About Bardawil
Bardawil Specialities Qatar W.L.L., established in 2000, is a prominent provider of specialized construction products and services in Qatar. As part of the Bardawil Group, which has been serving the Middle East since 1945, we offer a wide range of services, from geotechnical works to concrete repair and waterproofing. Our involvement spans various sectors, including residential, commercial, and healthcare, reflecting our integral role in Qatar’s construction industry.
Bardawil Specialities Qatar W.L.L. is a leading provider of specialized products and services to the construction community.
The company is part of Bardawil, a leading provider of engineering products and services in the Middle East. Founded in 1945, the group has operations in the UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UK. The operation in Qatar was established in 2000 as a part of the group’s regional expansion plan. Today, it is a well-established member of the construction industry in Qatar.
We have been active in the field of specialized materials and services for all types of engineering projects. In addition to applying specialized systems such as Geotechnical works, industrial and decorative flooring, concrete repair, waterproofing, etc. With this broad product and service range, the company has participated in most construction projects in Qatar, whether it is residential, commercial, industrial, oil & gas, transportation or utilities.The company’s special products division has provided radiation protection to several sectors, including hospitals and health care centers.
BARDAWIL QATAR TEAM
United in excellence, our diverse team delivers superior construction solutions while building trust-based, mutually beneficial partnerships.
Our team, a fusion of diverse skills and experiences, is united in our commitment to excellence, ensuring that we consistently deliver superior-quality construction solutions. As we navigate the complexities of our industry, we remain focused on building lasting partnerships rooted in trust and mutual benefit.
The Cornerstone
Bardawil was founded in 1945 by Philip H. Bardawil. Bardawil & Co was started modestly in 1945 in Beirut. With the passing away of the founder in 1948, his son Fouad P. Bardawil joined the business followed his brothers William Habib and Labib.
Middle East Expansion
The group started expanding into a number of Middle Eastern countries in the late 40s and early 50s: Syria (1948), Kuwait (1952) and Iraq (1956). It became known throughout the Middle East for its high-quality products & services.
UAE & KSA Expansion
In the 60s, the group established operations in the UAE (1967) and Saudi Arabia (1969) and started expanding its product range into new areas such as construction materials, specialised contracting services and aviation equipment and services.
Shifting Focus
With the civil war in Lebanon in 1975, the group shifted its focus to strengthen its already existing foreign operations that’s been established since the early 50s and 60s. They were thus well positioned to take advantage of the massive construction efforts being undertaken by GCC countries in the late 70s. Meanwhile, the home base operation kept on going despite the difficulties during the war years.
UK & 3rd Generation
The group expanded into the UK and manufacturing sectors in the early 80s through the acquisition of a construction chemical manufacturer Building Chemical Research Ltd.
The third generation started in the family business in the 80s. Philip F. Bardawil joined the group in the mid 80s, followed by Marwan F. Bardawil in the early 90s and then Albert F. Bardawil in the late 90s, each of whom had gained many years of work experience in several fields outside the family business.
Significant New Ventures
As of the late 80s, the group undertook expansion into a number of significant new ventures:
Restructured in 1988, the already 30 year old operations in Kuwait through the establishment of Al-Bahar & Bardawil Specialities (B&B)
Started in 1993 a specialised contracting operation in Lebanon, Bardawil Specialities sal, which eventually became focused on geotechnical contracting
Started in 1997 a UAE based factory, Speciality Engineering Chemicals-SpEC, focusing on the manufacture of construction chemicals
Started in 1997 a specialised concrete repair business in Saudi Arabia in JV with a leading general contractor
Started in 1999 a new trading and specialised contracting business in Qatar (Bardawil Specialities-Qatar)
New Millennium of Achievements
In the first decade of the new millennium, the group continued to expand into new areas such as:
Life Support Services-started by the B&B operation in Iraq in 2003
Re-entry into the Iraq market with a variety of construction services in 2003
Establishment in 2005 of a JV with Viking Trailers Ltd. by Bardawil Aviation in the UAE for the manufacturing of airport ground handling equipment.
Setting up in 2007 a JV for the manufacturing of expanded metal products in the UAE.
Establishment of a JV in 2008 by SpEC with Juffali for the manufacture of construction chemicals in Saudi Arabia.
Establishment of Bardawil G Systems Ltd. focusing on government systems and aircraft such as Bell Helicopters in the area
4th Generation
The company prides itself in the highly competent and loyal staff that has been with the organization for many years. The fourth generation of family members have started now joining the business with Fouad P. Bardawil II joining the group in 2012.
BSX Logistics
BSX Logistics was founded in 2019, as a Division of Bardawil Specialities Qatar is specialized in providing local and international supply chain and transport solution in Qatar.
With its main base in the Middle East, the group has weathered, over the last seven decades, the impact of severe political risk and upheaval ranging from nationalisations to wars, invasions, revolutions etc.-in addition to the normal changes in the economical cycles. This was made possible through the diversification of risk by having operations in different countries and sectors, and the prudent and relentless efforts of the employees, executives and owners of the business.
As it stands today, the group is well established in Lebanon, UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UK with over 800 employees.