UAE: The epitome of project urgency

We were very proud when we heard from the contractor’s engineers that our equipment was 150% to 200% more time efficient than equipment supplied by our competitors for the exact same structures on the red line. Given the situation we felt grateful that we could help the contractor in expediting the process of concreting.

Most recently on the Dubai Metro Project, Asea won the contract to supply a formwork and falsework system for columns in the underground stations.

Because of the inherent space constraints and lack of mechanical lifting equipment working underground it was necessary that all elements of the system should be able to be moved by manpower alone.

However, the system had to be strong enough to handle the pressures exerted by the high-slump concrete mixture.

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Again, we were very proud when the engineers and people on site told us that our formwork system was ‘awesome’.

The Dubai Metro Project was not our only project in the UAE but it certainly was one of the most challenging and rewarding.

However, in the current situation, the next challenge we will face together with our friends and colleagues in the UAE construction industry will be to whether the financial crisis.

Although the signs are worrying there is a positive ahead. Despite many projects being put on hold there are still a significant number that seem unaffected.

Moreover, Abu Dhabi does not exhibit the same slowdown as Dubai. In short, we at Asea are confident that even in this difficult period will become a stronger and more efficient company.

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