HABTOOR COMPANY

LEIGHTON PROFILE
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CONTENTS
Habtoor LEIGHTON Specon 4
Regional presence 6
structure 7
SERVICES 8
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (MEP) WORKS 10
ENERGY AND POWER WORKS 12
EXPERTISE 14
HABTOOR LEIGHTON GROUP 16
Delivery methods 18
Sustainability 20
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Habtoor Leighton Specon (HLS) is one of the leading Mechanical,
Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) specialist construction companies
in the region, with vast experience in turn-key projects.
HLS was established in October 2005 as HLS has proven capability in delivering
a partnership between the Habtoor Leighton high-quality projects on time and within
Group (HLG) and Specon Limited. client expectations and budget.

HLG is one of the leading diversified HLS has established a specialised

international contractors in the Middle East
and North Africa. Specon Limited, led by
Managing Director Thrasos Thrasyvoulou, has
been specialising in MEP works since 1976 in
several countries including Cyprus, Greece, the
UAE, Qatar and Oman.
With more than three decades of experience
in the regional MEP sector, the HLS core team
has delivered landmark projects including
airports, hotels, hospitals, commercial and
residential towers, universities, military
developments, HV/MV substations and
overhead transmission lines.
Energy and Power division, an extra-low
voltage (ELV) division, and is currently
expanding further in the field of green
buildings and sustainability.
The company has built its reputation
on timely execution, quality,
competitiveness and after-completion
service.
HLS employs more than 5,000 personnel
across the region and has the capability
to deliver complex projects using modern
construction and project planning
techniques and practices.
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REGIONAL PRESENCE
HLS has a proven
reputation for delivering
complex projects with
quality workmanship in
a professional and timely
manner. GREECE
CYPRUS
Headquartered in Dubai, HLS operates
in the UAE, Qatar, Greece and Cyprus, LIBYA
with plans to expand further into SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq,
IRAQ
Oman and Libya in the future, in line
with its major shareholder Habtoor KUWAIT
Leighton Group (HLG). BAHRAIN
QATAR
UAE
OMAN
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structure
HLS is a partnership between HLG, one
of the leading diversified international
contractors in the Middle East and
North Africa, and Specon Limited, Other
a specialist MEP company operating shareholders
55% 45%
in Greece, Cyprus and the Middle East
since 1976.

HLS employs more than

5,000 personnel throughout
the region.
HLS’s ability to provide clients
with high-level design and project Thiess Leighton John Holland Habtoor Leighton Group Leighton Asia, Offshore Leighton
management solutions, combined with Contractors Group and Leighton Welspun India Properties
access to modern, state-of-the-art
equipment and practices, provides the
company with a distinct competitive
advantage.

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SERVICES
HLS offers clients a unique, collaborative approach that is
tailored to suit their individual needs.
HLS has successfully delivered a number of HLS services can be broadly
projects throughout the UAE, Qatar, Greece divided into:
and Cyprus, and has vast experience in
MEP design, construction, supervision,
service and maintenance. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL
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AND PLUMBING (MEP)
HLS has a proven reputation for delivering
complex projects with quality workmanship
WORKs
in a professional and timely manner. The ENERGY AND POWER
n
company has a qualified and experienced
in-house design and engineering team, and
WORKS
an associated design consultancy firm to
provide clients with the design-and-build
capability for all MEP components on major
building works and infrastructure projects.
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MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (MEP) WORKS
HLS specialises in MEP works, offering clients a unique, collaborative approach that is tailored
to suit their individual MEP needs in the following areas:

Heating, ventilation and

n controls, closed circuit television (CCTV),
master antenna television (MATV) and
air-conditioning (HVAC) interactive television, surveillance systems,
including central and distributed chilled radio paging systems, intercoms, public
water systems, underfloor cooling, micro- address (PA) systems, nurse call systems,
climate control, packaged units, variable RFID systems, baby tagging systems,
refrigerant flow (VRF), variable air volume music systems.
(VAV), split air-conditioning and ground
source energy systems (geothermal). Fire-fighting systems
n
including sprinklers, deluge systems, CO2,
Plumbing, drainage and
n foam, clean agent suppression systems
specialist systems (NOVAC, FM200 and ENERGIN).

including boilers, steam generators, water

Data and
n
treatment, pumping stations, sewage
treatment plants (STP’s), solar hot water telecommunication
systems and desalination plants. systems
including structured cabling, active
Electrical works
n component installations, GSM booster
including lighting installations, earthing installations, IP-based integrated
and lightning protection, low voltage (LV) infrastructure for systems and automation.
power distribution, generators, emergency
lighting, aircraft warning lighting, MV power Specialist hotel
n
distribution, power monitoring systems. electronics
Extra-low voltage (ELV)
n applications
such as room management systems,
systems and controls automated billing systems.
including building management systems
(BMS’s), fire alarms, intruder alarms, access
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ENERGY AND POWER WORKS
HLS’s team of highly skilled and qualified engineers have delivered a range of high voltage
(HV) and medium voltage (MV) works throughout the region, providing turn-key solutions in the
following areas:

Power distribution
n Renewable energy
n
including power distribution networks for
utilities - MV 33, 22 and 11 kilovolt systems,
substations and associated transmission
lines and cabling works. These networks
are set up stand alone or for large industrial
projects such as airports, hospitals,
universities, sea ports and mixed-use
developments.
projects
primarily including utility-scale
concentrating solar power (CSP) and
photovoltaic (PV) projects through
joint-ventures for both engineering,
procurement and construction (EPC)
and independent power provider (IPP)
contracts covering:

Power generation
n n CSP – fresnel technology, which
including conventional power plants on an
industrial or utility scale, thermal and hydro
power plants through joint ventures with
associated companies.
n Power transmission
networks
including HV and extremely high voltage
(EHV) substations and transmission lines
through joint ventures with associated
companies.
provides a clean energy solution
through direct steam generation
n CSP parabolic trough technology
n CSP tower technology
n Molten salt steam storage with a
six hour capacity
n Photovoltaic solutions for
medium and large power
production facilities
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EXPERTISE
HLS prides itself in offering clients access to a range of highly qualified and experienced engineering teams.
The company is committed to investing
in its employees, their development and
ongoing training to benefit both the
business and its clients.
HLS has an experienced in-house design
team and an associated design team, and
has proven design and build capabilities
on projects such as Paris Sorbonne
University, Zayed University and Khalifa
Port and Industrial Zone.
Employees are properly accredited and
licensed to carry out specialist works to
the exact standards required by clients.
Many HLS employees have more than 20
years of experience.
HLS has the ability to draw on the
expertise of its international partnerships
and local experience to design, procure,
install, erect, commission and deliver MEP
works to a world-class standard.
HLS has received the Grade 1 License for
Electrical Contracting Works (the highest
grade) in accordance with the latest
Regulatory Supervisory Bureau (RSB)
regulations from Abu Dhabi Distribution
Company (ADDC), which authorises HLS to
design, construct and commission works
above 1500 KVA and stamp and sign all
the relevant documents.
HLS is an Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity
Authority (ADWEA) / Abu Dhabi Sewerage
Services Company (ADSSC) approved
contractor in Abu Dhabi.
HLS is able to draw on its extensive team
to mobilise quickly and efficiently.
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HLG is one of the leading diversified international contractors in
the Middle East and North Africa.
HLG operates a diverse range of
complementary Associated Businesses,
including Habtoor Leighton Specon (HLS),
which enables it to offer clients a one-
stop solution for all their construction,
development and asset management
needs.
HLG employs more than 25,000 people,
making it one of the largest groups in
the region. Its strength is in its ability to
develop innovative, practical solutions for
its clients.
HLG has an extensive track record in
large-scale projects across the region and
for more than 40 years it has built a strong
and loyal client base across both the
public and private sectors.
HLG focuses on five core market
sectors:
n Infrastructure
n Building
n Rail
n Oil and Gas
n Mining
HLG is part of the Leighton Group,
Australia’s largest project development and
contracting group, with annual revenues
exceeding US$18 billion. The Leighton
Group’s major shareholder is HOCHTIEF AG,
the world’s largest international contractor.
HLG benefits from its ability to call upon the
global experience and resources of both
these organisations.
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delivery
methods
HLS benefits from its relationship with HLG. HLG is committed to
providing a range of delivery methods that best suit the needs of
individual clients and their projects.

The Group consults with all its HLS offers a range of delivery options
clients at the outset of each project including:
to determine the best possible
delivery solution for their needs.
The Group makes choices that Hard dollar (Lump Sum)
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are appropriate to the project’s
environment and are beneficial to Guaranteed Maximum Price
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all stakeholders. (GMP)
The Group provides solutions that Design and construct (D&C)
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address quality, cost, schedule Engineering procurement
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controls, risk management, legal
liabilities and sustainability factors.
construct (EPC)
Project/construction
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management
Alliancing
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Negotiated
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Privatised (PPP/BOO/BOOT)
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SUSTAINABILITY
HLS has its own accredited management system with a well defined sustainability plan.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Health and Safety
Occupational health and safety is a priority
for HLS and the wider HLG. HLG and all
its Associated Businesses are committed
to providing a safe, healthy and positive
working environment for all employees and
those under its care.
The Group aims to eliminate all class-one
accidents (an accident that results in
fatality or permanently alters a person’s life)
and to minimise, and ultimately eliminate, all
lost-time accidents on sites.
HLS is certified under OHSAS18001:2007
for the company’s occupational health and
safety system.
Quality
Quality management is central to all
HLS and HLG activities. The wider Group
endeavours to provide clients with a
professional approach to project delivery.
It is the policy of HLS and HLG to provide
superior service to clients by understanding
and responding to their needs and
expectations, and to systematically
manage projects to maximise value for all
stakeholders.
HLS’s quality system is certified to
ISO9001:2008.
Environmental Management
HLS is aware of the impact that its work
can have on the environment, and as
such, environmental management forms
an important element of its project
management and reporting systems.
HLS and the wider HLG adheres to an
environmental policy that ensures it
complies with all relevant environmental
laws and regulations, takes all practicable
steps to prevent pollution in its activities,
and conserves resources through the
efficient use of energy and materials.
HLS is certified to ISO14001:2004.
Community Relations
HLS endeavours to minimise the
impact of its work on local residents
and their environment. It encourages
communication and consultation with the
local communities that may be affected by
its work.
As part of its commitment to supporting
communities, the wider HLG offers
financial support for community-driven
initiatives that provide maximum benefit
for local residents.
HLS has a well defined corporate social
responsibility plan.
contacts
CORPORATE OFFICE
Al Habtoor Specon LLC
Business Avenue Building,
7th Floor, Suite # 712, Deira
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 87134
T: +971 4 294 0420
F: +9714 295 3856
info@hlspecon.com
hlspecon.com
DUBAI
Al Habtoor Specon LLC
ACICO Business Park Building
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 87134
T: + 971 4 299 9412
F: + 971 4 299 9614
Abu Dhabi
Al Habtoor Specon LLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 26923
T: + 971 2 678 1033
F: + 971 2 678 1021
Qatar
Habtoor Leighton Specon WLL
Doha, Qatar
P.O. Box 32187
T: + 974 4493 2476
F: + 974 4483 6742
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HABTOOR LEIGHTON GROUP
Leighton Specon Middle East LLC Al Habtoor Leighton LLC
Leighton Middle East Contracting Company Airport Road, Rashidiya
Riyadh – Sahafa Quarter Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia P.O. Box 10869
P.O. Box 88989, Postal Code 11672
T: +971 4 285 7551
T: + 966 1489 1210 F: +971 4 285 7479
F: + 966 1489 1765
www.hlgroup.com
Cyprus and greece
Specon Limited
36D Grivas Digenis Ave.
1066 Nicosia
Cyprus
T: +357 22 66 2775
F: +357 22 66 2871