CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
A) Offshore and Diving Operations
Offshore Platform Overall Maintenance
Our company specializes in comprehensive offshore operations both above and below sea level, including:
- General maintenance of offshore platforms, covering mechanical, electrical, inspection, and scaffolding tasks.
- Repairing or replacing old risers.
- Replacing corroded
- piping networks on platform decks.
- Constructing new multifunctional piping systems.
- Fabricating and installing new boat-landings with fenders for shock absorption.
- Scaffolding, sandblasting and painting of splash zones and above-sea-level components.
- Maintaining helidecks, including firefighting systems, drainage systems, lighting systems, safety nets, sandblasting, and painting.
Construction of Offshore Gas and Oil Pipelines
Construction of offshore gas and oil pipelines can be implemented through carrying out the whole process onshore and thereafter dragging the pipeline into sea. Our highly skilled team carries out all types of offshore maintenance operations and services including pipelines repairs, clamps installation, mechanical connectors installation, inspection, free spans without compromising adherence to health and safety precautions and compliance with international codes.
- General maintenance of offshore platforms, covering mechanical, electrical, inspection, and scaffolding tasks.
- Repairing or replacing old risers.
- Replacing corroded
- piping networks on platform decks.
- Constructing new multifunctional piping systems.
- Fabricating and installing new boat-landings with fenders for shock absorption.
- Scaffolding, sandblasting and painting of splash zones and above-sea-level components.
- Maintaining helidecks, including firefighting systems, drainage systems, lighting systems, safety nets, sandblasting, and painting.
Manufacturing and Erecting Platform Parts
- Fabricating and installing of boat-landings and barge bumpers, including rubber fenders with its various shapes. This involves lifting boat-landings between marine and land workshops, inspecting welds and painting, and repairing or replacing a boat-landing with a new one.
- Building and installing piping networks of different diameters on main decks, helidecks, and cellar decks. This system includes pipes for firefighting (foam, water) and manifold systems.
- Manufacturing and installing handrails and ladders between platform levels.
- Fabricating and installing riser clamps on jacket structures and installing grating on all platform walkways.
- Maintaining the platform structure, including sandblasting and painting.
Sandblasting and Painting
- Scaffolding.
- Sandblasting and painting above-water structures, piping systems, and separators.
- Sandblasting and coating of platform splash zones.
- Underwater blasting of platform jackets and bracings, including the removal of marine growth.
- Building and installing piping networks of different diameters on main decks, helidecks, and cellar decks. This system includes pipes for firefighting (foam, water) and manifold systems.
- Manufacturing and installing handrails and ladders between platform levels.
- Fabricating and installing riser clamps on jacket structures and installing grating on all platform walkways.
- Maintaining the platform structure, including sandblasting and painting.
Diving and Underwater Operations
- Surveying the seabed and underwater pipelines with professional divers using high-quality video cameras to record the process.
- Sandblasting and coating of splash zones.
- Repairing underwater pipelines while in place and installing mechanical connectors.
- Inspecting underwater platform parts with ultrasonic thickness gauges.
- Removing seashells and other residues from the platform jacket.
- Correcting free span points.
- Removing scrap from the seabed.
B) Onshore Operations: these include
- Piping and Pipelines Projects
Our skilled team has successfully completed numerous piping and pipeline projects, encompassing both mechanical and civil tasks.
Mechanical Tasks:
- Pipe laying.
Pipes’ welding (various lengths, thicknesses, and diameters) using processes such as SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW. - Tying-in and crossing over highways, canals, etc.
- Sandblasting and painting.
- Coating.
- Cathodic protection.
- Flushing with water, purging with nitrogen, chemical cleaning, and hydrostatic pressure testing
Civil Tasks:
- Site preparation with heavy equipment
- Excavation
- Lifting
- Backfilling
- Erection of pipeline accessories, including valves, pressure reduction rooms, launchers, and headers
Fabrication and Erection of Pipes: Our team is adept at fabricating and erecting pipes for various conditions and substances, including oil, gas, steam, and water. We handle all materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, and alloys, adhering to ASME, API, and AWS codes. We also offer sandblasting and painting of piping systems, hydrostatic pressure testing, and installation of pipe racks and supports at any height.
Erection of Piping System Accessories: Our expert fitters can efficiently install and align various accessories and instruments, including valves, pumps, heaters, heat transfer instruments, and other specialized equipment.
Installation of Air-Conditioning Systems: We excel in installing air-conditioning systems, including the fabrication and welding of piping systems, erection of cooling towers and chiller systems, and hydrostatic testing.
Storage Tanks
Construction of Storage Tanks:
We specialize in constructing storage tanks of various sizes and for diverse uses, including oil storage tanks for oil fields and water storage tanks for water treatment stations, among others.
Comprehensive Tank Maintenance:
We offer thorough maintenance services for storage tanks, including replacing bottom, shell, and roof sheets, repairing patches, and updating accessories such as handrails, cooling rings, and firefighting systems. Additionally, we perform sludge removal from service tanks to prepare them for maintenance.
Installation of Stainless-Steel Tanks for Manufacturing Purposes:
We specialize in building stainless-steel tanks for the food and pharmaceutical industries, using S304 and S316 grades. Our team comprises qualified and certified welders with expertise in stainless-steel tanks. We oversee the supply, fabrication, erection, and welding of these tanks in various capacities and tailored to specific designs.
The tank construction process includes the following steps:
- Civil Works: Involves all necessary civil work for tank construction, including excavation, compaction, backfilling, plain concrete for footing, reinforced concrete for footing, and footing isolation.
- Scaffolding: Includes the erection and dismantling of both internal and external scaffolding required for tank construction.
- Tank Fabrication:
- Steel Fabrication: Involves fabricating steel plates, roof structures, ladders, and handrails in our workshops, including cutting, rolling, beveling, and other processes.
- Bottom Construction: Covers the erection and welding of annular and bottom plates.
- Shell Construction: Includes the erection and adjustment of the first course, preparation and erection of the second course, vertical welding of the first course, as well as preparation and erection of the third course.
- Roof Construction: Involves lifting the steel structure, fabricating, erecting, and welding roof plates, as well as fabricating and welding ladders, handrails, and nozzles.
- Piping: Includes the fabrication and installation of cooling rings and risers.
- Inspection & Testing: All tank fabrication steps end with inspections and tests by our qualified inspectors to ensure all connections meet specified criteria, using non-destructive testing in accordance with ASME standards.
- Sandblasting and Painting: Encompasses sandblasting and painting the tanks.
Steel Structures
Construction of Steel Structure Buildings: We handle the complete construction of steel structure buildings, encompassing mechanical, civil, and electrical operations. We build structures in various sizes tailored to meet customer specifications.
The process includes:
- Fabricating: Our services comply with industry standards and address the needs of diverse sectors, including power generation, manufacturing, and petroleum. We also offer convenient on-site delivery with our fleet of tractor trailers.
- Inspection: Steel structures are inspected and tested by our qualified inspectors to ensure all connections meet specified criteria, using non-destructive testing in accordance with ASME standards.
- Sandblasting and Painting: We provide a range of technical coating systems to meet project requirements, including corrosion-resistant, solvent-free, and low VOC (Green) coatings. Our services also include fireproofing and intumescent coatings to maintain structural integrity under high heat conditions.
- Transportation and Installation: After fabrication, we handle transportation and installation of structures with our specialized steel erectors, ensuring safety, timeliness, and efficiency.
- Iron Sheets and Asbestos Work:
⦁ Iron Sheets: We disassemble and install all types of iron sheets, including ordinary, corrugated, and sandwich panels. We also handle the disassembly and replacement of asbestos.
⦁ Asbestos Removal: We manage asbestos removal with trained personnel and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Our team is skilled in safe removal techniques, including understanding health impacts, appropriate controls, waste disposal, and emergency procedures. Our goal is zero incidents, zero injuries, and zero environmental harm.
Electrical and Instrumentation
At El-Kholy Contractors, we specialize in electrical installations and are committed to adhering to both national and international product standards. Our company is fully equipped to handle all aspects of electrical and instrumentation operations. We pride ourselves on providing the market with highly skilled electrical and electronics engineers and technicians who work in compliance with international codes of practice, such as those set by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
Our team is adept at managing large projects, ensuring accurate construction planning, strong site organization, and robust safety systems in accordance with international codes such as NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace) and NEC (National Electrical Code).
Our scope of work includes:
- Electromechanical and instrumentation operations in power stations.
- Substation distribution and transmission.
- Installation of distribution panels, including MCCs (Motor Control Centers), VSDs (Variable Speed Drives), and more.
- Electrical installations for industrial and commercial buildings.
- Exterior and interior lighting systems.
- ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) panels and generator synchronization.
- Low-current systems, including fire alarms, protection systems, and telephone systems.
- Cathodic protection systems for tanks and pipelines.
- Cabling and jointing of low, medium, and high-voltage cables, as well as pilot cables.
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning, and startup.
Firefighting
We offer comprehensive solutions for firefighting and security systems suitable for various types of buildings, including factories, hospitals, camps, and oil field applications. Our solutions adhere to the international NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards and include supply, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of:
- Fire Extinguishers: Portable and trolley types.
- Hose Reels and Cabinets.
- Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.
- Automatic Fire Protection Systems, including:
- Fire Hydrant Systems
- Sprinkler Systems
- Foam Systems
- CO2 Systems
- FM 200 Systems
- Novec 1230
- Security and Control Systems.