Cebarco (Civil Engineering, Building and Road Construction Company), implemented a name and logo change last year, to depict the growth and forward-focused image of the company. 

Besides the F1 project, the 100 per cent Bahraini-owned enterprise is also constructing a number of landmark projects such as Shaikh Isa Library and Conference Hall, the Seef flyovers, the 10-storey Ministry of Justice extension in the Diplomatic area, and a commercial building in Seef.
Cebarco was awarded the BD12.56 million ($33.3 million) contract for the Shaikh Isa Library in October 2002.  The complex, being built immediately northeast of the Al Fateh Mosque along Al Fateh Highway in Manama, has intricate ornate features and will be built to ensure it remains a landmark for years to come, according to the contractor.
Commenting on the project, Khalid Rahim, the chairman and CEO of Cebarco, says structural work has been completed and interior finishing works are under way on the development which incorporates hi-tech services and top-quality finishes.
The BD9.7 million Seef flyover project suffered a number of setbacks, the main one being a legal dispute between Bahrain Telelcommunications Company (Batelco) and the Ministry of Works and Housing. Batelco had filed a case stating that the construction work would damage the International Fibre Optic Gulf (FOG) telecommunication cable in the area.
Dredging, reclamation work and sand supply on the project procured under a separate contract only resumed last month.
The project involves construction of 100-m-long flyovers with three bridges over the Pearl and two over the Seef roundabouts, providing a free flowing route over the busy Seef area.
“The project involves a large area of reclamation and, having just received our supplies of sand, we have started work on the embankments for the flyovers at full speed,” says Rahim.
“As a contractor we have faced a number of difficulties not only with delay in receipt of sand but also the higher prices of the material, steel for example has increased in cost by some 30 per cent,” he adds. “However, we still hope to complete the entire project on schedule.”
Also looking forward, Cebarco has developed strategic links with other international companies. Rahim believes that leveraging each company’s own core competencies leads to synergy and exponential growth opportunities.  For example, with the successful use of tensile membranes on the Formula One project, Cebarco – through the parent group has set up a joint venture operation known as KAR Group-Sediabena to supply and install such structures in the region.
Cebarco is also well placed to clinch the contract for the Durrat Al Bahrain highway, having submitted the lowest bid at BD17.7 million for the 26-km project.  The project, which comprises a two-lane dual carriageway with five interchanges, is expected to be awarded soon.
Looking at the future for the company, Rahim says: “Now that we have a huge set up and infrastructure base, the company is gearing up for large-scale projects. In Bahrain, the new Sitra causeway and  Phase II of the Bahrain Financial Harbour project are potential opportunities.”
But the company has set its sights on the wider horizon of the Gulf. It is participating in consortium bids for several major international projects in the Gulf such as the Burj Dubai. It is also looking at prospects in the Qatar market and has been prequalified to bid for the estimated BD60 million broadcasting centre in Doha.
Given its sound reputation and a strong infrastructure, Rahim is confident that Cebarco will achieve its ambitious goals and its growth strategy. 
“We believe in the fundamental approach to construction by ensuring that our clients aspirations are met with respect to quality, price and time whilst maintaining good customer relations. Our success on the F1 project shows our commitment and emphasises our positioning in the market”, adds Rahim.