Dubai’s Al Naboodah Contracting created aviation history for the fastest construction of an A380-enabled 4.5-km CAT III runway at Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB) in Jebel Ali, within a record 600-day schedule.
NCC Urban Infrastructure, a subsidiary of of a leading Indian construction conglomerate Nagarjuna Construction Company Limited (NCCL), started work early last month on its Dh1.5 billion ($408.4 million) NCC Harmony at the Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech).
Mabani Steel continues to push for stricter compliance both to the customers requirements and to the latest US design and building codes in the pre-engineered buildings (PEB) sector and urges the construction industry to ensure that fabricators demonstrate transparency in their contracts.
Putzmeister has bettered its own pumping records by conveying high-strength concrete to a world-record height of 601 m at the fast rising Burj Dubai tower, now the world’s tallest building. Readymix contractor Unimix achieved the feat using a Putzmeister super high-pressure concrete pump early last month (November) much before schedule.
About 99 per cent of pipes installed for HVAC, fire protection and chilled water systems in four buildings of the Limitless project at Jebel Ali in Dubai are using Victaulic grooved coupling systems.
Al Jaber acquires Demag TwinAl Jaber Heavy Lift has recently acquired the world’s highest capacity mobile crane with a 3,200-tonne lifting capacity, making it one of the few companies in the region to boast of such lifting capabilities.
Kirby Building Systems, a pre-engineered building (PEB) manufacturer, has opened a Dh100 million ($27.25 million) facility in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). This investment secures Kirby’s position as one of the world’s largest PEB manufacturers, says a spokesman for the company.
India’s Abad Builders Real Estate is making a foray into the UAE property market with the launch of its Dh130 million ($35.4 million) freehold residential development Platinum Heights at Emirates City in Ajman.
Following the 100 per cent completion of concreting work at Emaar’s Dubai Marina Mall, work has now commenced on the project’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing and interior design aspects.
A joint venture of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India’s largest engineering, technology and construction conglomerate, and Eastern International, a Bukhatir Group company and one of the leading contractors in the UAE, has won a contract to develop the Victory Heights project.
Construction work has begun as per schedule on the Dh2.4 billion ($653.7 million) Dubai Lifestyle City project located at Dubailand. A flagship luxury project of the ETA Star Group, the project is expected to be complete by September 2009.
Al Madar Property Investments, a leading property developer in the GCC and part of the Al Madar Group, has launched its Dh300 million ($81.75 million) Siraj Tower at the Arjan mixed-use development in Dubailand. The project, which is the second for the company in Dubai, is part of its expansion plans, says a spokesman for the developer.
A state-of-the-art 6,000 sq m building is currently being designed by Consolidated Consultants – Jafar Tukan Architects in Ras Al Khaimah as part of the emirate’s plans to host an advanced materials research centre. Construction of the project is expected to commence in early 2008.
Schnell Group, a world leader in the production of rebar processing machines, has strengthened its presence in the Gulf area with the recent opening of a new branch in Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah. Schnell has come a long way, since the installation of its first cutting and bending plant in the UAE 14 years ago.
