Mapei completes project for distinctive luxury finish of Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa
Mapei, global leader in the production of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for buildings, has announced that it has recently set a new benchmark in the Middle East with its pioneering contribution to work on the Burj Khalifa, particularly the Armani Hotel, regarded as one of the most stylish and luxurious hotels in the world.
New Technology May Double the Height of Skyscrapers
Finnish elevator manufacturer KONE has unveiled a new hoisting technology that will enable elevators to travel heights of one kilometer – twice the distance than currently possible.
Construction continues at Dubai Pearl
"In the meantime, with construction continuing on site, people can now see the superstructure rising above the bridges and roads that surround the Dubai Pearl site which is located at the base of Palm Jumeirah. Dubai Pearl will begin to have a physical impact so everyone driving past the site will be able to follow its construction from now until completion."
Copenhagen’s BIG Architects Complete 8 House Landmark Residential Project
Buildings that end up in the Guinness Book of Records are standard in the UAE. They come in all shapes and sizes from the world's tallest tower, Emaar's Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the world's roundest office building, Aldar's circular HQ in Abu Dhabi, and "iconic" is the default description for every major new project.
In the land of skyscrapers, they keep the pace of life
“The best compliments people can have is they don’t notice them or complain about them,” said Jim Fortune, a consultant who helped design Dubai’s most popular lift, a 124-storey system that takes visitors to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa.Around midnight every night hundreds of lift technicians like Mr D’Mello fan out across Dubai, pushing buttons and checking motors to make sure the machines can handle another month of ups and downs.
Audio integrator Delta Sound helps open world’s tallest structure in Dubai
Delta Sound has provided sound syncronisation and fireworks for the opening of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the tallest man-made structure in the world. In a ceremony witnessed by thousands of Dubai residents and millions via television, Delta Sound produced a light and sound display to mark the $1.5bn tower's official opening earlier this month.
Unplugged Burj Khalifa turns into Earth Hour’s tallest dark tower
The world’s tallest tower plunged into partial darkness for an hour yesterday to commemorate Earth Hour, the world’s biggest awareness event dedicated to fighting climate change. The Burj Khalifa joined landmarks such as the London Eye, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids and the Forbidden City in Beijing in the campaign, which aimed at attracting a billion people this year.
Lights out, hopes in
Around 204,000 kw/h of electricity and 122,000kg of carbon emissions were saved as Dubai residents paraded down Burj Plaza towards the Burj Khalifa and back for Earth Hour. Windy and hazy conditions failed to dampen the spirits of enthusiastic walkers as they marched together.
Sky City One in China: 104 elevators, living space for 174,000
Broad Group, a construction company in China, has announced it will built the world’s tallest skyscraper in just 90 days. Plus, says Broad Group, its building will be much cheaper to build than the Burj Khalifa in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) which is currently the world’s tallest manmade structure at 830 meters (2,723 feet).
Project engineer for world’s tallest building to speak at Georgia Southern
The project engineer for the world's tallest building plans to give a presentation at Georgia Southern University. Larry Novak, director of engineered buildings for the Portland Cement Association, played a key role in the construction of the Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai.
