000 residents.

All components of the development are required to meet sustainable objectives relating to water and energy consumption, sustainable transport, community and livability, conservation and habitat protection, enhancement of cultural heritage, materials, pollution prevention and waste management.

Furthermore, TDIC says sustainable design principles have been employed for all building typologies and community developments.

A Contractors' Environment Rating Scheme is being implemented. Environmental inductions and training are being provided, followed by regular internal and third-party auditing to assess compliance with TDIC regulations and the requirements of Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD). In addition, a waste-management strategy has been implemented; the first component of which is the installation of a recycling facility for construction waste.

An ongoing Mangrove Management Plan and operation of a mangrove nursery continues, with more than 70,000 mangroves grown to date.

key components A number of components make up Saadiyat Island, these include Saadiyat Cultural District, which features Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum, for which the main contract will go to

tender in June and will be returned by August. Work is expected to commence in November and be completed by September 2010.

"The main contract for Louvre Abu Dhabi went to tender in March and will be returned by June. Work is due to start in September and will be completed by September 2013," says TDIC senior communications manager Sheikha Mahra Al Qassimi.

"TDIC has just received bids for the substructure construction contract, which is estimated at US $1 billion. At least 14 groups prequalified for the contract, which was tendered following the completion of piling works."

Five hotels will line Saadiyat Beach; Saadiyat Rotana Resort Abu Dhabi being developed by Al Nowais/Al Diya, Shangri-La Hotel developed by Al Jaber Group, St. Regis Hotel and Residences, Park Hyatt Resort and Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Residences Abu

SAADIYATCULTURAL DISTRICT

Dhabi developed by TDIC. In addition, Saadiyat Beach Villas are under construction and when complete will provide an elite residential community comprising 354 villas.

TDIC has already made significant progress on the development of the island, for example Saadiyat Beach Golf Club was completed and welcomed its first visitors in January. And phase one of the island’s designated exhibition area Manarat Al Saadiyat — in the Saadiyat Cultural District — launched in November last year with the opening of Art Abu Dhabi Gallery.

Plus, phase one of Saadiyat Construction Village recently opened. The development will eventually house up to 40,000 workers employed during the construction of the island.

Al Qassimi tells The Big Project that TDIC has also set aside land adjacent to the Construction Village in anticipation

of future accommodation demands from subcontractors.

Other milestones include the connection of Saadiyat Island to the mainland with the opening of the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge. The main interchange of Saadiyat Link has been completed and comprises seven bridges and one tunnel.

Phase one works for the landscaping surrounding the expressway are also complete, while phase two commences in quarter one of this year.

In the second quarter of this year, TDIC has scheduled for ground to be broken ready for the main sewage plant to be installed.

And one of the four 132kV electrical substations is complete, while the remaining three are expected to be operational by quarter four, 2010. The underground cables are being installed in sequence with the substations.

Asked whether the Saadiyat Island development had been affected by th global economic downturn, Al Qassimi says: "We're pleased to say there has been no change to the development schedule for any TDIC projects that are already underway.

"However, while we are moving ahead and on schedule with all of our announced projects, we have taken the recent challenges facing the real estate industry into careful consideration when evaluating projects that are in the pipeline. We do this by continually monitoring the markets and re-examining the feasibility of projects to ensure they will bring longterm benefits to the UAE."

Here, The Big Project provides construction updates on some of the key ongoing components of the Saadiyat Island development, based on TDIC’s Project Delivery Update April 2010 report.

The latest construction update on TDIC’s flagship

Abu Dhabi development


LOUVRE ABU DHABI

As the first universal museum outside

the western world, the Louvre Abu Dhabi will showcase art from civilisations and cultures around the globe.

The first package of

enabling works was completed by

Bauer International FZE in January, which involved

excavating 500,000m³ of earth to accommodate the base of the museum

Bauer International has commenced piling works, with 4298 piles being driven into the ground, including 2858 steel piles and 1340 concrete piles, amounting to a length of 94.2km

On completion of piling, a substructure contractor will start works on the concrete basement and waterproofing,

and will complete concrete works up to and including the ground floor level and the dome support works

A general contractor will be appointed to complete the remainder of the concrete superstructure, works associated with the dome and all mechanical and electrical aspects

A 15m diameter prototype of the dome has been installed and used to test the intensity of light relative to the cladding patterns, aperture sizes and ambient light conditions onsite prior to fabrication of the final structure, which will measure 180m in diameter

LOUVRE ABU DHABI

As the first universal museum outside

the western world, the Louvre Abu Dhabi will

from civilisations

around the globe.

first package of enabling works

was completed by Bauer International FZE

in January, which involved excavating 500,000m³ of earth to

SAADIYAT BEACH VILLAS This residential development comprises 354 modern and spacious villas and access to a range of leisure facilities and amenities. Al Jaber is the main contractor for villa construction and Hilalco has been appointed for infrastructure works.

Phase one of villas construction underway with the development expected to be delivered in Q3, 2011

10 showcase villas expected to be completed in Q4 this year Infrastructure progressing ahead of villa construction and due to

be completed in Q1, 2011ZAYED NATIONAL MUSEUM The story of Sheikh Zayed featured within the Zayed National Museum will explore the history and culture of the United Arab Emirates. The museum is planned be a place for discussion, learning and inspiration.

Enabling works, including bulk excavation and the driving of sheet piles around the canal perimeter complete

Pre-qualifications for main construction are complete and 12 firms have been shortlisted

Piling works contract awarded in February will be completed in June

A package for the substructure works was released in March

SAADIYATBEACH

MANARAT AL SAADIYAT Spanning 15,400m², the Manarat Al Saadiyat facility includes several components; Arts Abu Dhabi Gallery offering exhibition space and a visitor centre, an interactive zone telling The Saadiyat Story, three additional galleries, a theatre and a restaurant.

Arts Abu Dhabi Gallery launched with its inaugural exhibition in November, 2009

The Saadiyat Story experience centre opened in March

Phase two, which includes the theatre, restarant, and two of the galleries will open in Q3, 2010

PARK HYATT RESORT Developed by Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company, the hotel will

feature 316 rooms and suites, 22 villas, four signature restaurants and conference and recreational facilities

Structural frames of two side wings complete and external facades and internal partitions proceeding

Central section of hotel is progressing at level five with concrete works completed in Q1 2010

Structural frames of 28 villas complete and external and internal partitions are proceeding

First fix works relating to electrical, mechanical, fire and plumbing have started within hotel and villas

PARK HYATT RESORT Developed by Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company, the hotel will

feature 316 rooms and suites, 22 villas, four signature restaurants and conference and recreational facilities

facades and internal partitions proceeding

concrete works completed in Q1 2010

internal partitions are proceeding

and plumbing have started within hotel and villas

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This village for workers employed during the construction phases of Saadiyat Island covers 40 hectares and will house up to 40,000 labourers. Facilities include shops, internet booths, recreational parks, laundry facilities, dining areas and leisure facilities.

The project is to be completed in two phases, the first phase is

finished and the village currently houses around 5000 workers

All accommodation buildings are now complete

Dining and recreation facilities, including sports hall, theatre, induction room, supermarket and barbers are all complete

External works, including prayer halls, administration facilities and landscaping will be complete around mid-2010

Main service connections for power and water are in progress and due to be finished mid-2010

Full occupancy of 20,000 people (for phase one) forecast for

early 2011


SAADIYATCONSTRUCTION VILLAGE

ST. REGIS HOTEL AND RESIDENCES Developed by TDIC, the development will include a 380-room hotel, adjoining residences comprising 259 apartments and 33 luxury residential villas, eight restaurants, a spa and conference- and recreational facilities.

On schedule to be fully completed by 2011

Hotel ground-floor raft slab almost complete with first-floor works progressing to schedule

Spa wing raft slab complete and work has begun on the project's vertical elements

Basement raft slab to residential elements complete and work has commenced on parking levels below apartments

Villas and site infrastructure is progressing to schedule

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(BID) CEO Wael Tawil told The Big Project. “The completion date will be September 30; the date we communicated when we started construction in June 2008.

“We are hoping that the property will be handed over in December, dependent on the time it takes to transfer deeds, etc. This process doesn’t usually take more than two-to-three months,” explained Tawil.

Phase one of the Bawabat Al Sharq project comprises 164 apartments and 56 luxury villas, as well as a mall comprising 70,000m² of gross leasable area and featuring 339 retail outlets, 22 food and beverage outlets and a 2245-capacity car park.

The main contractor for the first phase is Target Engineering Construction Company, owned by Arabtec Holdings. Cansult Maunsell /AECOM is the landscaping design contractor and architect World Planner

Consultant Engineers is responsible for the overall design, while Australian design firm Saunders Global is overseeing Mall interiors.

Flexible operationsTawil said that “flexible agreements” with contractors had been crucial to the success of the project in spite of various challenges that had been posed by the global economic downturn.

“It’s about working in partnerships. We share the risks and benefits, such as the reduced cost of building materials.

"We share the upsides and bear the downturns together,” said Tawil.

Material costs dropped by 20-25% during construction, he said, asserting that Baniyas was one of the few developers that had reduced the price buyers had committed to, in response to this fluctuation.

“Having agility in the operating model helps both sides to stay in line with the market”.

Tawil reported that the company had received bids from a large number of contractors for phase two of Bawabat Al Sharq and had made a shortlist of three, and planned to announce the winning tender bid “shortly”.

He added that the quality of tender bids had been higher than in the past as contractors had more time to focus on the project in hand.

“Focusing on delivering the projects that have already been started in this region is the name of the game,” he said.

Construction on phase two, which includes 500 apartment units contained in 14 buildings, with six different blocks, is expected to commence in quarter four, Tawil said.

The entire project is scheduled for handover in the third quarter of 2012. TBP

Phase one construction on the US $816 million mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi's Bani Yas region is on schedule

to be completed in September, Baniyas Investment and Development Company

baniyas project update

timely delivery Baniyas Investment and Development Company CEO wael tawil outlines phase one construction progress on Abu Dhabi’s Bawabat Al Sharq, due for delivery in December

MohaMMed Bin Zayed City tower

Baniyas Investment and Development Company (BID), the investment arm of Baniyas Sports Club, is also in the process of planning the construction of a mixed-use tower project in Abu Dhabi’s Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

“We’re working to have the plot handed over. We have appointed design and supervision companies and identified a consultant. We have shortlisted some contractors in the tendering process, one is a sister company. We will conclude this once we have secured the plot,” BID CEO Wael Tawil told The Big Project.

He said that he hoped construction would start simultaneously to phase two of Bawabat Al Sharq in quarter four of this year, however, he added that it may have to wait until quarter one in 2011.

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Tawil: The quality of tender bids for phase two has been high.

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Makkah Royal Clock Tower HotelWhere: Makkah, KSA Height: 591m Floors: 85Materials: Steel/concreteFunction: Hotel Complete: 2011

Pentominium Where: Dubai, UAE Height: 516m Floors: 122Materials: Steel/concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2013

Qatar National Bank Tower Where: Doha, Qatar Height: 510mFloors: 104Function: Office

Dubai Towers Doha Where: DohaHeight: 437mFloors: 91Materials: Concrete Function: Hotel/office/residential

Damac Heights Where: Dubai Height: 426mFloors: 100 Materials: Steel/concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2014 Damac Heights is expected to be completed in 2014.

Emirates Park Towers Hotel & Spa 1Where: Dubai

Height: 376m Floors: 77 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential/ hotel Complete: 2010

Emirates Park Towers Hotel & Spa 2Where: Dubai Height: 376m Floors: 77 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential/hotel Complete: 2010

The Torch Where: Dubai Height: 345m Floors: 80 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2010

Princess Tower Where: Dubai Height: 414mFloors: 101 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2011

Al Hamra Tower Where: Kuwait City Height: 413m Floors: 77 Materials: Concrete Function: Office Complete: 2010

Marina 101Where: Dubai Height: 412mFloors: 101Materials: Concrete Function: Residential/hotel Complete: 2012

taLL buiLdinGs undEr ConstruCtionThis month, The Big Project profiles 25 record-breaking, high-rise buildings forging ahead in the Middle East and in contrast, 10 of the tallest construction projects on hold

Dubai Towers Doha 45

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7Marina 101Where: Dubai Height: 412mFloors: 101Materials: Concrete Function: Residential/hotel Complete: 20128

Lighthouse Tower Where: Dubai Height: 402m Floors: 64 Materials: CompositeFunction: Office Complete: 2012

23 Marina Where: Dubai Height: 389m Floors: 90 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2011

The Domain Where: Abu Dhabi Height: 381m Floors: 88 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2012

Elite Residence Where: Dubai Height: 381m Floors: 87 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2011

923 Marina Where: Dubai Height: 389m Floors: 90 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2011

The Domain10

Elite Residence11

Elite ResidenceWhere: Dubai Height: 381m Floors: 87 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2011

Elite Residence

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141515 Construction of Marina 101 (pictured left of centre) is on track for 2012.

Princess Tower being developed by Tameer is to be the world's tallest residential tower.

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Dubai's Pentominium

Pentominium at night.


Ocean Heights will be completed this year.

Ocean Heights Where: Dubai Height: 310m Floors: 82Materials: Concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2010 (topped out)

Infinity Tower Where: Dubai Height: 306m Floors: 76 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2011

Lamar Tower 1 Where: Jeddah Height: 322mFloors: 65 Function: Residential/office

Complete: 2012

HHHR TowerWhere: Dubai Height: 322m Floors: 72 Materials: Concrete

Function: Residential Complete: 2010 (topped out)

Sky Tower Where: Abu Dhabi Height: 312m Floors: 74 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential/office Complete: 2010 (topped out)

special feature high-rise projeCts

10 oF thE middLE East’s taLLEst buiLdinGs on hoLd

1. Nakheel Tower, Dubai (1000m)

2. Doha Convention Centre Tower, Doha (551m)

3. Burj Al Alam, Dubai (510m)

4. Al Quds Endowment Tower, Doha (495m)

5. The Square Capital Tower, Kuwait (351m)

6. The Skyscraper, Dubai (330)

7. I&M Tower, Dubai (290)

8. Latefa Tower, Sharjah (255m)

9. Metro Tower, Dubai (250)

10. Anantara Hotel, Dubai (234)

Information supplied by Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings

and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), which offers a comprehensive database of the world’s tallest

buildings (www.ctbuh.org)

HHHR TowerWhere: Dubai Height: 322m Floors: 72 Materials: Concrete

Function: Residential 22

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Complete: 2012 21

Ahmed Abdul Rahim Al Attar Tower Where: Dubai Height: 342m Floors: 76 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2010

ADNOC Headquarters

Where: Abu Dhabi Height: 335m Floors: 65

Function: Office Complete: 2012

The Index Where: Dubai Height: 328m Floors: 80 Function: Residential/office Complete: 2010 (topped out)

Al Yaqoub Tower Where: Dubai Height: 328m Floors: 69 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential/hotelComplete: 2010

The Landmark Where: Abu Dhabi Height: 324m Floors: 72 Materials: Concrete Function: Residential Complete: 2011

Where: Dubai 16ADNOC Headquarters

Where: Abu Dhabi Height: 335m Floors: 65

Function: Office 17

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20Elite Residence is being developed by Tameer. Standing 381m tall, the building has 87 floors and is expected to be completed in 2011.

Function: Residential/office Complete: 2010 (topped out)

2323Topped out: Ocean Heights in Dubai.

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Suppliers in the spotlightA ROUND-UP OF THE LATEST NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

New materials standard set by Dubai municipality the research and standardisation office of dubai municipality Central laboratory department (dCld) has released specifications for vapour barrier materials used for protecting thermal insulation and products used in buildings.

the new guideline has been prepared to higher the minimum standard for the thermal insulation of buildings, and thermal insulation materials and products to protect from forceful entry and concentration of water vapour, which can negatively impact the performance of insulation systems, according to head of research and the standardisation office arif hussain al marzouqi.

he added that the specification covers two main types of materials and products that work to prevent or reduce the force of water vapour on heat insulation.

"type-1 relates to the membrane that has a high ability to prevent the force and the second type relates to other materials paints, pastes and coatings that have medium type of ability in the prevention of force,” said acting director of dCld eng. amin ahmed.

"When preparing this specification, the prevailing weather conditions in the uae were taken into account to identify the type and characteristics of tests that should be available in these materials."

New government guidelines will be applied to insulation solutions.

lg electronics air Conditioning Company (lg aC) has launched a new dual appliance ‘titan’, with virus and allergy-safe filters to eliminate dust-mite allergens and viruses such as the common strain of influenza a.

the air-conditioning unit eradicates around 99.9% of influenza a viruses in 24 hours, according to tests conducted by the kitasato research Centre of environmental science in japan, and the safe filter has been certified by the british allergy Foundation (baF) for its anti-allergenic properties.

in addition, the titan’s cyclotron plasma filter, a feature common to lg

air conditioners, collects up to 30% more dust than conventional plasma filters, stated the company.

With airflow of 10 metres, the unit’s double vanes have six horizontal and five vertical swing modes.

New Titan air-con unit reduces virus risk

LG representatives gather at the launch of the new AC unit, Titan.

Vas faucet can save 60,000L of water per year

Power Boost For duBAi AlumiNium co. abb has designed and installed a distributed control system for dubai aluminium Company ltd (dubal) to increase energy efficiency.

dubal operates one of the largest single-site aluminium smelters in the world, having produced more than one million metric tons of cast aluminium products last year.

abb was selected to upgrade the the distributed control system for one of the company's heat-recovery steam generators, located in the 2000mW power plant in dubai.

the system required upgrading during dubal's planned 100-day outage. during this timeframe, abb performed the complete engineering, procurement, integration testing and installation of its proControl p14 distributed control system for the steam generator.

the p14 system is designed to reduce maintenance and inventory costs due to minimum numbers of modules. it offers uniform hardware for the power plant system.

kohler Co has introduced Vas ceramic faucet, which can reduce water consumption by up to 45%, according to the company.

the Vas ceramic faucet line consumes 5.68l of water per minute compared to traditional faucets that consume an average of 8.32l per minute.

the base solid-colour model has a pitcher-like vitreous china spout, a sculpted and curved handle; and ceramic valves that do not require washers. the Vas is available in three designs.


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New nano-acrylic coating from Jotun

jotun paints has launched its jotafloor rapid dry Wb; a new floor coating based on nanotechnology.

the technology is based on the development of materials using particles

at a molecular scale. the product emits lower levels of Co2 emissions than coatings produced using conventional acrylic technology beause harmful solvents are replaced with water, according to the company.

“jotafloor rapid dry Wb is jotun’s first product that is based on pure nanotechnology and it is the result of our sizeable investment of time and various resources into advanced product research and development,” asserted jotun Coatings concrete concept manager terje langmoe.

"this unique and environmentally-sound product meets the needs of the common end-user segment, and addresses the market’s call for consistency, quality and sustainability across the range of paints and coatings."

the water-based, semi-gloss floor coating is a fast-drying, 100% pure nano-acrylic floor coating solution that offers high levels of durability and uV protection, added jotun.

the numerous variables associated with construction costs, such as weather, material price fluctuations and time frames among others, can make controlling the cost of a project particularly challenging.

Construction costs must be managed effectively to ensure project success. to do this, all outgoings must be identified, budgeted for, understood and calculated in real-time.

expenses can usually be broken down into project costs, labour expenses and operational costs. project costs include materials, hired equipment and subcontractors, and are often considered ‘fixed’ costs. labour expenses are associated with staff, while operational costs include internal plant-, yard- and inventory costs. labour and operational costs together form ‘productive costs’.

once costs have been identified, they must be adequately budgeted for; not only in value, but also in quantitative terms. so for example, in addition to acknowledging the price of a bag of cement, you must budget for the number of bags, wastage allowances and the tasks or activities for which it is required.

similarly, the price of labour needs to be calculated per each labourer, taking into account the number of hours they are required to work and the tasks they will perform.

understanding costs entails having intimate knowledge of where expenses originate and how they are measured.

if us $100,000 has been spent on labour this month and the budget is only $75,000, a loss is being made, but it’s not clear where nor on which activities this loss is occurring. real-time costing means establishing costs early. many contractors make the mistake or have little option but to ‘cost from invoice’; retrospective costing based on what has been paid.

even if all the costs are identified, budgeted for and understood, but only accounted for four-to-six weeks after the invoice has been received, little can be done with them.

in conclusion, the timing and quality of cost control is as imperative as the quantity or value. Without a budget to compare costs or vice versa, you’ll never know where you stand until it’s too late. if you continually beat your budget, making and beating your margin is a given and not another variable.

Cost control COMPUTER SOFTWARE (GULF) LLC (CCS) GENERAL MANAGER IAN HAUPTFLEISCH ADVISES HOW TO MANAGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EXPENSES TO BOOST YOUR MARGIN CCS (Gulf) LLC general manager Ian Hauptfleisch.

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Jotun Coatings concrete concept manager Terje Langmoe.

Kingspan opens first UAE officeuk-based kingspan insulated panels has expanded into the middle east with the opening of an office in dubai.

the company designs and manufactures complete insulated roof-, architectural wall- and facade systems.

in addition to its new base, kingspan recently launched a new range of panels called powerpanel.

this system uses the latest photovoltaic (pV) technology, which generates clean, inflation-proof electricity, reduces energy costs and can generate electricity to be fed into the national grid.

powerpanel is available in a range of product types, including polycrystalline silicon modules suitable for roofs and walls, and a thin film solar laminate for roofs. the company is also due to launch a line of insulated panels, which can reduce energy costs. TBP

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more than 415,000 visitors from 200 countries made it to Bauma 2010 despite much of european airspace being closed due to an enormous ash cloud caused by

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munich: inside bauma 2010 Flight disruptions after the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull were largely blamed for visitors to Bauma 2010 being down 17% on 2007 numbers. In case you were one of the stranded passengers, The Big Project brings you highlights from the huge construction fair

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wE had a Lot oF nEw businEss opportunitiEs somE oF whiCh aLrEady rEsuLtEd in unExpECtEd ConCLusions oF saLEMichikazu Okada, VP of Hitachi Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Crane Co. Ltd. Japan

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products, they are only looking at price, not quality. However, people are starting to realise that short-term profit is not the issue; they want to receive a good product and a high level of service.

Everybody has sustainability in mind, but it’s time for developers as well as suppliers to make it a reality. Linked to this, people also need to consider indoor air quality. Building low-energy-consumption buildings means well-insulated buildings. As a result, you need a good ventilation system to supply fresh air to the people living or working in the building.

is the importance of good ventilation within buildings recognised? Good ventilation is not yet being considered. There is often confusion between ventilation of a building and the building’s air-conditioning system.

are developers interested in implementing quality fire and ventilation solutions, even if they do not intend to retain the asset?

Developers are now interested because these two aspects are becoming a selling point for buyers and end users.

what are the benefits of investing in these solutions at design stage? Thinking of these two aspects at design stage will make it possible to make the best possible use of the solutions. The cost of inadequate health and safety solutions is high, whether it's casualties in the event of a fire or poor health of

the end-user due to bad air quality. The question is not the cost of equipment, but what are the benefits of using it.

For developers, having the right systems in place can be marketed as a point of difference.

how do health and safety regulations applied to building quality compare to international equivalents? Regulations in this region are not as comprehensive as what we have in Europe, for example, but there is a move to define and establish regulations.GCC countries are now working on their own regulation; Dubai Fire Code will soon be published and Estidama has just published its rating system. However, this takes time. You cannot enforce a regulation overnight.

please tell me about the new factory you have established in this region? Aldes-Euroregister recently moved to a new manufacturing facility with a 7000m² production hall and 800m² of office space. This will enable us to give the best level of service from design and manufacturing to after-sales service. It will also allow us to comply strictly with the local needs of the market and, where necessary, adapt products to the local specification.

what products or services does aldes-Euroregister provide? Aldes-Euroregister has four main product lines: fire-protection equipment such as fire-damper, grills and diffusers, air-regulation equipments such as VAV and VCD, and sound-attenuation products. Our flag-carrier products are fire-protection equipment and indoor air quality via the HVAC component and ventilation systems.

is the middle East a key market for your products? HVAC is a major consideration in all buildings here. There is also a big potential for indoor air quality and energy-efficient products, which are quite a new subject for this area.

what trends in demand for your products have you seen? During the economic crisis, people tend to go for the cheapest possible

breathable buildingsAldes Middle East director Gaëtan pierrefeu says the trend for well-insulated, energy-efficient buildings is forcing more developers to consider ventilation requirements

The first step is to work on the envelope of the building: how well insulated is my office tower or hotel, for example?

The second step is to think about the cooling of the building via an air-conditioning system.

The third step is to think about the indoor air quality of the building via a good ventilation system, which can be independent or linked with the air-conditioning system.

The fourth step is for people to consider ventilation, which will be triggered by the trend for energy-efficient, well-insulated and air-tight buildings, which is linked to ventilation requirements.

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Pierrefeu: There's often confusion between ventilation and AC.

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please tell us more about yourexpansion in the uaE? antoine duclaux: Lafarge took over the Orascom Cement activities in the region and as such started to operate the Fujairah plant in early 2008. Lafarge

Emirates Cement Company CEO antoine duclaux and Jebel Ali Cement director pierre issa comment on the ups and downs of the region’s cement industry

plant. This is a strategic location as it’s very close to Abu Dhabi and a lot of developments are moving south.

do you have any further plans to expand in the middle East region? duclaux: In the Middle East, Lafarge has cement assets in Jordan, the UAE, Iraq and one project in Saudi Arabia and another in Syria. We plan to expand into Iraq in the short term.

what is the current price of cement? issa: Selling price varies depending on the emirates. On average our selling price in the UAE is AED 230-240 (US $63-65). The big variance was in July and August of last year.

We saw a continuous monthly drop in demand and prices from January to November, but it has been quite stable since with only minor variations.

duclaux: The current price of 200-220 AED/t factory is not sustainable in

the mid-term since operators are not recovering their costs at that level.

do you anticipate a rise in cement prices in the uaE in the near future? duclaux: It is expected that cement prices will have to increase to recover the production costs, which have strongly increased recently due to a rise in power price from the local authorities. Cement prices will likely increase. To what level is unknown.

issa: We do expect prices to increase, but it won’t improve our margin. Increases will be due to growing transportation costs due to fuel and power costs.

how do you keep the cost of cement production low? duclaux: The main cost factors are not in the producers’ hands; power is regulated by the government, coal depends on the international

was already in the UAE through their concrete activities in Dubai.

Pierre issa: We had a small plant on Sheikh Zayed road from 1978. We started producing slag cement in 1994 and to cater to increased production we moved to Jebel Ali in 2006.

what is your total cement capacity? duclaux: The cement capacity today is 3.2 MT and a 2.7 MT clinker.

issa: We can produce up to four million tons of cement at our Jebel Ali

issa: Roughly from January 2009 to today there has been a 38% drop in demand across the UAE, this was reached in September last year. Since then, it has been stable with minor ups and downs in price. But there is a big oversupply right now.

what trends have you witnessed in uaE projects and their implementation of cement? issa: There is a push in the south from project demand in that region, but there are still lots of projects that are ongoing in Dubai, Sharjah and the northern emirates, including Ajman. While there is demand across the UAE, there is no longer an over demand like that seen in 2008.

how have you adapted operations to cater to the reduced demand? issa: We’ve reduced operating hours and production, and we’re looking at different operations to drive demand.

how can the market change for the better in 2010? issa: It is a tough market so we would like to see more transparency about projects that are on hold. Then we can forecast production timelines and capacities. We need more information about upcoming projects over the next two to five years.

jebel ali Cement recently became the emirate’s first cement company to receive the dubai Quality appreciation programme, please tell us what this involved.issa: Everyone looks at quality in a different way; quality of performance, operations, people and so on. We decided that the award would be a great recognition of our efforts so we applied to the programme in April 2009 and received a lot of support, such as training seminars. We reviewed our processes, management, environmental policies, internal communications, safety standards and other areas.

do you export cement? if so, please outline your main export markets.duclaux: EMCC exports to Oman and a little to Qatar; two of the main export markets. Other players are exporting to Sudan and Kuwait. Exports will keep increasing due to the local oversupply.

issa: Our markets are split as follows: Dubai; 50-70%, Abu Dhabi; 30%-plus and export markets make up 10%.

do you strive to minimise the negative environmental impact of producing cement? issa: We started with the design of the plant. All equipment is under five years old and adheres to high European standards. We have very large covered

storage area, lots of filtration and produce cement using limestone, a natural material.

duclaux: Lafarge is an international player and applies the European standards. Our-up-to date European technology enables us to minimise any impact on the environment (through filters for example).

market and salaries are linked to the local environment. At Lafarge, we are benefiting from the group’s best

practices to reduce our costs and operate with a slim structure.

issa: Cost is something we look at every day, including raw materials, efficiency of operations, equipment, power consumption and overheads. There is more leverage for buyers to negotiate with suppliers now as there are fewer buyers in the market. If you have fixed parameters for cost control you’ll always be ahead of the curve.

how has demand for cement varied over the past 18 months? duclaux: 2008 ended at 21 MT domestic market, whereas 2009 closed at 18.5 MT.

what demand have you forecast in the uaE over 2010? duclaux: 2010 is quite uncertain and our forecasts lie around 15 MT.

how does supply and demand compare in this region currently? duclaux: The supply and demand is contrasted from one country to another. Oman and Qatar are short, Saudi Arabia tends to be balanced and the UAE is long like Pakistan. In Dubai, the demand has sharply dropped, whereas Abu Dhabi remains stable to small growth.

Cement uncertainties

"wE ExpECt that CEmEnt priCEs wiLL havE to inCrEasE to rECovEr produCtion Costs"

“it is a touGh markEt so wE wouLd LikE to sEE morE transparEnCy about projECts that arE on hoLd in thE rEGion”

Issa: There is more leverage for negotiation with suppliers.

Duclaux: Cement exports will continue to increase.

Jebel Ali Cement Company says its current base has proved to be a strategic location due to a lot of projects moving south. Emirates Cement Company has several plants in the UAE.

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How it's done

This month, GMMOS Group VP business development neil Corbasson illustrates some particularly challenging heavy lifts undertaken recently in the Middle East

tricky tasks

In Ras Al Khaimah, a crusher hammer weighing 105 tons is erected using a 500-ton crane.

This picture shows the lifting of a ship's ramp at Jaddaf Dubai using two 500-ton Gallagher cranes.

A 500-ton crane is brought in alongside a 100-ton crawler crane supplied by the client to lift an 80-ton drilling machine.

GMMOS Group VP business development Neil Corbasson.

Lifting these empty tanks was no trouble using three 500-ton Gallagher cranes.

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Project NoGA - AwAli Field develoPmeNtvalue $m 1500

status Executionscope The project calls for drilling wells in the onshore

Awali field for oil and gas exploration. This is to double the field's oil 35,000 barrels per day output.

update The production from the field is expected to be 75,000 bpd within five years and reach 100,000 bpd. And to raise the natural gas output to 2.5bn ft³ a day from 1.7bn ft³ at present.

owner Bahrain National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA)

Contractor Baker HughesProject diyAr Al muhArrAq - PhAse 1 - 1200 resideNtiAl uNits

value $m 600status Design

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al ain Convention Centre district Construction commences on Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company’s (ADNEC) US $3.5 billion mixed-use development

Al Fara’a General Contracting has started construction on Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company’s

(ADNEC’s) US $3.5 billion Al Ain Convention Centre District.

One of 10 wholly-owned subsidiaries of Al Fara’a Integrated Construction Group, Al Fara’a General Contracting has been appointed for phase one of the project, which involves the extension of the existing hall located onsite near the Al Jimi area of the emirate.

When completed, the district will comprise a convention centre, cultural centre, hotels, a serviced-apartment complex, a multi-storey car park and a cluster of residential buildings and commercial low-rise buildings within an integrated micro-city.

Open spaces connected by walkways and several car-free areas, as well as a wadi (waterway) that runs adjacent to the planned Wadi Hotel are key design elements, according to Shankland Cox, the architecture firm that has been assigned to the development.

Contractors for the remaining elements of the master development are expected to be appointed over the coming months.

“We are very pleased to have commenced with the turnkey delivery of this extension after having completed the initial celebration hall in 2002. This instalment is already ahead of its scheduled handover in September 2010,” said Al Fara’a General Contracting president and executive chairman Dr Gangaramani. TBP

bahrainProject BAPco - sitrA reFiNery uPGrAde & exPANsioN

value $m 4000status Studyscope The project calls for expanding processing and production capacity

at Bahrain refinery. This involves replacing all refinery units and components. Bahrain refinery is located in Sitra south of Manama. The refinery currently processes 250,000 barrels of crude per day (bpd). Up to 17% of the crude is sourced from Bahrain field. The remaining is pumped from KSA through a 54km pipeline. Expansion capacity has still to be finalised. The programme also includes the replacement of Saudi Bahrain oil pipeline. The refinery has five crude distillation units that will be revamped to have just one or two large units. A unit to convert heavy fuel oil into lighter transport fuels will be built.

update FEED RFP is expected in late 2010.owner Bahrain Petroleum Company B.S.C. (BAPCO)

scope The project calls for the design and construction of 1200 residential units that will form part of Diar al Muharraq development in Bahrain. The project will include the associated facilities. The covering land area of the development will be 3km².

update Tender is still to be issued for the main contract.owner Kuwait Finance House (KFH)

Consultant Scott WilsonProject NoGA - lNG imPort termiNAl

value $m 500status Studyscope The project calls for the construction

of an LNG import terminal in Bahrain.update The FEED contract tender is expected by the end of 2010.owner Bahrain National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA)

Project diyAr Al muhArrAq - PhAse 1 - iNFrAstructurevalue $m 400

status Designscope The project calls for the design and construction of water,

electricity and sewerage networks and internal roads and bridges for the six km² first phase of the Diar al Muharraq mixed-used development. The project is located at Amwaj Island off the cost of Muharraq.

update Tender is still to be issued for the main contract.owner Kuwait Finance House (KFH)

Consultant Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd. - BahrainProject sAudi BAhrAiN oil PiPeliNe exPANsioN

value $m 350status Designscope The project calls for the construction of an oil pipeline from Saudi to

Bahrain. The project aims to expand oil-pumping capacity from KSA to Bahrain from 235,000 bpd to 350,000 bpd.

update Project is in Pre-FEED phase.owner Bahrain Petroleum Company B.S.C. (BAPCO)

Consultant Dar Al Riyadh Engineering Consultants (DAR)Project BAPco Neste - luBe BAse oil FAcility iN sitrA

value $m 300status Executionscope The scope of work includes the engineering, design and

construction of a base oils facility at Bapco's Sitra Refinery that can produce 400,000 tons per year of sulphur-free, high-viscosity index base oils for blending top-tier lubricants.

update Construction work is progressing as scheduled.owner Bapco - Neste

Consultant Neste Jacobs OyContractor Samsung Ltd - Saudi Arabia

Project diyAr Al muhArrAq - PhAse 1 - dredGiNG & reclAmAtioN - stAGe 1value $m 203

status Executionscope The project calls for the dredging and placement of

35 million m³ of marine borrow material to reclaim 6 million m² of Diar al Muharraq mixed-used development. The project will be located north of Bahrain airport in the Muharraq region of the kingdom, close of Amwaj Island off the coast of Muharraq.

update 95% of construction work is complete.owner Kuwait Finance House (KFH)

Consultant Scott Wilson - BahrainContractor Great Lakes - Nass JV

Project diyAr Al muhArrAq - PhAse 1 - dredGiNG & reclAmAtioN - stAGe 2value $m 190

status Executionscope The project calls for the dredging and placement of

45 million m³ of marine borrow material to reclaim 6 million m² of Diar al Muharraq mixed used development. The project will be located north of Bahrain airport in the Muharraq region of the kingdom, close of Amwaj Island off the coast of Muharraq.

update 45% of reclamation work is complete.owner Kuwait Finance House (KFH)

Consultant Scott Wilson - BahrainContractor Great Lakes - Nass JV

kuwaitProject KuwAit metro

value $m 11300status Designscope The project involves the construction of a 165km metro network

comprising four lines: Line 1 of the Kuwait Metropolitan RTS will be 23.7km long with 19 stations, Line 2 will be 21km long with 27 stations, Line 3 will be 24km with 15 stations and Line 4 will be 22.7km long. An extension of 57.3km will be made on Line 1 and another one of 16.4kms will be made on Line 2. 65 % of the network will have to be underground. Kuwait Metro will be built across the inner city of Kuwait and will be linked to the new Kuwait rail network.

update Tender for the 135km line that will link to the GCC rail is expected to be issued in mid 2010 following finishing review of technical and commercial documents.

owner Kuwait Ministry of CommunicationsConsultant Kuwait Technical Consulting Bureau (KTCB)

Project BuBiyAN islANd develoPmeNt - PhAse 3 (seA Port) - 36 Berthsvalue $m 11000

status Plannedscope The project calls for expanding the sea port on Bubiyan Island by 36 new

berths (from 24 to 60).update Ministry of public works is evaluating technical bids and expects to award

stage 1 of the sea port (4 berths) in June 2010. The ministry is also in talks with the ministry of energy to secure power for the seaport on Boubyan Island.

owner Mega Projects Agency (MPA)Project KuwAit rAilwAy

value $m 10500status Designscope The project calls for design, build and operate (DBO) rapid transit

network within Kuwait. The network will be linked to national rail system with two new lines. The first track will run from the port city of Umm Qasr in Iraq on the northern border to Qasr on the border with Saudi Arabia in the south. The second line will run west from Kuwait City to the KSA border at Salemy. A series of spur lines from these tracks will link to the ports of Shuwaikh and Shuaiba, while a further branch will connect to Bubiyan Island. The project aims to link the GCC states to Europe.

update Tender for the 135km line that will link to the GCC rail is expected to be issued mid-2010 following finishing review of technical and commercial documents.

owner Kuwait Ministry of CommunicationsConsultant Kuwait Technical Consulting Bureau (KTCB)

Project BuBiyAN islANd develoPmeNt - PhAse 1 - stAGe 2 (seA Port) - 12 Berthsvalue $m 3600

status Designscope The project calls for expanding the sea port on Bubiyan Island by 12 new

berths (from 4 to 16).update Ministry of public works is evaluating technical bids and expects to award

stage 1 of the sea port (4 berths) in June 2010. The ministry is also in talks with ministry of energy to secure power for the sea port on Boubyan Island.

owner Mega Projects Agency (MPA)Consultant Mouchel

Project BuBiyAN islANd develoPmeNt - PhAse 2 (seA Port) - 8 Berthsvalue $m 2400

status Studyscope The project calls for expanding the sea port on Bubiyan Island by 8 new

berths (from 16 to 24).update Ministry of Public Works is evaluating technical bids

and expects to award stage 1 of the sea port (4 berths) in June 2010. The ministry is also in talks with the ministry of energy to secure power for the sea port on Boubyan Island.

owner Mega Projects Agency (MPA)Project BuBiyAN islANd develoPmeNt - PhAse 1 - stAGe 2 (seA Port) - 4 Berths

value $m 1200status Biddingscope The project calls for the design and construction of a container terminal,

4 berths and a quay wall as part of the Bubiyan Island Development. The development also includes port buildings and utilities, digging and soil improvement works and site levelling.


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update Ministry of Public Works is evaluating technical bids and expects to award the contract in June 2010. The ministry is also in talks with ministry of energy to secure power for the sea port on Boubyan Island.


Project Koc - GAtheriNG ceNter 16 (Gc 16)value $m 1000

status Biddingscope The project calls for the Design, Supply and Construction of a new

Gathering Centre (GC) number 16 in west Kuwait. The project covers the provision of gas compression services at gathering centre 16. The design, build, operate and maintain contract is aimed at reducing gas flaring, increasing the amount of gas available for industrial use and power generation, and maintaining reservoir stability by re-injecting the gas into oil wells. The gas compression portion covers the provision of services for tank vapour, and low and high pressure compression packages to double the facility's capacity to more than 60 million ft³ per day. The gas re-injection element involves the installation and operation of gas re-injection facilities at wells MN-129 and MN-140. Each compression train will have a predicted flow rate of 15 million ft³ per day.

update The EPC contract is still to be awarded.owner Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)

Consultant Fluor - KuwaitProject irAN KuwAit GAs PiPeliNe

value $m 1000status Plannedscope The project calls for supplying gas from Iran to Kuwait through a subsea

pipeline.update Project is in study. Iran gas network has been expanded to

Khorramshahr in southern Iran that makes it possible to extend the network to Kuwait.

owner Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)Project Koc - New Booster stAtioN 132 ANd develoPmeNt oF Booster stAtioN

131value $m 800

status Executionscope The project calls for the construction and installation of a new booster

station, called booster station 132. The booster station comprises a single train, with capacity of 250 million ft³ per day gas train including high and low pressure compressors. Moreover, the project also covers the development of booster station 131 through the installation of new low and high pressure separators and flaring systems. A 48 inch pipeline will connect the new booster station with gathering centres 15, 23, 25, 14 and 8.

update SK Engineering & Construction has been awarded the EPC contract.owner Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)

Contractor SK Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd (SKEC)Project New uNiversity city iN shAdAdiyAh (sABAh Al sAlem uNiversity)

- iNFrAstructurevalue $m 690

status Biddingscope The project calls for the design and construction of campus

infrastructure over an area of 6 million m², which will include a 15km ring road, 6km of tunnels, landscaping components and earthworks. The campus is situated in Shadidiyah. The infrastructure work will cater to the Kuwait University.

update HEISCO has been awarded an US $18 million contract as the starting package of the infrastructure. The contract is 24 months.

owner Kuwait UniversityConsultant Webb Zerafa Menkes Housden - SSH International Consultant

Project shuAiBA Port exPANsioNvalue $m 500

status Studyscope The project calls for expanding Shuaiba port through construction

of new berths and increasing the depth and length of existing berths. The scope has two alternatives (contact The Big Project for full details).

update It is understood that the Ministry of Finance is pre-qualifying consultants.

Project BuBiyAN islANd develoPmeNt - PhAse 1 - stAGe 1 (iNFrAstructure)value $m 440

status Execution

scope The project calls for the design and construction of a 34km-long road from the planned port’s location on the east side of Bubiyan to Khor Subiya in the west. Scope of work also includes 1.4km long, three-lane road and land bridge from Subiya to Bubiyan, about 4 million m³ of landfill, soil treatment works and railway embankment.

update The ministry of public works is in talks with ministry of energy to secure power for the sea port on Boubyan Island.

owner Mega Projects Agency (MPA)Consultant MouchelContractor China Harbour Engineering Company - Gulf Dredging & Contracting

Company - Shaheen Al Ghanim Road & Project New uNiversity city iN shAdAdiyAh (sABAh Al sAlem uNiversity) -

uNiversity hosPitAlvalue $m 300

status Plannedscope The project calls for design and construction of a 600-bed University

Hospital at new University City in Shadadiyah.update College of Engineering & Petroleum has been invited. College of Arts &

Education is in design finishing and will be tendered soon. Remaining colleges, buildings and other facilities will be tendered after design completion.

owner Kuwait UniversityConsultant Webb Zerafa Menkes Housden - SSH International Consultant

Project BuBiyAN islANd develoPmeNt - PhAse 1 - stAGe 3 (chANNel dredGiNG)value $m 200

status Biddingscope The scope of work includes dredging work of 48km-long, 260m wide

approach channel with a depth of 30m, as part of the Bubiyan Island Development.

update Work on channel dredging is expected to go along with work on the sea port.


QatarProject Al wAAB city - qAtAr

value $m 3200status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of 1.25 million m² of

Al Waab City in Qatar. The project will comprise 639 villas, 7-storey apartments, 88,000m² of retail space, a world-class 225 rooms hotel, 30 serviced apartments and a 300,000m² car-parking area. The development is located along Salwa and Al Bustan Road, 10km from the cornice.

update Construction work is progressing as per schedule.owner Al Waab Development Company

Consultant Engineering Consultants Group S.A. (ECG)Contractor Arabtec Construction Company WLL Qatar

Project qP - strAteGic GAs trANsmissioN NetworKvalue $m 800

status Executionscope The project calls for the construction of a 211km, 36 inch diameter

pipeline to transfer sweet, lean gas from Ras Laffan to power stations and consumers in Mesaieed, Ras Abu Aboud & in Umm Bab / Dukhan. Pipelines include 10km long twin 36 inch pipelines from Barzan Gas production facility to Ras Laffan gas gathering station followed by installation of 125km long twin 36 inch pipeline from Ras Laffan gas gathering station to Masaieed gas distribution centre for the transmission of 2000 mmscfd natural gas. Associated facilities included launcher / receiver, liquid knock-out drum, gas filters, custody metering facilities, flow and pressure control systems, pipeline leak detection system, High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS). The objective of the project is to maintain uninterrupted flow of sweet lean gas to power stations and to some critical consumers in Mesaieed, Ras Abu Aboud & in Umm Bab / Dukhan.

update Commissioning is expected by November 2010.owner Qatar Petroleum (QP)

Consultant Mott MacDonald - QatarContractor Punj Lloyd Ltd - Qatar

Project KNPc - qAtAr KuwAit lNG PiPeliNevalue $m 800

status Study

scope The project calls for the importing of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) through a pipeline from Ras Laffan in Qatar to Al Zour in Kuwait. The imported gas would be used for electricity generation requirements.

update Project is still in the study phase.owner Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)

Consultant Excelerate EnergyProject BArwA Al sAdd develoPmeNt comPlex - qAtAr

value $m 341status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of a 300,000m² mixed-

use development in the Al Sadd area of Doha, which includes four 21-storeys office towers and four 10-storeys residential buildings. The total built-up area of the development is 220,000m².

update Construction work is progressing as per schedule.owner Barwa Real Estate Company

Consultant Arab Engineering BureauContractor Midmac Contracting Company W.L.L.

Project eNerGy city - BusiNess PArK - qAtAr Petroleum comPlexvalue $m 300

status Designscope The complex includes a main office tower and connected mid-rise

office buildings. The project also includes a medical centre, training facilities, data and telecommunication centers, multi storey car parks, leisure and entertainment facilities and a stadium. The development will have a total built up area of 540,000m² and 300,000m² of landscaping. In phase 1, the scope calls for enabling works and construction of car parks and site offices. Two parking structures totaling 180,000m² or 4400 vehicles will have 2 basements and 4 levels each. 3500 square meters site offices will accommodate 150 people and will include a car park for 180 vehicles. The scope also covers enabling work that includes site fence, access roads, lighting, and access gates.

update Bids have been received for car park buildings and site offices.owner Qatar Petroleum (QP)

Consultant EMEA Enterprise SolutionsProject qAtAr world trAde ceNter tower

value $m 142status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of a 55 storeys office

tower in the West Bay area of Doha. The development also includes a six-storey building shaped in a sphere, to house an auditorium and business centre and a low-rise building for a convention centre. The total built-up area of the development is 140,m² area.

update Arabtec has been awarded the contract. Construction will be completed in 26 months.

owner Qatar Insurance Company (QIC)Consultant ARTEC Architectural and Engineering ConsultantsContractor Arabtec Construction Company WLL Qatar

saudi arabiaProject KiNG ABdullAh ecoNomic city

value $m 92912status Executionscope The project calls for building an integrated city covering a development

area of 168 million m² along the Red Sea between Jeddah and Rabigh. (For full details contact The Big Project.

update 50km of road in King Abdullah Economic City has been completed.

owner Emaar Economic City CompanyConsultant Saudi Industrial Services Company (SISCO)Contractor Saudi Binladin Group - Saudi Arabia

Project KiNG ABdullAh FiNANciAl district - 28 BuildiNGsvalue $m 2910

status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of 28 buildings that will

form part of King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh.update Construction work has commenced and is on schedule.owner Public Pension Agency (PPC)

Contractor Saudi Binladin Group - Saudi ArabiaProject sro - meccA mediNA rAilwAy - civil PAcKAGe

value $m 1800status Execution

scope The package entails all civil works for the 444km-long railway between the holy cities.

update Scott Wilson Group has been appointed to provide project management support for the Haramain Railway project.

owner Saudi Railways Organisation (SRO)Consultant SNCF InternationalContractor Al Rajhi Saudi Group - Alstom Transport - China Railway Engineering Group

Co Ltd - Al-Arrab Contracting Project ArAmco - KArAN Field develoPmeNt - oFFshore - PlAtForms & FAcilities

value $m 800status Executionscope The project calls for the development of the newly-found Karan

offshore gas field in the Khuff reservoir situated to the northeast of the Safaniyah field. The field is expected to produce 1.5 billion cubic feet per day (bscfpd) of gas over a six-year period with first production expected in 2011. (For full details contact The Big Project).

update Work is progressing as scheduled.owner Saudi Aramco

Consultant Worley-Petrocon Arabia LtdContractor J. Ray McDermott (JRM) - Dubai

Project KiNG KhAlid uNiversity (KKu) city iN ABhA - PhAse 2 - medicAl comPlex For meN

value $m 800status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of a medical

complex for men which will have 9 buildings with different heights ranging from 4 to 5 storeys and a 6-storey, 400-beds student hospital building as part of the King Khalid University (KKU) City in Abha. The complex will include medical, dentistry and pharmacy colleges, and a library.

update Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants has been appointed as project management.

owner King Khalid University (KKU)Consultant Zuhair Fayez Partnership ConsultantsContractor Baytur Insaat Taahhüt A.S

Project rAs Al Zour chemicAl & FertiliZer comPlex - di-AmmoNium PhosPhAte (dAP)

value $m 800status Executionscope The scope of work includes the engineering and construction

of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) plant with a capacity of 3 million tons per annum at the Ras Al-Zour chemicals complex.

update First production is expected in early Q3 2010.owner Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden)

Consultant SNC Lavalin - Jacobs EngineeringContractor Dragados S.A.

Project dANNAt resort - sAudi ArABiAvalue $m 667

status Designscope The project calls for the design and construction of a 1000m² new

resort at Half Moon Bay in Saudi Arabia. The development will include villas, apartments, marina, commercial areas and a hotel.

update Design work is in completion stage.owner Al Khaleej Development Company (Tameer / Inovest)

Consultant HCP - Architecture & Engineering

Project ArAmco - sulFur recovery uNits (sru) uPGrAdevalue $m 550

status Executionscope The project calls for upgrading Sulphur Recovery Units

(SRUs) at various locations in Saudi Arabia. The scope of work involves the supply and installation of carbon absorption drums, wastewater stripper units and related facilities.

update Work in progress and expected to be completed in Q1 2011.owner Saudi Aramco

Project ArAmco - rAs tANurA iNteGrAted reFiNery & PetrochemicAl comPlex - reFiNery exPANsioN - hydrotreAter

value $m 500status Execution


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scope The project calls for the design and construction of an integrated petrochemical complex in Ras Tanura and also the expansion of the existing 550,000 bpd refinery by at least 100,000 bpd with 70,000 bpdhigh olefins Fluid Catalytic Cracker (FCC) and 80,000 bpd vacuum gas oil hydro creator. Refinery expansion also includes 100,000 bpddiesel hydro-treater units. (For full details contact The Big Project).

update Work in progress and expected to be completed in Q3 2010.owner Aramco - Dow JV

Consultant Kellogg; Brown & Root (KBR) - RiyadhContractor Samsung Engineering & Construction - Al Khobar

Project holy hArAm mosque exPANsioN iN mAKKAh - NortherN courtyArdvalue $m 500

status Executionscope The project calls for the expansion of the northern courtyard at Holy Haram

mosque with a covering land area of 500,000m².The expansion is between the mosque and the second ring road to the north area and Masjid Al-Haram Street to the east area and Jabal al-Kaaba street to the west area. The expansion will accommodate 500,000 worshipers.

update Work has started on the development.owner Saudi Arabia Government

Consultant Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners) - JeddahContractor Saudi Binladin Group - Saudi Arabia

Project KiNG ABdullAh FiNANciAl district - 6 towers - PAcKAGe 2value $m 428

status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of 6 residential and commercial

towers with different heights that will form part of King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. Scope of work also will include a mosque.

update The project is progressing as per schedule.owner Public Pension Agency (PPC)

Consultant Dar Al Riyadh Engineering Consultants (DAR)Contractor Saudi Binladin Group - Saudi Arabia

Project KiNG ABdullAh FiNANciAl district - Gcc ceNtrAl BANK towervalue $m 400

status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of a 240 GCC Central Bank

Tower that will form part of King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh.update Construction work has commenced and is on schedule.owner Public Pension Agency (PPC)

Contractor Saudi Binladen Group - Saudi ArabiaProject KiNG ABdullAh FiNANciAl district - 2 towers - PAcKAGe 1

value $m 375status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of 2 towers that will

form part of King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. The development will include a 14-storey five-star hotel and a 27-storey office tower. The hotel will comprise of 207 rooms, 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops.

update The project is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2011.owner Public Pension Agency (PPC)

Consultant KlingStubbinsContractor Saudi Oger Ltd

Project PriNce mohAmmed BiN ABdulAZiZ AirPort exPANsioN - termiNAl BuildiNG

value $m 350status Designscope The project calls for the design and construction of new terminal building

at Prince Mohammed Airport in Madina. The covering area of the terminal is 256,000m².

update GACA invited interested parties with experience in the construction and operation of international airports to submit prequalifications by 18 April 2010.

owner Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)Consultant Dorsch Consult - Zuhair Fayez & Partnership

Project tAiBAh uNiversity iN mediNA - FAculty AccommodAtioNvalue $m 350

status Biddingscope The project calls for the design and construction of faculty accommodation

buildings at Taibah University in Medina. The project will include 400 apartments.

update Main construction contract is still to be awarded.owner Taibah University

Project KiNG ABdullAh FiNANciAl district - 4 towers - PAcKAGe 3value $m 348

status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of 4 residential and

commercial towers with different heights that will form part of King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh.


Consultant Dar Al Riyadh Engineering Consultants (DAR)Contractor El-Seif Engineering Contracting Est.

Project KiNG ABdullAh FiNANciAl district - sAudi stocK exchANGe (tAdAwul)

value $m 300status Designscope The project calls for the design and construction of a new headquarter

for Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) at the heart of King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh.

update Nikken Sekkei Ltd has been acting as the project consultant.owner Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)

Consultant Nikken Sekkei LtdProject KiNG ABdullAh FiNANciAl district - 4 towers - PAcKAGe 4

value $m 293status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of 4 residential and

commercial towers with different heights that will form part of King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh.


Consultant Zuhair Fayez Partnership ConsultantsContractor Saudi Constructioneers Establishment

Project shedGum juAymAh GAs PiPeliNevalue $m 200

status Executionscope The project calls for the design, supply and installation of 154km, 56 inch

diameter gas pipeline from Shadgum gas plant to Juaymah.update Work is in progress and expected to be completed in Q2 2010.owner Saudi Aramco

Contractor Saipem - Snamprogetti - Al KhobarProject jeddAh riNG roAd - sAudi ArABiA

value $m 177status Executionscope The project calls for design and construction of 90km second ring road

out-skirting Jeddah city. The road will be built along with the existing ring road and will connect Durrat Al Aroos in north Jeddah to the air force base in south Jeddah. The new road is exactly parallel to Al Haramain highway at 6km to the east. 15 interchanges will be built to link the 2 roads along 90km.

update Phase 3 of Jeddah ring road has been approved by Saudi Arabia Ministry of Transport.

owner Saudi Arabia Ministry of TransportConsultant Italconsult - Saudi Arabia

Project meccA riNG roAd - PhAse 2value $m 150

status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of a 6km-long dual

carriageway road as part of phase 2 of the Mecca Middle Ring Road project.

update The project is progressing as per schedule.owner Saudi Arabia Ministry of Transport

Contractor Rio Trading & Contracting Ltd. Co. - MakkahProject tABouK uNiversity - FAculty AccommodAtioN

value $m 107status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of faculty accommodation

buildings at Tabouk University. The project will include apartments and villas.

update Foundation work has been completed.owner Saudi Arabia Ministry of Higher Education

Consultant Alnaim Architects Engineers Urban PlannersContractor Fayafer Trading & Contracting Co.


tenders

unitEd arab EmiratEsProject Adoc - NAsr; qusAhwir; BidA Al qemZAN Fields

value $m 3000status Executionscope Adoc aims to develop the Qusahwira, Bida al-Qemzam, Bab and Ruwais oil

fields, increasing output by 400,000 bpd to 1.8 million bpd.

update National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) has been awarded the EPC contract.

owner Abu Dhabi Oil Company Ltd (ADOC)Consultant Washington Group International (WGI)Contractor National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC)

Project Adco - BAB exPANsioN - PhAse 1value $m 683

status Executionscope The scope of work includes the engineering, procurement and

construction work to increase the production capacity at the Bab field to produce an additional 425.000 bpd of oil through development of Habshan 2 and Thamama G production reservoir, and that will add 80,000 bpd to current Bab capacity of around 320,000 bpd. Work will involve the installation of 54 injection wells and around 950km of pipelines, and that will add 80,000 bpdto current Bab capacity of around 320,000 bpd.

update According to sources work has started.owner Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO)

Consultant Washington Group International (WGI)Contractor National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC)

Project Al-rAhA BeAch comPlex - Al rAhA GArdeNs commuNityvalue $m 680

status Designscope The project calls for the design and construction of the town centre located

at Al Raha Gardens Community on the Al-Raha Beach development.update The project is still in the design stage.owner Aldar Properties PJSC

Consultant GHD Global Pty Ltd - Abu DhabiProject AdNoc heAdquArters comPlex - ABu dhABi

value $m 490status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of a 342m high tower, new

headquarters complex in the existing Adanco headquarters at the intersection of the corniche road and Bainunah street. The project will comprise a 65 storey office tower, podium, basement and underground parking areas and a tunnel connecting the office tower with the underground parking. The project will cover a total built-up area of 190,000m².

update Six Construct has been awarded $490 million contract to build Adnoc Headquarters Complex in Abu Dhabi. Construction work will start by the end of May 2010 and will take 36 months to complete.

owner Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)Consultant Halcrow Group LtdContractor Six Construct - Abu Dhabi

Project emirAtes PArK towers hotel & sPA - sheiKh ZAyed roAd, duBAivalue $m 490

status Executionscope The project will involve the construction of two, 80-storeys-high-rise tower

buildings that will be situated at the entrance to Business Bay, next to the Dnata & Emirates Holidays buildings in Dubai. Each building is anticipated to reach a height of 376m. The development will in total comprise 1314 luxury five-star hotel rooms as well as 300 serviced residential apartments. It will be situated on a 20,000m²plot and will also provide 20 restaurants, rooftop bar, entertainment centre, banquet, ballroom and conference facilities.

update The southern tower will be operated by Marriott International when complete in May 2011. The Northern tower will complete in 2013.

owner Emirates GroupConsultant Arch GroupContractor Nasa Multiplex

Project duBAi mAriNA develoPmeNt - PeNtomiNium towervalue $m 400

status Executionscope The project will involve the construction of 512m high, 120-storey

residential tower that will form a part of the Dubai Marina development that will comprise residential apartments and penthouses. The project will cover a built-up area of 171,500m².

update Steel piles supporting excavation corners are being removed.owner Trident International Holdings

Consultant Aedas - Hong KongContractor Arabian Construction Company (ACC)

Project BusiNess BAy develoPmeNt - tAmANi Arts oFFicesvalue $m 354

status Executionscope The project will involve the design and construction of a 20 storey tower

that will form Phase 2 of Business Bay close to the Burj Dubai Views. The building will comprise mixed-use facilities including commercial, residential and hotel as well as the associated facilities. The built-up area will cover 75,348ft².

update Completion could be delayed due to slow construction work.owner KM Properties

Contractor Al-Rostamani PegelProject GAsco - thAmAmA c ANd d GAs comPressioN

value $m 350status Executionscope The scope of work includes the revamp and expansion of the existing

facilities, upgrade of heat exchangers, compressors and related equipment. The project aims to increase sour gas handling capacity from 540 to 630 million ft³ a day. The scope of work involves supply and installation of gas compressors at Bab field, called Thamama C and D units 6 and 7.

update Dodsal Engineering & Construction has been awarded the EPC contract.owner Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Limited (GASCO)

Consultant Veco Engineering Abu DhabiContractor Dodsal Pte Limited

Project cAPitAl ceNtre - AdNec exPANsioN Project - cAPitAl GAte (FeAture tower)

value $m 264status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of 160m-high, 35-storey

mixed-use tower which will form part of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Expansion scheme. The project will include a luxury hotel 'Hyatt Hotels and Resorts’ with 189 rooms (162 guestrooms and 27 suites) and 20,000m² of office and retail space.

update The Hotel is set to open in early 2011.owner Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC)

Consultant RMJMContractor Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises

Project eAsterN riNG roAd iNterchANGes - ABu dhABivalue $m 217

status Executionscope The project calls for the design and construction of two interchanges

on the eastern ring road that leads onto Salam Street from the Maqta bridge area.

update Construction is in progress to be completed by Q1 2011.owner Abu Dhabi Municipality

Consultant Parsons International - DubaiContractor Mohamed Abdulmohsin Kharafi & Sons

Project Burj duBAi - 29 Burj duBAi Blvd resideNces (FrANK williAms tower)value $m 200

status Executionscope The project will involve the constructions of high-rise 44 storey residential

tower, varying in size from studio to two bedrooms. It will form part of the Burj Dubai development scheme. The podium will feature a health club, roof garden, swimming pool, multi-purpose room, children's wading pool, kid’s play area, resort-style pool deck, underground parking.

update Completion has been delayed to February 2012 due to financial issues.owner Emaar Properties PJSC

Contractor Al Futtaim Carillion LLCProject luxury hotel - Al KhAN BeAch - shArjAh

value $m 177status Executionscope The project calls for the construction of 343 rooms hotel at Al Khan beach

in Sharjah.update Emco Building & Contracting has been awarded the main construction

contract that will take 30 months to complete.owner Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salim Al Qassimi

Consultant Qhc Architects & EnginnersContractor Emco Building & Contracting


QUantity SUrVeyor reF: Con015 LoCation: Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait) Salary: Excellent salary/car/housing allowance plus benefits

Senior QUantity SUrVeyor reF: Con035 LoCation: Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait)

SaLary: Excellent salary/car/housing allowance plus benefits

aSSoCiate QUantity SUrVeyor reF: Con051

LoCation: Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait)


ContraCt ManaGer reF:Con0136

LoCation: Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Middle East

SaLary: US $123,000 basic tax free plus excellent benefits

QUantity SUrVeyor reF: Con001 LoCation: Dubai, UAESaLary: Excellent salary/car/housing allowance plus benefits

Senior QUantity SUrVeyor reF: Con035 LoCation: Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait)


QUantity SUrVeyor reF:Con008 LoCation: Ajman, UAE SaLary: Excellent salary/car/housing allowance plus benefits

Senior QUantity SUrVeyor reF: Con024 LoCation: Ajman, UAE SaLary: Excellent salary/car/housing allowance plus benefits

Senior QUantity SUrVeyor reF: Con023 LoCation: Abu Dhabi, UAE SaLary: Excellent salary/car/housing allowance plus benefits

CoSt ManaGer reF: Con021 LoCation: Dubai, UAE SaLary: Excellent salary/car/housing allowance plus benefits

QUantity SUrVeyor reF: Con010 LoCation: Abu Dhabi, UAE SaLary: Excellent salary/car/housing allowance plus benefits

CoMMerCiaL ManaGer reF: Con049 LoCation: Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait)


ProJeCt ManaGer reF: Con039 LoCation: Dubai, UAE



Senior QUantity SUrVeyor/ContraCt adMiniStrator reF: V0148

LoCation: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

SaLary: Excellent tax free and benefits

ProJeCt ManaGerS (roadS and BridGeS) reF: V0149 LoCation: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

SaLary: Excellent tax free plus benefits

ProJeCt direCtor reF:V 0146

LoCation: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

SaLary: Excellent tax free and benefits

ContaCtFor further details on the jobs listed or to find out about other vacancies in the region, please email: [email protected] and quote the reference code. Don't forget to mention where you saw the advert.Jobs supplied by UK-based Alan & Partners recruitment firm.

recruitment and traininG

in the region suggest employees tend to feel that their management is not considerate and does not appreciate the work they do. Employees do not generally believe that the management will do what is best for them.

A third factor is the highly-transient nature of the expat labour market which we can speak volumes about.

what are the risks of freezing pay rises and failing to promote staff in due course to cut costs? Generally speaking, employees are unmotivated and therefore less productive. They may also begin to feel unappreciated. These factors could compel them to abandon their current employer or the specific industry and look for opportunities elsewhere.

what are the consequences of having a high staff turnover?High staff turnover primarily leads to losing skills and, consequently, losing business since the company has less

Career ladder

is the region's labour market unique and what challenges are posed?Apart from top management, jobs are almost always going to expatriates. With economies such as India growing, people will start to look at domestic markets rather than the Gulf.

However, while conditions in this region may be tough they are relatively better than those in other developing countries. Companies in the Middle East should take advantage of this to position themselves as what we term ‘employers of choice’; organisations that people actively search for and are proud and happy to work for.

what are the typical reasons for staff members leaving a construction company in this region?Unfortunately money is a key factor due to the high cost of living. The attitude or policies of the management is another; a number of polls undertaken

staff and is unable to complete projects and compete. Then there is the cost of replacing skills; finding industry- and role-specific skill sets.

A third cost could be the investment lost in previous training, not to mention the lowering of morale among existing staff due to the exit of their colleagues, especially when they join competitors.

what other research relating to retention in the regional construction sector has been conducted?Research on specific sectors doesn't get enough attention in this region. It would be beneficial for industry if sector-specific research was conducted.

Career ladderEdexcel MENA regional director mark andrews urges construction companies to value staff or pay the price

HOW TO IMPROVE STAFF RETENTION

Provide progression opportunities and adequate training

offer benefits such as health insurance or adequate housing allowances for example

recognise staff achievements to increase motivation and loyalty

loyalty is a two-way street; employers cannot expect staff loyalty if the company is not loyal to its employee needs

A fair package is essential; nothing is as demoralising or demotivating as the feeling that you are underpaid compared to peers in other industries

“with EConomiEs suCh as india GrowinG, pEopLE wiLL start to Look at domEstiC markEts rathEr than thE GuLF rEGion”

Companies in the Gulf lose millions of dollars annually

due to volatile staff turnover attributed to fragile relationships

between employers and employees, according to Edexcel

Companies in the Gulf lose Companies in the Gulf lose Companies in the Gulf lose

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SAVE theDATE Plan the next three monthswith our handy Middle Eastconstruction events diary

INTERNATIONALArabian Construction Week May 24-26Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), UAE

Arabian Construction Week 2010 comprises three dedicated vertical trade exhibitions and global conferences, addressing sustainability, innovation and engineering, according to the organisers MECOM Forums and International Business Events (IBE). The three instalments are Greenbuild World Expo & Summit, Futurebuild Middle East and Civil Engineering Middle East. The event is expected to attract thousands of buyers from across the region. www.arabianconstructionweek.com

May 3-6Jordan Furniture and Interiors Expo Amman Jordan

May 4-6GulfBID Bahrain International Exhibition Centre Bahrain

May 5Green Building Forum (part of gulfBID)Bahrain International Exhibition Centre Bahrain

May 16-20Libya Build Tripoli Libya

May 18-20 Middle East Waste Summit Dubai Airport Expo CentreUAE

May 18-20Facilities Management Expo Dubai International Convention and Exhibition CentreUAE

May 18-20The Hotel Show 2010 Dubai World Trade Centre UAE


May 23-26 Saudi AirCon 2010 and ConBuildRiyadh International Exhibition Centre Saudi Arabia

June 1-4 Project Lebanon Forum de Beyrouth BeirutLebanon

June 7-9Cityscape Jeddah Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events Saudi Arabia

June 12-15 Cost-Effective Sustainable Design and Construction Saudi Arabia Summit Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Olaya, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

July 5-8IranConmin Tehran Permanent FairgroundIran

July 12-15Erbil Trade Solo Building & Municipality Exhibition Erbil International FairgroundIraq

July 30-august 2International Building & Construction Industries Exhibition Tehran Permanent Fairground Iran

OCTOBER 2009

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BER 2009

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MOBILE MONEYMarwan Al Qamzi reveals the challenges of completing the Middle East’s first monorail.

PROFILEABB chief on the state of the power and automation industry in today’s climate

GOING GREENThe pros and cons of energy production versus energy-efficiency

BANKING ON ITMAG Group CEO on why banks need to start lending sooner rather than later

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OCTOBER 2009

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Cityscape?

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE

THE BIG PROJECTPhilippe Chaix, Managing Director of EPAD on Paris’ La Defense district

SUPPLIERHörmann Middle East reveals its plans for the region

FEATURERitchie Bros boss on the construction vehicle market

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NOVEMBER 2009

ARCHITECTURE • ENGINEER ING • CONSTRUCTION

JANUARY 2010

Market analysis and 10 projects you should know about

QATAR UPDATE

Shopping tips from trade experts in the Middle East

BUYERS’ GUIDE TO STEEL

How construction of the world’s tallest building has paved the way for future mega-projects

OTHERS: ABU DHABI INVESTMENT PAINT SUPPLIERS BUILDING CODES

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NOVEMBER 2009

SINK OR SWIM?Septech boss, David Heffernan on

survival in the water industry

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONSCCS’s General Manager on the

benefits of construction software

GULF STATES REPORTRLB’s construction analysis on

the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait

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OVERVIEWThe Big Project delves into the trends affecting construction, engineering, architecture and light and heavy equipment in the Middle East and international markets. The monthly publication is a platform for bringing together key decision makers at senior management level to identify, discuss, debate and resolve matters at the forefront of the industry. The Big Project regularly hosts and reports on The Big Debate — a roundtable discussion attended by important industry players tackling the topics that lead the news agenda and best practice. Furthermore, the magazine uncovers the latest projects, forecasts opportunities, identifies upcoming markets and provides expert industry analysis and statistics for the region. And that’s in addition to the magazine’s monthly tenders, country focuses, special articles on sustainability, a recruitment and training section, guides to the latest products, technologies and events, and much more.

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also celebrating this month were the winners of the Cityscape awards for real estate in Mena, announced during a ceremony at emirates Palace, abu dhabi on april 18:

Best Mixed-Use Built developmentBurj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai Development by Emaar Properties Nominated by: Hyder Consulting Best Mixed-Use Future development Al Nasseem, Al Ain by Al Qudra Real EstateNominated by: Al Qudra Real Estate and X-Architects Best residential Built development Loft 1, Istanbul, by Akfen HoldingNominated by: Tabanlioglu Architects

Best residential Future development Baniyas/South Wathba Revitalisation, Abu Dhabi by Abu Dhabi UPC

Best Commercial, office, retail Built development The Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE by Aldar Properties PJSC Best Commercial, office, retail Future development Yas Island Development, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi by Aldar Properties PJSC Best Sustainable development King Abdullah International Gardens, Riyadh, by Dr. Ibrahim AldjainNominated by: The Barton Willmore: Buro Happold joint venture — sponsored by the Riyadh Municipality architecture — Best Urban design & Master Planning Framework Plan for the city to complete the historic Eastern Harbour, Alexandria, Egypt by Emaar Properties & Ministries of Culture EgyptNominated by: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)

Al habtoor Group chairman and founder khalaf al habtoor takes the stage at the organisation’s 40th anniversary celebrations held at the habtoor Grand hotel in dubai last month.

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Al habtoor Group chairman and founder khalaf al habtoor takes the stage at the organisation’s 40th

anniversary celebrations held at the habtoor Grand hotel in dubai last month.

BaUMa innoVation awardS CitySCaPe awardS Machinery: SL 750 EiControlPlus shearer loader by Eickhoff Bergbautechnik GmbH

Component: Energy-storage cylinder by Liebherr Hydraulikbagger GmbH

Construction Process/work: Boring wells with the help of glass beads; a technique by Ochs Bohrgesellschaft mbH

research: Acoustic geo scanner developed by Clausthal University of Technology, chair of Civil Engineering and International Mining

research: New drilling procedure by Technical University of Dresden, chair of Construction and Conveying Machinery

design: Liebherr LH 120 C materials handling equipment by Liebherr Hydraulikbagger GmbH

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