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New UAE record set for continuously poured concrete

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 26 - 2007 at 16:30
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Almost 10,500 cubic meters of concrete were poured between Thursday March 22 and Friday March 23, 2007.

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Dubai Contracting Company (DCC), a leading Dubai-based international contracting company, and Ready Mix Beton (RMB), a leader in the production and supply of ready mix concrete, have recently achieved a new construction record in the UAE for a continuously poured concrete raft at their new project, the Al Durrah Tower, in Dubai's World Trade Centre Area.

"Pouring this volume of a special Self-Compacting Concrete needs a high-efficiency, precision based operation; as well as excellent coordination like that which exists between RMB and DCC" said a Ready Mixed Beton representative.

The largest continuously poured concrete raft in the emirates will support the 50-storey luxurious residential building, Al Durrah Tower, that comprises of 474 apartments, a spa, a swimming pool and squash courts. The project, being developed by consultants WS Atkins and overseas partners, is due for completion by November 2008.
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Dubai Contracting Company is a leading international construction company established in Dubai in 1961. DCC has an excellent reputation for quality turnkey projects and a portfolio that spans continents and features some of the finest landmarks in the Gulf region.

Ready Mixed Beton is a recognized leader in the production and supply of ready mix concrete, founded in 1975 with a vision of unrivalled commitment to quality in its products and services. Today, more than 1600 people share that vision, transforming RMB to one of the largest and most respected suppliers in the MENA region.

For further information please contact:
Wissam Otaky, Dubai Contracting Company LLC, PO Box 232 Dubai, UAE
T +971.4.333.7100
F +971.4.333.0821

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