Following on from various (MTRC) tender support assignments, AIM Group has been appointed as Independent Checking Engineer for MTRC Express Rail Link Contract 811A, West Kowloon Terminus (North), which involves deep diaphragm walls and excavations below the operating West Rail Line. The assignment is particularly challenging, as it involves Independent Design Checking, requiring a full design capability for the Checking Team.

AIM Group has also recently been appointed as Independent Checking Engineer for MTRC South Island Line Contract 901, Admiralty Integrated Station and SCL Enabling Works. The Project involves deep cavern and adit construction beneath the existing Admiralty Station.

The above appointments are a significant success for AIM’s Technical Services Division, which, we are proud to say, has been selected ahead of many recognized names in the industry who were in competition against us for these roles.

International Expert Witness Assignments

Our Expert Witness roles in the international arbitration arena are expanding. AIM Group Director, John Costello, was appointed as an Expert Witness in respect of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering issues for an International Arbitration in Sri Lanka during 2009-2011. The project was a 60 km Expressway project in Southern Sri Lanka. The case involved the appointment of a Tribunal of three internationally distinguished Arbitrators, and was the first of its kind in Sri Lanka. The Arbitration hearing was held in April 2011, and the Tribunal's Award is currently awaited.

John has also been appointed to act as an Expert Witness on Geotechnical Engineering issues on another international Arbitration case involving deep excavations in Singapore which is likely to involve input during 2011 and 2012.

Our Group MD, Ballah Dawelbait, continues to be involved in numerous ADR and/or arbitrations this year as well, some of which were conducted under the International Chamber of Commerce Rules. His most recent appointment was as a ‘tribunal sole expert’ in arbitration for a project in Doha with the hearing just concluded in Paris at the Hearing Centre of the International Court of Arbitration. He continues to be involved in various ADR initiatives in Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia as well as the Far East.

Business Development Director, Middle East – Richard Baker

To assist with the on-going growth of our business in the Middle East, we have appointed Richard Baker as our Regional Business Development Director. Richard has over 35 years’ experience in major infrastructure projects throughout the world, including railways, water supply, wastewater and infrastructure.

Richard will be initially based in our Middle East regional office in Abu Dhabi, but will be pursuing opportunities throughout the GCC states. Richard can be contacted at tel: (971) 2 626 2774; fax: (971) 2 626 1516 and/or email: rbaker@aimgrp.com

Regional Director – Hong Kong and Asia 

To meet the demand for our expert services, Colin Moreby, Regional Director – Hong Kong and Asia, continues to be responsible for the day-to-day operation of AIM Group’s Head Office in Hong Kong, as well as our assignments throughout Asia. 

Colin can be contacted at tel: (852) 2572 6533; fax: (852) 2572 7966 and/or email: cmoreby@aimgrp.com.

National Water Company, Saudi Arabia – Expert Services

AIM Group has successfully completed this major assignment for the National Water Company in Saudi Arabia for the provision of Expert Services to resolve various issues related to a sewerage construction Project worth over US$5 billion.

AIM's Experts' roles included projects reviews; troubleshooting; leading & negotiating project recovery plans including MOUs, supplemental agreements; technical advice on tunnels; pumping stations; outfalls; packaged plants & sewerage systems; together with high end project management services, claims assessments & commercial settlements.

Company Profile

As a company logo, AIM Group has adopted an eagle, which in terms of heraldic symbolism, signifies “a man of action, ever more occupied in high and weighty affairs, and one of lofty spirit, ingenious, speedy in apprehension and judicious in matters of ambiguity". We strongly believe that this symbolism reflects the standard, attributes and calibre of our Experts and highlights the level of expertise we can provide to our clients.