The formwork magazine Issue 2019

Interview Craig Cerff Digital Services Doka branch

Managing Director Malaysia, Doka 04 Optimising the construction process 06 in the Philippines 12

Sydney Metro
Largest involvement in
tunneling civil works for Doka | 10

www.doka.com The Formwork Experts.

2019
04

Dear customers,
Content 06 dear readers
10
03 Newsflash It is an absolute pleasure to welcome you to the
latest edition of our Doka Xpress. As the year is
04 The construction industry
in Malaysia is booming almost coming to end, we would like to take this
opportunity to share with you the happenings in

06 Digital Services
Optimising the construction process
the Doka world with a strong focus on East Asia
Pacific. In this diverse part of the world, where
construction is booming, you will find that Doka

10 Sydney Metro is Australia’s

biggest public transport project
provides solutions in many of the countries where
we have offices, branches and agents.

12 Doka branch in the Philippines In this edition, we place a strong focus on the civil
sector, with many exciting projects in the pipeline.

14 Alveo Park Triangle, Phillipines |

Mumbai Metro Line 3, India 16
The Sydney Metro being one of Doka’s largest
involvement tunneling civil works where we are
working intensively to produce unique formwork

15 HDB Riverdale Shores, Singapore solution for the project.

16 Doka India’s Inauguration Ceremony |

Expanding beyond boundaries
We are also excited to share that in line with
our continuous efforts to expand in the region,
we have successfully signed a partnership with
18 Piramal Aranya, India |
Transmission Gully Motorway,
20 channel partners in Nepal and Sri Lanka to enable
distribution of Doka’s products.
New Zealand
22 This year, Doka once again participated in the
19 Double Tree Hotel in i-City, Malaysia |
Eaton Residences, Malaysia
largest tradeshow of the year, bauma 2019. We
had the opportunity to welcome visitors from all
over world including several key players from our
20 Safety starts in the mind region to 'Doka Campus'. It served as an excellent
platform to display our latest innovations and tech-
21 Systematic Safety nologies to our visitors.

22 world
Doka Campus – The multi-faceted
of formwork
I hope you enjoy reading all the articles. On behalf
of Doka, I take this opportunity to thank you for
your invaluable support throughout this year and
I look forward to your continued support in the
coming years.

Imprint: Doka Xpress is a publication of Doka. Publisher: Doka GmbH, Josef Umdasch Platz 1, A 3300 Amstetten,
Austria. Layout design: COMO GmbH, Linz.
In some cases the site photos show the situation during formwork assembly and are therefore not always complete
Stefan Schedel
from the point of view of safety. Managing Director, East Asia & Pacific, Doka
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Newsflash

The Philippines Roads, Bridges, Tunnel

Construction and Development Summit
From 24 – 25 September Doka participated in the Roads, Bridges, Tunnel Construction and Development
Summit in the Philippines. Many visitors were interested in our latest projects and how we reshape the infra-
structure sector with our systems and technologies. §

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other things, Concremote and the advantages of the technology. §

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INTERVIEW Interview with Craig Cerff, Managing Director Malaysia, Doka

The construction
industry in Malaysia
is booming
How have Doka’s operations in Malaysia evolved over the years?
Financially, 2018 was a good year for Doka Malaysia. Our top line growth
was spectacular and came together with healthy earnings. Furthermore,
we secured a number of projects toward the end of 2018. Compared to our
competitors, our presence in Kuala Lumpur City Centre was quite limited, but
we have now secured seven projects, four in Kuala Lumpur City Centre and
three furhter out of the City Centre. Locally, we are mainly focusing on high-
rise construction however, we are diversifying into the infrastructure industry
aggressively. We have secured a number of stations for MRT Line 2 stations
which included Kg. Baru North, KLCC East, Tun Razak Exchange and Bandar
Malaysia South station, to name a few.

Architects are becoming increasingly creative with building designs. What

does this mean for formwork suppliers, and how will innovation change the
industry moving forward?
In the Malaysian context, the visual architectural aspects are still not extreme-
ly dominant in building designs. Doka was one of the first movers in high-rise
construction technology and makes construction easier. Some projects that
are architecturally challenging or slightly different, such as PNB 118. PNB
118, a diamond-shaped skyscraper that symbolized the diversity of the
Malaysian people. At 2,113 feet (644 meter), PNB 118 will be the

Craig Cerff holds a bachelor’s degree as well

as a master’s degree in Wood Science from the
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. In ad-
dition, he obtained an MBA from the Edinburgh
Business School in 2000. In 2018, he joined
Doka East Asia & Pacific as Head of Sales.
Six months later he took over the Managing
Director position at Doka Malaysia. During his
previous role, Craig has been responsible for
sales across nine local branches and four over-
seas branches (Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania
and Nigeria). He has more than 14 years of
outstanding national as well as international
Sales Management experience with Peri in
South Africa.
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The Exchange 106 The Park 2 Pavilion Bukit Jalil

tallest building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia when fully com-

pleted in the year of 2024. The main challenge is the curvature
of the building, which is a diamond-shaped tall skyscraper. With Diversification is the
our innovative solutions and advanced technology, it simplifies the key word in our strategy
construction of the structure with a high safety standard.
going forward.
There are many players in the market, but we are still seen as
the leader in high-rise. Besides PNB 118, we have also secured
a project in Kuala Lumpur City Centre called KL Metropolis, which
is a tall building with verandas and other architecturally pleasing
features that will involve some technical challenges.
years, followed by a further increase. The elections in 2018
Besides the existing expertise, Doka creates added value with were a massive change for the country, and have had an im-
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Building Information pact on the confidence in the construction industry. It has put
Modelling (BIM) methodology. In VDC/BIM methodology, the entire a dampener on the enthusiasm among contractors, who have
building is digitally modelled from the beginning to the end before a bit of a wait-and-see approach now. However, in my opinion,
construction even starts. Errors and problems are spotted in the the construction sector is in slow recovery and getting back on
digital twin and eliminated before they can disrupt the progress track in overall.
on construction sites, which will be contributing significantly to
the success of the creative building designs. What are your plans and strategic objectives for 2020?
Diversification is the key word in our strategy going forward.
How do you assess the current shape of Malaysia’s construction One form of diversification will be geographic, mainly by
sector? strengthening our sales team and putting the right tools
The outlook for the construction industry in Kuala Lumpur and all and resources in place to be able to tackle more projects in
around the country is incredible. The large cities and metropolitan East Malaysia, particularly in infrastructure. We also want to
areas are experiencing an astronomical amount of construction. diversify into the scaffolding market as the government is en-
Malaysia is not afraid to think big with high-rise buildings and ele- hancing its safety specifications. This is an opportunity for us,
vated highways, and it is a fantastic example of what can be done because our modern scaffolding system DokaScaff, which we
in a developing country. The development here has been enor- launched end-2018, is up to the highest safety standards for
mous, both from a building and infrastructure perspective. There access systems as well as forming and reinforcing works. We
is still a 4% growth rate projected for the country over the next two believe that we are on the right track for continued growth. §
DIGITAL SERVICES 1

Digital services from Doka

increase productivity on construction sites

Optimising the
construction
process

Doka goes one step

further when it comes to
increasing productivity:
New digital services and
applications related to
the construction process
increase the added value
on the construction site.

The question of "digitisa-

tion in construction or the
future of construction" is
inextricably linked with
the question of "How can
we help our customers
to build even faster and
more economically?" Doka
is working intensively on
this and, with "upbeat con-
struction - digital services for
higher productivity", is focusing
on digital solutions that aim to
optimise construction site procedures
and thus make a significant contribution
to increasing productivity on the construc-
tion site. The digital range of services is
offered in three areas - Smart Construction
Site, Smart Assistants and Smart planning.
The creation of added value is the key for the
customers and the optimisation of the overall
construction process - from the planning phase,
construction measures on site and the analysis
of your own performance.
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upbeat construction 1 upbeat construction: Doka has a focus

digital services for higher productivity on digital solutions and offers numerous
services and applications, which aim to
increase productivity on construction sites.
Generating added value for our customers
and optimising the construction process in
general is of utmost importance for us.
2 Contakt: With a proprietary developed
platform and sensors at the site, Contakt
provides live data from the construction site.
3 AR-VR app: With the Doka AR-VR app,
customers can experience selected Doka
solutions in augmented and virtual reality.

Software and sensors for more productive construction processes

How can you ensure that you have the most productive takt planning, team allocation and materi-
al disposition during planning and construction? In addition, how to ensure that the best solutions
are systematically identified on construction sites and made available to everyone in the company
during the construction of similar projects? The sensor-supported software solution Contakt pro-
vides direct support during execution on the construction site. With it, foremen and site managers
can plan, allocate and compare personnel at the takt level, and draw valuable conclusions from
them. Sources for all the actual data to be recorded are a sensor unit attached to the formwork
and the construction workers. It communicates independently with the software platform, on
which all teams work much more productively. The teams benefit, among other things, from au-
tomatic progress reports and early detection of deviations.

Real-time monitoring for construction progress

The innovative service Concremote is already an indispensable partner on numerous construction
sites. The unique digital measurement and decision system, which determines the concrete
strength on site in real-time, provides several new features in software and hardware. Among
the highlights are the new web portal features FORECAST and SCENARIO, as well as the new
Concremote app. FORECAST predicts the strength development of concrete, which supports
short-term planning of personnel, equipment and upcoming work steps. Different concrete mix-
tures can be compared using SCENARIO and thus, it can be purchased more accurately.  >>
DIGITAL SERVICES >>

Increased efficiency through automated

formwork planning in BIM
In addition to the solutions for the construction
site described so far, planning in accordance
with BIM (Building Information Modeling) natu-
rally also plays an important role at Doka in the
digitisation. In concrete terms, customers can
benefit from up-to-date building information
available at any time and simulations that can
be run to measure construction progress, costs
and safety. The collaborative methodology for
the automated exchange of data and informa-
tion across the trades is now regarded as the
standard of the future. Significant time savings
and greater planning security are the main ad-
vantages of the methodology.

Advantages of integrated digital

4
formwork planning
5
A considerable added value of continuous 3D
planning for construction companies are also
3D visualizations on a larger scale and 4D sim-
ulations. If required, Doka can visualise complex
formwork sequences and, for example, illustrate
the timing or feasibility of formwork tasks. This
enables companies, for example, to monitor the
flow of formwork material and the formwork uti-
lisation for time-critical operations such as the
implementation of the formwork. In addition, the
3D planning data can be can be used directly
for the construction site with the AR-VR app.

The takt determines the progress and speed of

construction. It is unity and driver of productivity
in innovative construction projects. Leading
consulting companies agree and certify con-
struction projects with coordinated takt planning
more productivity. It is precisely here that we
need to start to improve efficiency and this will
also result in a sustained increase in the mar-
gins of our industry. Only those who are open
to innovations of digitisation will be successful
tomorrow. §

You have a question regarding upbeat

construction or our digital services?
Visit our website and get in contact with us!

https://www.doka.com/en/
solutions/upbeat-construction
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BIM with Doka -

the advantages at a glance

§§ Increased productivity on the construction site

thanks to efficient formwork utilisation and
logistics
§§ More reliable planning thanks to BIM support-
ed risk management and collision control
§§ Reduced effort in execution planning through
direct export from BIM models
§§ Seamless and smooth collaboration thanks
to comprehensive compatibility of the BIM
platform
§§ Automatic formwork planning in the BIM
environment using DokaCAD for Revit

4 Remote Instructor: Remote Instructor

facilitates efficient exchange between cus-
tomers and Doka experts and can be used
hands-free via a head-mounted tablet.
5 BIM with Doka: For Doka, virtual construc-
tion means that thanks to VDC/BIM, form-
work solutions can be aligned even more
accurately with the construction process for
a building.
6 Concremote: Concremote enables users
not only to plan construction projects better,
but also provides access to real-time data
from any location around the clock. This
makes it possible to draw conclusions about
concrete performance and take the neces-
sary construction steps at the right time.
PROJECTS

Sydney Metro - Australia’s

biggest public transport project
Largest involvement in tunneling civil works for Doka

The new standalone railway will deliver 31 metro stations and more than 66 kilometres of new metro rail, revolution-
ising the way Australia’s biggest city travels. Doka supplies formwork engineering services, material and equipment
supply for the mined tunnel concrete lining construction at Martin Place, Pitt Street and Victoria Cross Station sites.

When Sydney Metro is extended into the central business district (CBD) and beyond in 2024,
metro rail will run from Sydney’s booming North West region under Sydney Harbour, through
new underground stations in the CBD and beyond to the south west. Sydney’s new metro rail-
The Facts way will have a target capacity of about 40,000 customers per hour, similar to other metro sys-
tems worldwide. Sydney’s current suburban system can reliably carry 24,000 people an hour
Project: Sydney Metro
per line. Sydney Metro, together with signaling and infrastructure upgrades across the existing
Location: Sydney (New South Wales), Australia Sydney rail network, will increase the capacity of train services entering the Sydney CBD – from
Type of project: Mined tunnel metro stations about 120 an hour today to up to 200 services beyond 2024. That’s an increase of up to 60
Owner: Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) per cent capacity across the network to meet demand.

Customer: John Holland, CPB Contractors,

The project has become a showcase for Doka’s heavy-duty supporting system SL-1; a modular
Ghella Pty Ltd
system, which provides complete formwork solutions for widely differing tunnel cross-sections,
Formwork use: 07/2018 – 09/2020
regardless of shape and load. As the company’s largest involvement to date in major tunneling
Construction start: Q1 2018 civil works, Sydney Metro has drawn on other Doka strengths.
Construction end: Q1 2024
Doka Global Expertise Centre (GEC) for tunnel infrastructure, based at the headquarters in
System in use: Doka heavy-duty supporting
system SL-1 Austria, has been heavily involved in the project. It will account for more than 20,000 engineer-
ing hours to design formwork sub-structures for the concrete, which will line and support the
Services: Engineering
massive underground station caverns and tunnel intersections. Doka’s ability to turn around
 Image supplied by Sydney Metro
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1 Martin Place station intersection

formwork which Doka designed
unique formwork solutions.
2 Sydney Metro has become a
showcase for Doka’s heavy-duty
supporting system SL-1

1 2

Image supplied by Sydney Metro

engineering solutions quickly, by drawing on its own design expertise in another hemi-
sphere where time zones allow such collaboration, has been a success.

Unique formwork solutions for tunnel intersections

Standard but specialised Doka SL-1 components and modules have been employed
for most requirements, but Doka Australia has also drawn on its parent company’s
expertise to design and manufacture custom accessories. Doka worked intensively to
produce unique formwork designs for all mined tunnel intersections, pedestrian and
service adits at Martin Place, Pitt Street & Victoria Cross Station sites.

Each individual mined tunnel profile and intersection requires unique designs for off-
site pre-assembly and on site installation for the in-situ concrete pour. Doka has demonstrated
a willingness to tack-
Doka’s team is in constant communication, meetings and workshops with the JHCPBG le the complex and
site engineering teams and subcontractors. This approach ensures all parameters and unique challenges of
requirements are considered in finding the best solution to increase the efficiency and
our project, which has
safety of the work.
resulted in a high level
The deliveries started in early 2019 and Doka materials will be used through to late of collaboration between
2020 when construction of concrete lining finishes. The Doka heavy-duty supporting the construction teams
system SL-1 is extremely adaptable. SL-1 beams, walings and struts can be arranged and Doka’s local and
in variable configurations, enabling optimum use to be made of each item of equip- international branches.
ment, with short set-up times and Heavy-duty supporting-unit components. Built-in
safety systems ensure high workplace safety including integrated work platforms and Benjamin Russo, Planning & Engi-
ladderways. § neering Manager – Mined Tunnels
FOCUS PHILIPPINES Doka branch in Doka Philippines, Inc.
Km. 21 West Service
Road, 25b Villongco Road,

the Philippines Brgy. Sucat

1770 Muntinlupa City

TCO in the country is growing almost twice as fast as in the al-

The large market potential offers ready above-average dynamic EAP region. The highest expected
many opportunities for a formwork supplier absolute TCO growth 2019 in the EAP region falls by far to Chi-
na, ahead of India and Indonesia. The Philippines follow in 6th
place. The total construction project pipeline in the Philippines –
The EAP region accounts for a large proportion of global con- as tracked by GlobalData, and including all mega projects with a
struction output, measured by Total Construction Output (TCO), value above US$ 25 million – stands at US$ 361.6 billion. The
which is the sum of the residential construction, non-residential pipeline, which includes all projects from pre-planning to execu-
construction and civil engineering. The high TCO level is accom- tion, is skewed towards early-stage projects, with 55.0% of the
panied by high dynamics: Annual real growth rates of around pipeline value being in projects in the pre-planning and planning
4.4% per annum are expected for the period 2019 to 2021 for stages as of April 2019.
the EAP region. For comparison: The World-TCO real growth
rates are expected to rise by 3.3% per year in this period. Civil Engineering (Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities) is the most
important TCO sector with a TCO share of 37% in 2018. The
Within the EAP region, the Philippines is one of the fast- residential sector (single-family, multi-family housing) has a
est-growing countries with annual growth expectations of the TCO share of 33% and the Non-residential sector (Commercial
TCO of over 8% between 2019 and 2021. According to this, the & Leisure, Institutional, Industrial) a share of 30%.

8.2%
Total Construction Output
(expected) relative growth rates
8.0%

Philippines
East Asia and Pacific (EAP)
World
8.2%

4.3%
13.6%

4.7%

3.4%
3.4%
4.4%

3.0%
3.9%

3.0%

2018 2019 2020 2021

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Stefan Schedel
What potential does the Philippines market offer?
The Philippines registered a construction gross value of about
$ 43.7 billion in 2018, 13.6% growth from 2017. The industry is
expected to grow at 8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from
2019-2023, driven by public and private sector investments in infra-
structure, residential, and commercial. There is also a huge demand
to improve local energy resources driving investments to energy infra-
structure. According to the Department of Budget and Management,
the government plans to invest US$ 686.5 million on ten flagship
infrastructure projects in 2019. This includes five railway, three bridge
and road projects, and two flood control projects. The current formwork
utilization is still low, but there is an opportunity to convert the market.
There is a current need to accelerate methods of construction consider-
ing the pipeline of projects and quantity/quality of local contractors.

What are the challenges?

Unlike established international market players such as Peri, EFCO,
Ulma and RMD Kwikform, Doka is a newcomer to the Philippine form-
work market. Local formworks are well entrenched with the contractors
and some customers already have their own formworks. Local condi-
tions has delayed our capacity to operate as planned.
Stefan Schedel
Managing Director, East Asia & Pacific, Doka
Why is it a good idea to establish a Doka branch in the Philippines?
There are many potential projects in the market for the next
ten years, both public and private. While there are many players operat-
ing in the Philippines, there is still room to capture the growth, consid-
ering the growth in the market. The easy accessibility for the customers
with the branch office strengthens our presence in the country.

Roland Temper
Roland Temper Head of Operations Country, Doka Philippines

Why did you move to Manila to set up a new office there?

This is an exciting challenge and opportunity to be part of a growth
strategy and starting up a new location for Doka. The Philippines
has one of the highest economic growth rates within the Asia Pacific
region (2018 its GDP had over 6.2% according to the World bank).
Even though the work is hard and involves long hours, but I have been
always intrigued to be part of new start-ups within the company.

What potential does the market offer?

The market potential is huge. According to GlobalData the construction
industry increased in 2018 by 13.6% (US$ 38.5 billion in 2017 to US$
43.7 billion in 2018).

What are the challenges?

The big challenge is the bureaucracy in this country. This slows
everything down to get things done including winning and executing
projects.

Why is it good for Doka to set up a branch in the Phlippines?

The latest government is working hard to improve the country’s overall
situation and trying to improve the living conditions. It is still a long way
to go, but the Phillipines is one of the safer places out of the developing
countries in the Far East, hence investing here makes sense. §
PROJECTS Alveo Park Triangle in Taguig City, Phillipines

Climbing
with Lubeca
Jumpform
Alveo Park Triangle Tower, strategically situated at Park Triangle District which offers a prime Facts
selection of contemporary workspaces. Alveo Park Triangle Tower is a newest corporate tow-
Project Name: Alveo Park Triangle
er that pierces the skyline of the country’s progressive and creative financial district. Client
requested a 3.80 m casting height for its corewall and a climbing platform that can store Location: BGC, Taguig City, Philippines
construction materials on the top of it in order to reduce materials movement. Apart of that, Project Type: Office Building
high safety requirements are a top concern for this project. A tailored-made formwork system Number of storeys: 28
named “Lubeca Jumpform” was provided to this project. It is integrated with Large-area
Building height: 120 m
formwork Top 50 with 5 different working platform levels. To meet client's requirements on
accessibility, a storage area that can store up to 250 kgs/m² of construction material was Main Contractor:
Makati Development Corporation
installed, which greatly increase site progress by reducing the crane usage to move the
materials. With fully covered screen, it provides a high safety working environment to the site Systems in use: Lubeca Jumpform integrated
workers. § with Large Area formwork Top 50

Mumbai Metro Line 3, India The Mumbai Metro Line 3 is almost entirely built underground, and is 33.50 km

Bringing metro
long, with 27 stations (26 will be underground and one at grade). The metro line will
connect the Cuffe Parade business district in the south of Mumbai with SEEPZ and
Aarey in the north. It will also pass through the Domestic and International airports

closer to
of Mumbai. Upon completion, it will have interchanges with the planned Line 6 at
SEEPZ, Line 1 at Marol Naka, Line 2 at BKC, Central Line at Chhatrapati Shivaji Ter-
minus, Mumbai Monorail at Mahalaxmi (Jacob Circle), and Western Line at Mahalax-

the doorsteps
mi, Mumbai Central and Churchgate. Doka India supplied wall and column formwork
systems to its three stations Mumbai Central, Science Museum and Worli. The timely
engineering support and the tailored formwork concept fitting the customer’s require-

of the people
ment supported the project execution. §

Facts
Project Name: Mumbai Metro
(Line 3: Mumbai Central, Worli and Science Museum)
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Project Owner: Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MMRCL)
Contractor:
DOGUS – SOMA Enterprise Ltd.
Systems in use: Wall & Column Formwork Systems:
Frami Xlife, Top 50 & H20 Beams
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HDB Rivervale Shores in Sengkang, Singapore

Combination of
cast-in situ and
precast method
Rivervale Shores is Build-To-Order (BTO) flats developed by Housing & De-
velopment Board, Singapore. It comprises 16 residential blocks that range
from 8 to 18 floors in height with 2,500 residential units. The development is
served by the Bakau and Rumbia LRT stations, which connect residents to a
wide range of transportation networks and facilities in Sengkang Town Centre.

The construction method for concrete structure in this project combines the
cast-in-situ and precast method. Thus, the shoring has to consider both the
load from the cast-in-situ and precast elements. Load-bearing tower d3 with
the high capacity up to 94 kN are well utilized in the project. Dokaflex system
Facts
is easily assembled in the area with space constraint and infill zones are man- Project: HDB Rivervale Shores
aged easily to accommodate walls and columns.
Location: Sengkang, Singapore

Project management is key to the success of the project as the construction Type of Project: Residential
of all 16 residential blocks are running at the same time. Thus, the project Contractor: LC&T Builder (1971) Pte Ltd
management team follow up closely with the client to cater for the engineer-
Start and scheduled end date of work: December 2018 to Q4 2020
ing and delivery of materials. Formwork Instructor is on-site to support the
project providing comprehensive training to the client. This helps the client to Systems in use: Large-area formwork Top 50, Column formwork
Top 50, Load-bearing Tower d3, Dokaflex, Folding platform K
increase their efficiency and construction speed. §
NEWS FROM DOKA INDIA Doka India’s
Inauguration Ceremony
1
2
In April this year, Doka India officially inaugurated its
new office in the presence of the Management Board
and other officials from Austria and EAP region.

The opening of this new office is a part of the company's expansion to in-
crease its presence in key growth markets and enhance Doka brand in India.
East Asia Pacific region is one of the fastest-growing region and India being
the major emerging market in this region has a special focus.

Starting office operations to this new premise aims to assist the company in
realising its vision of being high performing and inspiring team as well as hav-
ing a nice workplace for Doka India. This will eventually contribute to improv-
ing the standards of work quality and environment for the employees.

The occasion became memorable with the official unveiling of the Doka logo
by the management team from Austria, EAP region and India. To imbibe the
Indian culture and have a great beginning, the traditional Indian lamp lighting
ceremony took place followed with the keynote addresses by the guests for a
dialogue with the employees was completed.

The facility has been carefully designed to give a sneak peek of Doka prod-
ucts and service offerings. Also, it will empower employees with better infra-
structure and a more professional work environment that will contribute to
enhancing their productivity and effectiveness. The new office is an important
footstep towards "making Doka India a pleasurable place to work". §

Expanding beyond boundaries

Doka India on
boards its official
channel partners in
Nepal and Sri Lanka.
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3 4

1 Insta-selfie moment
2 Formal ribbon cutting initiated the moving-in ceremony
3-4 The new facility will empower employees with better infrastructure and a more professional work environment
5 An important part of the official opening was the traditional Indian lamp lighting ceremony

Doka India has joined hands with M/S SLJ Holdings Pvt. solutions that make construction sites safer, while ensur-
Ltd.- Sri Lanka and M/s. Nepal Construction & Engineer- ing projects are delivered on time. With M/S NCEC Pvt.
ing Company Pvt. Ltd. – Kathmandu, Nepal, as its official Ltd., Nepal carries over more than 60 years of a sustaina-
channel partners. This strategic partnership represents ble partnership with its client base and has been a reliable
a new opportunity for Doka India to succeed and have service-oriented partner for various construction solution
enhanced penetration in Sri Lanka and Nepal. in the Nepal Market. M/S SLJ Holding Pvt. Ltd., Sri Lanka
brings rich expertise of serving customers group over
The agreement involves the distribution of the wide range more than a decade. They are the specialist to serve the
of Doka products. Thus shall ensure smooth availability of growing needs of the building and construction industry
Doka products, solutions and technical support in Nepal in their country and now will be sharing great value with
and Sri Lanka, to address the upcoming industry needs. their customers by introducing Doka products.
Alongside, it contributes to the formation of a robust foun-
dation, of a high-performing distribution network, that will This partnership represents a sustainable framework to
support Doka to cater better within the East Asia Pacific cater to the increasing demands for suitable formwork,
region. solutions and services in all areas of construction. With
this association, the company will be contributing towards
Doka's top priority when working in any market is to un- the development of a region that includes some of the
derstand the demand and deliver suitable, cost-effective growing economies in the world. §
PROJECTS Facts
Project: Piramal Aranya
Location: Byculla, Mumbai, India
Type of Project: Residential
Number of storeys: 72
Developer: Piramal Group
Main Contractor: Larsen & Toubro Limited
System in use: Lubeca Jumpform
Start and scheduled end date of work:
2016 to 2021

Doka has supplied Lubeca Jumpform for

the concrete core and blade wall of the
North & South Tower.

Piramal Aranya, India

The residential Piramal Aranya is the flagship project of the Piramal Group located in
Byculla, in the heart of Mumbai, India. It is spread across 7 acres and has

skyscraper with
breathtaking views of the 60 acres of lush botanical gardens on the west
and the picturesque Mumbai skyline and Harbour on the East. The project
primarily contains 3 & 4 BHK Apartments. Reaching approx. 70-storey

botanical garden
high, the residential skyscraper will be amongst the tallest buildings in the
city. Doka has supplied Lubeca Jumpform for core and blade wall of North
and South Tower of the project. The Lubeca Jumpform system is one of

on the doorstep
the fastest system in the world with full height vertical steel cladding and
mesh protection, surrounding the system. It is assembled as one com-
plete single unit. §

Transmission Gully Motorway, New Zealand

Complex construction with

difficult and steep terrain Facts
Project:
Transmission Gully Motorway
The Transmission Gully Motorway is a 27 km four- Location:
lane motorway under construction in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand. The four-lane motorway is part of Type of Project: Bridge
the 110 km Wellington Northern Corridor and will
Client:
run from Mackays Crossing to Linden, through New Zealand Transport Agency
Transmission Gully. Multiply formwork systems
Main Contractor:
from Doka were provided for the 36 m tall hollow CPB Contractors
pier columns and the mass concrete foundations
Systems in use: Framax –
of the bridge. Working at heights was always the Walls, Frami – Foundations, Dam
biggest safety hazard during construction. The Formwork – Pier Foundations,
limited working space on site and remote access MF240 Climbing formwork – Pier
affected all aspects of construction, including Columns, Top 50 – Infill pieces,
Shaft platforms – Pier Columns
towing heavy vehicles in and out of the gully. §
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Double Tree Hotel in i-City, Malaysia

Pure contemporary luxury

DoubleTree by Hilton is spreading its wings to i-City, to
cater exceptional hospitality within one of Malaysia’s most
renowned tourist attraction. The four star hotel offers 300
rooms which occupies the bottom half while the top half will
be made for serviced residences. It is designed as a state-
ment to inculcate a sleek-and-chic corporate concept. The
building has an irregular shape and site has a high safety
requirement. The construction method of the client is chal-
lenging our capability in term of formwork design due to their
short time frame. With Protection Xclimb 60, the client is able
to optimise his casting cycle. For the irregular building shape,
Protection Xclimb 60 has a high flexibility and adaptability
climbing protection panel. §

Facts
Project Name: DoubleTree by Hilton @ i-City
Location: Shah Alam, Malaysia
Project Type: Hotel
Number of storeys: 43
Main Contractor: HAB Construction Sdn Bhd

Eaton Residences, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur's highest

cantilevered sky pool
Eaton Residences is one of the most luxurious
high-rise developments that located in the vicinity of Facts
Kuala Lumpur City, Malaysia. The residential tower
will house 632 leasehold exclusive and luxury units Project Name:
Eaton Residences
with unobstructed panoramic views of Kuala Lum-
pur’s skyline. One of the most prominent features of Location: 28 Jalan Kia Peng,
Eaton Residences is the sky pool, Kuala Lumpur’s Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
first, highest, and longest cantilevered sky pool at Project Type: Residential
level 50. The challenge for Doka was to provide a Number of storeys: 52
solution that fits the oval-shaped building with a safe
Expected Date of
working environment and prevent objects from falling
Completion: December 2020
to the pedestrian and heavy traffic roads. The pro-
tection screen ensures a safe working environment Main Contractor:
Pesona Metro Sdn Bhd
at great heights by providing a good protection from
wind loads. The climbing system enables the client System in use:
Protection Xclimb 60
to realise §
SAFETY The STOP principle
Safety starts

S ubstitutio
n in the mind
Safety is associated with a high level of responsi-
bility. Compared to other industries, construction sites

T
are certainly among the most dangerous workplaces.
technica
l However, occupational safety does not start at the
soluti o n s construction site rather it starts much earlier.

Construction workers are exposed to high accident and health risks in their

O
daily work, because construction projects grow and are continually changing
the work environment. The site crew often has to work under considerable
strain, in difficult weather conditions and under major time pressure. In order
to avoid dangerous situations in the best possible way and to make construc-
tion sites a safe place to work, the appropriate measures must be taken. What
exactly this means can be illustrated quite well by the inverted STOP principle.

on The person (P) is at the centre of all goings-on and activities. Accidents on
rganisati

P
construction sites are often caused by behaviour. It is therefore important to
know where dangers lie and to make the site crew aware of these dangers. The
correct assessment of risks and estimation of consequences are essential skills.

The second aspect involves the organisation (O). The issue of occupational
erson safety must be anchored firmly in the corporate organization, and lived and
supported by the entire company. Corresponding guidelines and people who
drive the issue forward are critical to success.

The right technical solutions (T) are another point. The focus is on protec-
tive measures and facilities that make the workplace safe. On the construc-
tion site, falls can usually be prevented with the right safety devices, such as
railings, protection screens or non-slip surfaces. Choosing the right products
and the right safety features is the key. Formwork and safety systems must
always comply with the latest standards and regulations, and may only be
operated by trained personnel. Products that can no longer be used must
be replaced in a timely manner. On the construction sites, Doka supports its
customers with ergonomic solutions. For example, ease of use for formwork
is of prime importance. Doka systems are designed to save both time and
effort. Health is an indispensable prerequisite for performing safe, productive
and high-quality work.

With substitution (S), the primary objective is to prevent hazards and risks
from arising in the first place. This is where the impact can be felt from regu-
Did you know …
lar safety checks and the proper maintenance of products, but above all also
… that you can book Doka Special Training all year
training and education. Well-trained employees are the best precaution for
round? No matter which topic you choose, the focus
ensuring safe construction sites with high productivity.
on safety is integrated into all our seminars.

Doka offers a comprehensive training programme that keeps construction

companies up to date with the latest developments in formwork technology,
www.doka.com/training construction-related topics and occupational safety. User information, oper-
ating instructions, safety data sheets and application videos, which can be
downloaded from www.doka.com, also ensure the correct and safe operation
of Doka systems on the construction sites. §
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1 Protection screen Xclimb 60

2 DokaScaff
3 Dokadek 30 panel slab formwork
4 Edge protection system XP
1 5 Safety Net Fans

3 4

Systematic Safety
Doka understands safety as a holistic concept.
Safety starts with product development and extends
from safety consulting to a comprehensive range of
formwork planning, safety products, and services.

Installation of safety systems at a construction site is often associated

with an inhibition threshold due to the additional work required. For this
reason, Doka has developed quick and easy-to-operate safety innovations
for every type of forming assignment. Many Doka complete systems for
slab, wall or column formwork already incorporate safety features such as DokaScaff is the ideal add-on for all Doka formwork systems at your
working platforms with edge protection or access systems. This ensures construction site: With this rentable working scaffold system, reinforce-
safety right from the outset. ment operations can be carried out safely and quickly. It is also suitable
for use as a stair tower or a mobile scaffold tower.
The Protection screen Xclimb 60 carries out construction work in the
top building-levels of high-rise projects in great safety, and protects from The Dokadek 30 panel slab formwork ensures ergonomic, fast and
the weather. It is a hydraulically climbed system that can also be quickly safe forming of slabs. The panels are erected from a safe base, i.e. the
repositioned by crane, if sufficient craneage is available. construction workers do not have to enter the slab formwork. This ensures
particularly safe working. The excavation safety device integrated into the
Dokadek 30 head prevents elements from falling down accidentally.

5
The edge protection system XP is the universal safety solution for all
edge protection needs. It fits in ideally with Doka systems – be they wall
or floor-slab formwork – for safeguarding slab-edges or as fall-arrest
barriers on the structure shell. In addition there are the Safety Net Fans
which are pre-assembled unit that can be used on any structure and can
be adapted to any shape. The system is available in two models: stand-
ard width and extra wide to safely catch objects and debris. Different
sizes are available to perfectly adapt the system to your requirements
and applications. §
bauma 2019

With 620,000 visitors from 200 nations, bauma 2019 managed to attract the
largest number of visitors in its 65-year history, making the event a bauma for
the record books yet again. Roughly 3,700 exhibitors from 63 countries pre-
sented their range of products and services on an area covering approximately
614,000 m². On Doka’s stand measuring 4,700 m², visitors were beckoned
by Doka yellow – including around 30 customers from the East Asian & Pacific
region.

Every three years the dimensions and figures of bauma continue to grow –
as does Doka’s presence at the trade show. More than 650 employees from
48 countries, more than 49 exhibits weighing a total of roughly 260 t and more
than 30 product innovations: these are but a few examples that Doka present-
ed a versatile range to visitors. Doka's focus was on providing customers with
the best possible support in the form of innovative and digital solutions that
help boosting productivity on construction sites.
bauma 2019

Doka Campus – bauma 2019 was a complete success for us, our national and internation-
al customers and prospects. The Doka Campus allowed us to present all

The multi-
of our innovative theme worlds. Above all, we were surprised by the enthusiasm
among our visitors for our digital contributions that are meant to support their
future productivity on their construction sites. We are happy to be able to not

faceted world
only demonstrate these new services but also make them available to our
customers soon for their practical work. 
Harald Ziebula, Chairman of the Executive Board Doka

of formwork AR-VR: the ultimate experience

With the Doka AR-VR app (www.doka.com/ar) the Campus was transformed
into a digital showroom which allowed expo attendees to discover a wide range
of digital contents and applications. For instance, so-called “AR markers” were
From April 8 through to April 14, Munich placed onto the exterior facade of the Doka Campus. Once these “AR markers”
was once again the largest international were scanned with the Doka AR-VR app, visitors were able to see additional
meeting place of the construction sector. images, videos and even 3D models. In the 16 m high Engineering Tower,
visitors had the opportunity to experience different scenarios from the Highrise,
Infrastructure and Energy sectors up close using Virtual Reality (VR).

Digital services for increased productivity on site

You can find more details In the area “upbeat construction – digital services for higher productivity”, the
about bauma under latest digital solutions and services from Doka were available for testing. The
https://www.doka.com/en/news/ digital service offering was presented in three areas: Smart Site, Smart Assis-
fairs-events/bauma-2019 tants and Smart Planning. §
 Doka Xpress EAP 2019 22 | 23

Gary Lim
Senior Technical Manager,
MCC Overseas (M) Sdn Bhd

"An unforgetable bauma event. A

truly rich experience being a part
of many visitors that Doka has to
offer in its seamless technological
advanced exhibition hall. Doka has
been and always will be the leader
in the forming systems, provided
endless effort to its customers with
excellent services. A prominent
global brand indeed" *

Low Seah Sun

and William Low
Managing Director and
Executive Director,
Rimbaco Sdn Bhd

"Our purpose of this visit was to

understand and learn more about
Doka expertise and to keep up with
latest technologies in formwork sys-
tems that will contribute to our pro-
jects. We are impressed of the Doka
area, which is well-organised and
stands out due to the professional
communication at the booth." *

Ong Tien Ling

Executive Director,
HAB Construction Sdn Bhd

"Doka Campus is always the 1st booth I would

visit when I attend bauma in Munich, Germa-
ny. Products on display are not only uniquely
advanced in its design and techology, but
more importantly, offers simplicity and ease of
operation compared with other competitors.
As a builder specializing in highrise con-
struction, Doka is our go to system formwork
supplier when we undertake any projects
where speed and good quality must go hand
in hand." *

* The pictures are not related to the quotations

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With this rentable working scaffold system, reinforcement
operations can be carried out safely and quickly. It is also
suitable for use as stair tower or mobile scaffold tower.

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