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Written by Peter Zammit
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Wednesday, 24 August 2011 |
 The new LPG facility currently being developed by Gasco at Benghajsa has in the past weeks achieved a major milestone with the installation of the new LPG storage tanks. In total 6 tanks were installed each having a length of 43m (half the length of a football pitch), a diameter of 7.5m ( the height of a two story terrace house including the parapet wall) and weighing 300T each with a capacity of holding 1750 cubic metres of LPG.
The tanks were manufactured by Tanko in Sicily and transported to Malta on a proprietary vessel berthing at the Malta Freeport. Mammoet were assigned the task to transfer the tanks from the jetty to their final resting place, a distance in the region of 1.50Km.
The project now enters its final phase of construction where all works surrounding the tanks can be initiated. It is anticipated that this phase will last for approximately 6 months following which the commissioning phase of the whole facility will commence.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 25 August 2011 )
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Written by Stephen Grech
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Wednesday, 13 April 2011 |
 Staff at iAS have recently participated in an SCI (Steel Construction Institute) on-line course involving Steel Building Design to EC3. The staff were involved in the live web hosted lecturing sessions, which was held within a number of three hour sessions held over three weeks. The completion of the course formed an important component of the continued professional development within the structural engineering field involving the commitment of staff to keep abreast with the latest developments in the industry and utilise structural materials to the greatest possible efficiency.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 April 2011 )
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Written by Mark Borg
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Wednesday, 06 April 2011 |
 Students following Project Management BTEC Course, had the opportunity to discuss practical Project Management issues during a visit held recently at the Pendergardens Project in St. Julians.
iAS Project Managers, who currently manage a number of Construction Projects in Malta, shared their experiences with the students and highlighted their primary role as Project Managers on such projects, as one which ultimately adds value to the project.
The central role of the Project Manager was also emphasised, with particular reference to overall co-ordination, time management, cost control and quality expectations. A general presentation of the Project's Concept & Detailed Design Development, Procurement as well as Site Management was carried out.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 April 2011 )
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Written by Mark Borg
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Friday, 04 March 2011 |
 iAS project managers organised a site visit for MCAST students last Wednesday 2nd March, at the Pender Gardens and The Exchange Project, in St. Julians. The MCAST students currently follow the Higher National Diploma Course in Construction, Building Services and Civil Engineering.
During the site visit, iAS project managers highlighted the role of project managers on construction projects with particular reference to the achievement of a high quality product, in an agreed timeframe, within an established budget.
The students also had the opportunity to discuss Health & Safety aspects on site with resident Health & Safety officers as well as familiarise themselves with the site logistics required on major construction sites.
During the visit, MCAST students commented on the selection of construction methodologies being employed on site as well as the necessary co-ordination between civil works and building services.
A similar site visit for BTEC Students following project management course, will be organised shortly.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 04 March 2011 )
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Written by Peter Zammit
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Friday, 18 February 2011 |
 An extension to the existing ProMinent fluid control facility in Bulebel industrial estate, covering a floor area of 4800 square metres, was officially inaugurated on February the 15th 2011. The ceremony was led by Prof. Dr. h.c. Viktor Dulger, founder of the ProMinent Group, and the Hounourable Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi. The company has been setup in Malta since 1988 and in 2009 iAS were commissioned as project managers, architects and structural engineers for their new extension. The project involved a very tight schedule with considerable co-ordination with the mother company as to when certain equipment had ot be delivered to site. Budgets were also closely controlled and retained within orginal targets. The project involved a total investment of approximately euro 5M and was partly financed by Malta Enterprise who were represented by Mr. Alan Camilleri, chairman of the said organisation, during the opening ceremony.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 February 2011 )
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Written by Peter Zammit
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Friday, 25 September 2009 |
 Gasco Ltd, a joint venture company between Liquigas and Multigas have awarded the project management of the first phase of their project to iAS. The project involves the construction of a completely new LPG facility which will eventually replace the existing LPG facilities of Qajjenza in Birzebbugia. The project is envisaged to cost in the region of €25M and is to be fully operational within the next 36 months, with individual phases coming independently online during the project lifecycle.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 October 2009 )
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Written by Peter Zammit
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Wednesday, 23 September 2009 |
 iAS have been commissioned by Corinthia Group of Companies to represent Palm City in the handing over process. Palm City, in Janzour, Libya, is a modern residential complex currently being constructed and finished by Corinthia Group of companies on the outskirts of Tripoli. The complex will include over 400 residential units ranging from apartments to terrace houses to villas. All units will be serviced with a number of facilities such as sport facilities, commercial outlets, restaurants, clinics etc which will make the project self sufficient. iAS will be responsible to take over the properties from the main contractor on behalf of Palm City, the operating arm, and ensure that all works are fully functional and to expected standards. More details pertaining to the project can be found at the project’s commercial website or in this video.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 September 2009 )
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Written by Stephen Grech
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Friday, 28 August 2009 |
 On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of iAS, the accomplishments of the firm were celebrated through a day seminar at the Radisson SAS St. Julians. The achievements of the firm were acknowledged, where presentations were provided to the staff and guests by the new chairman and the directors of the firm, in addition to a general discussion encompassing the experiences of the staff and the challenges of the future. Present for this event were Mr. Joseph F.X Zahra of Misco, business advisor to the firm and Dr. Joe Ghio of Fenech and Fenech advocates, legal counsel to iAS.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 October 2009 )
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Written by Stephen Grech
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Monday, 20 July 2009 |
 At the general meeting of the shareholders of iAS (Innovative Architectural Structures), Franco Azzopardi has been appointed as the new chairman of the organization, with the intention of further strengthening the Board through cross-breeding of diverse professionals, and now replaces the previous Chairman Peter Zammit, the director responsible for Project Management. iAS is an architectural and engineering firm which has diversified its services in the fields of project management and specialized design services, where they have been entrusted with major projects such as the Lufthansa Technik Malta Maintenance Facility and Pender Gardens.
Franco has been involved with iAS since its inception in 2004, in which time he contributed towards the setup of the business model and marketing strategy of iAS. Franco has built a reputation for a modern outlook in business administration following his successful completion of a postgraduate degree in finance at the University of Leicester that enhances his background as a CPA, and after his 17 year involvement as a founding partner in a mid‐tier accounting firm, where he was responsible for Corporate Strategy, Risk Management and Knowledge/People Development. He was also elected member of the Council of the Malta Institute of Accountants in 2007, is a director of a mid-tier accountancy firm 3a Malta Ltd, and also serves as a board member and member of the audit committees of public interest entities such as APS Bank Ltd and RS2 plc. He also served in the past as board member of authorities including the Malta Transport Authority, Valletta Harbour Regeneration Corporation PLC, University Sports Complex Ltd and was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Governing Body of Sport in Malta. Franco currently focuses on strategy, finance and governance towards better performance in professional service firms, where iAS was amongst the first to engage his services. He has become the driving force required to set business standards in the local market and advance iAS towards an international outlook.
Franco’s engagement is in line with the firm’s strong belief in the need of incorporation of different professional competences in order to enhance the firm’s outlook and development. Existing board members Peter Zammit, Stephen Grech and Adrian Mifsud commented that the appointment of Franco will assist iAS in developing an enhanced business development whilst allowing board directors to concentrate on the development of the firm’s core competencies. Franco Azzopardi's profile.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 October 2009 )
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Written by Stephen Grech
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Tuesday, 16 June 2009 |
iAS staff has held the second consecutive presentation and tour of the LTM Hangar Facilites, this time for MCAST students. The presentation focused on various managerial aspects that were essential in order for the unique project to succeed. The students, comprising of second and third years attaining the Higher National Diploma at the Institute of Building and Construction, showed interest mostly on the technical ground works carried out at different stages of this project. On the other hand, iAS staff revealed that they believe the system adopted in house with regards to the order of filing, drawing scheduling and keeping daily records, resulted in delivering efficient work in the stipulated time frame and professional efficiency.
iAS were commissioned by Lufthansa in early 2007 for project management, cost management and architectural and structural design. The project had to be sufficiently complete by November 2008 to enable the first wide body aircraft to be serviced in the facility. It was officially inagurated on 4th of April 2009.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 16 June 2009 )
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