Building facade jobs

Facade Works in Dubai: Engineering, Design, and Protection in an Extreme Climate

Facade works in Dubai are a critically important set of engineering, construction, and design solutions aimed not only at the aesthetic transformation of a building but also at its protection from extreme climatic loads and improving energy efficiency. Under conditions of aggressive sun, high humidity, salty air, and sandstorms, the facade becomes the primary barrier determining the structure's longevity, internal microclimate, and overall operating costs. These are turnkey facade solutions, encompassing design, material supply, installation, and regulatory approvals.

Core Services and Key Works:

We perform a full range of facade works for all property types:

1. Design and Engineering of Facade Systems: Load calculations, thermal modeling, development of design documentation complying with Dubai Municipality (DM) and Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) standards.

2. Installation of Ventilated Facade Systems: Installation of modern systems with an air gap for commercial real estate in DIFC and Business Bay. Materials: porcelain stoneware, fiber cement panels, aluminum composite panels (ACM/ACP).

3. Insulation and Reconstruction of Existing Facades: Improving the energy efficiency of older buildings in Deira and Bur Dubai using the External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS) or installing new cladding.

4. Cladding and Restoration Using Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC): Creating complex architectural forms, decorative elements, and restoring facades for private villas on Palm Jumeirah and in Emirates Hills. GFRC is valued for its lightness, strength, and salt resistance.

5. Construction and Glazing of Structural Glazing & Curtain Walls: Panoramic glazing for high-rise towers, atriums, and commercial properties. Use of thermally improved double-glazed units (low-e glass), solar control coatings, and structural silicone.

6. Sealing and Waterproofing: Protecting expansion joints, abutments, and terraces using UV-resistant materials (e.g., silicone and polyurethane sealants).

Target Audience:

• Developers and Commercial Property Owners: For cladding new office towers, shopping malls, and hotels. Key factors: speed, regulatory compliance, and premium appearance.

• Property Management Companies: For planned maintenance, reconstruction, and improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings to reduce cooling costs (HVAC optimization).

• Owners of Private Villas and Mansions: For comprehensive finishing, creating a unique architectural image, and protection from heat.

• Government Contractors and Infrastructure Investors: For projects in transport, culture, and public spaces.

Technical Specifics and Materials for Dubai:

• Thermal Adaptation: Mandatory use of materials with a high coefficient of thermal expansion, resistant to thermal deformation (from +10°C at night to +50°C during the day).

• Corrosion Protection: Use of aluminum alloys series 5xxx and 6xxx with anodic or powder coating, AISI 316 stainless steel for fasteners in coastal areas.

• Sun Protection: Integration of external sunscreens (brise-soleil), perforated panels, and glass with selective coatings to reduce solar heat gain (solar heat gain coefficient - SHGC).

• Wind Load: All systems are designed for increased wind loads typical of high-rise construction and sandstorms (wind load calculations as per DM codes).

Work Stages:

1. Consultation and Technical Audit.

2. Concept and Detailed Design Development.

3. Approval and Obtaining NOC from DM/DCD.

4. Manufacturing and Procurement.

5. Installation and Site Supervision.

6. Testing, Commissioning, and Handover.

Service Area: We work across all of Dubai, including Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Downtown, Dubai Hills Estate, Al Quoz Industrial Area (for industrial facilities).