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Building blocks of global successH E L L O A N D W E L C O M E to the February issue of Construction Global magazine. This month our front cover story is all about the Doha Green Line, which is a train line under construction in the Gulf state. Tying in with that we have a more general feature on Qatars road to the World Cup due to be held in 2022, looking at what the country needs to do to be ready.

We also have a rundown of some Chinese mega projects with cost of the featured builds going into the trillions of pounds, reflecting the economic might of China. We also have a nifty Top 10 article looking at the best football stadiums that are planned or under construction. Stadia all over the globe from Azerbaijan, Hungary and Qatar to Iran are featured!

We hope you enjoy reading this issue

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CONTENTS

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NEW FOOTBALL STADIUMS

Top 10

2820 QATAR The road to the World Cup

MAJOR PROJECTS

Chinese mega projectsINFRASTRUCTURE

8Features

EUROPE

38 Rawlplug

MIDDLE EAST

46 Doha Green Line Project

AFRICA

64 Comarco Group

82 Unicon Development

AMERICA LATINA

92 ETINAR

106 Grupo Herdoza

122 Llansa Ingenieros

CANADA

132 Seko Construction

142 PPP Canada

148 Southeast Stoney Trail

156 Paulsan Construction

164 Adler Insulation & Firestopping

172 Surespan

USA

182 Turner Construction Alexandria Center at Kendall Square Project

192 The Congress Companies

200 WEST Builders Inc.

4692Doha Green Line ProjectETINAR

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COMPANY PROFILES208 Archer Western

Construction Norman Wastewater Facility Project

218 Association: Carolinas AGC

224 Association: CG/LA Infrastructure Group

AUSTRALIA

232 Cut and Fill Pty Ltd

246 Concrib

258 Shamrock Civil

BRAZIL

272 ViaBahia

ViaBahia

West Builders

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246258ConcribShamrock Civil

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132Seko-Construction

The financial might of China is almost unrivalled and it is set to be a leading economic powerhouse going forward, so we decided to look at some of the countrys mega construction projects

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CHINESEMEGA PROJECTS

INFRASTRUCTURE

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Chengdu Shuangliu AirportThe modern Chengdu Shangliu

International Airport, 16 km (10 miles)

southwest of downtown Chengdu, is

the biggest airport in southwest China

and handles approximately 33 million

passengers annually. The international

departure building, built in 2004, cost

400 million and brought the airport up

to the best international standards.

TOTAL COST: 1.26 BILLION

C H I N E S E M E G A P R O J E C T S

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Wuhan Railway Station WHRS opened on December 26, 2009, with the

opening of the Wuhan-Guangzhou High Speed

Railroad. This station relieves the pressure on Hankou

and Wuchang stations and serves the worlds fastest

trains at 217 mph to Chengdu and Chongqing.

Resembling a flying crane, the station is reputed as

the worlds most beautiful railway station. It has one

underground floor and 4 above ground floors.


Image By Joseph Kk Lee

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Shanghai TowerAt 128 stories, the Shanghai Tower

is the tallest skyscraper in China and

the second tallest in the world. The

building stands approximately 632

metres (2,073 ft) high, with a total

floor area of 380,000 square metres.



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Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal 3 is the largest single

construction project in China and the third largest building in the world

since coming into use in 2008. It has a unique modernistic design and is

the second largest airport terminal in the world, only after Terminal 3 of the

Dubai International Airport. Some 26 national and international airlines have

moved into this building that runs 2900 metres long from north to south.


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INFRASTRUCTURE

Shanghai Yangshan Deep Water Port Project The Shanghai Yangshan Deep Water Port Project

will handle the largest container ships in the world. In

2000 and 2001, the decision was made to commence

construction on the first of four phases. The first

phase, which opened in 2004, can accommodate

2.2 million containers annually and includes 10 quay

cranes. The second phase was opened in December

2006, and comprises 72 hectares (180 acres) with

15 quay cranes. The third phase, opened in stages,

was completed in 2010 with seven berths. The fourth

phase will add 4 million TEUs to the ports annual

capacity. The overall cost of building the port could

reach $12 billion over 20 years.



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Beijing Shanghai High Speed Railway

The Beijing Shanghai High Speed Railway is the worlds longest high-

speed rail project. It has been under construction from April 2008. The

train runs at a highest speed of 186miles per hour and shortens the

819 mile journey between the two cities to 5 hours. This rail line is the

worlds longest high-speed line ever constructed in a single phase.


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INFRASTRUCTURE

Ningxias Ningdong Energy and Chemical Industrial Base

Ningdong Energy and Chemical Base, a large-scale regional industrial

zone integrated with coal mining, electrical power generation and

coal-based chemical industry, was established in June 2003 with the

approval of the Peoples Government of Ningxia Hui Autonomous

Region. Ningdong has proven recoverable coal reserves of 27.3 billion

tons. By 2020, it is projected the base will double the provinces GDP.



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South-to-North Water Diversion Project The South-to-North Water Diversion Project is expected to divert

44.8 billion cubic metres of water to Northern China by 2050. Chinas

booming economy over the past three decades, coupled with a long-

held mandate to grow first, clean up later, has been cataclysmic for

the countrys once-bountiful lakes, rivers and aquifers.

TOTAL COST: 48 BILLION

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Tianjin Harbor Industrial Zone

Tianjin Harbor Industrial Zone, one of the largest chemical ports in the

world, has been in a state of constant change and development since

it opened in June 2003. In that time, the park has secured 36 projects

with a total contractual investment of more than 130 billion yuan. More

than 10 billion yuan has been pumped into the park infrastructure alone.


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The Persian Gulf emirate has an enormous task on its hands after being hanaded the 2022 football World Cup, so how is the country getting tournament-ready?

QATAR the road to the World Cup

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MAJOR PROJECTS

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MAJOR PROJECTS

Q ATA R T H E W O R L D C U P

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A MODEST COASTLINE once used as a pearl-fishing centre, and

formerly one of the poorest Gulf

states. It is not your typical place

selected for the biggest sporting event

on the planet is it? But of course, Qatar

is no longer just a hub for speculative

divers looking for profit on the seabed.

Ever since 1939, on the precipice of

World War Two, the country has never

been the same due to discovering

oil; leaving pearls and fishes trailing

behind in terms of the states main

revenue source.

Driven by the oil revenue

infrastructure was vastly enhanced

through the decades, especially

during the 1970s when Qatar

became independent. Still under

the Al Thani ruling family after 150

years, the country has emerged as

an intimidating force with a seemingly

endless amount of finance.

This is partly the reason why Qatar

now finds itself rewarded with the

2022 FIFA World Cup. Because

although there is a current lack of

sporting infrastructure it is probably

the only country in the world which

can invest an eye-watering $200 billion

to transform the whole nation, with

a mere seven years left to bring the

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$200bn invested in the project

450Kresidents space

in new city

18.5 kilometrenew Doha green metro line

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play, and even allegations of bribery

were made by the unsuccessful bidders.

But the Qataris behind the bidding

process will argue the Arab state has

already demonstrated its ability to host

a major multinational sporting event,

as the country successfully hosted the

Asian Games in 2006.

In terms of transportation links, the

country is fantastically well-served by

construction project to fruition.

The decision was controversial with

the wider international community,

particularly England and Australia who

were both unsuccessful in the 2018

and 2022 bidding process despite

possessing well-established sporting

stadia, transport networks and a rich

football history. Questions were asked

about whether it would be too hot to

The most eye-catching part of Qatars mammoth construction is the project to build an entire city from scratch, costing approximately $45 billion.

MAJOR PROJECTS

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Qatar Airways and Emirates Airlines.

Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways

has come out to defend his country

and government in the wake of the

spurious allegations. He stated that

the allegations are being driven by

envy and mistrust by those who

do not want the World Cup in the

country and he believes the country

is not getting the respect it deserves.

Al Baker went on to say in German

newspaper Handelsblatt that Qatars

Emir strictly forbids and punishes

instances of corruption and bribery and

the Gulf state is probably one of the

least corrupt countries in the region.

Perhaps the most eye-catching part

of Qatars mammoth construction is

the project to build an entire city from

scratch, costing approximately $45

Artists impression of Lusail city

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MAJOR PROJECTS

billion. Lusail will cover 28 square

miles and will be situated on the desert

coast, just nine miles away from the

capital, Doha. It is set to include a

commercial district, lagoon, two

marinas, shopping mall, luxury hotels,

a hospital, zoo, golf courses and more.

Transportation will include a

light rail, underground pedestrian

tunnels and water taxis. Everything

will be controlled by command

centre computers. The Doha Metro

construction project, which includes

the 18.5 kilometre Doha Green Line, is

under the first phase of construction

at a cost of $8.2 billion. Doha Metros

four lines will link major sites such

as Education City, West Bay, Lusail,

Hamad Bin Khalifa International

Airport and the Qatar National

Convention Centre, as well stadiums

for the 2022 World Cup.

There are 12 proposed stadiums,

nine being new builds with the

remaining three being refreshed and

renovated. The sporting arenas are

divided among seven host cities of

Doha, Lusail, Al Khor, Ash-Shamal, Al

Wakrah, Umm Salal and Al Rayyan.

The Doha Port stadium is probably

going to be the most iconic of the

stadia, and the centrepiece that will

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epitomise the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Based on the brink of the port and

marina area, the capital city arena

would have a cooling system run by

constant running water on the roof and

facades of the football ground.

The sheer scale of construction

taking place in the remaining sever

years leading up to Qatar 2022

is enough to leave you in awe,

but concerns still remain in the

international community.

The Guardian reported that at least

185 Nepalese construction workers died

in Qatar in 2013, many from heart failure

or workplace accidents. Official figures

on the death tolls among workers from

other countries have yet to emerge, but

further concerns were raised in regards

to working conditions for the Nepalese,

Sri Lankan and Pakistani labourers of

subcontracted companies.

For certain, Qatar is going to continue

see a huge population increase

in the coming years in light of the

construction work taking place, in turn

helping the Qatar Central Banks real

estate price index rise exponentially.

Question is, will the new arrivals and

visitors to the wealthy Arab state be

satisfied with what they find waiting for

them? Only time will tell.

ABOVE, FROM TOP LEFT :Artists Impressions:

Al-Rayyan-Stadium,Doha Port Stadium,District Of Lusaill City,Inside Lusail Iconic Stadium.

As football becomes ever more of a global money-spinner, new state-of-the-art grounds are planned or under construction in all parts of the world. Here are ten of the best


Written by: Tom Wadlow

TOP 10

As football becomes ever more of a global money-spinner, new state-of-the-art grounds are planned or under construction in all parts of the world. Here are ten of the best


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09.) Amakhosi Stadium South Africa

Part of a wider sports complex located 40 kilometres west of central Johannesburg, the planned Amakhosi Stadium will be home to Kaiser Chiefs FC. Phases of construction have been stunted since it began being built in 2010, with the final build expected to hold 55,000 or 35,000 if the second development option is taken. Currently it is uncertain as to when this project will be completed.

10.) Stadio della Roma ItalyAfter going through several layers of red tape this winter, Romas new stadium is earmarked for completion in time for the 2016-17 football season. With a capacity of 52,500 (able to expand to 60,000), the ground is inspired by the Italian capitals world-famous Colosseum landmark and will end years of ground-sharing with city rivals Lazio.

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07.) New Pusks Ferenc Stadium HungaryConstruction of Hungarys new national stadium, named after

legendary forward Ferenc Pusks, will begin this year with a view

to being complete in 2018. It will be 68,000-seater venue, sitting

alongside a 180-room hotel, sports science laboratory and

Hungarian Olympic and sports museum. The stadium will use

183,000 cubic metres of concrete with a highest point of 53 metres.

08.) Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium IranThough not a new build, the expansion of Iranian team Sepahans football stadium is a sizeable one, taking overall capacity up from 45,000 to 75,000. It should be completed by the end of February this year, making it the second-largest ground in the country after the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, which can hold more than 84,000 people.

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05.) Zenit Arena RussiaExpected to host one of the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, this new 67,000-seater stadium will also be the new home of Zenit St Petersburg. Planning and construction has encountered several delays in part brought about by the bidding process for the 2018 tournament and subsequent capacity requirements to host a semi-final, and it is thought that the overall costs will pass $1 billion, which would make it one of the most expensive stadiums ever built.

06.) Baku Olympic Stadium AzerbaijanAzerbaijans new national football stadium will boast a retractable roof and hold 69,700 supporters when it opens. Construction is expected to be completed imminently and will host athletics events at this years European Games. The construction of the stadium started in June 2011 after President Ilham Aliyev and FIFA and UEFA presidents Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini attended the ground-breaking ceremony.

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04.) Estadio La Peineta SpainScheduled to replace the Vicente Caldern Stadium for the 2016-17 season, Atletico Madrids new ground will house 70,000 fans and rival the colossal Bernabeu owned by city rivals Real. The new site is nearly three times the size of the existing facility (88,150 square metres) and better connected by public transport and other infrastructure.

05.) Zenit Arena RussiaExpected to host one of the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, this new 67,000-seater stadium will also be the new home of Zenit St Petersburg. Planning and construction has encountered several delays in part brought about by the bidding process for the 2018 tournament and subsequent capacity requirements to host a semi-final, and it is thought that the overall costs will pass $1 billion, which would make it one of the most expensive stadiums ever built.


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03.) Tottenham Hotspur/White Hart Lane UKThe new stadium for Tottenham Hotspur is under development and next door to its current ground on White Hart Lane in North London. Spurs expect their new home to be completed in time for the 2018-19 season, with the new 56,250 capacity stadium holding 20,000 more than its predecessor. Plans were floated for the club to share the venue with a new London-based American football franchise, but this looks unlikely to happen.

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02.) Hangzhou Sports Park Stadium ChinayThis giant project is set for imminent completion and will become part of a fresh Chinese Olympic bid in years to come. The main stadium, holding 80,000 people, will also become home to Hangzhou Greentown Football Club. NBBJ, in partnership with CCDI, designed the Hangzhou Sports Park on a 400,000-square-meter site on the Qian Tang riverfront opposite the citys new Central Business District, the build using 67 percent less steel than the iconic Birdcage stadium in Beijing.


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01.) Lusail National Stadium QatarQatars flagship stadium for its 2022 World Cup. The 86,000-seater stadium will be used for the opening and final games of the tournament and like the other stadiums planned for the 2022 World Cup, will be cooled using solar power and have a zero carbon footprint.

Designed by British company Foster + Partners, it will have a circular base and be surrounded by a moat and connected by six bridges.

It is located to the north of Doha and is part of a plan to stimulate

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further economic acitivity in the area, boosted by well-developed transport links that include new roads and a brand new metro line.

The stadium is also an important statement of Qatars environmental construction strategy, as while the air conditioned inside will require enormous amounts of energy this will all be taken from the sun.

After the World Cup it will be amended and redeveloped as a 20,000-seater football stadium.


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Rawlplug Steps Up International Growth with New Dedicated Business Written by: Tom Wadlow Produced by: Richard Durrant

RAWLPLUG

Rawlplug has heavily invested in its production facilities

Rawlplug is set for an exciting 2015 as it launches its new venture Rawlplug International, a key part of the companys plan to continue down the path of efficiency, innovation and growth.

These three tenets are evident across a range of work and projects carried out by the anchoring and fixing producers, which include a number of initiatives aimed at internal efficiency and sustainability, something which is valued extremely highly across all layers in the business.

In terms of growth, since being acquired by Polish company Koelner in 2005, the partnership has developed rapidly. Koelner renamed itself Rawlplug in 2013, and having generated incomes of 10 million in 2000, the holding company now earns in the region of 170 million a year.

The global leader in the manufacture of anchoring and fixing systems continues to exercise trust and innovation across the whole company, staying true to its 1919 heritage

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Rawlplug International Having launched in January of this year, Managing Director Mattias Andersson believes this exciting expansion will help maintain the upward trajectory of the group as a whole.

He said: I want Rawlplug to grow by 30 percent in the next three to five years and I believe we will achieve this. With the Rawlplug International set up, we are ready for growth, and the UK team will develop and improve the excellent work we have achieved in previous years.

The UK business is now headed up by David Harvey, who will bring his wealth of expertise into a new chapter in Andersons stead.

Rawlplug International, still headquartered in the UK, will be taking the companys products and services around the world, with initial primary focus on the Commonwealth countries and the United States.

Rawlplug has been a world pioneer and leader since it began all the way back in 1919 with John Rawlings, and now supplies a range of anchoring and fixing products to construction, retail and industrial markets.

Its extensive product range includes bonded and mechanical anchors, lightweight fixings, insulation fixings for roofing and facades, self-drilling screws, passive fire protection, sealants & foams, gas & powder actuated tools, DIN standard fasteners, MTO fasteners for the car industry and power tool accessories.

Key Personnel Mattias AnderssonManaging Director (Business Dev. Dir. for UK, France, Irland, Scandinavia, Portugal and Spain)The Swedish born Mattias Andersson is a 16 year veteran in the industry and has spent 8 of them with Rawlplug SA. His last 5 years living in the UK successively turning around 2 subsidiaries of one of the oldest fixing companies in the world.

He has worked his way up the structure with great success and has always been continuously rewarded with frequently new challenges and bigger responsibilities. The experience & knowledge Mattias has gained during this journey, combined with his experience from business trips around the world is priceless.

Mattias is a driven, hands on person who motivates his employees by example and by sharing his positive attitude, knowledge and experience. Through the many challenges he has demonstrated to the Rawlplug Team that everything is possible.

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Investing in Innovation Research and development (R&D) will be

a crucial driver of further company growth, and Rawlplug has recently invested in a number of innovative projects to help deliver efficiency and quality for customers.

Going forward R&D is imperative, Andersson added. We have 35 people working on this across three different locations in Glasgow and Poland.

Without R&D we dont have a future and we know we have to come up with new and modified products; this is also about new packaging, new points of sales and new marketing. This is what we have done over the past four years and now we are perfectly placed to hit the global market.

We need to be even more efficient in the factories and communicate better internally

Key Personnel David HarveyManaging Director Rawlplug LtdDavid has 30 years experience and a highly successful background across our industry. Having delivered impressive results across the fixing industry and has experience in developing and managing sales units and people.

Davids skills, recent success and his background will assist Rawlplug Ltd to deliver strong performance outcomes from our existing customers and progress the strong development opportunities in our non performing sales channels.

Davids leadership and focus on improvement of existing customers and the development of new opportunities will position him well to drive further development and growth across the Rawlplug Group.

David Harvey has over the past 3 years successfully been developing the sales of EWI and Flat roofing in the UK from 0% to a significant market share.

Rawlplug has extensive R&D facilities

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and externally in order to compete with the likes of China on the manufacturing side. We are building up in order to double our capacity and become more reliable.

Several new internal systems are driving efficiency across the company. A new warehouse management system is removing any errors relating to delivery of goods thanks to simple yet extremely effective barcode technology.

Rawlplugs customer relations management system ensures that group makes the right decisions with clients, based on a true understanding of their needs and a drive to make them more profitable. Customers now also benefit

Without R&D we dont have a future and we know we have to come up with new and modified products Mattias Andersson, Managing Director, Rawlplug.

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from Rawlplug Essentials, a point of sale system which offers customers minimal, optimal and maximum product ranges suited to them.

Sitting above these systems is PIM (Product Information Master), which contains all product information. Any change made to the status of a product on PIM automatically updates the other systems beneath it such as the warehouse management system, allowing instant and accurate visibility of operations.

Further to this, Rawlplug is increasing its e-commerce activity to increase sales distribution channels to direct, wholesale and retail customers.

Sustainable Growth What growth that will be achieved in the

coming years Andersson is determined to make sustainable, both in the economic and environmental sense.

Minimising Rawlplugs environmental impact is certainly a priority moving forward. This is another area of the business which has been built up and now has its own dedicated website, Andersson said.

An example of the companys dedication to this principle is the development of a brand new eco-friendly packaging for its products which contains special fibres, conforming to a sustainable brand image while not sacrificing quality or appearance.

The group also measures emissions from each factory and journeys made by

Key Personnel Radoslaw KoelnerCEO Rawlplug SASince the very beginning of his professional career he has been with the Rawlplug SA (formerly known as Koelner SA) which has been transformed from a local, family-owned enterprise into an internationally successful global company. I have held the office of CEO at Rawlplug SA since 1999.

Throughout the years Radek has worked his way up within the structures, having been willingly engaged in a wide range of tasks assigned to various different departments. By pursuing such methods, this enabled him to study the companys operations on all levels and observe them in motion. He is convinced that his active involvement has allowed him to become a professional leader.

He is very much interested in environmental sustainability and he tries to support various charities. The main field of his recent interest covers ideas connected with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) topics.

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staff in a bid to become carbon neutral. Andersson concluded: For us this will help

the world to recognise that we are a responsible company, that we are taking social responsibility in local markets, and that we force ourselves to be even more efficient in our own supply chain. From our banking partners through to our customers we are concentrating on sustainability and they start to recognise our responsibility in getting emissions etc in the right directions.

The environment is a hot topic within the politics of the European Union and social responsibility of business is taken extremely seriously, and something which will help us to create a better future.

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DOHA GREEN LINE UNDERGROUND Signals A New Era Of Construction in QatarWritten by: Abigail Phillips Produced by: Richard Durrant

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Breakthrough of cutting head

T he Doha Metro is a rapid transit system currently under construction in Doha, Qatar and a number of its neighbouring municipalities. Upon completion, it is expected to comprise of 211.9km of route across four railway lines serving 85 stations. It will be an integral component of the larger Qatar Rail network, which will include long-distance high-speed rail across Qatar, and local light rail and people mover services within Doha.

Construction of the Doha Metro officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of Msheireb station, which will act as the hub for not only the Metro but also entire Qatar Rail network. Throughout early 2013, Qatar Rail submitted tenders to various international firms to construct sections of phase one, corresponding

From design through to safety initiatives, sustainability concerns to traffic management, the Doha Green Line Underground Project has been a resounding success to date

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to the Red and Green Lines. In mid-May, Italian firm Impregilo was awarded a $2 billion contract to manage the construction of the Red Line North segment, running from Msheireb to Al Khor North. In June, it was revealed that QDVC and Porr were successful in their bids to lead the building of the Red Line South segment and Green Line, respectively. Fifteen tunnel boring machines will be used for the project from the German company Herrenknecht.

The Doha Metro will ultimately consist of four lines opening in phases beginning in 2019 with an eventual completion date of 2026. The Red, Green and Gold Lines will radiate out from a central interchange at Msheireb in Downtown Doha, with the Blue Line providing a semi-orbital service.

The Metro network will cover the Greater

A visualization of a Doha Metro station

The total distance of the

four railway lines serving 85 stations

211.9km

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Metrotile

Quality garunteed & proven worldwide

Metrotile is an innovative manufacturer of lightweight steel roofing materials for the European, Middle-east and African market. The international success and reputation is earned not only by the product concept itself, lightweight roofing solution, but also the variation in design and colours, efficient and effective production and excellent personal contacts.

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Doha area and will include connections to town centers and main commercial and residential areas throughout the city. In central Doha, the Metro will be underground, whilst at the outskirts; it will mainly be at ground level or elevated.

The Green Line Underground ProjectThe Green Line Underground Project is one of seven packages included in phase one of the wider Doha Metro, which will be operational before the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022. There are six different packages in addition to the Green Line Underground, forming the network in its entirety.

As Eng Jassim Al Ansari, Project Director of Qatar Rail explains, The Green Line Project is part of the whole network and should

Guenther Heilmayer,

Project Director at

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be considered as such. It will serve many people. The network will bring direct benefits from a social, environmental, economic and human perspective. The project truly encompasses the main vision of Qatar 2022.

The Green Line Underground Project will consist of 52km of track, including six stations, two switch boxes and additional structures such as evacuation shafts. The project also consists of 16.6km of twin-bored tunnels built at a depth of 20 meters. The line spans from Msheireb (Central Station) through to Education City and on to Al Rayyan and in total approximately 18.5km of track will run underground. The Green Line Project is also known as the Education Line due to the fact it will run through the Cattar Educational Institute.

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Green Line Underground Project is essential to the delivery of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and is a key contributor to Qatars 2030 vision.

The project has been broken down into a civil phase and a system phase. Currently the project is in the civil phase and has been since construction began in June 2013. This phase of development is due for completion in August 2018, at which point the system phase will get underway. The Green Line in its entirety will be completed two years ahead of the World Cup in 2020 and will cost in the region of 2 billion.

A Fully Integrated Joint VentureThe Doha Green Line Underground is a fully integrated joint venture between Austrian contractor, Porr, HBK Contracting Co., and Saudi Binladin Group. The beauty of such a set up comes from the fact that all partners are working towards a common goal, rather than trying to secure individual interests. Furthermore, as a joint venture there is minimal need to sub-contract. As Guenther Heilmayer, Project Director of PSH JV explains, We are not splitting the venture into different verticals, meaning we do not need to sub-contract. As a venture we execute most of the work internally and only sub-contract a few specialized elements of the project. This means that managing contractors is not a problem. The overall advantage is all three partners have the same interest for all elements of the project. We have a very integrated and collaborative

The network will bring direct benefits from a social, environmental, economic and human perspective. The project truly encompasses the main vision of Qatar 2022

Jassim Al Ansari, Qatar Rail Project Director

The project will consist

of 52km of track

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A Passion For QualityFrom day one, quality has always been a priority for the joint partnership. The Green Line Underground is a self-certifying project, which means it manages its own quality control, as per the contract. Quality is within our scope of work, explains Heilmayer To ensure we are meeting our stringent requirements, we have established a Quality Control department, which schedules regular internal and external audits. Since the project got underway it has been audited at least once a week.

As well as its own quality control checks and measures, the Green Line Underground Project has had to adhere to a number of

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requirements from the Doha government. We are following the full requirements in regards to waste management, noise pollution, traffic management and more.

We knew from day one that we would have to deal with these concerns, so we put processes and systems in place to ensure they were dealt with properly. As an example, we monitor the movement of all our trucks and analyze how they affect the flow of traffic in surrounding areas. All this information is shared with our directors, shareholders and government bodies. We have also limited the noise on site to the comfort of local residents and businesses, explains Ansari.

The main contractors are acutely aware that quality starts from the very beginning of a project.

We have worked hard to achieve a four star rating and are committed in terms of design and construction to ensure we are building to green standards

Jassim Al Ansari, Qatar Rail Project Director

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As such, the choice of designer was critical. To ensure the quality of the design and build project we chose very renowned and experienced designers. The project is developed with state-of-the-art planning in mind, says Heilmayer. This level of design quality has made environmental planning and considerations easier.

Sustainable Development SolutionsAs well as monitoring waste, water usage and noise and light pollution on site, the Green Line Underground is also committed to obtaining a four star level of certification from the Qatar Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS). QSAS is a green building certification system developed for the State of Qatar, its primary objective being to create a sustainable built environment that minimizes ecological impact while addressing the specific regional needs and

The Green Line is

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environment of Qatar. We have worked hard to achieve a four star rating and are committed in terms of design and construction to ensure we are building to green standards, says Ansari.

Supporting The Local Economy A large part of the Doha Green Line Underground centers on local development and progression, and the project has supported this initiative in many ways. For example, it is committed to using local suppliers and labourers where possible.

As Heilmayer explains, We have given priority to local contractors and suppliers to boost the economy and resident businesses. We have had to import some material, but we always look for local solutions when we can.

AI Mesilla Station - conveyor belt with storage yard.

We have given priority to local contractors and suppliers to boost the economy and resident businesses Gunther Heilmayer,

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Green Line through

Education City timelapse.

A World-Class Safety RecordEmployee safety is a key concern and the Doha Green Line Underground Project is proud of its world-class safety record to date. During project peaks, there can be up to 4,500 people working on site and yet the project has clocked up an impressive 7.5 million hours major incident free; no mean feat in a construction environment.

We are achieving a very unprecedented record and have been awarded several times for it. This is a big point for us and we are very proud of this, says Heilmayer. Labour accommodation and welfare is an ongoing

Byrne Looby Partners contracted as Utility Designers for the Green Line Metro

Byrne Looby Partners was awarded one of the initial contracts for Qatar Rails Green Line Metro back in early 2014. The scope of works included the design of both wet and dry utilities to enable the stations to be constructed.

The work required close liaison with the design engine engineering team and the utility owners to locate, assess and design appropriate permanent diversions of utilities with tight timescales. These utilities included water, electricity, telecommunications, military and security, police utilities, medical utilities, sewage and storm water.

During the course of our brief Byrne Looby Partners were invited to undertake civil and structural designs to assist the Contractor, Porr/Saudi Bin Laden/HBK (PBH), in the design of temporary works to expedite the permanent design. This element of work is ongoing.

As part of the overall project Byrne Looby delivered: Utility diversion concept design to accommodate station construction (telecoms, HV, MV, LV cables, foul sewerage and storm drainage in diameter from 300mm to 1500mm, TSE)

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BIM 3D modelling for utility diversion associated with the Station Box Utilities.

Byrne Looby are currently undertaking similar utility design work on Line 6 of the Riyadh Metro in the RSA.

Byrne Looby Partners was established in 2001, and is an international engineering service provider, delivering solutions for the water, marine, infrastructure and energy sectors. It is now well established as specialist engineering consultant with particular expertise in geotechnical, civil, structural and water engineering services in Europe and Middle East. Offices locations include Bahrain, Libya, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UK and Ireland.

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campaign for us and we recently had a visit of union representatives and the feedback is very positive. The level of welfare is well about European standards both on and off site.

In order to maintain superior standards of health and safety, the project managers have employed the use of sophisticated technology and software. Real-time cameras watch the site 24/7 to monitor safety processes. This software is also

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used to record the site so senior management can see progress even when not on site.

To date, the Doha Green Line Underground Project has been a resounding success. Everything from design through to safety initiatives, sustainability concerns to traffic management and movement of trucks, and supplier management signals a new era of construction in Qatar.

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Railway Construction


Qatar Rail Tower, Doha

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2013

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The Comarco Group is expanding its industrial and geographical footprint as it looks to build on 44 years of experience in the industry.

Driven by work as far as Brazil, the company has a series of exciting projects in line for 2015, which include a renewed venture in Myanmar, alongside several others outside of oil and gas, allowing it to remain flexible and active in a period of industry uncertainty.

This said, Comarco is in a prime position to supply its unique services to the huge LNG projects ramping up in Mozambique, and Tanzania

With continuing growth and corporate maturity, Managing Director Simon Phillips is expanding

This leading marine and specialised contractor is broadening its industry portfolio while continuing to deliver first-class turnkey and standalone services from its Mombasa heartland

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the groups Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity beyond the valuable community-driven work already underway in Kenya.

We would like to develop and foster our current growth path over the next five years, and this will mean we can boost our HSE and CSR activities, he said. We aim to reach the highest working practices which will have a positive impact on our work force, our customers and the community in which we work.

Mombasa HubKey to driving further growth is The Comarco Groups flagship supply base adjacent to the Port of Mombasa, a crucial hub of activity for both the

Comarco Supply Base, Mombasa, Kenya

Comarco has grown from a 2 to 16 acre

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company and clients, from small local operators to blue chip giants including British Gas (BG) and Anadarko.

Having started out as a two-acre site in 1975, it has now grown to a 16-acre facility with is own deep water quay for clients of all sizes, able to accommodate ships up to 130 metres long. The flexibility and control offered by this service hub is an important pull factor for customers.

If, for example, a client such as BP or Anadarko have a drilling programme they will need a supply base with dedicated berthing, and we provide them with their own mini port so they can work independently of the main Port of Mombasa, Phillips said.

They rent the space and we provide the cranes, trucks, forklifts, people, open-air storage and jetty access, whatever they need Simon Phillips, Managing Director

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Stanford Buzzard,

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It is a private facility which means they have control over their operations and can maintain the highest HSE standards, which is critical for these companies.

They rent the space and we provide the cranes, trucks, forklifts, manpower, open-air storage, warehousing and jetty access, whatever they need, so they can control their shore based operations and ensure they do not encounter delays on their drilling. The cost of offshore drilling

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can be around $1 million a day so it is paramount that delays and problems do not occur.

The Comarco Group has embraced the importance of diversifying business away from oil and gas, with Mombasa also being used as a general cargo and logistics springboard for projects in and outside of East Africa. For example, the company helped to supply the World Food Programme, The Red Cross and other international agencies through its port.

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From Mombasa and further afield, Comarco, through its several divisions (construction, marine projects, vessels and logistics), can offer clients any number of its varied marine services and is able to provide these on a full turnkey solution, or on a standalone basis with selected component parts to suit the clients individual requirements.

Marine and general contracting services include supply base management, marine construction, commercial diving services, vessel chartering and cargo haulage.

However, it is The Groups marine and specialised logistics services which differentiate it from other operators and forms the core brand of Comarco, with Instant Ports, Beach Landings,

Comarco can offer clients any number of its varied marine

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Stevedoring at Sea, and the patented EBOS for Exposed Beaching Operations leading the service Comarco offers.

Instant Ports In the niche field of Instant Ports, Comarco and Copenhagen-based Thorco Shipping have established a dedicated subsidiary to provide turnkey solutions for transporting any size cargo to the remotest and most challenging areas accessible by sea.

Formed in September 2014, Instant Ports combines the expertise of both partners and can draw on a fleet of modern 5,000-20,000 DWT cargo vessels along with cargo barges, tugs, trucks, cranes, forklifts and an experienced workforce as well as the Industry Renowned EBOS.

An Instant Port is ideal for oil and gas, exploration and other project-related operations that require an environmentally-friendly, rapidly deployable and removable, beach landing site, especially at remote locations in marginal sea conditions.

Specific services include beach and site surveys, bathymetric and geotechnical surveys, project management and engineering, handling of local permissions and the delivery of heavy lift and out of gauge cargo.

Diversifying A number of other notable projects set for 2015

Comarco is developing an instant port for

the Palma project

Comarco and Copenhagen-based Thorco Shipping have established a dedicated subsidiary to provide turnkey solutions for transporting any size cargo to the remotest and most challenging areas accessible by sea.

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showcases the scope of work the company is able to carry out, keeping the project book healthy through an uncertain period for oil and gas exploration and development.

A joint venture with multinational bunkering specialist Dan Bunkering has just been initiated, involving the purchase of an offshore bunkering vessel. The Comarco Pemba, 2,439 dwt, has been delivered to East Africa and is now in operation.

Phillips said: Dan Bunkering is working in East Africa to help supply the growing number of offshore projects which need fuel, together with seismic and exploration work happening up and down the

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Crown Paints Kenya congratulates Comarco Group for over 40 years of hard work, dedication and extraordinary growth. We look forward to an even brighter future.

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coastline, which this vessel can serve in addition to conventional shipping and fishing fleets.

Comarco Group has also recently invested in a dedicated salvage tug, the CSC Nelson, which at 150t BP is currently the largest of its kind operating on the eastern coast of Africa The Nelson is currently in dry dock in Durban being prepared to be used for long distance towage and salvage. Nelson will be owned and operated by Consolidated Salvage Company, a Comarco Group company.

Geographically the company is also broadening its horizons, with Executive Chairman Peter Phillips, the founder of the Group, returning to Myanmar to establish a new fully incorporated unit of the business.

We have spent a lot of time in Myanmar and believe there is great potential there, the MD

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Thorco Shippingwww.thorcoshipping.com

With a versatile eet of over 85 multipurpose vessels, Thorco Shipping is able to accommodate the diverse requirements of any project. In addition to a global presence, the size of our eet o ers our clients great exibility, as we often have a variety of vessels to choose from for any cargo in a

particular area. On the shore side, Thorco Shipping o ers full exibility as well. With our highly-skilled personnel and 15 o ces spread across the globe, we are available around the clock and always able to deliver fast and reliable transport solutions, to clients from any time zone in the world.

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EuropeThorco Shipping A/STel. +45 6320 [email protected]

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added. While there is the challenge of limited infrastructure, it also represents opportunities for us to get involved with development of the country and offer our services and experience.

Other markets the group has already reached include Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, and Malawi and West Africa are possible target destinations for this year.

Giving back As the group continues to grow and have a greater impact in the communities in which it operates, Phillips hopes it can expand its CSR reach and impact.

Comarcos global footprint

Our main CSR activities at the moment are in Kenya, sponsoring events, working with the community and neighbourhood to improve and upgrade the area...

Simon Phillips, Managing Director

COMARCO GROUP

Our main CSR activities at the moment are in Kenya, sponsoring events, working with the community and neighbourhood to improve and upgrade the area, and developing schools and paying school fees for employees who qualify through a means test, he said.

The infrastructure and municipal resources in Kenya has been quite severely stretched in recent times due to urbanization and population growth. Comarco teams help to remove litter and clean roads, and are also building a park so children can play safely. A pilot canteen scheme is another initiative that has been received well, providing food, water and sanitation in parts of Mombasa

Comarco Supply Base, Mombasa, Kenya

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Exploration World


Mombasa , Kenya

F O U N D E D

1971

E M P L O Y E E S

450

R E V E N U E

Not disclosed

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Offshore Marine;

Construction; Supply

Chain and Logistics

lacking these facilities. A new sponsoring initiative will see line

managers of the 450 workers nominate the brightest company prospects, who in return for at least three years of commitment to Comarco will receive added high-quality training.

Growth will be key both to Comacro Groups commercial and social success, and Phillips is carrying positivity into the new year on the back of new lines of business being generated from Mombasa and elsewhere as in Myanmar.

He concluded: I am optimistic and believe that much of the current hesitancy surrounding industry will disappear as 2015 progresses.

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Unicon Development is a leader in design and construction, delivering turnkey solutions to African clients. Founded in 2001 by President Serge Pereira, the company has developed the capacity, resources and inclination to offer its customers responsive and high-quality, design, build and financial solutions.

Over the last 10 years, the companys approach has centered on sustainable development, advanced technology and quality. Pereira is a Congolese citizen and a former investment banker. Educated in the U.S. he has a unique viewpoint of the African construction market in sectors such as Education, Real Estate, and Hospitality. Before starting Unicon Development, his father owned a construction firm in Africa

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so with Pereiras financial background and the knowledge of the local construction market, he created a local company with international standards and resources.

I have always been interested in how the construction market was fairing in Africa. Talking to my father I recognised a lot of problems, for example some Foreign contractors were controlling the market but not providing a quality product, explains Pereira. I decided to take the best of our experience and offer a quality service to customers in Africa. Today Unicon offer turnkey solutions to the market and can take projects from market analysis to completion in sectors such as Education, Real Estate, and Hospitality; we even help secure finance.

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Our success is the result of our collaborative approach. We work with both government and private sector clients to create educational facilities tailored for their objectives

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Sustainable socio-economic developmentSerge Pereira is not just focused on construction however; they want to have a positive socio-economic impact on the regions in which the company operates. The company has extensive experience when it comes to delivering primary, secondary and tertiary education projects something it has been passionate about from day one. Education representsthe foundations of economic development and is onethe pillars of Unicons values, says Pereira.

Its projects range from K-12, boarding schools, educational complexes, to the kind of large-scale developments it undertook for the American University of Central Africa.

Our success is the result of our collaborative approach. We work with both government and private sector clients to create educational

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facilitiestailored for their objectives, he says. As well as developing educational

establishments, the company also operates a division called Unicon Social Actions, the mission of which is to facilitate sustainable socio-economic development in Africas disadvantaged communities.

We strongly believe in development through education, says Pereira. Education is the most powerful and effective tool to empower people and transform lives.It brings independence,innovation and prosperity.

Through Unicon Social Actions, the company helps improve the quality of life, health and

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Education is the most powerful and effective tool to empower people and transform lives. It brings independence, innovation and prosperity.- Serge Pereira, CEO

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education of local men, women and children by providing opportunities to the community, generating employment, improving professional skills and labor conditions.

We created a sport program that provides children with training facilities and coaching, allowing them to develop confidence, athletic and leadership skills while discovering new sports. We take pride in contributing to the revitalization of communities and to the well-being of its residents, says Pereira.

Good starts from withinAt Unicon, good starts from within. The company offers its employees education opportunities,

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training and progression within the business. Our people are critical to ongoing development, says Pereira. We have a young team and really put an emphasis on education.

We believe in internal promotion and encourage our employees to think like entrepreneurs. We want people to feel part of the business; they can offer their thoughts and input, make changes and move the business forward with hard work. We also have a bonus and profit share scheme because it inspires a culture of dedication. This entrepreneurial spirit has really moved the business forward, he says.

As a company we pride ourselves in wearing the logo on our chests. We are dedicated to offering an honest product and all of our employees support this aim. Sadly, in Africa, many people take advantage of the lack of control, but we pride ourselves in being honest and being different, he says.

Looking to the futureMoving forward, Unicon is dedicated to facilitating growth in Africa but also further afield. Already the business has branched out to United Arab Emirates and Spain and will continue to do so, using the African business plan as a blueprint. We are a construction firm first and foremost, says Pereira. But we want good quality products and projects in Africa and across the globe. We want to promote quality as a company and as a corporate citizen.

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Valencia, Spain

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2001

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Behind Ecuadors Greatest Developments ETINAR is celebrating 40 years of operations in the Ecuadorian construction market. Founder and current CEO Jose Macchiavello recalls some of the most important projects and infrastructure developments since 1973.

Written by: Rebecca CastrejonProduced by: Jassen Pintado Interviewee: Jose Macchiavello, CEO of ETINAR S.A.

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Jose Macchiavello Almeida, Jose Nunez Cristiansen and Angel Proano Briones founded the construction company in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador on September 21st, 1973; with the common vision of transforming the countrys infrastructure, both in the commercial and rural areas.

The construction company has been noted for working with the highest standards in more than 1,000 infrastructure developments over the last 40 years. Some of these memorable works have been in the construction of multi-family and social interest housing communities in Entrerios and Salinas, luxury condos and hotels in Salinas, as well as recreational areas, parks, bridges, commercial buildings (McDonalds, Silos Brewery, Supermaxi), and significant urban projects in Guayaquil and the surrounding areas.

As a leading construction company in Ecuador, ETINAR created the Ecuadorian Green Building Council (Consejo Ecuatoriano de Edificacion Sustentable), seeking to ensure the best practices in the industry by promoting an environmental commitment.

Human ResourcesThe companys human resource department has been listed as the most important source in

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construction. All workers are trained with the most modern techniques, and some of them have been part of ETINARs family for almost 37 years.

From the administrative staff, managers, engineers to the construction workers, all of them make a uniform team of people, responsible for implementing global guidelines and policies to project the best result for the country.

Industrial TechnologyThe use of modern technology is important in the development of projects for ETINAR. The company constantly buys and updates design software, internal control systems and administrative mobile applications as a way to evolve with the industry.

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Key People Jose MacchiavelloCEO of ETINAR S.A.

Jose Macchiavello is an Ecuadorian businessman, industrial engineer and the current CEO of ETINAR

His education began in the Private Institute Abdon Calderon, where he finished his primary base. He then attended high school at Colegio Americano de Guayaquil, and high school at the Military Academy Juan Gomez Rendon. Took civil engineering as his college career at the Catholic University of Guayaquil in 1970.

Macchiavello added to his international engineering career, courses at Berkeley (California, USA), Gainesville (Florida), Lima (Peru), Panama and San Jose (Costa Rica).

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Current Operations:1. Centro Comercial Terminal Milagro. This concession in the municipality of Milagro, seeking to satisfy the growing demand for mass transportation to major cities. It will also include a shopping center that will generate additional revenue to the community. Currently in progress (80 percent).

2. Torre Baro. Residential complex with four apartment towers overlooking the mangrove community of Terranostra.

3. Vista Lagos. Six residential condominiums that extend in an area of 10,000 square meters. Its architecture includes luxury finishes and recreational areas (gym, pool and tennis area).

4. UNASUR. New headquarters for the Union of South American Nations in the city of Quito. This smart building contains the largest flown structure in Latin America (52 meters), with an investment of USD $40 million and the collaboration of 1,200 workers (labor, national and foreign experts) who examined all industrial applications and technological implements within. Its opening ceremony had the presence of political personalities such as Rafael Correa (president of Ecuador), Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (president of Argentina), Dilma Rousseff

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Urbanization Terranostra in

Guayaquil

Pier Malecon 2000 in Guayaquil

New headquarters for UNASUR

in Quito

Hotel Colon Miramar in Salinas

Del Bombero Avenue in Guayaquil

Condominiums las Carabelas de Colon in Playas

Millennium building in Samborondon

Housing project Caracol in Guayaquil

Mall del Sur in Guayaquil

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(president of Brazil) and Juan Manuel Santos (President of Colombia).

Startup and Near Completion Projects:Building Quo in Guayaquil, building Mare Nostrum in Salinas, Building Tenis Plaza in Samborondon, urbanization Santa Ines in Machala, urbanization Terranostra in Guayaquil, Adelca production plant, industrial development PIADY in Yaguachi, building Plaza Constitucion in Guayaquil, urban project Bali in Daule, flooding control project in Bulu Bulu stream, artisanal port Anconcito in Santa Elena, expansion of Hotel Colon Barcelo in Salinas, new industrial plant for Resgasa in Guayaquil, Inter-hospital project, housing El Fortin, urbanization at Mocoli and condos in Vista Lagos.

Four Decades Building EcuadorAt the top of ETINAR is the CEO and founder, Jose Macchiavello, who has been part of the companys progressive developments for the past 41 years. The Civil Engineer recalled the most important projects of ETINARs 40 years history; these milestones have positioned ETINAR as a leading company in the construction sector.

THE INTERVIEW BRAL: In celebration of the companys 40 years of operations, which have been some of ETINARs biggest business milestones?

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JM: Our major milestones have always been those related to innovation, and works that are now icons of certain cities, such as:

Caracol.Thefirstsocialhousingprojectwith an access control gate and private recreational areas.ElAlamo.Thefirsthousingprojectwith communal areas, transportation services and a private club in Entrerios.ConstructionTerranostra.Themostimportant in terms of private investments. The development has security control, a clubhouse and mixed-use areas for future developments.

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ElOasis.Thefirsthousingprojectforlower- middle class families in Salinas. It has a common area that includes a pool, BBQ zone and a playground.LasCarabelasdeColon.Thefirstresidential building with an integrated sports area, heated pool with the use of solar panels, waterfalls and recreational areas close to the beach General Villamil.

We also participated in the first stage of pier Malecon 2000, and in the first construction stage of port Santa Ana, and in the mass housing development in Machala (Santa Ines).

Recently, we were part of the construction team for the new headquarters of South American Nations (UNASUR), which contains the longest flown in the southern hemisphere. It is also the first building with seismic sinks in the history of Ecuador.

BRAL: Does the company plan to provide its construction services to new industries in the near future?

JM: Our mission is to be builders, general contractors, and under this scheme we look forward to building more infrastructures such as hydroelectric projects, roads, bridges, institutional and private buildings, overpasses, etc.

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Urbanization Laguna Dorada in Samborondoon, finalized in 1990

BRAL: Is ETINAR looking to manage international projects?

JM: We are venturing with a project in Lima, Peru.

BRAL: What are some of ETINARs environmental initiatives?

JM: We are dabbling into a project we hope to qualify as Leed in Samborondon, in the Mocol Island. Where the company is going to develop seismic sinks, a glass chamber, acoustic and thermal insulation with LED lighting, solar panels for water heating, waste water recycling, etc.


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Guayaquil, Guayaquil,

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1973

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BRAL: What is the role of your suppliers in the success of ETINAR?

JM: They are vital; our suppliers are part of the financial support in the growth of our company.

BRAL: What are your growth projections for the next five years?

JM: We expect to maintain our current development level in 2015, and we will limit our participation in public works.

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