QCS 2014

Section 01: General

Part
22: New Technologies and Innovations

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIONS............................................... 2

22.1

GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL............................................... 2

22.1.1
22.1.2
22.1.3
22.1.4
22.1.5

Scope
Pre-requisite for Approval
Technologies And Innovations Of Interest
Documentation
Final Inspection And Approval

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22: New Technologies and Innovations

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIONS

22.1

GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL

22.1.1

Scope

Qatar is committed to researching and using new technology and innovations within
construction industry. Because of this commitment it is open to proposals from outside
agencies in the use of new technologies and innovations.

This Part specifies the requirements associated with the proposal and approval of new
technologies and innovations for use in construction in Qatar.

22.1.2

Pre-requisite for Approval

New technologies / innovations are allowed for use in any project on experimental or
research basis after getting an approval from National Committee For Construction and
Building materials Specifications (NCCBS) of the Ministry of Environment and any other
concerned parties.

The period allowed for such an experiment or research shall be limited to a trial period of a
maximum of two years after which it will be evaluated prior to approval or otherwise by the
concerned parties.

The supplier will be required to submit a guarantee certificate for an agreed period of time.

The supplier shall submit a written warranty to bear all fiscal and legal responsibilities as a
result of using the experiment if not meeting the suppliers claims/specifications. He shall
remove any material or debris left from the experiment.

22.1.3

Technologies And Innovations Of Interest

The following are of particular interest to Qatar :

(a)

Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB)

Superpave

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Performance Grade Binders suitable for the climatic conditions of Qatar (i.e. PG 76-10)

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Cold Laid Asphalt

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Rubber Recycling

(f)

Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA)

(g)

Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipes

(h)

Polyethylene (PE) Plain and Corrugated pipes

(i)

Fibre Reinforced Concrete

(j)

Recycling of materials from demolished buildings and roads

Notwithstanding the above Qatar wishes suppliers to propose technology and innovations
that it believes can benefit Qatar and the environment.

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22.1.4

Documentation

The technology provider shall be requested to submit with his proposals the following
documents:
Drawings

(b)

Specifications

(c)

Technology Reference and Manual

(d)

Specifications and Source

(e)

Reference from previous clients

(f)

Transmittals

(g)

Inspection and Test Records

(h)

Health and Safety requirements

(i)

Environmental requirements

(j)

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) regarding but not limited to transportation,
handling & storage, and First Aid requirements

(k)

Financial arrangements

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Final Inspection And Approval

Final approval of the technology will be dependant on NCCBS visits, inspection and tests.
Upon satisfaction of the committee, written approval shall be given and the specifications
incorporated into the QCS.

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