HABTOOR COMPANY

LEIGHTON PROFILE
GROUP

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CONTENTS
Regional Presence

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Structure 7
Infrastructure 9

Roads AND Bridges
Tunnels
airports
PIPELINES
Ports and Harbours
WATER
RAIL

power

Building

HOTELS

COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL
Residential

Hospitals and healthcare
Education and culture
Industrial Facilities
Sports facilities

CORPORATE OFFICE contacts

Al Habtoor Leighton LLC
P.O. Box 10869, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
T: +971 4 285 7551
F: +971 4 285 7479

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Associated Businesses

Habtoor STFA Soil Group (HSSG)

Habtoor LEIGHTON Specon (HLS)

HABTOOR LEIGHTON GROUP INTERIORS (HLGI)
AL DHAFRA RECYCLING INDUSTRIES (ADRI)
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Delivery Systems

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Sustainability 55

Health and Safety

Quality
Environmental Management

Community Relations

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Habtoor Leighton Group

Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel | Dubai, UAE

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The Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) is one of the leading diversified

international contractors in the Middle East and North Africa.
HLG employs more than 21,000 people, making
us one of the largest construction groups in the
region. Our strength is our ability to develop
innovative, practical solutions for our clients.
HLG is part of the Leighton Group one of the
worlds leading international contractors and
the worlds largest contract miner, with annual
revenues exceeding US$24 billion. The Leighton
Groups major shareholder is HOCHTIEF from
Germany one of the worlds leading providers
of construction services. HOCHTIEF is majority
owned by Spains Grupo ACS a world leader in
infrastructure and building development for civil
and engineering projects.

enable us to offer clients a one-stop solution

for all their construction, development and
asset management needs.
HLG has an extensive track record in large-scale
projects across the region. For more than 40
years we have built a strong and loyal client
base across both the public and private sectors.

HLG focuses on two core market

sectors:

Infrastructure
Building

The Group also operates a diverse range of

complementary Associated Businesses that

Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal | Abu Dhabi, UAE

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REGIONAL PRESENCE
HLG has developed a reputation for delivering high quality projects across the Middle
East and North Africa.
Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, the Group has operations in the UAE, Oman, Southern Iraq, Qatar and the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and we are expanding further across the region.

DUBAI, UAE
QATAR
SOUTHERN IRAQ

OMAN
ABU DHABI,
UAE
SAUDI ARABIA

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Structure
HLG offers clients an end-to-end solution for all their construction, development
and asset management needs.
The Group operates through three separate Operations Units: United Arab Emirates, Oman and Southern Iraq; Qatar;
and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Each Operations Unit comprises a number of divisions which are registered in their
respective country of operation.
HLG also operates a series of Associated Businesses across the region. The Associated Businesses are formed
through strategic joint ventures with leaders in their respective industries.

61%

69.62%

Other Investments
Sedgman Limited (36.7%)

Thiess Pty Ltd

Leighton Contractors
Pty Limited

Leighton Properties
Pty Limited

45%

Leighton Asia Limited

Leighton India Contractors
Private Limited
Leighton Offshore Pte Ltd

Macmahon Holdings
Limited (19.6%)

Habtoor Leighton Group

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

QATAR

SAUDI ARABIA

Al Habtoor Leighton LLC

Leighton Contracting (Qatar) WLL

Leighton Middle East Contracting Co. LLC

Leighton Contracting (Abu Dhabi) LLC

Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises WLL

Al Habtoor Leighton LLC (Branch)

Al Habtoor Leighton LLC - Branch of Abu Dhabi 1

Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises Co. (Sharjah)

OMAN
Leighton Middle East LLC

SOUTHERN IRAQ
Al Habtoor Leighton LLC (Branch)

ASSOCIATED BUSINESSES

HLS
Habtoor Leighton Specon
UAE, Qatar, KSA

HSSG
HLG STFA Soil Group
UAE, Qatar, KSA, Oman

HLGI
HLG Interiors
UAE

ADRI
Al Dhafra Recycling Industries
UAE

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INFRASTRUCTURE
HLG offers engineering and infrastructure services that include design,
development, construction, and operation & maintenance, with a strong
emphasis on transport-related projects.
Roads and bridges

Ports and harbours

Tunnels

Water

Airports

Rail

Pipelines

Power

Saadiyat Link | Abu Dhabi, UAE

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ROADS AND
BRIDGES
HLG and its related companies have successfully completed a range of largescale road projects. In doing so, we have become recognised as one of the leading
international design and construction contractors in the Middle East and North Africa.
M7 Westlink Motorway | Australia

Our specific areas of competency are:

Tollways and Expressways

Highways and Arterials
Local Roads
Bridges
Access and Haul Roads
Tunnels
Runways
Embankments

We have the skills and experience to successfully deliver

projects ranging from regional roads and bridges through
to major tollways, expressways and bypasses in urban
areas.
Our services encompass design, development,
construction and operation & maintenance.

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New Orbital Highway & Truck Route | Qatar

New Orbital
Highway &
Truck Route

$1.7b
Contract Value

31km

Freeway, with 7 lanes in each

direction, including 5 car lanes
separated from 2 trucks lanes

25km

Side roads at 5 locations,

with 4 lanes and up to 8 lanes in
each direction

Grade-separated interchanges, and

all related cross-roads and ramps

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Saadiyat Link | Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Dualisation of Bidbid-Sur Road Section 1, Package 1B | Oman

SAADIYAT LINK EXPRESSWAY

Client
Tourism Development and
Investment Company (TDIC)
Location
Abu Dhabi
Value
US$681 million
Project Details
road network (including
6.5
20.3 km km
expressway -10 lane)
6 bridges 1.6 kilometres
870 m tunnel
10.7 km of stormwater drainage
22.3 km of sewerage system
30 km portable water network

Gateway Upgrade Project | Australia

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TUNNELS
HLG and its related companies have extensive tunnelling experience in rail, road, and
water projects throughout Australia, Asia and the Middle East.

Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone | Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Groups tunnelling expertise encompasses

all major tunnelling methods, from earth pressure
balanced and slurry tunnel boring machines, to
roadheaders and drill and blast.
HLG also has extensive experience with in-tunnel
works such as pipelines and rail track installations,
electrical and mechanical works, cladding and portal
construction.
All tunnel and associated works are carried out in
accordance with HLGs established safety, quality
and environmental management systems, and
therefore achieve the highest possible construction
industry standards.

Eagles Nest Tunnel | Hong Kong

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KCRC West Rail Permanent Way | Hong Kong

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AIRPORTS
HLG and its related companies have successfully completed a range of airport
projects. In doing so, we have become recognised as one of the leading international
design and construction contractors in the Middle East and North Africa.

Expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Our specific areas of competency include:

Main passenger terminal

buildings
Runways, taxiways and aprons
Hangars and maintenance
facilities
Associated infrastructure
including transport systems
and fuel Access and Haul
Roads
storage

We have the ability to deliver projects ranging from

major international terminals, runways and associated
infrastructure to regional and military airports.
Our services encompass design, development,
construction and operation & maintenance.

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Dubai International Airport Expansion Phase II, Terminal 3, Concourse 2 | Dubai, UAE

Dubai International
Airport Expansion
Phase II - Terminal 3,
Concourse 2

$1b

Contract Value

530,000m2
Multi-level underground area

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Remote stands

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Aircraft stands

1,456,000m2
Total floor area

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pipelines
HLG and its related companies are leaders in the design, construction and installation
of pipelines and related infrastructure.

Duhail and Umm Qarn Reservior and Pumping Stations | Doha, Qatar

The Group has completed onshore and

offshore pipelines, enabling the distribution of a
range of materials including water, wastewater,
crude oil, LNG, LPG and aviation fuel.
The Group has experience in various excavation
methods, including horizontal direct drilling and the
use of tunnel boring machines in various ground
conditions.

Tai Po to Butterfly Valley Aqueducts | Hong Kong

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Melbourne Main Sewer Replacement | Australia

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Ports and
Harbours
HLG and its related companies have played an active role in port and marine
developments for many years.

BHP Marine Berths C&D | Australia

The Group has delivered various port, reclamation,

harbour, wharf and jetty projects throughout
Australia, Asia and the Middle East.
We focus on protecting marine ecosystems,
identifying any potential impacts, and developing
mitigation strategies prior to undertaking work.

Central Reclamation Phase III | Hong Kong

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Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Khalifa Port and

Industrial Zone

$322m
Contract Value

12m

Cubic metres of earthworks

18km

Two, Three and four lane dual

carriageways

91km
Pipelines

Bridges

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WATER
Throughout the Middle East and North Africa there is increasing focus on the supply,
processing and storage of water resources.

Metro Alliance Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades | Australia

DESALINATION
SEAWATER INTAKE AND CUTFALL WORKS
LIFT AND PUMPING STATIONS
WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT
WATER RECYCLING AND IRRIGATION
DAMS AND BULK WATER CATCHMENT
MEGA-RESERVOIRS AND STORAGE
AQUEDUCTS, INTERCEPTOR AND TRUNK
SEWERS (INCLUDING TUNNELLING)
WASTE TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT
RENEWABLE ENERGY

HLG and its related companies deliver a

wide range of water-related engineering and
construction services to the industry.

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Duhail and Umm Qarn Reservoirs | Doha, Qatar

Duhail and Umm Qarn

Reservoirs

$210m
Contract Value

15.9km

Water distribution pipeline

concrete reservoirs

pump house

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RAIL
HLG delivers project management, engineering, construction and maintenance
services to the public and private railway sectors throughout Australia, Asia, the
Middle East and North Africa.

People Mover System in Qatar Education City | Qatar

Signalling
Track Construction and
Maintenance
Overhead Traction
Earthworks and Drainage
Structures and Bridges
HLG specialises in the development, design,

Power
construction, testing & commissioning, and

maintenance & operation of transport, mining,

Communication
metro, regional and Systems
heavy haul infrastructure
projects.
Welding

Tie Renewal
Surfacing
Ballast Cleaning
Procurement

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Rawang - lpoh Rail Double Tracking Project | Malaysia

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POWER
HLG and its related companies offer innovative power generation solutions, including
conventional thermal generation from gas, coal and oil, as well as renewable energy
such as solar and wind power.

Macarthur Wind Farm Project | Australia

HLGs related companies are some of the most

experienced providers of generation equipment,
delivering a range of services to government
utilities, independent power providers and remote
project developers.
The Group has completed a number of power
generation and transmission turnkey and upgrade
projects, varying from remote project sites to
major power utilities. Services include operations,
maintenance and refurbishment.

Manjung Coal Fired Power Station | Malaysia

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Embilipitiya Power Station | Sri Lanka

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building
HLG is regarded as one of the premier builders in the Middle East and
North Africa.
Our building expertise encompasses:

Hotels

Education and culture

Commercial and retail

Industrial facilities

Residential

Sports facilities

Hospitals and healthcare

Capital Gate | Abu Dhabi, UAE

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HOTELS
HLG has delivered numerous large-scale hotel developments across the Middle East.
The business specialises in combining locally-inspired design elements with modern
architectural features and finishes.

Saraya Bandar Jissah Resort (Hotel 2) | Oman

HLGs design and build solutions incorporate luxury

guest rooms, suites and exclusive penthouses,
ballrooms and convention centres.
In addition, HLGs hotel developments include
beach clubs, health spas, restaurants, retail and
entertainment facilities.

St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort | Abu Dhabi, UAE

(National Winner of MEEDs Leisure and Tourism
Project of the Year Award 2014)

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Al Habtoor City | Dubai, UAE

Al Habtoor City
Hotel Development

$515m
Contract Value

350,000m2
Total GFA

36 & 25

Storey towers with 5 level podium

1,600
Hotel rooms

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COMMERCIAL AND
RETAIL
HLG is one of the regions most recognised and respected builders of multi-level
commercial and retail developments.

JAFZA Convention Centre | Dubai, UAE

Using a combination of passive and active

environmental features, HLG has delivered many
of the regions premier offices and shopping malls.
HLGs comprehensive building solutions
incorporate design and delivery of all elements
of the project, from enabling works to substructures, superstructures and fit-out.

The Galleries at Downtown Jebel Ali | Dubai, UAE

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Al Bustan Complex Mixed Use Development | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Al Bustan Complex
Mixed Use Development

$583m
Contract Value

243,000m2
Total BUA

100,000m2
Underground car parking

30,000m2
Office building

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residential
HLG has an extensive portfolio of completed residential developments from luxury
villas to private and serviced apartments.

Jumeirah Beach Residences | Dubai, UAE

The Group specialises in delivering modern,

contemporary designs incorporating high-tech
amenities and quality leisure facilities.
HLG is also credited with the engineering,
procurement and construction of large-scale
accommodation villages.
The Groups energy efficient designs meet
international welfare standards and provide a costeffective solution to modern housing for company
workforces.

Executive Towers at Business Bay | Dubai, UAE

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Buildings by Daman | Dubai, UAE

Buildings by Daman

$190m
Contract Value

18

Storey hotel

60 & 20
Storey towers

Level podium area with automated car park

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HOSPITALS AND
HEALTHCARE
HLG has a strong track record in the construction of hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Arzanah Wellness and Diagnostic Centre | Abu Dhabi, UAE

In close collaboration with specialist providers,

HLG uses integrated delivery models to produce
high quality, leading-edge research and treatment
facilities for clients.
HLG prides itself on the delivery of state-of-theart, technology-enabled specialist healthcare
facilities. We are committed to developing innovative
construction methods that add value to projects and
client relationships.

King Fahad Medical City | Saudi Arabia

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Mafraq Hospital | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mafraq Hospital

$600m
Contract Value

745bed

General hospital (Trauma/surgery)

9 & 11

Storey inpatient towers

Story outpatient building

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EDUCATION AND
CULTURE
HLG understands the importance of developing a knowledge economy and is
recognised as the leading education and culture infrastructure contractor in the Middle
East and North Africa region.

Paris Sorbonne University | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Our proven track record includes the design and

construction of major universities and schools,
technology parks, theatres and museums.
In the execution of these mega-projects, HLG
specialists have delivered world-class academic
buildings, lecture wings, auditoriums, libraries,
recreation facilities, residential accommodation and
dining halls.

Emirates International School | Dubai, UAE

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Zayed University | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Zayed University

$818m
Contract Value

200,000m2
Built-up area

75hectares
Campus

6,000
Students

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INDUSTRIAL
FACILITIES
HLG and its related companies are recognised as leaders in the design and
construction of industrial facilities, including manufacturing and processing facilities.

EPC of a Coil Coating Plant for Oman Aluminium Rolling Company | Oman

We have successfully delivered tailored

manufacturing facilities for the worlds leading
information technology and telecommunications
providers. HLGs related companies also have
extensive experience in the areas of materials
handling, iron ore and steel, coal, glass plants, pulp
and paper, ethanol, bio-fuels and tunnel control
systems.

Nokia Mobile Phone Manufacturing Facility | India

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BlueScope Steel Coating Plant | Vietnam

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sports facilities
HLG and its related companies have delivered a range of major sporting facilities.

Saadiyat Beach Golf Academy | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Innovative design and construction underpins

our success in delivering high quality, spectatorfriendly sporting facilities including sports
stadiums, golf courses and clubhouses, equine
facilities, aquatic centres and motor racing arenas.

Al Jazira Sports Club Towers | Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Al Shaqab Equestrian Academy | Doha, Qatar

Al Shaqab Equestrian
Academy

$473m
Contract Value

320

It houses over 320 Arabian horses involved in

all areas of equestrian events and breeding.

State-of-the-art
Stables

Historic
structures

Around the worksite, staff accommodation,

entertainment facilities, a museum and
associated infrastructure works.

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Associated
Businesses
HLG operates a number of Associated Businesses that complement the
Groups core construction activities.
The Associated Businesses are formed through
strategic joint ventures with leaders in their
respective industries.
The specialist services provided by these
Associated Businesses include MEP services,
foundation engineering, rail and water.

Through these Associated Businesses, HLG

offers clients a complete solution for all their
construction needs, from the foundations,
through to fit-out and ongoing operations &
maintenance.

East Link | Australia

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Habtoor STFA Soil

Group (HSSG)
Habtoor STFA Soil Group (HSSG)
is a joint venture between HLG
and STFA Construction Group,
one of Turkeys oldest and most
respected construction firms.
HSSG offers a comprehensive
range of foundation engineering
services for large-scale projects
throughout the region, including
shoring, dewatering, excavation,
and piling.

www.hssg.com

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Habtoor Leighton
Specon (HLS)
Habtoor Leighton Specon is
a joint venture between HLG
and Specialist Construction
(Specon Ltd), a mechanical,
electrical and plumbing (MEP)
contracting firm.
HLS is a market leader
in providing turnkey MEP
services for hotels, airports,
hospitals, residential and
commercial towers and
sports facilities.

www.hlspecon.com

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Habtoor Leighton
Group Interiors (HLGI)
Specialising in hotels, offices, retail
and residential interior solutions,
Habtoor Leighton Group Interiors
(HLGI) is founded on 25 years
experience and is one of the leading
joinery and fit-out groups in the
Middle East and North Africa.
With extensive design, engineering,
manufacturing and fit-out
capabilities, HLGIs commitment to
working with the client and turning
their vision into a reality from
initial concept through to turn-key
delivery, is unparalleled.

www.hlginteriors.com

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Al Dhafra Recycling
Industries (ADRI)
Al Dhafra Recycling Industries is
responsible for the processing
of construction and demolition
materials across the Emirate Abu
Dhabi. The aim of the facility is to
reduce the level of construction and
demolition material being disposed
of in Abu Dhabis landfills.
In partnership with Tadweer, the
facility processes the material to
produce recycled products suitable
for use as road base aggregates
and structured & non-structured
backfill projects.

www.aldhafrarecycling.ae

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THIESS mining
Thiess is part of the Leighton
Group, the worlds largest
contract miner. It has been
involved in the mining and
resources market since the
1940s.
Thiess manage and operate
mines for their lifetime and have
been involved in developing
new skills to conduct mining,
processing, haulage and train
load-out operations of coal,
iron ore, gold, nickel, bauxite,
phosphate and copper. The Group
also constructs resources-related
infrastructure.

www.thiess.com.au

Al Baitha Bauxite Mine Infrastructure and Utilities | Saudi Arabia

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Yarrie Nimingarra Iron Ore Mine | Australia

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delivery
systems
HLG is committed to providing a range of delivery methods that best suit
the needs of individual clients and their projects.
We consult with our clients at the
outset of each project to determine
the best possible delivery solution
for their needs. We make choices
that are appropriate to the projects
environment and beneficial to all
stakeholders.
We provide solutions that address
quality, cost, schedule controls, risk
management, legal liabilities and
sustainability factors.

We can offer a range of delivery options including:

Hard dollar (Lump Sum)

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
Design and construct (D&C)
Engineering procurement &
construction (EPC)
Project/construction management
Alliancing
Negotiated
Privatised (PPP/BOO/BOOT)

Al Shaqab Equestrian Academy | Doha, Qatar

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SUSTAINABILITY
HLGs management systems underpin our commitment to promoting
and supporting sustainability within the Group and the wider community.
Through our integrated management system, we ensure that projects are
delivered successfully and sustainably.

Emerald Palace | Dubai, UAE

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SUSTAINABILITY
Health and Safety
Occupational health and safety
is a priority for the Group, and
our strong safety record is a
key competitive advantage.
The Group is committed to
providing a safe, healthy and
positive working environment
for all its employees and those
under its care.
We aim to eliminate all classone accidents (an accident
that results in fatality or
permanently alters a persons
life) and to minimise, and
ultimately eliminate, all
lost-time accidents on our
sites. Safety management
committees undertake monthly
safety audits of every project,
to ensure their compliance
with the safety policy and
international certification
OHSAS18001:2007 for the
Groups occupational health
and safety system.

Quality
Quality management is
central to all HLGs activities.
We provide clients with a
professional approach to project
delivery. It is company policy
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.
Our quality system is certified to
ISO9001:2008. Comprehensive
quality systems provide
objective and thoroughly
documented evidence of a
projects conformance to all
regulatory and contractual
obligations.

Environmental
Management
The Group is regarded throughout
the construction industry
as a leader in environmental
management. We are aware of
the impact that our work can
have on the environment, and as
such, environmental management
forms an important element of our
project management and reporting
systems.
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 our
activities, and conserves resources
through the efficient use of energy
and materials. We are certified to
ISO14001:2004.

Community Relations
HLG recognises that, wherever
we operate, we are a guest of
the local community, and we
endeavour to minimise the impact
of our work on residents and
their environment. We encourage
communication and consultation
with the local communities who
may be affected by our work.
As part of our commitment to
supporting communities, the
Group offers financial support
for community-driven initiatives
that provide maximum benefit for
local residents.

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Access to Bluewaters Island | Dubai, UAE

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P.O. Box 10869, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
T: +971 4 285 7551 | F: +971 4 285 7479 | info@hlgroup.com