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SUSTAINABILITY

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ENTSFrom the Desk of... 3 Sustainability is Necessary for our Future Samer S. Khoury

Editor’s View 4 Sustainability Progress at CCC N. Husseini

Recent Awards 5

Quality Management 6 Corrective Action M. Soufyan

Feature 10 CCC’s Sustainability Policy & Objectives S. Thabet / L. Aggelopoulou

12 Solar Power Utilization in CCC - A Case Study S. Thabet / M. Sabbah

14 CCC’s Green Projects T. El Hajjar / S. Thabet

17 Sustainability Awareness Campaign S. Thabet / L. Aggelopoulou

Project Profile 18 Gas Slug Catcher Project Success Story F. Figer / F. Ephrem

21 Al Samra Expansion Project Z. S. Qabbani

Area News 24 Lebanon: AUB Celebrates 150 Years A. Rashidi

25 Oman: Construction Week Awards S. Thabet

Information Technology 26 e-Learning & Certification A. Rashidi

Corporate Social Responsibility 28 CSR News T. Awad

30 CSR Volunteer of the Quarter T. Awad

31 Fund Raising Lunch for Children in Algeria G. Assi

32 Theatre Visits in Aid of Friends of the Child L. Aggelopoulou

33 Christmas Food Basket Campaign L. Aggelopoulou

34 Dialogue in the Dark D. NtalachaniL. Aggelopoulou

36 Clothes Collection, Piraeus Bulletin Editors

37 Annual Winter Clothing Drive, Jordan R. Sabbagh-Kawar

38 Reforestation of Parnitha S. Koutsouflakis

40 Cricket Tournament in Oman S. N. Kurup

41 UAE Clean & Green Campaign D. Mahboobeh

42 The Road from Paris V. Mammuni

43 Women’s Day Programme Report V. Mammuni

44 ‘Act to Sustain-All Communities Together’ Campaign, Dubai V. Mamunni

Health, Safety & Environment 45 Praise for Safety Performance at RHIP, Oman F. Watfa

Training & Development 46 Training Activities 4th Quarter 2015 M. Shami

Sports & Leisure 48 Dukhan Highway Project Cricket Team Emerges Triumphant! DHP Cricket Team & Staff

Milestones 49 Announcements

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SAMER S. KHOURY

Sustainability is Necessary for our Future

The word ‘sustainability’ is often used at CCC as it is included in many of our procedures, yet I feel we have not had sustainability built into all our work flows and, most importantly, that some of our staff members and manpower have not bought into it mentally fully yet.

I would like you to think as human beings on this planet: that we are living on limited natural resources, and with the constant growth of the world population and continued economic growth, these resources are being depleted. Our beloved earth is being polluted and if we, as individuals, companies or societies do nothing about it, our existence on this planet will be at risk in the next 50 plus years.

At CCC we must act both as individuals and as a company to make both our life habits and CCC’s operations more sustainable and earth-friendly.

I could list many actions we could take, but here are a few pointers for all of us to adopt, both in our daily life, on our projects and in our offices in order to make a difference:

1. Save on water usage and recycle it.

2. Save on electricity and try to go for renewable energy.

3. Save on fuel and try to go for clean sources of fuel.

4. Save on paper usage and recycle it.

5. Maximize recycling.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. ACT NOW.

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Sustainability Progress at CCCN. HUSSEINI

Dear Bulletin Readers,

Sustainability plays a pivotal role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges such as social development, environmental protection and sustained economic growth.

Organizations committed to sustainability are transforming the world and improving lives. They become empowered to conduct business in ways less harmful for the environment, upgrade working conditions and control complex ethical concerns.

Sustainability reporting has become mainstream. From a niche practice which began in the 90s, it has evolved into a best practice employed by companies worldwide. The reporting process helps organizations to understand and measure the economic, social and environmental impacts of their operations. Sustainability disclosures increase organizational credibility, achieve a competitive advantage and help to better manage risks and opportunities. The information and data sourced can be used in business intelligence to drive innovation, expand into new markets, improve efficiency and enhance operational performance. Effectively, sustainability reporting information is being embedded in the strategic decision making processes of organizations.

Worth noting is the fact that in 2015 two global milestones were passed:

1. The historic landmark COP21 Paris agreement where every nation on earth committed to battling climate change and

2. The United Nations created sustainable development goals (SDGs) which call for businesses to place sustainability at the core of their strategy.

These truly demonstrate the scale and ambition the world is projecting towards significant sustainability issues and the increasing attention to a sustainable world economy.

CCC’s sustainability initiative, although only four years old, is already quite visible and popular among our younger employees.

We have made good progress in its adoption through:

• Soft and continuous coordination: the Sustainability Team has been very active in visiting and communicating with the projects.

• Awareness campaigns that enforce our published policy and the recommended best practices: most projects are now reporting regularly against our KPIs.

• Developing business cases for early adoption, particularly in our camps.

• Promoting innovation and research through our Knowledge Management specialized Community of Practice. Some of its members have been dispatched to related conferences to canvass new and applicable ideas.

• Holding of a lot of webinars that invited external subject matter experts to open our eyes to new trends and innovation, particularly in the renewable energy field.

Our persistent actions have paid off. CCC has won many prestigious awards in sustainability.

Please browse through this issue’s articles that demonstrate our success in this field.


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Main Works Contract for City Centre Almaza

EgyptThe project includes construction of a mall; a convenient regional shopping centre, of circa 100,000m2 GLA, with a

potential to be expanded by 40,000m2.

The mall is made up of an anchoring hypermarket of 12,000m2 with a retail space of 68,000m2 and 20,000m2 of food and beverage; a leisure area including cinemas, with an overall area of parking space for in excess of 4,000 cars. The total build up area (BUA) is 245,000m2.

The client is Majid Al Futtaim Properties Egypt S.A.E.

The contract was awarded on 7 December 2015.

The project start was 27 December 2015 for a duration of three years ending on 27 December 2018.

Integrated Gas Development Expansion (IGD-E) Project Phase-1UAE

The project includes the construction of a 42” heavy wall thickness sour gas pipeline from Ruwais to GASCO station

in Habshan area with 114km plus 6” condensate line 20 kilometres from Habshan 5 station to Habshan 0.

The owner is GASCO, the main contractor is Tecnicas Reunidas (TR) and the consultant is Jacobs.

The contract was awarded on 11 December 2015.

The project start was 11 December 2015 for a duration of about 20 months ending on 26 August 2017.

EPIC for Hamad International Airport Jet A-1 SupplyQatar

The project consists of the detailed design and engineering, procurement, installation, construction,

precommissioning, commissioning, performance testing, start-up and handover of a 24” 132km pipeline from RLIC in Ras Laffan to Hamad International Airport (HIA), SPPS tank farm facilities at RLIC, C2 station at HIA and four block valve stations along the pipeline right-of-way.

The client is Qatar Petroleum (QP).

The contract was awarded on 1 February 2016.

The project start was 17 February 2016 for a duration of 39 months ending on 16 May 2019.

Masama West Wellfield into North South Carrier 2.2 PipelineBotswana

The project consists of the design, construction and commissioning of a pipeline network to integrate 25

boreholes and inject into NSC2.2 with a provision to NSC1. The works include 20km steel pipes (dia 400-700mm), 52km uPVC (dia 110-250mm), MET at 25 boreholes, 33,000m3 reinforced concrete reservoir, one pump station and three pressed steel tanks. The system will be automated and operated by SCADA package.

The client is Water Utilities Corporation.

The contract was awarded on 8 February 2016.

The project start was 1 March 2016 for a duration of one year ending on 28 February 2017.


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M. SOUFYAN

IntroductionCorrective Action as defined in the ISO-9000 standard is the action to eliminate the cause of detected nonconformity or other undesirable status. It is a set of activities that traces the symptoms of a problem to its cause and produces solutions to prevent the recurrence of the problem. Corrective action provides a feedback loop based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in the control process.

Corrective Action includes three main processes:

• Trend analysis to identify any possible trend.

• Root-cause analysis to identify the cause of the nonconformity or the undesirable condition.

• Corrective action plan including measures to prevent recurrence.

We need to realize that root-cause analysis is conducted if the nonconformity or the undesirable condition has a significant effect on cost, schedule or quality. Chart 01 is a graphic presentation of the corrective action process.

Graphic Presentation of Corrective Action Process

Examples of Areas Subject to Trend Analysis

Customer Complaints Nonconformances Inspection Requests

Key Performance Ind. Corrective Actions Engineering

Inspection Results Test Results Vendors

CONDUCT TREND ANALYSIS

IDENTIFY TREND

ISSUE CORRECTIVEACTION REQUEST

Significant effect oncost or schedule

ROOT-CAUSE ANALYSIS TAKE ACTION TOPREVENT RECURRENCECORRECTIVE ACTION

MONITOR RESULTS

CLOSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS REQUEST

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To be conducted for trendswith significant effect on

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Trend AnalysisThe term “Trend Analysis” refers to the concept of collecting information and attempting to spot a pattern, or trend, in the information. Non-conformances are subject to trend analysis by discipline. Trends may fall into any of the following categories:

• Materials.

• Equipment.

• Poor workmanship.

• Communication.

• Violation of specified requirements.

• Other categories as applicable.

Where to Apply Trend AnalysisTrend analysis may be applied in any business area of concern; this may include the following functions:

• Marketing.

• Business Development.

• Estimation and Proposal.

• Design and development.

• Engineering.

• Procurement.

• Construction.

• Commissioning.

• Handing Over.

Trend Analysis for Project ExecutionDuring project execution many areas may be subject to trend analysis. The following represents an example:

• Customer complaints.

• Non-conformance reports.

• Inspection requests.

• Corrective action notice.

• Weld defects.

• Nondestructive testing.

• Test results related to concrete works.

• Test results related to earthworks.

• Key performance indicators.

• Other areas as applicable.

Examples of Trend Analysis


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Initiation of Corrective Action Request

Corrective Action Request is usually initiated by the Quality Department as a result of trend analysis related to engineering, procurement, construction or commissioning. In principle, the results of all major processes in the project are subject to analysis to identify trend. Corrective Action is required for any situation that carries a high percentage / weight in the trend analysis. If the situation has a significant effect on cost or schedule, such a situation requires root-cause analysis followed by corrective action and preventive measures. Chart 2 is a graphic presentation of the initiation of a corrective action request.

QUALITY MANAGERQA/QC ENGINEER DEPT. HEAD RELEVANT ENGINEER

Review UnsatisfactoryCondition

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UNSATISFACTORY CONDITIONS COULD BE:- Nonconformance Reports- Customer Complaints- Engineering Issues- Other Issues

- Material Issues- Inspection Requests

Contact Analysis to IdentifyTrends, Categories to be used

shall be based on ActualInformation. FOR EXAMPLE:

- Poor Workmanship- MS or QCP Violation- ITP Not Implemented- Design Change

30%15%19%10%

- Material Deficiency- Standards Violation- Equipment Failure

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Issue Corrective Actionrequest for Categories withHigh % or with Significant

Impact on Cost or Schedule.

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Accepted 06

Sign & Return toQA/QC Engineer

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ProvideComments

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CONDUCT ROOT CAUSE ANALYSISUSE ISHIKAWA DIAGRAM OR THE 5 WHY METHOD

IDENTIFY ROOT CAUSE

Processingof CAR

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Processing of Corrective Action

The processing of a corrective action request is the responsibility of the relevant department. The relevant engineer responsible for the activity will propose corrective action and preventive measures and obtain the approval of his manager in conjunction with the Quality Manager. Upon management approval, the resolution will be implemented / monitored by the relevant engineer. Final verification of the implementation

will be conducted by the originator of the corrective action request (CAR) followed by closing by the Quality Manager.

QUALITY MANAGERQA/QC ENGINEER DEPT. HEAD RELEVANT ENGINEER

Propose PreventiveMeasures

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Propose Corrective Action

Accepted

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21Verify Completion

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Forward to Quality Mgr.for closing Close CAR

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Forwad to QA Clerk for filingand update of CAR Register

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CCC’s Sustainability Policy Statement & ObjectivesS. THABET & L. AGGELOPOULOU

CCC’s Sustainability Policy Statement defines the framework of sustainability within CCC and reflects the basic principles of conduct. It outlines CCC’s commitments and strategy towards the “three pillars of sustainability”: economy, society and environment.

Recognizing the needs of its stakeholders, the CCC Group is committed to:

• Upholding laws applicable to the industry sector in which we operate.

• Integrating sustainability considerations where possible into all our business decisions.

• Operating with minimal environmental impact while maximizing economic and social benefits on jobsites and in offices.

• Creating a comfortable and safe workplace for employees.

• Respecting human rights.

Sustainability Objectives

Sustainability Policy Statement


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CCC’s Sustainability Policy Statement & Objectives

• Continuously improving our sustainability performance.

Being dedicated to fulfilling our sustainability commitments and in accordance with this policy, CCC has established key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets. These help us to measure

our economic, environmental and social performance. The KPIs are necessary

to keep track of our progress, drive

improvements and prepare CCC’s Sustainability Report. The selected KPIs focus on sustainability issues that matter the most to CCC and are based on internationally accepted indicators and values (Global Reporting Initiative, Ten Principles of UN Global Compact).

In 2012, CCC introduced a system for assessing our sustainability performance in relation to our projects and area offices. These metrics are closely monitored and shared widely within CCC, the objective being to work together towards facing challenges and fostering improvement ideas. In general terms, our KPIs provide us with a basis for strategic thinking, detailed

planning and guided execution in terms of managing our sustainability

performance.

List of CCC’s KPIs


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Solar Power Utilization in CCCA Case Study

S. THABET & M. SABBAH

Aiming to reduce CCC’s carbon footprint and to contribute towards the increase of renewable energy utilization in the Middle East, CCC launched a solar energy initiative that extended to the deployment of solar energy applications in its projects and camps.

A solar power generation plant coupled with a diesel power production system, without battery storage, was installed at CCC’s project camp at Qusahwira, located approximately 260km south of Abu Dhabi city, United Arab Emirates.

CCC was keen to be the first contractor to utilize such a plant as an off grid power generation system in the region. The system generated up to 368kWh and was installed on the rooftops of accommodation units. This solar rooftop installation was at the time the first off-grid solar project in the UAE and one of the largest solar installations in the country, empowering a camp with more than 5,000 people working for an oil field development project in the desert. The system consists of 1,536 multicrystalline solar modules, each rated at 240WP from Q-Cells.

CCC planned to maximize the utilization of the purchased system by relocating the plant to consecutive projects. A summary of previous utilization and next relocation is listed in the wUtilization History table.

In 2014 the system generated power for Habshan site offices for the entire year, allowing us to mathematically calculate production average and financial gains for future expansion or purchases.

UTILIZATION HISTORY

APRIL2012

Solar plant installed and commissioned in Qusahwira Camp as a roof mounted installation

NOVEMBER 2013

PV plant dismantled and removed from location

JANUARY 2014

PV plant reinstalled and commissioned at Habshan Site Offices


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Solar Power Utilization in CCC - A Case Study

It is worth mentioning that during the solar plant’s four years of operation, carbon dioxide emissions at the projects have decreased by a total of 63,422 tons. CCC forecasts a reduction of more than 300,000 tons over the complete lifecycle of the plant.

Solar power accounts for 35% of the total power generated on a project site; the remainder is produced using diesel powered generator sets supplying the required power in order to meet user demand. A synchronizing panel determines the best combination of generators required to produce sufficient power in addition to solar panel power.

The sequence of solar and diesel Genset operation is shown in the table.

The paralleling controllers work as the main grid for solar power and operates based on the load demand.

Solar inverters then identify the Genset power as a grid and exports power to the load.

Even though CCC purchased the solar PV system at peak market prices, we were able to achieve a decent internal rate of return as the system replaces diesel generators which are a considerably more expensive power generation method. The table shows basic and vital information about the current setup.

The implementation of solar energy among other sustainability initiatives such as water conservation and recycling construction material earned CCC the Gold Emirates Energy Award (EEA) in November 2015. CCC received the highest award in the category “Energy Efficiency - Private Sector” for the year 2015, in recognition of the sustainability initiatives applied at project construction camps and site facilities in the UAE and Qatar. The EEA is an international prize honouring best practices in energy efficiency and sustainability.

COMBUSTION GENERATED POWER 3,315 MW

GREEN GENERATED POWER 1,798 MW

CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS 63,422 Ton


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CCC‘s Green ProjectsT. EL HAJJAR & S. THABET

Lusail Multipurpose Hall (LMH), QatarCCC was the main contractor of the LMH project, a major Olympic standard indoor venue intended to host national and international sporting events such as handball, basketball, volleyball, badminton and gymnastics. At the beginning of 2015 the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship was held here.

The total plot site area is approximately 387,123m2 consisting of three main buildings with soft and hard landscaping, vehicle passages and parking spaces.

The project’s design and construction have followed sustainability principles under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) guidelines, developed by the Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD). At the design stage, the project targeted a rating of GSAS 3-Star certificate through implementation of various sustainability design and construction practices. Eventually, the LMH project was awarded a prestigious 4-star GSAS rating by GORD, the first sports hall in the region to achieve such a rating.

CCC is involved in the development of environmentally friendly, energy saving construction projects, committed to fulfilling the requirements of green buildings. Our business strategy is to provide holistic green building solutions covering the entire life cycle of infrastructure projects and including recourse-conserving use, environmentally friendly materials and efficient energy management.

The projects as shown in the table set benchmarks for their green design and construction features.

No. PROJECT NAME LOCATIONPROJECT PHASE

DESIGN CONSTRUCTION

COMPLETED

1 Princess Noura University Project KSA Certified LEED Gold Certified LEED Gold

2 LMH Project (Multipurpose Hall At Lusail Sports Club) Qatar Certified 3-Stars GSAS Certified 4-Stars GSAS

IN PROGRESS

1 Abu Dhabi Plaza (Mixed-Use Development) Kazakhstan

Target LEED Silver (In-Progress)

Target LEED Silver (In-Progress)

2 Abu Dhabi International Airport - Midfield Terminal Building UAE

Target ESTIDAMA 3-Pearl (In-Progress)

Target ESTIDAMA 3-Pearl (In-Progress)

3 Riyadh Metro, Lines 1 & 2 KSATarget LEED Silver

(In-Progress)Target LEED Silver (In-

Progress)

4 Palestinian Museum PalestineTarget LEED Silver

(In-Progress)Target LEED Silver

(In-Progress)

5 New CCC Oman Head Office OmanTarget LEED Silver

(In-Progress)Target LEED Silver

(In-Progress)

6 CCC KIZAD Logistic Facility UAECertified ESTIDAMA

1-PearlTarget ESTIDAMA 1-Pearl

(In-Progress)


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CCC‘s Green Projects

Some of the sustainable features the project showcases, include:

Energy• 70% glazing efficiency improvement.

• 36% lower lighting power density through the use of LED lighting and occupancy sensors.

• Efficient envelope design to minimize heating loads through the use of fritting and shading of roof and façade glass panels.

• Energy recovery units to reduce cooling demand.

• Bright colored finishes to minimize the “heat island effect” and solar heat gains.

• Efficient chillers and electric water heating plants.

Water • 100% greywater recycling and reuse.

• Water recycling tank incorporating storm water and grey water with a provision for a Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) connection.

• Water efficient irrigation system (bubblers and drip systems).

• Selection of plumbing fixtures based on low water flow rate.

• Landscape using low water consuming plants.

Waste• 75% waste recycling.

• Detailed waste management strategies (segregation, food waste).

Materials• 35% of materials designed to be disassembled

upon the decommissioning of the project to enable reuse and recycling.

• 91% of construction materials and construction expenditure contributed to the national economy by engaging local resources (within a radius of 200km).

• 27% of responsibly sourced construction materials.

• 20% of construction materials constitute recycled content materials.

Indoor Environment• Low polluting interior finishes.

• Verified air flow.

CCC Oman Head OfficeThe new corporate Oman head office demonstrates CCC’s commitment to sustainable building practices. The new offices in Muscat are being constructed in accordance with standards of green design and technology

and are aiming for a minimum LEED-2009 certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). CCC is striving to accomplish at least a LEED-2009 certified rating for the project under the categories: sustainable site planning; safeguarding water; improving energy efficiency; conserving materials and resources and embracing indoor environmental quality.

When complete, these offices will be the first LEED accredited building in Muscat.

The location is Shatti Al Qurum in Muscat. It features eight floors (three levels of underground parking, ground floor, three typical floors and a penthouse) with a total built up area of 62,172 square feet.


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CCC‘s Green Projects

The project is a model of sustainable and economic development, which minimizes environmental impact and seeks to restore ecological resources. Aiming for LEED certification, CCC applied and included numerous environmentally friendly elements, such as:

Energy and Atmosphere• An efficient HVAC system.

• A high efficiency glazing system.

• Advanced lighting fixtures controlled by motion sensitive occupancy sensors.

Water Efficiency• Water consumption reduced by 53% over

baseline standards (EPA Act 1992), through specifying ultra-low flow fixtures.

• Dual flush toilets and waterless lavatories saving 159,570 gallons of potable water.

Waste• Over 50% of all construction waste scheduled

to be recycled.

• Storage and collection of recyclables.

Materials • More than 30% of construction materials

extracted and manufactured within 500 miles of Muscat.

• Most of the wood used certified as sustainably harvested by the Forestry Stewardship Council.

Sustainable Sites• Alternative transportation encouraged

(bicycle racks and shower facilities provided). Designated preferred parking spaces for carpooling and low-emission/ fuel efficient vehicles.

• Reduction of light pollution as all exterior lighting is aimed straight down.

• Heat island effect limited by high solar reflectance roof from cement tiles and three level underground parking space.

Indoor Environmental Quality• Sensors installed to monitor building ventilation and CO2 content.

• During construction, all absorptive materials protected from moisture damage and sealed ductwork prevented all dusts/particulates from contaminating the ventilation system.

• Construction filtration media replaced before occupancy.

• Interior finish materials carefully selected to provide

a higher standard of indoor air quality (low volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

• Natural light is strategically used to enable lighting reduction during the day via sensors that automatically turn off the lights when a room is unoccupied.

In March 2016 CCC’s new Oman Head Office was honoured as the Sustainable Project of the Year at the Construction Week Oman Awards 2016. The Construction Week’s panel of industry judges congratulated CCC for the numerous sustainable features embedded in the project, especially since there is little demand for LEED in Oman. As stated by one panel member, “It’s nice to see a contractor leading by example and investing in its own sustainable facilities.”


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The Sustainability Awareness CampaignS. THABET & L. AGGELOPOULOU

A knowledge framework is being developed to increase awareness, enable learning and drive behaviour change among CCC employees. This awareness campaign covers, among other things, webinars and awareness posters.

Community of Practice (CoP) WebinarsWebinars are online seminars delivered over the Internet. They can be attended by individuals remotely from their location by using a computer with high speed Internet connection. The web conferencing software used allows for video conferencing, desktop sharing and full webinar services including instant feedback from participants and recording the entire session.

The webinars organized by CCC’s Sustainability Initiative are unique training opportunities, aligned with the integration of sustainability within CCC. Aiming to increase awareness and communicate the benefits of sustainable practices, market leading experts are invited to share exclusively their insights into with CCC solutions related to the construction industry. The webinars (which last approximately one hour) are designed for all colleagues wishing to receive a practical understanding about sustainable applications, hear real life examples, and learn about the latest in related technologies.

So far, the following topics have been covered:

• Solar Heating and Energy Efficiency.

• Wastewater Treatment Plants.

• Waste to Energy Systems.

• Photovoltaic Energy Systems.

• Water Conservation Solutions.The webinars host expert practitioners from reputable organizations applying sustainability best practices, innovations and trends. Companies featured include: B&W Babcock & Wilcox Vølund, First Solar, Niagara Conservation, Lebanon Green Building Council and ACWA. CCC’s solar case study from the Bausher Waste Water Project (Madinat Sultan Qaboos, MSQ) in Oman has also been presented.

Interaction between the presenter and the audience is a key element of the webinars. After each presentation, a question-and-answer session follows where the guest speaker responds live to the questions raised by the attendees.

Finally, all webinars are recorded and upon completion posted online on CCC’s Knowledge Management platform “Fanous”. This way the

webinar, along with any other relevant material such as brochures and videos, can be accessed later by all Fanous users interested in analyzing and understanding the content as thoroughly as possible.

Sustainability Awareness PostersTo raise awareness and maintain the Sustainability momentum high within CCC, sustainability awareness posters have been created featuring the CCC Sustainability mascot SUSTAINO. The posters emphasize the popular slogan of the Paris Climate Change Summit 2015 “There is no Planet B”.

Aiming to increase effectiveness, posters are available in different sizes (A4 and A3) and in various languages such as Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, French, Kazakh and Russian. They have been printed on recycled paper and are being displayed throughout area offices, projects and camps.

The posters cover the following seven topics:

• Energy.

• Water.

• Paper.

• Smart Driving.

• Reducing Food Waste.

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

• Living Healthy.

the knowledge portalfanous


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A Success Story

F. FIGER & F. EPHREM

The FCP Gas Slug Catcher Project, located in North Rumaila, Basra, Iraq, is an EPC contract tasked with the construction of the FCP Gas Slug Catcher and its associated facilities. This is located at the end of a 24 inch diameter export pipeline that carries hydrocarbon wet gas in North Rumaila in order to separate the dry gas from the condensed liquids in the pipeline. The dry gas would then be exported as a fuel source to the existing 24 inch pipeline that supplied the gas to the existing Siemens power plant located approximately one kilometer north of FCP.

Shell Iraq Petroleum Development B.V (SIPD) had awarded Consolidated Contractors Group (CCC), an EPC contract on 1 June 2014, under an optimistic pace of schedule.

This prestigious project was considered the ideal spot for such infrastructure development.

In 2016, it is estimated that the North Rumaila power plant will provide the state of Basra with 24 hours of electric power with the state of and the Basra governorate has agreed and committed itself to this initiative.

The project was principally divided into two work packages:

• Work Package 1: The installation of a Slug Catcher package: 48 inch diameter multiplied by six fingers, designed and supplied with loose components by Foster Wheeler’s (FWK) / Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC (TFEC), consisting of 96 48 inch diameter finger pipes, 66 sliding supports and six anchor supports, a wet gas inlet manifold, a condensate manifold

and a dry gas outlet manifold associated with Vortex Separator. This Slug Catcher package was assembled, field welded and installed on 12 concrete foundations. The overall length of Slug Catcher package was 198.5m with a weight of approximately 1250 mega tonnes.

• Work Package 2: This comprised all mechanical works associated with Balance of Piping (BOP) involving 8,150 inch diameter of fabrication, welding and the installation of 10 equipment types. The civil works for this package amounted to over 7,000 m3 of reinforced concrete. This work package mainly included utilities and building works. The utilities comprised the construction of the Storm Water Evacuation Pond, Storm Water concrete U-Ditch, Underground HDPE piping network, AOC recovery pit, Instrument Air & Plant Air package, two Diesel Fuel Power Generators and the concrete paving and road works consisting of 8500 m2. The building works included construction of control room and substation buildings standing at around 300 m2. It also included laying of 86,000 LM of electrical and instrumentation primary and secondary cables.

The work packages of the construction phase were completed to the stratification of SIPD (Shell), safety, QA/QC and construction. SIPD requested that CCC undertake the commissioning segment; this was completed successfully.


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Project DescriptionEngineering scope:

• Detailed engineering and procurement prepared and executed by CCC/CCEL during the execution stage that lasted from 2 June until 15 December 2015.

Project Management:

• 16 months consisting of fast track project execution

• 450 peak manpower (direct and indirect)

Civil:

• 8,000 m3 of poured concrete

• 3,000 m3 worth of excavation

• Slug Catcher foundations, equipment foundations, control room building and electrical substation building, pipe sleepers and pipe supports and so on.

Mechanical:

• Slug Catcher package piping, wet gas, dry gas, condensate lines and Balance of Piping (BOP) works for all utility systems (ten equipment installation, 2050 joints and 13,350 Inch Diameter welding).

Electrical and Instrumentation:

• Installation of 86 km worth of electrical and instrumentation primary and secondary cables

• HVAC for buildings and rating: 725 KVA Power Generation system

• Installation of Switchgear and Control Panels

Pre-commissioning/Commissioning:

• 20 Main Systems and 79 Subsystems

• About 8,100 ITR-A & B Check sheets with closure rate: ~100 ITR’s / day.

The scope and construction challenges that CCC faced are outlined below:

• Project management services including planning/scheduling and the overall project coordination until the completion of all permanent works.

• Timely recruitment for skilled and semi-skilled manpower and other necessary resources proved to be a challenge during the fast-track project. The recruitment process required manpower from India and the Philippines (other than available local manpower) but consisted of multiple difficulties such as candidates refusing the offer to work in Iraq as a result of the political situation present in the country as well as visa restrictions for the selected candidates. Local public unrest, labour strikes and low supervisory/HSE awareness amongst the national workforce also posed a hindrance to the recruitment of candidates.

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located in a remote region and the imposition of stringent customs clearance regulations have hindered the movement of necessary materials to a great extent.

• Moreover, the project also faced a difficult task in resolving the Internet communication issues due to the environment and very primitive network infrastructure present in Iraq.

• Initially, with a mere 5 per cent engineering in hand, the site construction works commenced with limited drawings and datasheets.

The location of the project proved to be a challenge in itself. Rumaila is truly a no man’s land that is only accessible by the road that connects the region to Basra-Baghdad through harsh desert terrain and is approximately 80 km from the nearest airport and 120 km from Basra province.

It is a remote area in a desert wilderness where very high security measures were applied. For example, the only transport vehicles with fully equipped PSD anti-bomb mechanisms were buses and 4x4 cars. Every candidate working on site wore special body armour and expats were not able to access Basra city due to regional instability. Maintaining the daily needs for the CCC camp (where more than 400 personnel lived) and the project proved to be a daunting task but with CCC’s resources and determination, these challenges were overcome successfully.

Mobilizing the project in the region, even under the best conditions, was not an easy task especially in terms of maintaining the percentage of the local content at more than 70 per cent which in turn had a positive impact on the government.

We endeavored to develop a friendly teamwork environment where staff could freely interact, not only within the CCC cadre, but equally well towards colleagues associated with SHELL (the client).

We developed gyms and sports fields within the camp so that the staff could re-establish, re-vitalize and re-coup the strength needed to tackle the next day’s assignment. Barbecue parties were held bi-weekly at the staff re-creation centers so as to boost morale also proved to be equally helpful.

With all the economic expansions, Basra province

had a limited number of reliable vendors and suppliers in the oil and gas sector that could meet IOC’s standards and requirements so we coordinated with CCC Kuwait, e-procurement in Dubai, EPSO and PMV Abu Dhabi to ensure that the best materials had been delivered within expected time limits so as to meet CCC’s and the IOC’s objectives.

Senior management visibly provided strong HSE leadership and ensured that its commitment to HSE policy was translated into the necessary recourses to develop, operate and maintain the company’s HSE procedures and HSE policy objectives on continuous basis. Senior management went on to highlight the importance of: “personal responsibility for safety rests with the line management of the company and safety is considered a prime factor in the project.” With this integrated HSE management system, CCC - Iraq could achieve considerable success at CCC/SIPD-FCP Gas Slug Catcher Project with ZERO LTI by applying the most stringent international HSE standards.

Finally, customer satisfaction is at the top of CCC’s priority list and as a result, CCC-Iraq management is fully committed to achieving this goal.

A well-defined quality management system that is well supported by high management, a dedicated team of qualified professionals, the availability of the latest technologies and excellent teamwork are the outstanding strengths of the CCC - Iraq quality team. Frequent quality audits, frequent monitoring and analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPI), corrective actions are only a few salient features of this CCC success story in Iraq.


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Al Samra Expansion Project was inaugurated on 19 October 2015 in the presence of the Jordanian Prime Minister, Adbullah Ensour and the Minister of Water and Irrigation, Hazem El Nasser.

This inauguration is part of the 25 year public-private partnership contract that was awarded in 2012 by the Jordanian Minister of Water and Irrigation to the Samra Project Company consortium. The consortium is made up of SUEZ and its partner Morganti, from Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), for the extension of the Al Samra wastewater treatment plant. The contract is worth a total of US$ 270 million with a US$ 93 million subsidy from the US Millennium Challenges Corporation (MCC) programme. It follows an initial contract awarded in 2002 by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation to the Samra Project Company for the design, funding, construction and operation of the Al Samra wastewater treatment plant. It was the first BOT (Build Operate Transfer) ever signed in Jordan.

The Al Samra plant is a key component of the strategy adopted by the Jordanian authorities to protect water resources. It treats more than 70 per cent of the wastewater in Jordan, it is 80 per cent energy self-sufficient and supplies 10 per cent of the country’s water resources used in agriculture.

The project is the expansion and operation of the Al Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant (“Samra WWTP”) from 267,000 m³ per day to 365,000 m³ per day in flows along with an increase by 80 per cent for the sludge treatment capacity. The expansion also includes the installation of a mechanical dewatering facility for both

Phase I and Phase II. MGI scope of works includes all civil works for the construction of two primary settling tanks, four aeration tanks, three secondary settling tanks, three activated sludge floatation tanks, three primary sludge thickeners, three anaerobic digesters and a dewatering building, in addition to other ancillary structures and the associated external works. The electromechanical works included the installation of the main process equipment that was supplied by Degremont and the supply and installation of material and equipment for the non-process buildings.

The extension has increased the plant’s capacity from 267,000m³ to 365,000m³ per day in order to meet the needs of an estimated 3.5 million inhabitants, representing almost 35 per cent of the country’s population. The project has also helped in the development of the local community and local economy by providing employment opportunities and water to irrigate crops. The extension, which took three years to complete, will be operational for 22 years.

The recycling of wastewater is a key component of Jordan’s water strategy. The Al Samra plant is designed to produce very good quality treated water that can be recycled and optimizes the use of water in agriculture and industry. The plant blends in perfectly with its environment and consumes very little energy. The upstream and downstream hydraulic turbines, working in combination with gas engines fuelled with the biogas from the sludge digestion, generate 80 per cent of the electricity consumed by the treatment process. The remaining 20 per cent comes from the national grid.


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Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), Resident Country Director, Jordan, Mr. Alex Russin, reported via e-mail, dated 28 October 2015:

Dear Al-Samra Stakeholders

First, congratulations on a very impressive ceremony last week. The high attendance and senior level government participation clearly reflected just how important and how much work went into the expansion works at Al Samra. This project would not be possible without strong partnerships, successfully implementing the build-

operate-transfer model that ensures sustainability in the long term. MCC CEO Dana Hyde and the visiting MCC delegation were deservedly impressed and will continue to speak of the importance of this project for Jordan’s water security issues in the months to come in Washington DC.

Secondly, while there was much press coverage of the event, I want to draw your attention to the Jordan Times article link below because I think that it captures Al Samra’s environmental message…both the 10 per cent water resource augmentation point and the positive impact of Al Samra on the Zarqa river are the ‘hooks’ that should make the average citizen appreciate As-Samra.

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The Jordan Times Newspaper, dated 19 October 2015, reported:

Expanded Zarqa Plant to Provide More Than 10 Per Cent of Jordan’s Water Resources

Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour and US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) CEO Dana J. Hyde on Monday inaugurated the start of operations at the expanded Al Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant in Zarqa.

“The plant will provide Jordan with 133 million cubic meters of treated water per year - representing more than 10 per cent of the Kingdom’s entire water resources,” according to a US embassy statement.

“It is now one of the largest and most modern wastewater treatment plants in the Middle East, treating more than 70 per cent of all wastewater produced in Jordan,” the statement added.

“MCC... is working together with the government of Jordan to conserve the country’s critical water supply and improve the quality of water for families and business,” the statement quoted Hyde as saying.

The plant harnesses clean energy to produce electricity and the project has employed approximately 1,500 people, according to the statement.

“By increasing the amount of treated water that is released into the Zarqa River, wildlife is

returning to the river, and more clean water is available for irrigation to support farmers in the Jordan Valley,” it added.

MCC contributed a US$ 93 million grant to the expansion, alongside additional funding from the government, a financing syndicate led by the Arab Bank and Al Samra Project Company - a consortium of private companies according to the US embassy.

The MCC grant represents part of its five-year, US$ 275 million MCC-Jordan Compact signed in 2010.

Also on Monday, Ensour met with Hyde and discussed various areas of cooperation between Jordan and the MCC, as well as water-related

projects currently under way, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

At the meeting, also attended by Water Minister Hazem Nasser and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Imad Fakhoury, the premier stressed the government’s commitment to maintaining cooperation with the MCC and to further boosting its activities in the Kingdom, expressing the government’s appreciation of the US support of Jordan, especially for the Samra project, which seeks to alleviate the water crisis in the Kingdom.

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Lebanon

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In commemorating the American University of Beirut’s 150th year, the university has compiled a gallery of those who contributed to its iconic history. Among those who were affiliated with the AUB were the late Said Khoury and the late Hasib Sabbagh, both of whom were AUB graduates.

The university notes Said Khoury’s achievements not only as a businessman and founder of CCC but also his efforts to rejuvenate Bethlehem through the creation of the Bethlehem Development Foundation (BDF) and goes on to list the numerous awards won by the late Said Khoury.

The AUB captures Hasib Sabbagh’s spirit in the following statement: “Builder, real estate developer, engineer, philanthropist, art collector, and citizen of the world…” and goes on to pay tribute to the late Hasib Sabbagh’s legacy.

Posters commemorating the university’s anniversary as well as posters of Said Khoury and Hasib Sabbagh are being displayed around the AUB area in Beirut, Lebanon. Plans for celebrating this anniversary can be found on the university’s website at www.aub.edu.lb.


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The prestigious publication “Construction Week” held a gala dinner at the Grand Hyatt Muscat on 28 March 2016 at which awards were presented to the highest achieving nominees.

We are delighted to announce that CCC won the Sustainable Project of the Year Award for the CCC Oman Head Office Project.

The Bausher Waste Water Project was shortlisted under the Sustainability Initiative of the Year category.

Congratulations to the team for their professional excellence and the achievements attained through all their hard work put in on a daily basis.

From left to right: A. El Khatib (CCC Project Engineer); F. Ouaja (Project Manager of CW Oman Awards partner, The Big Show Oman); S. Thabet (CCC Sustainability Coordination Manager)

From left to right: S. Al Jayyousi (CCC IT Support Engineer); P. Kyriakopoulos - (CCC QA/QC Manager); A. El Khatib (CCC Project Engineer); S. Thabet ( CCC Sustainability Coordination Manager); M. Aker (CCC Project Manager); M. Sabbah (CCC Plant Engineer)


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Advancing one’s career is every employee’s concern. Most companies offer training programmes and workshops for their employees and emphasize the need to promote technical knowledge so as to direct employees’ career paths.

In CCC, the Information Systems Department (ISD) has promoted this belief through the provision of continuous training courses, conventions, seminars and workshops for staff.

However, one of the methods that ISD has also adopted is the provision of easy and continuous self-training for its staff in all areas through the e-learning service.

This is not something new. For more than a decade, CCC has been providing a rich catalogue containing thousands of online courses for all staff free of charge by subscribing to a leading e-learning company.

What is e-Learning?E-learning is a web facility (provided online) that runs interactive courses for users. It was developed before the year 2000 and has now grown to be a facility that is used by most human resources and training departments worldwide. There are a wide range of courses on offer ranging from human resources, leadership and negotiation skills, finance courses, desktop automation, IT, PMP, HSE and more.

How e-Learning worksWhen discussing e-learning, there is a need to distinguish between two key factors:

1. The portal running the online courses and monitoring the users’ progress and achievement.

This is called LMS (Learning Management System) and our current LMS is Skillport.

2. The courseware or content of courses.

This is a catalogue covering thousands of various online courses in different areas such as operating systems, servers administration, networking and communication, SQL and software development, PMP courses and so on.

Moreover, courses come in different formats including standard interactive courses, videos, lab simulation (an example being Cisco), test preparation (for certification purposes) and numerous others.

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• The end-user can run his course at a time and location suitable for him. For example, after office hours or in an Area Office camp room.

• He/She has full control on his progress and the difficult chapters faced

• He/She can easily repeat or skip a chapter

• He/She can download a course on a laptop for quick offline access without the hassle of dealing with fluctuating internet speed

• He/She can refer back to a course as a database of information

• Other advantages are related to company managers where they can easily access reports of their staff progress and course achievements. Managers can assign specific courses for their staff and set dates for him/her for completion.

CertificationEmployees that attend training courses, whether at a training centre or through e-Learning online courses, are more often than not concerned with obtaining a post-training certification. A

certification is not a proof of attendance report but it is a formally proofed exam set by manufacturers like Microsoft, Cisco, PMI, Autodesk and others.

ISD management have extended their support to CCC staff for developing their career not only by attending traditional as well as online training courses but more importantly, by encouraging them to obtain

certifications.

We are well aware that some certifications are a bit costly for the employee so as a means of easing this pressure, CCC has adopted a continuous policy in covering the certification exam fees.

Each staff certification, regardless of its level or the staff location, is directly appreciated by top management and his/her success is endorsed in their staff personnel

file.

Looking over the past years, we are more than happy that hundreds of ISD staff have gone through the process of e-Learning and we are proud to say that many of our staff have achieved more than just one certification.

ISD Staff have achieved the following certifications in the recent years:

• LAN & Servers Administration: 175 Certifications

• Cisco Communication: 51 Certifications

• Database Management: 29 Certifications

• IT Security & Management: 27 Certifications

• Project Management (PMP): 9 Certifications

• Other: 6 Certifications

…and the list continues to grow.

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Contribution to CSR Initiative CCC Staff are encouraged to come up with ideas and activities related to CCC’s CSR Initiatives including Going Green and community involvement events. Please send your ideas, initiatives and achievements to “CSR-CCC” email address [email protected].

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As a concept, ‘being responsible’ embodies the essence of CCC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives. Driven by the founders’ philosophy that CCC should play an active role in organizing initiatives and activities that focus on the welfare of its employees, their families and the local communities, CSR ensures that this vision is achieved. The theme of this year’s calendar is dedicated to ‘being responsible’.

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Non-Smoking Policy CCC Construction Nigeria Limited is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and promoting the health and wellbeing of its

employees. In order to provide a healthy work environment for the employees, the No Smoking Policy was adopted by the management two years ago and is applicable to all employees of CCC Construction Nigeria Limited. This policy is imposed in all indoor areas including offices, workshops, accommodation facilities and CCC vehicles. A high level of compliance has been exhibited by employees since its adoption and reminder sessions take place every three months at various CCC sites and locations within Nigeria.

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Awards to Jazan Refinery & Terminal Project-EPC 13 (JRUP): A ceremony was held by the Emirate of Jazan to honour CCC for the corporate social responsibility that the project team has shown towards Jazan and its suburbs. Two awards were given, one to the project team for recruiting a good number of nationals especially

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engineers noting that we are the only project within the ARAMCO area to recruit the highest number of engineers, as stated by the governor of Jazan in front of everyone. Also mentioned was the guidance given to all the newly recruited nationals, developing their skills and the good care that the project team and each department grants them. The second award was given to our Saudi Public Relations Officer for helping Jazan and its suburbs to develop the skills of their people by employing them on our project.

JRUP Clinic Facilities: This project was highly appreciated by the Jazan Economic City ARAMCO

for its HSE performance. JRUP Clinic Facilities is the only approved clinic by ARAMCO in the whole economic city being appreciated for its efficient organization and the implementation of SAUDI ARAMCO requirements which resulted in getting the highest score to be given by ARAMCO: 95/100.

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Retirement of a CSR HeroA CSR hero and a person with 35 years of splendid service to the company’s PMV department, Kesavan Reghunathan is retiring. He has been a motivating individual with an admirable character and work ethic. During his long tenure with the Area Plant Department, he has served under various Plant Managers. A man with a positive attitude, holding social and welfare causes close to his heart, with continuous goodness is bidding us farewell. We wish him good luck.

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Morganti Young Professionals (MYP’s) 2016 Initiatives The Morganti Young Professionals group finalized their 2016 plans for Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Officers were elected and initiative leaders were selected for 13 events throughout 2016. Events include Bethel YMCA Read Across America, Bethel YMCA Flooring project, Sandy Hook 5K run, March of Dimes, YMCA Summer Camp Outdoor Refresh, United Way Day of Caring, Bethel Relay for Life, Bacon & Brew Festival, Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, YMCA Giving Tree, American Red Cross Blood Drive and additional Baltimore Initiatives.

Bethel YMCA Read Across America Morganti celebrated the National Education Association’s Read Across America Programme by volunteering to read to pre-school aged children at the YMCA Children’s Center in Bethel, Connecticut . The National Education Association’s Read Across America programme is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on 2 March which coincides with children’s author, Dr. Seuss’ birthday.


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We are pleased to acknowledge the participation and continued support of volunteers towards CSR Initiatives in their respective areas during the First Quarter of 2016.

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Fadel El HarbiSaudi Arabia Area Management have named Fadel El Harbi as their CSR Champion in appreciation of his dedicated voluntary initiatives and support towards the local communities of the Emirate of Jazan and the governmental offices all over the different towns of Jazan.

Our thanks and appreciation go to all parties who volunteer towards CSR Initiatives. Based on the above nomination, we are pleased to acknowledge Fadel’s dedication by awarding him our Certificate of Appreciation as the CSR Volunteer of the First Quarter of 2016.


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Fund Raising Lunch for Children in AlgeriaG. ASSI

Inspired by the CSR values of the group, CCC Algeria participated in sponsoring a charity event in the form of an international lunch that was organized by the Association of Diplomats’ Wives in Algeria (AFDA).

The lunch took place in Algiers at the Hilton Hotel on 5 February and was supported by the record number of 45 embassies: members of each embassy presented specialty dishes from their country.

The event was held with the aim of alleviating the suffering of persons and especially children with special needs.

The distribution of the sponsors’ contributions was made by trusted Algerian charity associations who are dedicated to improving the quality of life of the most fragile members of society.


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Theatre Visits in Aid of Friends of the ChildL. AGGELOPOULOU

Friends of the Child is a charity organization that has provided diverse support to over 450 families annually for 27 years. Amidst its numerous programmes, it runs a nursery for neglected children who come from families living in severe poverty and who are unable to offer their offspring the essentials. At the nursery, 37 children engage in educational and recreational programmes, receive three meals, take a bath and have a short afternoon nap. The objective here is to offer the children what they cannot experience or have access to at home.

After helping to cover the nutritional needs of the nursery in 2014, CSR Athens Office decided to diversify the support offered to the nursery by sponsoring visits to the theatre for the children. In addition to the theatre’s admission fee, the transportation to/from the nursery was also ensured in order to facilitate the visit.

In November and December 2015, the children aged three to seven accompanied by their teachers, attended three theatrical plays that were specially tailored for a young audience. The theatrical plays ranged from classic fairytales such as Cinderella to more interactive stories focusing on contemporary themes of art or respecting diversity, and as a result, the young children were left enchanted while the older attendees were delighted.

Such experiences are an important mental stimulus for the children, who would otherwise have little or no opportunity to visit the theatre. The benefits of going to the theatre are many: apart from instilling enthusiasm for culture in children, it can improve their academic performance, cultivate curiosity, encourage reading and significantly boost their self-confidence. These benefits are clear for children regardless of their socio-economic background.


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Christmas Food Basket CampaignL. AGGELOPOULOU

As the holiday season marks the time when we direct our thoughts to the less privileged and since the need for humanitarian aid has been rising in Greece, an employee food collection was launched in December 2015.

This year our efforts were directed towards the support of the Greek Multiple Sclerosis Society (GMSS). This is a non-profit and non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families who are facing several challenges due to the Greek financial crisis and austerity measures. The GMSS cares for those who are facing financial problems and also provides psychological support by organizing social gatherings and therapy groups.

Thanks to the generosity of CCC Athens Office employees, the CSR basket was filled with an abundance of food supplies including staple non-perishables (pasta and rice) but also seasonal treats such as chocolate and biscuits. The food baskets were delivered to the Greek Multiple Sclerosis Society before Christmas so that they would be distributed in time for Christmas to the patients and their families.

As always, the goods that were donated by employees were matched by CCC with various items that will further help the struggling families and make them feel extra special during the holiday season.


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Dialogue in the DarkD. NTALACHANI & L. AGGELOPOULOU

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Persons with Disabilities is held annually on 3 December to raise awareness about disability issues and draw attention to the benefits of an inclusive and accessible society for all. To commemorate this cause, CSR Athens Office organized a visit to Dialogue in the Dark. This is a completely unique and life-altering experience where visitors are led by blind guides in small groups through specially designed darkened rooms.

“Dear CSR Committee,

I would like to thank the CSR team, especially Dimitra and Lila, for organizing such an amazing life changing experience.

Being in total darkness, everything around you takes on a new dimension. Roles are suddenly switched and you depend on a blind person to give you a sense of orientation and security. The tour which lasted for 80 minutes allowed us to “see” our lives in a different way.

Once again a big thank you.

Best Regards,Nadia and Panagioti”

“Good Morning,

We would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to participate in this amazing and unforgettable activity.

It was the best experience I ever had in Athens.

Big thanks for the organizers for your great efforts.

Thanks Dimitra and Lila

Best Regards,Tarek Hamid”

“Dear CSR Committee,

I would like to thank you for the very special activity we participated in yesterday: Dialogue in the Dark.

While still in the light, I was wondering how a blind person can guide us, how can we stay for 80 minutes inside and how would the children manage to do this without being scared!

But the moment you enter, you are so reassured by the voice of your guide (who is blind) and by his self-confidence! At the beginning I told my daughter Yara (nine years old) to hold my hand. A few minutes later, she refused to hold my hand. She could SEE without using her eyes, she was alone in the dark. She did not need me. I was really impressed with our guide, who was helping eight persons to find their way in the dark, checking up on everyone and taking us on a tour for more than one hour. We walked in the park, smelled the plants, heard the birds and touched the water ... We took the metro from Syntagma to Monastiraki (we even validated our tickets!). We entered a few shops


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in Monastiraki and a supermarket. We waited for the green light and we crossed the street... We bought drinks and snacks from a bar whose bartender was blind too using real money and we sat there while our guide answered all our questions.

In there, he was the one who could SEE and we were BLIND! Our guide Manolis – an amazing person - helped us to see with our

ears, nose, tongue and hands. He made us see with our heart. We left ‘Dialogue in the Dark’ SPEECHLESS! It was a unique experience not to be missed; although it only lasted for a couple of hours, it will touch our hearts forever.

Best regards George, Sophie, Tina and Yara”


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Clothes CollectionPiraeus

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CCC employees pooled their efforts together and filled 15 large boxes with warm clothes, blankets and other useful items that were delivered to a Greek NGO called ‘Refugees Welcome to Piraeus - Παμπειραϊκή Πρωτοβουλία Υποστήριξης Προσφύγων και Μεταναστών’. This is primarily a volunteer group coordinating provision of assistance to new refugee arrivals in Piraeus Port and cooperates closely with organizations such as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Red Cross, Carry the Future, Nostos, PRAKSIS. The

Women’s International Group South (Saronida) (W.I.G.S) also contributed to the donation by hand-knitting items for the refugees.

On 26 February, three members from the Athens Office CSR Committee visited the NGO’s centre in Piraeus and delivered the boxes that had been compiled by CCC employees. Additionally, this delivery was accompanied by a donation of food items that consisted of baby food, juices, water, sanitary items as well as dry and tinned food.


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CCC Jordan held its first annual winter clothing drive in January, encouraging employees to also donate blankets, toys, books, shoes and non-perishable food. Their campaign slogan was very appropriately “Share the Warmth”.

The items collected went towards the initiative of the ‘Mobadaret Fa3l Khair’ for volunteerism and charitable works, a local reputable NGO.

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Reforestation of ParnithaS. KOUTSOUFLAKIS

On Sunday 20 March around 80 CCC Athens Office employees, family members and friends gathered at the National Park of Parnitha Mountain (which is situated on the outskirts of Athens) for CCC’s 5th Reforestation Campaign.

The initiative was organized by the Athens Office CSR Committee in the event of the International Day of Forests (21 March) that was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. The day is celebrated all over the globe with a number of events that raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and reforestation for the benefit of current and future generations.

Raising environmental awareness and organizing initiatives with the aim of protecting and preserving the natural environment has always been one of the fundamental priorities of the CSR agenda, even though during the last few years we have been slightly shifting our efforts towards social issues in view of the current challenges that Greece is going through.

This is why, in times like these, it is more than satisfying to see a wholehearted response to our initiative. More than 1000 baby firs were planted at the heart of the National Park of Parnitha which is a protected natural reserve since 1961. As some might recall, two thirds of the National


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Park’s area were severely damaged by a large fire in June 2007. Since then, and taking into consideration that the physical rebirth of a fir forest can take several hundreds of years, the Greek state decided to implement a very careful and supervised human intervention, with the aim of gradually restoring the natural environment to the greatest extent possible.

Our action on Sunday 20 March was in keeping with this master plan. Apart from the donation of the 1,000 baby trees, CCC also arranged for their irrigation and maintenance during the first three years after the planting. (This is the most critical period for newly planted trees). This is to

guarantee that no effort will go wasted and all work done will have a positive effect.

The initiative was blessed with fantastic weather on the day and gave the participants a unique chance to visit one of the most beautiful areas of the region.

The CSR Committee wishes to extend its gratitude to all volunteers for their participation and wishes to see you at our next event.


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Cricket Tournament in OmanS.N. KURUP

In order to celebrate CCC’s achievement of ten million man hours without a lost time incident, a cricket tournament was organized at the Khazzan CPF Project Pioneer Camp New Cricket Ground beginning 5 February. Bashar Elias, Deputy Project Director; Bishara Awwad, Head of Administration and Abdallah Melhem, Head of Personnel inaugurated the tournament at 17.00 that day.

Out of a total of 18 teams, the two teams that made it to the final match (held on 3 March) were ‘Ever Shaheen CCC’ and ‘Pak Kashmir CCC’. This was a very exciting match and resulted in ‘Ever Shaheen CCC’ winning the Champion’s Trophy. In order to boost the teams’ morale, Carlos Morelli (BP CPF Site Manager) was invited to watch the final match.

Nazhi Cherri, Deputy Project Director, presented the winning team with the Champion’s Trophy while Carlos Morelli and Bishara Awwad presented the Runners-Up Cup.

Many thanks go to CCC CPF project management for providing all the facilities for this successful tournament including trophies and medals. Special thanks go to Bishara Awwad and S.N. Kurup (Tournament Committee Vice Chairman) both of whom organized this tournament successfully. Finally, a big thank you to all our team members for their regular practice and for playing as a tight knit team.

Congratulations to the winning team and all those who participated and played in this tournament!


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UAE Clean & Green CampaignD. MAHBOOBEH

The Automated People Mover Project, as part of the Midfield Terminal Complex Project in Abu Dhabi UAE, conducted the 1st Quarter annual Clean & Green Campaign.

The client (ADAC) and consultant (AECOM) were invited along with the entire APM Head House staff. The main event took place on 28 February and included an environmental awareness presentation, planting a tree, games and distributing gifts.

The goal of this event was to spread environmental awareness to people working in the construction field as well as in their personal lives. Environmental awareness means understanding the fragility of our environment and the importance of its protection. Promoting environmental awareness is an easy way to participate in creating a brighter future for the next generations. Analysts have warned that electricity and water usage in the UAE has been growing significantly in the past few years and will be difficult to manage in the future if no effective sustainable measures are undertaken today.

The topics that were addressed in the campaign included reducing/reusing/recycling waste, reducing water consumption, reducing energy consumption, and air pollution control measures. Statistics show that construction and demolition waste accounts for 70% of the total solid wastes produced in the UAE. In addition, 550 litres of water are being consumed on a daily basis per person every day in the UAE. According to estimates, the UAE’s gross domestic electricity consumption will reach 141 terawatt-hours in 2020, up from 103 terawatt-hours in 2014.

CCC is certified with ISO 14001: Environmental Management System (EMS). Furthermore, CCC is one of the top 25 contractor companies in the world; therefore, supporting environmental and sustainability practices will enhance the good image of the company.

In conclusion, the event was successful and everyone enjoyed it. Gifts were distributed to the winners at the end of the event. The Clean & Green Campaign or similar events should be held regularly and it is recommended that it is included as one of the significant practices to be undertaken in all CCC projects. Commitment at all levels of the organization, starting with management, is essential. Moreover, achieving sustainable and environmental development for our clients is not just our professional commitment, it is also the shared personal commitment of all members of CCC.


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The Road from ParisV. MAMUNNI

As part of our social responsibilities towards the UAE communities and our initiatives in support of science education among UAE students, as well as our keen interest in developing research in the UAE, we are partnering up with the College of Sustainability and Human Sciences at Zayed University to jointly research and conduct programmes in support of mitigating the effects of climate change in the UAE.

As part of this initiative, Zayed University organized a forum on 16 March in the university auditorium, which was held under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development and President of Zayed University. The forum brought together regional and international experts to assess (probably for the first time) key results from the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP21) and define its major impact on the UAE in terms of adaptation, climate finance, mitigation and technology.

The forum programmes were formerly launched in a meeting at Zayed University involving CCC representatives and senior professors from the College of Sustainability Sciences and Humanities.

The goal of Zayed University’s forum was to evaluate the outcome of the COP21 Paris meeting with a special focus on the impact in the UAE and GCC region. The forum served as a platform for decision makers, scientists, young researchers and private sector representatives to interact and discuss the research agenda for the future. Toward this end the forum emphasized the future shape of fundamental science and engineering research programmes.

Societal factors influence natural resource priorities and several dimensions of sustainable development. In light of this, the forum also considered this dimension in order to define research topics in this area. Climate change being high on the UAE’s national agenda, CCC’s CSR Department and Zayed University’s collaboration will inspire students to discuss their view and vision of a road map for a lower-carbon and climate-resilient future as well as the prospect for programmes with a greater impact during this year.

From left to right: Dr. Ibrahim Souss, Dr. Fares Howari, CSR Rep., Dr. Deborah Williams


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Women’s Day Programme ReportDubai

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The UAE CSR Department, together with the Dar Al Ber Society and the Global Food Banking Network organized a World Women’s Day programme at the Masjid Ibrahim Al Khalil compound, Bur Dubai. This programme contained several innovative elements, as it targeted Asian female workers employed in cleaning companies and other low paid jobs to whom the concepts of Women’s Day celebrations were unreachable.

Conducted in the open air, the programme had the support of the community development and social authorities of Dubai.

Various non-governmental organizations and women’s organizations operating in Dubai, as well as the Embassy of India, also supported this initiative. The programme reflected the aspirations of Dubai authorities that hope to improve the satisfaction and overall well being of blue collar workers whilst simultaneously developing Dubai as a happy city where all segments of the working class can live well.

More than 175 women participated in the programme. It was made up of sessions that focused on educating female workers about hygiene, legal obligations and included an interactive health care lecture by a medical officer (arranged by CSR Dubai) in order to highlight various common health issues among working women. The programme also featured a special lecture on ‘’Osteoporosis in Female workers.’’

Food packets supplied by the CCC camp at Jabel Ali and various gifts provided by other companies were distributed to all participants. The programme attracted large public and media attention.

Health care session on ‘’Osteoporosis in Female Workers”

Members of the audience in the World Women’s Day programme


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‘Act to Sustain-All Communities Together’ CampaignDubai

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CCC Dubai projects participated in a number of activities organized jointly by the Centre for Responsible Business of Dubai Chamber and the Sustainability Network member companies based in Dubai to increase the awareness of waste management, titled ‘’Act To Sustain-All Communities Together”.

A week long programme was marked with a series of events and seminars covering various topics such as: innovation lab for SMEs, waste management activity in shopping malls, sustainable energy and workplace inclusion for people with disabilities and the final event that took place was a sustainability fair for the families. Visitors were encouraged to spread the anti-waste message by taking photos of a specially-installed Instagram frame and promoting it on social media.

Children and families were the focus of this fun-filled waste management initiative conducted at Dubai shopping malls as organizing companies set out to recruit young supporters and their parents against waste.

Directly targeting the community, an ‘edutainment’ programme of events was held for two days to raise public awareness of waste-related issues. A ‘Recycling Game’ taught participants how to separate recyclable from non-recyclable waste with the aid of a series of stress balls thrown into green and black bins.

Other activities included a ‘Rapid Fire Quiz’ on waste management topics and a ‘Colouring Zone’ with crayons introduced the younger children to waste management and recycling in a fun-friendly way.

The programme was directly aimed at engaging the community in anti-waste measures, in particular, the need to get the sustainability message across to children and families and edutainment activities provide a great means of communicating a serious topic in a fun way.

Dubai Projects Management continues their efforts to cope with the growing demands and challenges of social responsibility in Dubai. CCC’s participation in the Sustainability Week was impressive and it had a discernible effect on the community.


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Praise for Safety Performance at Rabab-Harweel Integrated Project, Oman

F. WATFA

The Managing Director of Petroleum Development Oman (the client), Raoul Restucci, visited Rabab-Harweel Integrated Project (RHIP) – On Plot on 6 January 2016. He was accompanied by PDO and CCC senior management. During the visit, Mr. Restucci was very impressed with the general organization and safety performance at site. He announced that he was proud of the professional work and safety arrangements, the quality of barricading,

scaffolding and housekeeping which were a great accomplishment despite the tough environment of the project. At the same time, he encouraged everybody to work as a team and to listen to each other as there were lots to be learnt from the project team.

Mr. Restucci also hosted the celebration of the HSE milestone achievement - 4,000,000 Man-hours without LTI - which was achieved by RHIP-On Plot on 2 January 2016. On this auspicious occasion to start the year 2016, PDO MD congratulated everybody for a job well done and encouraged everyone to sustain the gains derived from his visit to finish the project safely, timely and as a model project for both PDO and CCC.

PDO MD (centre) with CCC Area Manager-Oman (in yellow); CCC RHIP Project Director (in orange) et al.

Comments of PDO MD in visitors’ log at site

Celebration of 4,000,000 Man-hours LTI-free

CCC Management Team (L-R): F. Watfa, HSE Manager; K. Suleiman, Project Director; Hafez (HSE Officer); B. Addada, Area Manager-Oman; N. Osman, CM-Civil; A. H. Hamdan, QA/QC Manager, M. Issa, Site Engineer

and M. Taher, Construction Manager


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TCCC Training News Updates

M. SHAMI

In 2015 CCC Training Department conducted 40 training events in eight countries. The training focused on technical and management subjects that are directly connected to operations. The number of senior staff trained in 2015 exceeded 1,100 employees. Examples of training subjects are planning, cost, value engineering, risk

management, quality management, bridges, commissioning, PMP certification, safety leadership, audit and insurance. The photos shown represent some of the activities that occurred during November and December of 2015.

Advanced Planning In Construction, UAE, December 2015

Audit & Fraud Investigation, UAE, November 2015

Construction Planning & Scheduling, MOA, November 2015


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Insurance Issues In Construction, UAE, November 2015

Quality Management, Qatar, November 2015

Value Engineering, Jodan, November 2015

Value Engineering, UAE, December 2015

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REDukhan Highway Project Cricket Team Emerges Triumphant!

DHP CRICKET TEAM & STAFF

The Dukhan Highway Project (DHP) cricket team won the esteemed Qatar National Sports Day Celebration Games Cricket Tournament in a spectacular win over the Sidra Project team (SMRC) at their home ground in Simaisma, Al Khor on 9 February 2016.

The tournament was held by CCC Simaisma Camp on the occasion of Qatar National Sports Day in which eight well known CCC project teams participated. Thanks go to the Simaisma Camp management and the DHP project management for their continued support of our sporting efforts.

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Engagements and Marriages

Shahiduzzaman Titu (Area Office, UAE) is pleased to announce his marriage to Lucky Akhter Isha. The wedding ceremony took place on 16 April 2016 in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Baby Girls

Ahmad Suleiman (DMIA, Oman) and his wife Haneen are very glad to announce the birth of their baby girl Elain. She was born on 19 April 2016 in Lebanon.

Seif Eddine Souguir (DPCT, Qatar) and his wife Marwa would like to announce the arrival of their second beautiful girl called Sila. She was born on the 27 March 2016 in Qatar. All the family and friends in Tunisia (Sousse) are delighted with the new arrival.

Fahad Pakkan (CPF, Muscat, Oman) and his wife Noora are pleased to announce the birth of their second baby, a girl named Fathima. She was born on 20 March 2016 in Kerala, India. All the family are very happy with the new arrival.

Tareq al Saleh (Presidential Palace Project, UAE) and his wife Lujain El Faris are pleased to announce the birth of their first baby girl Jurey. She was born on 12 March 2016 in the UAE.

Amr Farouk (LMH, Qatar) and his wife Dina El Mansoury are pleased to announce the birth of their baby girl Berry on 3 February 2016 in Doha, Qatar.

Mohamed Rafeeq (CPF, Muscat, Oman) and his wife Najmunisa are pleased to announce the birth of their second baby, a girl named Fathima Minha, who was born on 16 October 2015 in Kerala, India. All the family are very happy with the new arrival.

Jameelul Ameen (CPF, Muscat, Oman) and his wife Sabna are pleased to announce the birth of their third child, a girl named Aisha Diya, who was born on 10 October 2015 in Kerala, India. All the family rejoiced at the arrival of the new baby girl.

Baby Boys

Abdullah Ahmed Al-Khadrawy (SMRC, Qatar) and his wife Amira Muhammed are very happy to announce the birth of their second child but first baby boy, Ahmed, who was born on 1 March 2016 in Al-Khor, Qatar.

Abdul Rasheed (CPF, Muscat, Oman) and his wife Ayisha Fairoosa are pleased to announce the birth of their first child Mohammed Rafan. He was born on 18 January 2016 in Kerala, India. All the family are very happy with the new arrival.

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