IN FOCUS Beyond

Boundaries

| JUNE 2018 | NEWSLETTER ISSUE 11 |

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12IN FOCUS

Beyond Boundaries

New U.S. Embassy Compound in Beirut

The new US Embassy Compound inBeirut, Lebanon is one of the mostprestigious US Embassy projects inthe Middle East.

Chaotic Façade and Composite StructureQatar Petroleum’s lead engineer statedthat this is “a piece of art” that TecmanIndustry is erecting on our project.

Nahr Beirut Project

The project is located in Beirut /Corniche al Nahr, near the BeirutRiver and the bridge linkingAchrafieh to Sin El Fil.

Viva Bahriya – Towers 14 and 15

Located in the Pearl / Doha, theresidential towers sit in the middleof an architecturally sophisticatedbeachfront area.

Beirut Marathon 2017

MAN Enterprise, Tecman Industry, andMetrix participated in the BeirutMarathon on Sunday, November 12,2017.

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It has been 20 exciting and fulfillingyears since I joined MAN Enterprise as aconstruction manager in Beirut in 1997.A lot has changed since that time as Ihave moved to different countries andhelped deliver numerous projects. Moreimportantly, a lot has remained thesame , such a s the suppor t i veenv i ronment and sense of belongingthat MAN Enterprise’s culture largelyembraces. As I reach my 20th year ofservice with MAN Enterprise, I'd like totake a moment to reflect on thesuccesses and challenges of the pastand where we go from here.

My rewarding professional journey withMAN Enterprise has seen a steadyprogression as my roles and responsibilitieswithin the organization have graduallyexpanded. As I moved from constructionmanagement and operations to estimationand commercial management, and thento project and corporate management, Ihave been fortunate to have experiencedand contributed to the various facets ofthe firm.

Construction companies are oftencharacterized by a conservative corporateculture and mindset. Despite growingfrom a company numbering a few towell over several hundred today, MANEnterprise has not allowed corporatebureaucracy, which regularly accompaniesa firm’s growth, to become entrenched.MAN Enterprise has maintained theagility and quick-decision making

characteristics of smaller organizations,yet benefits from the scale and capitalthat larger construction firms enjoy. Thisis a decisive advantage that we shouldbe mindful of and continue to closelyguard as we grow further.

This agility and flexibility has been goodnot only for business but for developingMAN Enterprise’s human capital as well.MAN Enterprise’s management hasbeen committed to enriching itsemployees’ experiences by providingopportunities across the business andstretching their potential. In a constructionindustry survey conducted for the WorldEconomic Forum, 77% of participantsmentioned that the construction industryis falling short on attracting and retainingtalent. Retaining and developing talentis one of MAN Enterprise’s core pillars forits strategy as it shields the businessfrom the boom-and-bust effects of theindustry and allows MAN Enterprise toremain competitive in the long run.

Our accomplishments are a direct resultof our belief in our company and ourcommitment to our vision and strategy.I believe that my journey of success inMAN Enterprise is currently beingreplicated with many of you as MANEnterprise continues to acknowledgeyour focused efforts and commitmentfor better results. In fact, my dedicationand perseverance on the job wouldhave been futile were it not for theculture at MAN Enterprise that endorses

and emphas i zes teamwork andexcellence. Excellence in execution isthe best marketing strategy.

Lebanon and the MENA region, in whichwe operate, are no strangers to thechanging winds of security, geopoliticsand economics. These changes havelong created a climate of financial andbusiness uncertainty and will continueto do so as we’ve seen in the recentdevelopments in the region. However,the long-term nature of our horizonsensures that MAN Enterprise is well-positioned to weather this uncertainty.

I have been fortunate enough towitness and contribute to the growth ofMAN Enterprise from a small contractingoutlet to a sizable and integratedcontractor with a regional footprint andan international outlook. I firmly believethat MAN Enterprise is endowed withthe right DNA that destines the firm tothrive and prosper irrespective of howadverse or favorable the circumstancesare. This is something that we shouldtruly be proud to be a part of.

Antoine WakimArea General Manager

Abu Dhabi Branch

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EDITORIAL

ANTOINE WAKIM

20 years of accomplishment “Nothing stops the man who desires to achieve.Every obstacle is simply a course to develop hisachievement muscle. It's a strengthening of hispowers of accomplishment.”

Thomas Carlyle

UPDATES FROM THE FIELD

Newly Awarded Projects

MAN Enterprise and its partners AtlasPantou Co Ltd, ICM Group and CMBSociet à Cooperativa have beenawarded the contract of the constructionof the Limassol Del Mar. Located onthe coast of Limassol in Cyprus, thislandmark development consists ofluxur y res idences w i th th reeinterconnected blocks that form awave-like structure. With approximately50,000 m2 of residential apartments,high-end shopping, a dining plaza, andparking spaces, it has a total footprintarea of 7,800 m2.

Limassol Del Mar gracefully echoes therhythm of the landscape while bringingthe magic of the sea into the development.MAN Enterprise’s scope of work iscomprised of the enabling, structural,finishes, electromechanical works andlandscaping.

LIMASSOL DEL MAR HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTLIMASSOL, CYPRUS

General Contractor:JV MAN Enterprise,Atlas Pantou Co Ltd,ICM Group, CMB Societ a Cooperativa

Client: Cypeir Properties Ltd

Consultant: Benoy & UDS Architects

Duration: 30 months

Start Date: March 2018

Scope of work: Infrastructure, Civil, Architecture, Electro-mechanical and Interior Decoration

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Client: United States Department of State

Main Contractor:B. L. Harbert International, L.L.C

Consultant:Morphosis

Duration: 42 months

Start Date: October 2017

Newly Awarded Projects

The new US Embassy Compound inBeirut, Lebanon is one of the mostprestigious US Embassy projects in theMiddle East. This landmark complex isbuilt over a land area of 180,000 m2.This large compound consists of ap-proximately 130,000 m2 of built-uparea and is comprised of 19 buildingsof various functions.

The principal building of the project isthe New Office Building (NOB). The NOBis a special construction project,and is extremely complicated at all levels.New construction technology wil lbe implemented therein in addition tocomplex special engineering works.

The remaining buildings are dispatchedover the property with impressivelandscaping. They are mainly residentialbuildings for diplomatic staff, in additionto security and parking buildings.

The scope of MAN Enterprise’s works onthis project includes the execution of allenabling works (excavation, shoring,piling) and the execution of thestructural concrete works.

Several challenges face MAN Enterprisewhile performing the work, includingthe execution of massive 3D shapeconcrete elements and façades withsophisticated formwork systems, thecasting of a considerable volume of fairfaced white concrete, and workingunder the highest levels of security andsafety standards in the world.

NEW U.S. EMBASSY COMPOUND IN BEIRUT, LEBANON NORTH METN - AWKAR AREA, LEBANON

Civil Works Contractor:MAN Enterprise

Newly Awarded Projects

The project is located on a prominent13.5-hectare site on the Corniche incentral Doha and offers a total of36,000 m² of new enclosed space.

Public facilities include permanent andtemporary galleries, an auditorium, twocafés, a restaurant, a museum shop, andfacilities for school groups and VIPs,while staff facilities consist of a heritageresearch center, restoration laboratories,staff offices, and collection processingand storage areas. The museum issurrounded by an 11.5-hectare semi-public park and includes parking areasfor approximately 300 cars. The oldpalace onsite has been refurbished tobecome part of the new museum.

QATAR MUSEUM AUTHORITY DOHA, QATAR

General Contractor:JV MAN Enterprise,Empty (Spain)

UPDATES FROM THE FIELD

Client: Qatar Museum Authority

Consultant: ASTAD

Duration: 14 months

Start Date: October 2017

MAN Enterprise Qatar has entered intoa joint venture with EMPTY S.L., aSpanish Museography specialistcompany, to execute the museographyworks as design and build for thepermanent exhibit galleries over an areaof 8,500 m2, which forms a ring aroundthe museum’s central courtyard.

The above includes the fit-out of the 11permanent galleries with differentthemes from Qatar’s geological history,to the people of Qatar and their lifeexperience prior to the discovery of oil,followed by the LNG and concludingwith today’s Qatar. Works involve

abor t ive and enabling works toaccommodate the museography scopewithin the building’s existing finishesand the design, manufacture andinstallation of showcases, set works,models, a state-of-the-art audio visuals y s tem , l i gh t ing , g raph ic s andassociated MEP works.

On-Going Projects

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The Nahr Beirut Tower buildingconsists of three basements, a groundfloor, mezzanine, technical floor, and 20upper floors. The basements include aparking area and service rooms, whilethe first and second floors also haveparking areas. The ground floor hasretail spaces, while floors 3 to 9 haveoff ices, and f loors 10 to 20 areresidential. The overall built-up area isapproximately 50,000 m2.

The project is located in Beirut /Corniche al Nahr, near the Beirut Riverand the bridge linking Achrafieh to SinEl Fil.

The total concrete volume is around28,600m3 including raft foundations,vertical elements and superstructureslabs.

The structural works were completed asplanned on February 2018. As for thefinishing work, the masonry work,followed by the plaster work, areprogressing well within the basementlevels. Consequently, the E/M workshave also been launched in thebasement areas along with the anti-carbonation paint for the ceilings andwalls.

The challenge in the project is the skinfaçades that consist of white precastpanels that will enlighten the towerhighway bays.

The expected completion date for the50,000 m2 tower is April 2019 andconsequently will be open to tenantsand retailers.

NAHR BEIRUT PROJECT BEIRUT, LEBANON

General Contractor:MAN Enterprise

Located in the Pearl / Doha, theresidential towers sit in the middle ofan architecturally sophisticatedbeachfront area. Elegantly designedand complete with its own externallandscape along a stretch of whitesand, it offers the warmth of a seasetting.

Each 24-story tower has the capacity for225 residential units, with amenitiessuch as a main swimming pool, child’spool, fully equipped indoor gym facility,child’s room, outdoor play area, chaletarea with 7 villa units, and provisions for270 parking spaces in a two-levelpodium, all within 45,000m2 of built uparea.

MAN Enterprise’s scope of work includesturnkey / full construction for all works(in consideration of each tower ’sexisting structural site condition) up toits finishing phase. Metrix is handling theexecution of all MEP works, whileTecman Industry is providing thewooden doors.

VIVA BAHRIYA – TOWERS 14 AND 15 THE PEARL, DOHA, QATAR

General Contractor:MAN Enterprise

On-Going Projects UPDATES FROM THE FIELD

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Following my diverse experience indesign engineering, project manage-ment, and management consultingacross several countries with leadingcompanies, I was looking to work withan innovative construction companywhere I could combine the expertiseand skills I had gained and furtherdevelop my career. I was hoping to findthis workplace in Lebanon, and Ieventually found it at MAN Group.

I started my career with MAN Enterpriseas Operation Coordinator on the DAMACTower project in Beirut in October 2014,and supported the project team in deliv-ering this challenging project.

Following the field experience, I movedto the head office in October 2015 as partof a great team, and established theBusiness Improvement Office (BIO). Wehave handled multiple challengingimprovement and operational excellenceprojects. An example is the developmentand first deployment of Lean Constructionin Lebanon, which we tested andimplemented on the ABC Verdun project,before rolling out across all projects andareas.

The BIO was then incorporated into theProgram Management Office (PMO) andI was recently promoted to PMO Lead.The PMO’s major functions, in addition tothe BIO’s continual improvement role, are:the macro level monitoring and controlof the group’s various projects, supportingand helping the relevant teams achievetheir targets by adopting the latestindustry trends, standards and tools,supporting newly developed areas andsectors, assisting in the development ofnew partnerships, and conductingmarket research and analysis studies.

After 3 years with the MAN Group, I feelproud of being part of a world classcorporation that is continually seekingexcellence, and that truly embraces itscore values. The experience has beenchallenging, interesting and fulfilling onall levels.

I joined MAN Enterprise Qatar in 2005as the Electrical Site Engineer for theCeremonial Court project for the QatarFoundation. After the successfulcompletion of the project, I wasassigned to Al Jazeera IslamicHeadquarters Tower in late 2006where I handled the electrical worksuntil successfully handing over thepro jec t to the c l ient and loca lauthorities.

Subsequently, I moved to the headoffice as an Electrical Estimation Engineerin January 2008, and during that period,we were awarded many projects.

In 2009, I joined Metrix Qatar andoversaw electrical procurement inaddition to supporting the estimationteam. At that location, we built strategicpartnerships and mutual trust withlocal and international suppliers andsubcontractors with the best possiblerates, along with top-quality productsand services. In addition, I contributedto the ISO process and certifications.

In 2016, I was assigned as head of MEPprocurement. The task was challengingdue to the fast track projects anddelivery constraints, especially afterthe devastating blockade on Qatar.

In early 2018, I was promoted toProcurement Manager of MetrixQatar.

Throughout my 13 years in MANGroup, my career has been challengingbut experience rich in both commercialand technical fields.

I believe that we all, as a team, havesuccessfully joined our efforts topromote Metrix Qatar as one of thetop MEP companies in Qatar withGrade-A Kahramaa, Grade-A CivilDefense, and ISO certifications.

In 2004, I started my career as a secretaryin MAN Enterprise Qatar. I continued towork as support staff in variousdepartments until the prestigiousAmwal project was secured. I wasassigned as the Document Controllerof this project. It was a new experiencefor me as I learned construction terms,procedures, and the handling of projectdocuments. After the successfulcompletion of the Amwal project, I wastransferred to the renowned Gate Mallproject and then the Viva Bahariyaproject. During this period, I managedto pursue my studies and completedan MBA in Human Resources.

I gladly accepted when managementinstructed me to take the responsibilityof our labor accomodation. I took it as achallenge, and since April 2013, I havebeen in charge of MAN Enterprise andMetrix Labor Accommodation. It hashelped me sharpen my skills, developaccuracy, decisiveness, reduce time-consumption, and become fit for anychal lenge. Now, along with theaccommodat ion of labor, MANEnterprise and Metrix have the capacityof 2,400 workers, an achievement thatwould have been impossible withoutthe whole-hearted support of the MANTeam.

As I look back at the long span of 13years of work at MAN Enterprise Qatar,the evolution of my career and theexperience earned has made meconfident in my approach and ready toaccept any challenge. The reason for thesuccess and unity of MAN EnterpriseQatar is its coherence, teamwork andprofessional approach which is reflectedin the enhancement of MAN Enterprisefrom one project in 2004 to its presentstatus.

I fee l p roud to be a par t o f theprestigious family called MAN Enterpriseand am bound to excel beyond thelimits of dedication and devotion.

RalphAzar

Elie Rouadi

OPERATION COORDINATOR &PMO LEAD

MAN Enterprise Lebanon

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Metrix Qatar

Ranjith Parambil

ACCOMMODATIONADMINISTRATOR

MAN Enterprise Qatar

MEET THE TEAM

The construction methodology systemshaped by Tecman’s team for thechaotic façade is a masterpiece ofengineering and craftsmanship. It is, inbrief, a composite structure composedof a steel hot-dip galvanized structureand an aluminum chaotic patternassembled in three composite layers ofapproximately 24,000 m2 each, equaling72,000 m2 in total.

More than 2,000 tons of structural steelbuilt-up sections, in addition to morethan 1,000 tons of aluminum profiles,were assembled to form the envelopeand roof canopies of the NCCCP Iconic

Feature in the Education City of theQatar Foundation.

THE STEEL STRUCTURE

It is composed of 2,000 tons of built-upsection I Beams and a complex bracingattachment system that holds thestructure at a distance of 4.5 m from theconcrete building.

All steel members have been customizedin the Tecman Industry ManufacturingFacility in Nahr El Mott Industrial Valleyin Beirut, Lebanon.

atar Petroleum’s leadengineer stated that this is “apiece of art that Tecman Industryis erecting on our project.”

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A new facility was erected swiftly tocater to the envelop works. It wasdedicated to the production of thestructure and equipped with a new setof digitized machinery, includingprecision CNC cutting platforms,continuous welding stations, compactversatile tapering machines, andbending and cutting machines, amongothers.

The aim was to produce al l thecomponents of the project under oneroof with high accuracy and within avery limited time frame.

CASE STUDY

CAR PARK

Chaotic Façade and Composite StructureProject: National Convention Center Car Park – Doha, Qatar

Once this goal was achieved, anelaborate sophisticated labeling/shipment process was put in place toallow the transportation of the parts insequence to be hot dip-galvanized inQatar prior to erection on site (suchprocesses resulted in preserving thequality of the galvanization).

THE CHAOTIC FAÇADE

The chaotic envelop is the main featureof the rectangular building spanning290 meters in length, 145 meters inwidth, and 15.7 meters in height,topped by a cantilever canopy 7 meterswide all around the façade.

This chaotic façade pattern covers anarea of 24,000 m2 composed of 3 layerstotaling an area of 72,000 m2. It iscomposed of hollow square aluminumsections manufactured specifically forthe project with an anodized brushedfinish.

This masterpiece is composed of morethan 950,000 members to be assembledinto patterns. The members were cutwith high precision over very accuratetemplates in the factory, then shippedand assembled onsite using dedicatedassembly platforms for each type ofpattern using concealed inner sleeveconnectors. This particular assemblymethod resulted in a high level ofaccuracy and precision.

ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING STRATEGY

The façade screen was subdivided intoconstruction modules of 720*720cm elements in 17 different types ofpatterns, with each composed ofthree sub-patterns forming the triplelayer modules.

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This construction methodology wasinitially conceived to respond to thefollowing criteria:

1- Factory chain production manufacturing 2- Tight time frame for site assembly anderection

3-H igh accuracy (0 dev ia t ion indimensions) for 850 linear meters ofenvelop

SHIPMENT AND DELIVERY

The decision to manufacture the façadecomponents in Tecman’s facility in Beirutwas made for accuracy purposes,involving an elaborate labeling andshipping process.

350 land trucks were shipped followinga delicate sequence of delivery insynchronization with the site assemblyprogress to avoid an out of sequenceerection process on site.

CHAOTIC PATTERN MOCK-UP

AXONOMETRICAL VIEW

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Enterprise, an industry leader in construction, has a solidreputation as landmark builders in the Middle East and Africa.

The MAN Group has a unique combination of competencies to provide integratedhigh-quality service covering a wide range of domains and industries includinghospitality, specialized construction, infrastructure, and EPC. The success of thegroup is derived from a unique corporate culture that combines a talentedworkforce, integrity, dedication, and commitment to excellence.

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GLOBALIZATION AND NEW TRENDS / ADOPTING A GLOBAL MINDSET

Globalization has vastly increased thecomplexity of the engineering andconstruction business environment.Changing customer demands andupdated funding mechanisms are driv-ing industry players to diversify and seekmergers and acquisitions in newmarkets around the world to gain accessto expertise and project opportunities.To compete in today’s uncertain,dynamic and interconnected businessenvironment, design and constructionfirms will need to stay focused on keytrends shaping their external environment.

A 2009 report published by GlobalConstruction Perspectives and OxfordEconomics estimates that constructionin emerging markets, including Asia,Latin America, the Middle East andAfrica, will double within the nextdecade and become a $6.7 trillion businessby 2020, accounting for some 55 percentof global construction output.

Today, with the aid of a globalizedeconomy, technological advancements,free markets and cultural harmonization,more construction firms are shiftingtheir strategies towards achieving globalmarket share through joint ventures,acquisitions, FDI, technological advancesassociated with formidable constructiontechnology, enhanced managementsystems for scheduling, materialtracking, subcontractor’s organization,and financial capability.

MAN Group is a pioneer in regional expansionand a landmarkbuilder in the Middle East andAfrica.

BEIRUT TERRACES, LEBANON

METROPOLITAN HOTEL, LEBANONEXECUTED IN 20 MONTHS. ENABLING WORKS UP TO TURNKEY.

CITY MALL, LEBANONEXECUTED IN 22 MONTHS WITH 17 TOWER CRANESAND 1,700 WORKERS.

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The changing business environmenthas made organizational knowledge acritical factor of sustainable competitiveadvantage. Knowledge transfer plays acritical role in the long-term existence ofthe organization - it has strategicimpor tance. It is cross-generational,from long tenured to younger employees,and has an understanding of differentlearning styles.

Knowledge transfer methods includeformal education and training, interviews,mentoring, apprenticeships, simulations,peer assists, communities of practice,job transfer, knowledge elicitationinterviews, conferences and alignmentof procedures and processes.

CULTURALDIVERSITY Cultural diversity in the workplace hasgrown as a trend over the passage oftime with the increase of globalizationin the world. The long-term success ofany business calls for a diverse body oftalent that can bring fresh ideas,perspectives and views to their work.With employees from more than 17nations and locations around the world,MAN Group achieves a strong presenceboth in mature and emerging markets.

One positive effect is that employeesbelonging to different cultures usuallyhave different ways of thinking and canthus analyze a matter at hand from avariety of perspectives. Also, culturaldiversity helps build a sound knowledgebase with in-house talent, which canmake for smoother integration ofthe organization into foreign cultures. Abenefit of a diverse workforce is theability to tap into the many talentswhich employees from differentbackgrounds, perspectives, and abilitiesbring to the workplace, all of themworking towards a common goal usingdifferent sets of skills.

The MAN Group ensures a foundation offair and equitable employmentpractices, an open work environment towhich employees can bring their "whole

selves," and inclusive decision-makingthat seeks out and incorporates theideas diverse talent suggest gaining thebenefits that include:

Increase in Productivity

Employees learning from each other’sexperiences and applying this new-foundknowledge to their work are able tobring fresh ideas to the project by thinkingout of their comfort zones.

Increase in Employee Engagement

When sharing personal experiences, arelationship of trust is built amongcolleagues, increasing employeeengagement and motivation.

More Effective Execution

Encouraging diversity in the workplaceinspires employees to perform to theirhighest abilities. Company-widestrategies can then be executed,resulting in higher productivity.

Taking full advantage of the benefits ofdiversity in the workplace is not withoutits challenges. Some of those challengesinvolve communication, the resistanceto change, and the implementation ofnew workplace policies. Creating anenvironment where cultural competenceis welcomed and rewarded is theoverarching goal of managing culturaldiversity at work. A diverse workforcereflects a changing world and market-place, bringing high value to organizations.

“Diversity; the artof thinking independently together.”

Malcolm Forbes

TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE

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At MAN Enterprise, we deliver high quality projects under the most challenging circumstances.

MAN ENTEPRISE GROUPIN THE GLOBE

201520102006

2013 20182007

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20021992

1997 2004

2005Michel Abi Nader Engineering Office

MAN EntrepriseQatar

Metrix Qatar Metrix Lebanon

Tecman Industry

MAN EntrepriseLebanon

MAN EntrepriseDubai and Abu Dhabi

MAN Entreprisein Libya and Jordan

Incorporation of LTI Internazionale

into MAN Group

MAN EntrepriseGhana

MAN EntrepriseCyprus

MAN Entreprise Sudan

MAN EntrepriseIraq

As a result of globalization, MAN Grouphas ventured into developing nationsand built structures for multiple projects.

These projects have contributed to thegrowing wealth and stability of emergingmarkets. In particular, the MAN Groupconsistently carries out the missionwhile ensuring long-term growth.

The company's new global equilibrium is the result of geographical diversificationand a progressive expansion strategy:

• The mission is to be a leader in the expansion of underdeveloped markets andcontribute to their success and well-being.

• The motivation comes from the challenges faced and the impact made fromovercoming them; hence, turning the mission into a calling.

1. Regional Expansion

2. Geographical Reach in more than 13 different geographies

3. Services

LYBIA

GHANA

IRAQ

UAE

LEBANON

QATAR

SUDAN

JORDAN

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52%

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LEBANONGCCAFRICA

27%Residential

20%Commercial

16%Educational

18%Infrastructural& Industrial

19%Hotels & Resorts

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AL WOSAIL, QATARCONCRETE WORKS COMPLETED IN 10 MONTHS. BUILT-UP AREA: 38,500 M2.

 

4. Achievements in the Middle East and Africa

5. Challenges Met

Shopping Centers More than 2 million sqm

SERVICE ACHIEVEMENT

Hotel Rooms More than 5,000 rooms

Skyscrapers More than 30

Educational Complexes More than 20

Water Desalination Plants 130 MIGD

Roads and Related Infrastructure 11 km

Bridges 6 lanes, 500 m long430 m long, 70 m height

Building in the heart of Sudan

Potential Floods: Annual Nile Riverfloods taking place between Mayand September and affecting the site.

Weak Soil: Catered for by elevatingthe slab on grade by 40 cm from floorlevel since the quality of soil (silt) wouldexpand if in contact with water, on thePresidential Villas Compound projecton the Nile River bank.

Top to Bottom Construction:Excavation was performed below theclubhouse to add basements from topto bottom to serve as laundry, storage,and kitchen space since the availablespaces could not serve the 40 villas.

Fluctuation in Cement Prices: MANEnterprise was responsible for thecement supply for the concrete

batching plants due to the fact thatlocal companies did not take the risk ofpricing the ready mix concrete.

Lack of Supply of Gravel: MANEnterprise replaced the crushed aggregatein the ready-mix concrete by river graveldue to the insufficient supply in themarket even though it would decreasethe compressive strength of theconcrete . For th is purpose MANEnterprise revised the structural designto cater for the need.

In more than 13 different geographies, MAN has faced numerous challenges and managed to overcome them.

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PRESIDENTIAL VILLAS COMPOUND, SUDAN40 PRESIDENTIAL VILLAS EXECUTED IN 8 MONTHS, FULLY FURNISHED

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Building in the heart of Iraq

MAN Enterprise has been operating inIraq since 2003. The company has beeninvolved in several landmark projectsin Erbil, and in tendering manyadd i t iona l p ro jec t s that wereinterrupted by the war which ravagedthe country.

In 2012, the company signed a design-build contract for a 5-star hotel inBasra Sports City with the Ministry ofYouth and Sports in Iraq.

At that time, many of the requirementsfor starting the work needed to beaddressed such as:

Project Security: Mainly related topersonnel travelling to Basra, Iraq, for thefirst time as there were uncertaintiesover the security in the south governate.

Accommodations: With a lack ofproper accommodations in the region,the company opted to establish a campwhich could host over 400 laborers and100 staff members, with perspective forfuture contracts.

Material Limitations: In order tocontrol the quality and the availability ofmaterials, the site was equipped with amini batching and cement blockproduction plant in order to deliver thepre-stressed structure of the buildingand the proper partitions for insulationand fire rating.

Experienced Manpower: Most of theskilled laborers (for all trades) had to behired from abroad in order to ensurehigh-quality work.

AL BASRA SPORTS CITY, IRAQ

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THE GATE, QATARCONCRETE WORKS COMPLETEDIN 12 MONTHS. BUILT-UP AREA: 144,000 M2.

IRAQI LABOR CAMP

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Building in the heart of Libya

MAN Enterprise has been operating inLibya since 2007. The company hasbeen involved in several landmarkprojects in Tripoli among which theprestigious Alghazala IntercontinentalHotel project, 400 keys/110,000 m2

BUA, was interrupted by the upheavalin the country.

Further to the liberation of Libya, manykey institutions required time to rebuildand adapt to the new environment. Allprojects were paralyzed by the revolutionwhich made any progress practicallyimpossible.

Despite the issues, in December of2013 the client signed a new addendumwith a revised commencement date ofJanuary 20, 2014.

At that time, most of the requirementsfor restarting the work needed to beaddressed:

Project Security: Mainly related topersonnel returning to Libya, MANEnterprise had to implement a strictplan for accommodation and transport.

Financial Institutions and ForeignCurrency Limitations: Completelydisconnected from the internationalfinancial world, there was no process inplace for transferring foreign currencyfunds.

Shortage in Material and Manpower:Despite the shortage in the country,MAN managed to acquire the necessarymaterials (sand, cement, concrete block,gypsum panels, etc.) to start work onsite.In addition, they were able to secure 150laborers / civil trade workers within thefirst month. This led the Libyan Heraldto write, “The cranes are moving againin Tripoli.”

AL WADDAN HOTEL, LYBIA

INTERCONTINENTAL AL GHAZALA , LYBIA

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Building in the heart of Ghana

Geographical and Cultural: Ghana isa large country with over 26 millionpeople.

Ghanaian people are a combinationof over fifty tribes speaking fifty differentdialects. The official language is English,and the most commonly spokendialects are Ga and Twi.

Transfer of Knowledge: Through theeyes of an international worker:Launching in Ghana has providedMAN Enterprise with the expertise towork in a West African nation.

When it came to executing constructionactivities with a high caliber performance,there were tremendous efforts exertedon the learning curve on how to transferthe knowledge of workmanship to anAfrican workforce and to Ghanaians inparticular.

When expatriate engineers or other staffwere employed as part of the area team,reluctance to adapt and understand

cultural differences was faced. Some ofit was due to the fear of health issues,and for others it was the inability tocope with societal norms. Normally ittakes two to three weeks to adjust. Inrare instances, the expatriate staff wouldnot be able to continue living andworking in Africa as the stress of thesituation was too great.

Ghana remains one of the most attractiveemerging markets in West Africa due toits consistent political and social situation,as well as its stability.

Construction Industry RelatedChallenges: MAN Enterprise hasfaced several challenges during theprocurement stages for clearingmaterials with the port and airportdue to continuous issues raised byCustoms.

The tax and financial laws are frequentlymodified, generating major challengeswith financial institutions for processingoverseas payments or transfers.

MÖVENPICK AMBASSADOR HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT, GHANA

AMWAL TOWER, QATARCONCRETE WORKS COMPLETED IN 11 MONTHS. SLAB CYCLE REACHED 4 DAYS IN THE TYPICAL FLOORS.

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Building on the shores of Fujeirah

Geographical and Cultural: The Emirateof Fujeirah covers approximately 1,166km2, and its population is around152,000 inhabitants. It is almost com-pletely mountainous. Fujeirah is one ofthe seven emirates that make up theUnited Arab Emirates, and the only oneof the seven that has a coastline solelyon the Gulf of Oman, with none on thePersian Gulf.

Temperatures climb over 45 °C in summer,whereas during the winter period it isaround 25°C. During this period, rainfallis higher than in the rest of the UAE,partly because of the effect of themountains that encircle the emirate.

Working in such an environment withhigh temperatures, surrounding by largemountains, and dealing for the first timewith more than 1,000 workers, affectedthe performance and the productivityof the expatriate engineers and staff.

Transfer of Knowledge: The team atthe Fujeirah site (UAE) consisted ofmore than 20 engineers and 1,100workers who came from differentcountr ies and had great culturaldiversity. This diversity lead to manydifferent ideas and suggestions in theworkplace and it became a very difficultprocess to manage.

Social: The main task was to interactwith people at professional and personallevels and to develop cordial relationships.

The management team had to listen toeach employee to try to understandtheir logic so that they were capable ofmaking the right decisions.

Furthermore, there were limited socialactivities at that time in Fujeirah outsideof work hours. There were no malls, nocoffee shops, and no restaurants.Therefore, in order to keep the team

motivated, we had no other choice butto organize local gatherings during theweekend.

Shortage in Supplies and Subcon-tractors: Difficulties in finding localsuppliers and expert contractors, andmost of the construction materialswere unavailable in the local market.Therefore, help from nearby emiratessuch as Dubai and Ras al-Khaimah wereneeded over and above MAN Enterprisehad to build its own teams and selfperform most of the activities.

FUJEIRAH POWER AND WATER PLANT, UAE

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

TrainingsSoft Skills

COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES DECEMBER 13 AND 15, 2017BEIRUT, LEBANON

20 participants had the opportunityto identify personal learning objectives,explore ways to build positive relation-ships, complete a self-confidenceassessment, identify communicationstrengths and weaknesses, and discussbarriers to communication.

SCL DELAY AND DISRUPTIONPROTOCOL FEBRUARY 20, 2018 DOHA, QATAR

Quantum Global Solutions gave aseminar to 51 MAN Enterprise andMetrix employees about SCL Delay andDisruption Protocol. It also addressedthe Society of Construction Law (SCL)delay and disruption protocol and itsrelevance in Qatar.

MICROSOFT OFFICE ADVANCED EXCEL FEBRUARY 21, AND MARCH 3 AND8, 2018 - DOHA, QATAR

This course covered advanced tech-niques in Microsoft Excel. Training wasgiven to 20 employees from MAN Enter-prise and Metrix.

Technical

DISRUPTION CLAIMS IN CONSTRUCTION OCTOBER 16, 2017 - DOHA, QATAR

Four candidates attended the trainingwhich covered delay and disruptionclaims, causation and the importance of

records, quantification methods, themeasure mile and Earned Value Method,and the model productivity curves andfactors.

BUILT SMART DEMONSTRATION OCTOBER 18, 2017 - DOHA, QATAR

This training demonstrated the variousaspects of post tender candy andbuilt-smart ERP solutions to cover pro-curement, store keeping, finance, costmanagement, and reporting. Ninetrainees took part in the training.

CONFINED SPACE SUPERVISORNOVEMBER 8, 2017 - ENERTECH -DOHA, QATAR

This course prepared candidates tosupervise confined space operations,write safe systems and rescue plans,write and issue work permits, and writerescue plans in order to be recognizedas a Confined Space Manager / Supervisor.

INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING NOVEMBER 12, 2017 - DOHA, QATAR

This internal auditor training reviewedrisk management, business governance,and monitoring internal processes. Inaddition, consulting services and how tobest improve systems and processeswas covered. 11 employees attendedthe training.

LEAN CONSTRUCTION - THEMAN WAY NOVEMBER 19, 2017 DOHA, QATAR

This training covered the LEANconstruction concept, Last PlannerSystem (LPS) concept and benefits, LeanIntegrated Schedule Application (LISA),and MAN planning strategy program.The training had 26 employees inattendance.

CANDY SOFTWARE TRAINING NOVEMBER 23-24, AND DECEMBER4-7, 2017 - BEIRUT, LEBANON

Candy is a modern software suite focusedon project estimation and control in theconstruction field. Taking-off, pricing andplanning projects, controlling at site level,and the issuance of the final certificatewere discussed with the 67 employeeswho attended the training.

CANDY POST TENDER TRAINING DECEMBER 10 AND 11, 2017DOHA, QATAR

13 employees attended the introductorytraining to Candy Software. Theparticipants learned about its capabilitieswith construction job estimating andvaluation, post tender valuations, andbudget control.

TEKLA TRAINING DECEMBER 11-22, 2017 - BEIRUT,LEBANON

This basic course enabled the participantsto create cast in place concrete modelsand detail them independently.Participants performed model checksand extracted shop drawings, reviewedbills of quantity, bar bending schedules,and SDI data. Three employees took partin the training.

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PASSENGER HOIST ERECTOR FEBRUARY 7, 2018 - DOHA, QATAR

This training, given by Velosi, trainedfour employees on the roles andresponsibilities of a plant/equipmentoperator.

SIPOC & PROCESS MAPPING INTRODUCTION FEBRUARY 11 AND 12, 2018 - DOHA,QATAR

17 employees were introduced toprocess mapping and the requirementsof the ISO 9001-2015 standard adoptedby MAN as related to the QualityManagement System.

QATAR CONTRACT PROCEDUREAND ADMINISTRATION MARCH 20, 2018 - DOHA, QATAR

This training addressed contractprocedures and administration whilereflecting on examples from projectsin Qatar. The main topics included thebasic procedural steps for managingcontracts, notices, time bar, risk share,and records. 40 students attended thetraining.

Safety Measures

WORKING AT HEIGHT JUNE 6 AND 14, 2017 - VIBRANTCONSULTANCY TRAINING CENTRE- DOHA, QATAR

Working at Height provided knowledgeand skills to the 15 trainees who havehad responsibilities as such. Participantslearned effective and interactive waysto keep up-to-date with fall protectiontraining requirements.

FAMILIARIZATION WITH DOKA DAMAGES CRITERIA JULY 23, 2017 - DOKA - DOHA,QATAR

14 employees attended the trainingaimed at raising awareness for commonmistakes in and defects as a mainsource of major accidents. Doka, aleader in the shutter industry, compiledlessons learned over the years, and gavedemonstrations to the operatives.

CONFINED SPACE ENTRYAUGUST 6, 2017 AND OCTOBER 31,2017 - DISS TRAINING CENTRE -DOHA, QATAR

This course provided the four traineesfrom MAN Enterprise Qatar and MetrixQatar with the required safety skills andknowledge needed to enter or work inan area classified as confined space. Thetraining covered the dangers of workingin permit-confined spaces.

LIFTING SUPERVISOR AUGUST 15, 2017 ENERTECH - DOHA, QATAR

The Lifting Supervisor course allowedthe three attendees the opportunity tounderstand and learn how to carry outlifting operations in a safe and efficientway. In addition, legislative requirementsin a safe working environment, investigatingcrane accidents, and implementingpreventive efforts were reviewed.

DOKA PRODUCT TRAINING SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 DOKA - DOHA, QATAR

The training covered the characteristicsof Doka products, highlighting the qualityand safety features of Doka productsbeing used by MAN Enterprise. Thetraining was given to seven employees.

NEBOSH HSW JUNE 9, 2017 - DISS TRAININGCENTRE - DOHA, QATAR

This introductory session covered thesafety culture in organizations. Individualslearned how to identify and manageworkplace hazards, reduce accidents,and save on cost. Three candidatesattended the training.

MANAGING SAFELY JULY 5, 2017 DISS - DOHA, QATAR

This internationally recognized trainingwas tailored for line-supervisors toexecute health and safety responsibilitiesto the required standard and to achievemanagement objectives in maintainingsafe work systems. 16 employees attendedthe training.

FIRE MARSHALL JULY 5, 2017 AND NOVEMBER 20,2017 - VENTURE GULF TRAININGCENTRE - DOHA, QATAR

This course gave the 19 employees fromMAN Enterprise Qatar and Metrix Qatar(who hold Fire Marshal positions)instruction in fire safety, including howit spreads and how to respond to it. Italso explained the key risks and basicrequirements of the post.

BASIC FIRST AID & CPR JULY 10, 2017 AND AUGUST 24, 2017ENERTECH TRAINING CENTRE -DOHA, QATAR

This course covered theory and practicein first aid. The program covered standardsituations that require first aid andprovided the proper procedures inadministering first aid treatment. 22candidates from both MAN EnterpriseQatar and Metrix Qatar attended thetraining.

SAFETY TRAINING FOR LORRYLOADER CRANE OPERATION OCTOBER 22, 2017 - BUREAUVERITAS TRAINING CENTRE -DOHA, QATAR

The crane operator course coveredindustry standards and practices indetail while discussing modern technologyand up-to-date practices. Two employeesfrom Metrix Qatar attended the session.

AWARENESSPRESENTATION - HYGIENE OCTOBER 28, 2017 - DOHA, QATAR

This session raised awareness about thepossible sources of contamination andkinds of infections that might occur atwork. It introduced the need to maintainpersonal hygiene and good occupationalhygiene standards such as cleaning desks,washing hands, and eating food indesignated areas. 37 employees attendedthe training.

SCAFFOLDING INSPECTOR NOVEMBER 2, 9 AND 10, 2017 ENERTECH - DOHA, QATAR

Three employees attended the trainingwhich covered the regulations, safetyguidelines, and procedures needed torecognize and eliminate hazards in thefield.

INTELEX TRAINING NOVEMBER 29, 2017 - AL BIDDATOWER - DOHA, QATAR

In te lex i s a g loba l leader in thedevelopment and support of softwaresolutions for Environment, Health, Safetyand Quality (EHSQ) programs. Theweb -based so f twa re p rov idedpar t ic ipants wi th ins t ruc t ion inmanaging, tracking and reporting onessential corporate data. The trainingwas sponsored by the Supreme Councilfor Workers Welfare, and one candidateattended the session.

TOTAL SAFETY LEADERSHIP:FROM ACCIDENTS TO ZERO DECEMBER 14, 2017 - GEFINORROTANA HOTEL, BEIRUT, LEBANON

The interactive workshop covered theknowledge and understandingnecessary to develop commitment,drive positive change, and build a robustculture of safety in organizations. 14employees attended this one-daymasterclass to help build a practicaltoolkit of simple, high-impact tools andtechniques designed to developleadership capabilities and producerapid results in the workplace.

TOWER CRANE ERECTOR FEBRUARY 7, 2018 - DOHA, QATAR

In this training, safety planning andprocedures in tower crane erection,jacking and dismantling, and legalrequirements and responsibilities ofvarious stakeholders were covered.Two employees attended the session.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

TrainingsSafety Measures

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SOCIAL NEWS

| MAN Enterprise |

• Jean Nahed & Antoinette Bassil June 24, 2017• Danny Abou Rizk

& Paula Hage-Boutros June 25, 2017• Ralph Azar & Reina Skaff July 2, 2017• Masood Ahamed & Ichrath Tabassum July 21, 2017• Raymond Sakr & Tania Bardawil July 22, 2017• Raguvaran Vanangamudi & Sumathi August 27, 2017• Sunithmohan Saseendrakurup

& Saritha S. Harikumar September 7, 2017• Mohammad Islam

& Rukshar Khatoon September 9, 2017• Nazih Maroun & Joelle Abou Nader September 27, 2017• Rodney Piliin & Mariejo T. Piliin October 25, 2017• Mohamed Mubassir & Ruzaika Banu November 24, 2017• Mohamed Fasarath

& Fathima Shajitha December 8, 2017• Joseph Kadissi & Grace Arraj December 16, 2017• Mohamed Abdul Majeed & Nitha January 19, 2018

| Metrix |

• Ralph Kassab & Mia Lucas July 22, 2017• Christopher Attienza

& Daisy Laobayen August 14, 2017

Weddings

| MAN Enterprise |

• Roy Malkoun, Sofia June 1, 2017• Mark Anthony Cueto, Amanda June 4, 2017 • Elie El Deek, Celine June 20, 2017 • Jad Youness, Angela Maria July 7, 2017• Dany Costantine, John July 18, 2017• Tony Ross, Dimitri August 22, 2017• Mohammad El Kejji, Ahmad September 5, 2017• Majdy El Hourany, Mela September 21, 2017• Bir Bahadur Subedi, Aarav October 31, 2017• Rajeesh Ravindran, Rithvik V.R December 4, 2017• Carole Salameh, Ivy December 12, 2017• Carla Hanna, Rita December 19, 2017• Moughira El Khatib , Louay December 22, 2017• Habib Keyrouz, Georges January 1, 2018• Haytham Chehade, Adam February 3, 2018• Nidal Halabi, Serena February 14, 2018• Tony Lebbos, Marita February 16, 2018• Danny Abou Rizk, Christa March 25, 2018

| Metrix |

• Tony Abi Nader, Savio July 7, 2017

Newborns

The MAN Holding Annual Gatheringwas held at Eau de Vie at the PhoeniciaHotel on January 25, 2018. All stafffrom MAN Enterprise Corporate, MANEnterprise Lebanon, Tecman Industry,and Metrix participated in the event.

Mr. Michel Abi Nader, Chairman of MANHolding, spoke about the state of theeconomy, the technical revolution, andthe effect of globalization on our lives.In addition, he mentioned the challengeof keeping up with the development oftoday’s world, and the expansion anddiversification of the Group.

Hence, Mr. Abdallah Mardelli summa-rized his journey with MAN Enterprisestarting as a Project Manager in 1998 tothe Area General Manager of MAN

Enterprise Lebanon. Mr. Mardelli'sopening speech highlighted theimportance of motivation in the workplaceand sharing clear values and vision. Heconcluded his speech by reminding hiscolleagues about the successes of thepast and the challenges which havealways resulted in achievements.

Furthermore, the company honored 22colleagues for their 15 years of servicewithin the group.

Annual Gathering 2017

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SAMIR ABBOUD BASSAM MAZLOUM ROY MALKOUN RASHAD SALAMEH

LABA CHIHA ELIE EL ASMAR ELIE BAROUK PAUL ASSAF

MOUSSA MOUASS KHAIRALLAH KEYROUZ ELIE DAMOUNI GEORGES ASSAAD

GEORGES MATAR OHANNES NAZARIAN MOHAMMAD FAKIH

FATTAN BEAINY JOE KIRIAKOS JOY FEGHALI

ELIAS SERHAN

ROGER SASSINE

RIMA HADDAD

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MAN Enterprise, Tecman Industry, andMetrix participated in the BeirutMarathon on Sunday, November 12,2017.

The marathon offered not only physicalbut also mental challenges with a senseof achievement. This year, more than250 colleagues and their familiesparticipated to support JouzourLoubnan, whose mission is to ensurethe appropriate irrigation, guardianshipand protection of trees. As a result,Jouzour Loubnan was able to plantmore than 110 trees.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

MAN Group

Beirut Marathon 2017

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MAN Enterprise Qatar and METRIXQatar organized a basketball competitiontitled, the MAN-METRIX BasketballTournament 2018. The tournamentwas held from March - April 2018, atAl Arabi Sports Club.

The site staff of MAN-METRIX formed sixteams: • ABAL• LAND• MAN Enterprise Head Office• Metrix Head Office• NMOQ• PAST

This tournament reinforced a spirit ofathleticism, friendship, and sportsman-ship. NMOQ and the MAN EnterpriseHead Office played against each otherin the finals, with the latter winning thetournament.

MAN Enterprise Qatar | Metrix Qatar

MAN-Metrix Basketball Tournament

NEW CERTIFICATES

Metrix upgraded TUV by DAKKS Germany

ABAL - Certificate of Achievement

Tecman 2017 Certificate

Certificate of Appreciation for Waste Paper Disposal

METRIX | QATAR

MAN ENTERPRISE | LEBANON

MAN ENTERPRISE | QATAR

TECMAN INDUSTRY | LEBANON

WHI17 – 19919414 - Certificate of ComplianceWarm Springs - 20 Minute Solid Core Fire Door

WHI17 – 19919415 - Certificate of ComplianceWarm Springs 45-90 Minute Flush Doors

FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certification

PRESS ECHOES

Consortium of four exceptional companies from Cyprus and abroad takesover the construction of Limassol Del Mar

Snapshot taken from the contract assignment meeting

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UAE Branch:

Al Mouror Street, East 41, plot C55Building No P-139, unit M2Owner; Ali Bin Saif Bin Sultan Al AwaniAbu Dhabi - UAETel: +971 2 64301167Fax: +971 2 64301176contacts.ae@manenterprise.com

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Libya Branch:

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