EBCO (BITAR) Company Profile Last Version

WE
BUILD
TRUST

The Company

01. Letter from the CEO
02. Address
03. History
04. Quality Policy
05. Mission, Vision and Values
06. Services
07. Organization Chart
08. Clients
09. Safety Policy
10. Corporate Social Responsibility

Letter from the CEO

Writing this letter brings me back to 1971, more precisely
the day I graduated from the American University of Beirut,
and to the ambition of every young engineer to plant a
seed and watch it grow. We have been in business over
four decades and we started it based on honesty and
integrity. Today, we are a construction company with over
100 employees and 1,000 daily labor force spread all over
Lebanon. Our vision for the next five years is to expand
our contracting services to other countries; we built a
strong name back home and are equipped and ready
to penetrate other markets, as we did in Iraq. We are ISO
certified since 2007 and recently a member of the United
Nations Global Compact initiative.

We are a family business and every employee is part of this
family. We value our human capital and recognize that
our company’s success is based on our team’s ability to
provide consistent quality performance.

We seek to build strategic, long-term relationships with
suppliers that are committed to continuous improvement
in quality and dedicated to competitively pricing their
products and services to us.

We carefully select our clients, just like they select us.
With our reputation at stake in every project, we are very
selective about the clients we serve and we serve them
best.

We care about the environment and the community we
live in. We believe that our company has a responsibility to
give something good back from the fruits of our success.

As I always tell the people around me, trust is the most
important element for a successful company. Leaders
nowadays can no longer trust in power; instead, they
should rely on the power of trust.

By building trust, I know that we can move closer to realizing
our vision.

Thank you,

Jalal Bitar
CEO

Address

Main Office

Beirut - Ahmad Assaad Street
Taj Building - Block B - First Floor
T.: +961 1 840681 | +961 1 857847
M.: +961 71 717711
F.: +961 1 840679
P.O. Box: 13-6304

Saida Branch

Saida - Main Street - Zantout Building
T. | F.: +961 7 725901

Tyr Branch

Tyr - Main Street - Fardoun Building
T.: +961 7 343390 | +961 7 741354
F.: +961 7 741185

E.: [email protected]
www.ebcobitar.com

History

“EBCO” Engineering & Building Co. was established in 1975,
few months before the start of the Lebanese Civil War. The
company challenged the threats and overcame the risks
backed up by a loyal and motivated staff willing to fight
for survival. As hard and dangerous as it was, it made it
through and now is ranked among the largest contracting
firms in Lebanon.

In 2005, Eng. Jalal Bitar, main founder and owner, has
decided to embark with a new and improved version of
EBCO naming it EBCO (BITAR). With his vision to expand, the
firm is today executing big construction projects, and has
offices and teams spread all over Lebanon.

EBCO (BITAR) conducts major projects with both public
and private sectors. Its portfolio encompasses different
types: residential, commercial, educational, health care,
athletic, cultural, archeological,electro-mechanical,
telecommunication and infrastructure. EBCO (BITAR)’s
in depth experience and engineering expertise in such
a variety of projects highlights its ability to execute any
given project.

Other services provided include preconstruction
services, design, project management and engineering
consultancy. EBCO (BITAR) is now stepping beyond
construction works to offer such complimentary services
to its clients.

Its commitment to quality, time and budget confirms
its credibility and reputation in the Lebanese market.
The team works hard to maintain the highest level of
professionalism and efficiency and believes in the need to
grant the best services.

Quality Policy

EBCO(BITAR) is a leading provider of contracting services,
construction management and engineering consultancy.
The management is committed to operate every aspect of
the business within standards that offer the highest possible
quality of service. With professionalism and transparency,
we aim to satisfy our clients and build long-term relationships
based on loyalty and trust.

We thoroughly search to team up with competent
employees and qualified experts to meet the Quality
Management System requirements stated in Standard
ISO 9001-2008. We are dedicated to continuously train our
teams and appraise their performance to work out potential
opportunities and reinforce technical proficiency.

As a result, by achieving our strategic objective at
EBCO(BITAR) through continuously improving the quality of
our services and exceeding our clients’ expectations, we
seek to sustain our leading position in the market.

Mission

EBCO (BITAR) is committed in building lasting relationships
based on integrity, performance, value and customer
satisfaction. Our pledge is to meet the changing needs of
our clients with our quality services delivered by the most
qualified people.

Vision

EBCO (BITAR) will expand its efforts to grow profitably
in meeting customer needs today and in the future by
continuing to build strong partnerships with our suppliers
and foster employees’ engagement towards a sustainable
future.

Values

SAFETY

Safety comes first; the safety of our employees,
subcontractors, owners, and the general public is our
primary concern. Safety coincides with quality and is an
integral part of our business. We are conscientious in our
actions and provide a safe workplace.

TEAM WORK

We recognize our primary asset is people. To be successful,
EBCO (BITAR) must be a rewarding place to work. We
provide opportunity and encouragement to help our
people reach their potential. We work with our clients
and our suppliers as a team. Mutual respect provides the
foundation for our success.

INTEGRITY

We remain true to our founding values of quality, honesty
and hard work. We are committed to aligning our strategies
with the United Nations Global Compact principles in the
areas of human rights, labour environment and
anti-corruption.

EXCELLENCE

We are keen to offer the highest standards of service,
quality, and personal attention to clients. We constantly
challenge ourselves to be the best.

Services

PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Overall project success relies heavily upon the decisions
made at the initial stages. We ensure a good foundation
for the project to deliver client’s objectives from the earli-
est point in the development process. Our pre-construction
services include feasibility studies, site analysis, design stud-
ies and landscaping, permit application, value engineering,
cost control and scheduling, procurement, constructability
reviews and permit application.

GENERAL CONTRACTING

General contracting has been the essence of EBCO
(BITAR)’s business since 1975. With our private and public
sector projects, our pledge to our clients is to provide gen-
eral construction services at the highest levels of integrity,
safety and quality.

Our areas of expertise comprise:
- Cultural and educational
- Residential and commercial
- Health care
- Archeological
- Telecommunication
- Infrastructure

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Construction projects involve subcontractors and suppliers,
daily workers, materials, equipment, and services. Manag-
ing such operations from start to finish require an expertise in
construction management, from handling the big process
and negotiating contracts, materials management and
warehousing, to field administration and maintenance of
operations.



Organization Chart



Clients by alphabetical order

Amara s.a.l
Association for the Development of Rural Capacities
Council of Development and Reconstruction (CDR)
D & A Developers
DALFA - Mr. Fakhri Dalloul
Hassan Al Roz & Sons
Hejeij Est.
Inshaat
International Group Holding (IGH)
Ismail Ramadan & Partners
Italian Army
Jabal Amel Hospital
Jamiat Al Mojama Al Ilmi
Mechref S.A.L
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Energy & Water
Ministry of Telecommunication
Ministry of Tourism
New Zone Real Estate
Quantum Development
Reconstruction Committee of Beirut Southern Suburb
Saifi 1079 Real Estate
Sayid Mohamad Hussein Fadlallah Association
South Council
Spanish Army
Syrian Arab Republic - Syrian Embassy in Lebanon
Trillium Development
Trusthold Development Group
UNIFIL
UNRWA

Safety Policy

Safety is among our core values. Safety always comes first.

We are committed to:
- Conducting our business with respect and care for people
and the environment.
- Utilizing natural resources responsibly.
- Continually improving our safety, health and environmen-
tal performance.
- Complying with all applicable legal and other agreed
requirements.
- Promoting dialogue with stakeholders about safety, health
and environmental performance.

Our Occupational Health & Safety Manual is intended to
protect the organization’s employees, subcontractors,
owners, and the general public from any work related ac-
cidents, and its properties from any loss or damage as well
as protect the environment in compliance with customer
requirements and related laws and regulations.

Safety is everybody’s responsibility.



Selected Projects

01. Vermelho
02. Al Rasoul Al Akram
03. 220KV Underground Cables Works
04. Saifi 405
05. Spears 1858
06, N21 & N22
07. Le Chateau
08. Kantari Residence
09. OSP2 Phase 6
10. PK6 Cultural Center
11, Mousaytbeh 4561
12. Saida Ideal Public School
13. Bliss Tower
14. Saifi 1079
15. New Zone
16. Nahr El Bared Palestine Refugee Camp
17. 1850 Project
18. Khayyat Group Head Office
19. Telecommunication Extension
20. PK5 Cultural Centers
21. Reconstruction of Beirut Southern Suburb
22. UNIFIL Projects
23. Al Roz Projects
24. Syrian Embassy
25. Sayyed Fadlallah Project
26. Al Wali Hotel
27. Sky Homes
28. Al Baqaa Housing Compound
29. Islamic Cultural Center
30. Jabal Amel Hospital
31. Center Ivoir
32. Maison Baroud
33. South Council Projects
34. Qana Cavern
35. Chantier Hejeij
36. El Zein Historic House
37. Concordia
38. Falcon Towers
39. Al Taj
40. Meshref Project

Project Details



VERMELHO

2016

The project comprises the concrete works of a residential and com-
mercial building located in a prime location on Hamra Street in Beirut
City, over an area of 1,115sqm. It consists of a residential section
presented over 16 floors; a commercial section presented over 3 lev-
els: basement 1, ground floor and 1st commercial floor; and 4 under-
ground parking levels over an area of 1,115sqm.

AL RASOUL AL AKRAM

2016

The project comprises the construction and completion of a cultural
and religious teaching center with a total built up area of 12,000sqm,
consisting of 10 floors and 4 basements, including all necessary halls,
classrooms, laboratories, living quarters, etc.

Aramoun-Dahieh-Pins
Commercial- Ashrafieh-Mkalles

220KV UNDERGROUND CABLES WORKS

2016

Subcontract for the civil works from Prysmian Cables et Systems
France of the 220kV underground cables from Aramoun along
Dahieh towards Pins and from Solidere along to Achrafieh towards
Mkalles.

SAIFI 405

2015

The project comprises the construction and completion of a high end
residential building in downtown, beirut. Saifi 405 consists of 5
basements for parking spaces and serivces, ground floor, and 12
floors. Floor 1 to 6 consists of 2 apartments 180 sqm each; floor 7
to 10 consists of 1 apartment, 315 sqm; floor 11 and 12 consists of
a duplex of 433 sqm that nests over down town northern entrance.
The base incorporate a strategically located retail area with ample
ground and mezzanine spaces.

SPEARS 1858

2015

The project comprises the construction and completion of twin
residential towers (A and B) with seperate entrances. Both towers
consist of 4 basements for parking spaces and services, ground
floor, and 14 floors. Tower A consists of simplex apartments, areas
ranging between 118 and 170 sqm. Tower B consists of simplex
apartments, areas ranging between 127, 145, and 229 sqm. The
two towers are capped with two state of the art duplexes 308 m²
and 338 m² with breathtaking views of the Marina and Down Town
Beirut.



LE CHATEAU

2015

The project comprises the construction of a luxurious residential
building in Verdun, Beirut. Le Chateau consists of 4 underground
floors, upper ground, technical floor, seven typical floors with a choice
of apartments between a 202 sqm and 230 sqm , two duplex floors
and the roof with a panoramic view of the sea.

KANTARI RESIDENCE

2015

The project comprises the construction and completion of two blocks
with independent entrances with a total built up area of 16,000sqm. It
combines both luxury and comfort with a touch of modern elegance,
in the heart of Beirut City, just minutes away from Sanayeh Gardens,
Hamra and Downtown.

OSP2 Phase 6

2015

The project comprises the setup and completion of
telecommunications landline phone networks for the areas of Beirut,
Mount Lebanon and South Lebanon.

PK6 CULTURAL CENTER

2014

This project is an extension of the PK5 Cultural Centers project.
It comprises the construction and completion of a cultural center
and facilities, serving the village of Tebnine in South Lebanon.
The project is funded by the “Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Saudi
Grant”.

MOUSAYTBEH 4561

2014

The project comprises the construction and completion of a mixed
use commercial center with warehouses, showrooms and offices
with a total built up area of 11,500sqm in Jnah area, Beirut



BLISS TOWER

2014

The project comprises the construction and completion of 7
underground parking floors, 4 retail floors and 20 floors of luxurious
furnished apartments with a built up area of 25,000sqm. Bliss Tower
is located in Bliss street, facing the American University of Beirut-AUB
and situated walking distance from American University of Beirut
Medical Center- AUBMC and Hamra street.

SAIFI 1079

2013

The project comprises the construction and completion of a luxurious
residential building in the very heart of Beirut City, located in Saifi
Village, walking distance from Martyr’s Square with a total built up
area of 7,500sqm.

NEW ZONE

2013

The project comprises the construction and completion of a luxurious
residential building at the heart of Beirut Central District with a total
built up area of 6,000sqm.

Reconstruction of Nahr El Bared
Palestine Refugee Camp

BLOCK N100 SCHOOL TYPE 1 A

2013 2011

The project comprises the construction and The project comprises the construction and
completion of 48 new residential and completion of a 3,000sqm school funded by
non-residential buildings related site works, civil Cayan and the Welfare association.
and architectural works, and electromechanical
works.

1850 PROJECT

2012

The project comprises the construction and completion of a radio
station headquarter along with all necessary offices and broadcasting
rooms, and a headquarter for a rehabilitation and support
organization for the wounded with total built up area of 15,000sqm.

KHAYYAT GROUP HEAD OFFICE

2012

This project comprises the transformation of a 9 floor damaged
building into the head office of Khayat Group. The works included all
necessary strengthening of the soil and the structural elements along
with complete restoration to transform a threatened building into a
state of the art, smart building offices to one of the leading groups in
Lebanon and the Middle East.

OSP2 PHASE 5

2012

OSP2 PHASES 3 AND 4

2006

The Second Telecommunication
Extension For Outside Plants

The project comprises the setup and completion of
telecommunications landline phone networks for the areas of Beirut,
Mount Lebanon and South Lebanon.

PK5 CULTURAL CENTERS

JBAA - SRIFA - CHAKRA

2012

The project comprises the construction and completion of 3 cultural
centers and facilities, serving the villages of Chakra, Jbaa and Srifa
in South Lebanon. This project is funded by the “Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia – Saudi Grant”.

RECONSTRUCTION OF BEIRUT
SOUTHERN SUBURB

2011

The project comprises the reconstruction and completion of 24
residential buildings with a total built up area of 120,000sqm located
in several areas in Beirut Southern.

UNIFIL PROJECTS

2007-2011

The project comprises the construction and completion of
different residential and office buildings among them the ISS building,
a 2,000sqm office building accommodating the ISS department for
UNIFIL headquarter. Other services provided include infrastructure,
construction services, waste services, security networks and others
for Ghana Army, Italian Base, Cervantes Base and Spanish Battalion.

AL ROZ PROJECTS

1986-2011

The project comprises the construction and completion of 12
residential buildings with a total built up area of 20,000sqm for the
residents of Tyr.

SYRIAN EMBASSY

2011

The project comprises the construction and completion of the Syrian
Embassy, along with all necessary offices and housing facilities.

SAYYID MOHAMAD HUSSEIN
FADLALLAH PROJECT

2010

The project comprises the construction and completion of the private
residence and offices of the late Religious Authority Sayyed
Mohamad Hussein Fadlallah over a total built up area of 10,000sqm.

Theprojectcomprisestheconstructionmanagementofa4star,
350roomshotelstrategicallylocatedintheheartoftheHolyCityof
Karbala,Iraq,alongwithallrelatedhallsandbanquetingfacilities,with
atotalbuiltupareaof20,000sqm.

SKY HOMES

2009

The project comprises the construction and completion of a
luxurious residential project in the most elegant residences of the
Qoreitem area and at a walking distance from Raouche, Hamra,
and Verdun. It consists of 3 towers with a total built up area of
50,000sqm.

Al BAQAA HOUSING COMPOUND

BSA Award Winning

2008

The project comprises the construction and completion of a housing
compound for the fishermen of Tyr, a joint effort between the Church
of Tyre and the Association for the Development of Rural Capacities
For this project, EBCO (BITAR) was awarded the “Honor Award” by
the Boston Society of Architects in 2008.



ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTER

2007

The project comprises the provision of consultancy services
including supervision and management of the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid
Ali Husaini Sistani Islamic center.

JABAL AMEL HOSPITAL

2006

The project comprises the construction and completion of a 500 bed
hospital with its facilities in the city of Tyr over an area of 12,000sqm.

CENTER IVOIR

2006

The project comprises the construction and completion of a
residential and commercial center with a total built up area of
20,000sqm and located on the northern entrance of the city of Tyr.