The site supervision team and the key members of the design team hosted a small function on 29th May 2007, to celebrate the major milestone, kicking off proceedings with a joint walk through the building to see the views from the top of the 195m tall structure.
"We then held an informative discussion focused around points of note arising during the construction to date, reviewing and analysing areas that were either effective or which created practical problems - so it was a learning experience for all and key to Atkins' drive for continuous improvement in our operations" said Atkins Dubai Site Operations Director, Randal Kliskey.
The Al Salam Tecom Tower is a mixed-use building located within Dubai's energetic Technology, Electronic, Commerce and Media (TECOM) Free Zone. The building is divided into three distinct vertical zones and is supported on a podium which extends from the ground level to the sixth floor. Accommodated within the podium is the entrance lobby, a retail mall, a food court, meeting rooms, a health club with lap pool and associated car parking facilities.
Moving upwards, the 7th to the 21st floors are devoted to 225 serviced apartments configured on five standard, seven deluxe and three presidential floors. Open plan offices occupy the remaining 23 floors terminating at the 46th floor immediately below the inclined roof. Projecting balconies and the inclined colour separation 'drawn' across the office façade add to the imagery of the tower.
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Atkins celebrates 'topping out' of Al Salam Tecom Tower
- United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 30 - 2007 at 12:42
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Atkins Middle East officially celebrated yesterday one of the construction industry's oldest customs, the 'topping out' at the site of Al Salam Tecom Tower, located on Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai.
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About the TwerLocation: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Client: Abdulsalam M Rafi Al Rafi
Main Contractor: Belhasa Engineering & Contracting Company
Size: Total built-up area: 94,500m2
Facility: Mixed use- Residential & Commercial
Features: 2B+G+46 storeys, 195m height, 15 storeys comprising 225 serviced apartments, 23 storeys of office space, retail space on ground and first floors, two swimming pools and health clubs, food court, business centre, 832 car parking bays,
The Upper Roof slab (Topping out) at +183.300 m level was cast on 07th May, 2007
Workers: Approximately 20425 workers have been on the project since it began
Typical daily workforce: 900 (currently)
Atkins plans, designs and enables the delivery of complex capital programmes for clients in the public and private sectors across the globe. Atkins is the largest multidisciplinary consultancy in Europe; the largest engineering consultancy in the UK; and the world's third largest design firm.
Atkins' current projects include:
•Design and programme management of the civil works for the Dubai Metro red and green lines;
•Major infrastructure works, including the Olympic Park for London 2012;
•High profile resort developments, such as Durrat Al Bahrain, a spectacular 20 sq km seaside city resort on the south coast of Bahrain comprising 13 man-made islands
•Award-winning architectural landmarks such as the Bahrain World Trade Center
•In the defence sector, the MoD's Future Rapid Effects System (FRES) programme - overseeing the development of the next generation of medium weight armoured vehicles for the military;
Atkins was named among the "20 Best Big Companies to Work For 2006' by The Sunday Times; 'Construction Consultant of the Year 2005' by Building; and 'Consultant of the Year Major Firm 2005' by New Civil Engineer.
Posted by Medilyn Manibo, Assistant News EditorWednesday, May 30 - 2007 at 12:42 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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This article was updated on Sat Jun 23 2007.
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