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Saudi-based Ladun Investment Co has announced the signing of a contract by its subsidiary Built Aluminum Factory (Bafco) for implementing aluminum and facade works at the Six Senses Triple Bay which is being developed by Amaala on the Red Sea. The project is located in Al-Wajh Governorate affiliated with the Tabuk region and is one of the key projects of the Vision 2030 programme. The contract valued at SAR24.384 million ( 6.5 million) covers facades for villas hotels and palaces of the tourist resort said a filing in the Saudi Exchange. The duration of the contract is 454 days. Spanning over 1 600 sq miles (4 155 sq km) of an unspoiled nature reserve the Amaala project is blessed with dramatic coastal scenery majestic mountainous backdrops pristine white-sand beaches and untouched coastal reefs. &nb...

Sobha Facades an industry leading facade contractor and a subsidiary of Sobha Realty has been accredited with the ISO 18404:2015 certification making it the first and only private company in the GCC and the first facade manufacturer in the world to have acquired such standards of excellence. The ISO certificate defines the standards for key personnel and their organizations to manage and measure their development and improvement in relation to the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. On the key milestone Managing Director Francis Alfred said: We are immensely proud of this achievement. It is a testament to the commitment of Sobha Facades to provide operations and services that are at par with international standards. As a real estate developer we strive to distinguish ourselves from the myriad of developers by ensuring quality products for all our stakeholders. di...

AESG a specialist consultancy engineering and advisory firm has appointed Siebrandus Wichers as the new global director of facades. The move comes as AESG looks to expand its international footprint and grow its portfolio of complex facade engineering projects. Drawing from his established expertise and prominent position in the global facades industry Wichers will look to grow AESG s portfolio of high-end complex facade design and engineering projects said the company in a statement. He will also work to deepen the synergy between the facades team and other AESG divisions to help clients realize the full value of the company s unique multi-disciplinary approach and to further the company s leadership in emerging trends such as net zero developments it added. The new appointment builds on AESG s strategy of establishing globally scaled lines of b...

The global facades sector is poised for solid growth over the next five years with its market size expected to hit 376 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 7.8 per cent according to a new report by Polaris Market Research. Owing to the need to bring down the cost incurred in heating and cooling down the buildings and for achieving power efficiency the market for facades is gaining traction stated the report. According to industry experts Asia Pacific region is likely to have the largest market share followed by Latin America. This is majorly due to growing economies in these regions. The market in the Middle East too is gaining traction owing to harsh climatic conditions and large construction projects which are being carried out in this region they stated. According to Polaris there has been a substantial rise in the comme...

Gres Aragon a specialist in manufacturing extruded tiles (klinker) and high-performance porcelain tiles based in Spain has launched a new corporate website for its brand Faveker. Thought and created for a professional public (architects surveyors building engineers and designers) it has different sections that delve into different aspects that take place in the construction of a ventilated façade: from the ceramic pieces to the different anchors through technical and design advice to provide a comprehensive assistance service to the professional who visits the web. It is a dynamic professional intuitive and practical website that will allow users to know all the aspects related to Gres Aragón and its ceramic ventilated façades brand Faveker said a company spokesman. Another novelty on t...

Preparations for the Dubai Expo 2020 are fueling new urban development projects across the emirate thus boosting the facades industry which is projected to grow by 50.7 per cent over the next five seven years according to a study. The drive will continue boosting the windows doors and facades industry well beyond 2020 and well beyond expectations stated the study conducted by Grand View Research (a US-based market research and consulting company) for the Windows Doors & Facades Event (WDF). Middle East s largest dedicated platform for the windows doors and facades industry WDF will be held in Dubai from September 23 to 25. The value of new facades projects will grow by 50.7 per cent between 2017 and 2025 across the UAE Saudi Arabia Kuwait Bahrain and Oman it added. The report released in the lead up to the third edition of the event provides a comprehensive analysis of the market s outlook and ...

The use of new cladding materials as an alternate replacement to aluminium composite panels will be examined at the upcoming Zak World of Façades an international conference series on façade design & engineering in Dubai UAE. Over 400 delegates from the regional industry are expected to attend the fourth edition of the event which will have on display high performance insulation materials; special cladding materials like zinc terracotta ceramic acrylic porcelain and sintered stone; aluminium and steel curtain wall systems; high performance glass; and non-flammable A2 fire rated aluminium composite materials. Syed Zakir Ahmed chairman and managing director of ZAK conference said: Sustainable and more efficient materials will play a major role in building façades in 2018. There is a growing demand for flexible and resistant materials to deal with temperature changes humidity and dryness; and those with ve...

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has begun replacing non-fire-resistant building facades across Dubai through its regulatory arm the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera). The project demonstrates Rera s dedication to taking proactive and preventative measures that will reduce the incidence of fire accidents in the emirate said the Emirati news agency Wam. This project has been specifically launched to ensure the safety of residents and save lives while also preserving the emirate s reputation as a leading destination for business investment travel and accommodation stated the report citing a senior official. By replacing building facades that do not comply with our fire resistance safety requirements we are supporting DLD s vision of making Dubai the world s safest residential and investment destination remarked Mohammed Khalifa bin Hammad senior director of the Rera. &qu...

Global manufacturers and distributors will address risks and security concerns related to combustible facades at the Windows Doors & Facades Event 2017 being held in Dubai next month. Following a number of global and regional blazes in high-rise towers there is a growing debate on the implementation of fire safety regulations. The UAE updated its Fire Safety and Life Protection Code earlier this year incorporating international standards and best practices. The new code also targets the exterior cladding that has been blamed for the spread of many fires and aims to reduce its flammability said a statement. The event to be held from September 25 to 27 at the Dubai World Trade Centre will showcase products latest trends and explore opportunities for growth in a more collaborative and safer future. Organised by dmg events Middle East Asia & Africa the second edition of Windows Doors & Facades Event will host industry l...