Tekla's X-Steel used for 3-D Modelling of Al Jazeera Club
Grandstand Canopy - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Consolidated Building Systems has partnered with Tekla Middle East to design and build a striking new grandstand canopy structure for Abu Dhabi’s Al Jazeera Club. More than 500 tonnes of steel been used to build the cutting-edge cantilever canopy, created using Tekla’s X-Steel solution, the industry-leading application for modelling and detailing of steel structures.
“The 3-D perspective provided by Tekla’s solution was vital in visualizing and ensuring the safety and durability of the Al Jazeera Club’s grandstand. We were able to generate a complete picture of the finished product before even the construction started, which kept us within time targets,” said Mr Hossam A. Gharib - General Manager, Consolidated Building Systems.
Companies involved in the construction business are discovering that technology such as Tekla’s gives them an advantage in the bidding process. At a time when competition in the sector is running high, Tekla products enable firms to develop an edge by forecasting both construction schedules and costs more accurately. Networked and Internet-enabled solutions, like X-Steel, allow engineers to work separately but concurrently on different aspects of a building, and then aggregate the 3-D drawings from anywhere in the world via the Internet.
Consolidated Building Systems, associated with Tekla, was able to develop a complete materials list necessary to build the landmark structure. The extensive materials list for the roof of the grandstand, provided by the X-Steel solution, helps to keep control over material.
Dedicated to building state-of-the-art structures such as the groundbreaking 30m by 110m cover for the grandstand, Consolidated Building Systems has cemented a strong working relationship with Tekla. “Our aim is to build innovative structures. To do this we require zero error detailing by working with the best technology available,” said Mr Rajesh Agrawal, Engineering Manager, Consolidated Building Systems.
Work on the grandstand project is underway, and the canopy is expected to be completed in July 2003 by Consolidated Building Systems.
Tekla’s technology is growing in popularity across the Middle East, and has been deployed in the construction of structures including the Abu Dhabi Trade Center, Dubai’s new Grand Hyatt complex and the Kingdom Trade Center in Saudi Arabia.
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Consolidated Building Systems
Consolidated Building Systems, founded in 1993 as a division within a major construction firm, was declared a separate entity in 1998. Following a phase of fast growth and developmenthe company became a leading provider of complete structural solutions for steel buildings, covering the entire spectrum of steel structures.The company delivers the highest quality structural steel products to key authorities/clients such as corporate entities; state, local and federal governments, residential, sports, and education institutions throughout the UAE and many other local and international firms. Whether it is a standard product or custom tailored, CBS is an expert source for all types of structural steel needs. CBS offers the broadest selection in the industry, with a comprehensive product portfolio. The company stocks more than 1,500 tons of raw materials and has access to the most recognized mills and stockholders. Moreover, CBS provides a full suite of value added, comprehensive services for wide range of steel buildings. To broaden and strengthen its offerings in the corporate and public sector, CBS has associated with SKILLINGMAGNUSSON, Inc, one of the leading US structural engineering firms with vast experience in high-rise buildings, airports, sports facilities, and many other development structures.
About Tekla
Tekla’s corporate headquarter office is located in Espoo, Finland, though it has its own subsidiaries in France, Germany, Malaysia, Norway, Sweden, UK, and USA. In addition, the company has representative offices in China, Japan, and now, Dubai. Net sales of Tekla Corporation for 2000 were $24 million USD. Its web address is www.tekla.com.
© Press Release 2003
