| Displaying its knowledge |
June, 2006 |
 Al Shirawi Contracting's relationship with Dubai Knowledge Village has been an ongoing success story for the past five years.
After completing the waterproofing for Knowledge Village phases I & II in Dubai Internet City, and phase I in Academic City, Al Shirawi Contracting has now completed waterproofing the substructure, wet area and roof in phase II of Academic City.
The total project area involved around 23,000 m2 of substructure, 8,000 m2 of roof and 1,500 m2 of wet area.
Bitumat Premierflex 2000 [5mm] was used for the substructure and roof, while the wet area was completed using liquid-applied polyurethane Rooftex from Conren in the UK. The work was completed on time and to the satisfaction of the main contractor, consultant and the client.
Al Shirawi is now engaged in waterproofing for the third phase of Knowledge Village in Academic City, where work has already started on substructure waterproofing.
"We are thankful and proud to be associated with Al Basti and Muktha, Dar Consultant and Tecom on this project and thank them for having confidence in Al Shirawi Contracting's capabilities," said S. Sekhar, General Manager of the Waterproofing Division. |
| Celebrating a Birthday every month |
January, 2006 |
| What started as a surprise birthday party for the boss has turned into a monthly celebration for the staff at Al Shirawi. Each month, the entire company is invited to a party to celebrate with the staff who have had a birthday that month. "The idea came about in July when we held a surprise party for Navin Valrani, our Executive Director", said Human Resources Manager Ashfaq Kazi.
"Staff don't' usually get an opportunity to meet each other outside the scope of their official work. We decided it would be a nice idea to celebrate the birthdays that take place each month and invite everyone to join the fun."
Each month, Ashfaq sends out an email, inviting staff to meet in the company dining room on the last Wednesday or Thursday of the month. The party starts an hour before the office closes, so the impact on work is minimal.
"We decorate the dining room and provide a cake that is cut by the birthday celebrants, who also receive a card, flowers, and a gift voucher. We provide refreshments and snacks for everyone else," said Ashfaq. "Everyone comes, including the department managers and Mr. Navin.”
"The gatherings are a great opportunity for staff from all eight companies to meet each other in an informal setting, as well as to meet the senior managers." |
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