Category Archives: Cladding

Cladding, Structural

Engineering a State-of-the-Art Support Beam for a Massive Aluminium & Glass Architectural Canopy

Posted on by Imad
15
Nov

Architectural canopies made from aluminium and glass are magnificent engineering achievements—but supporting them is one of the most complex structural problems any project can face. When a canopy spans tens of metres, is fully glass-clad, and projects outward from a curved façade, the challenge intensifies: where do you support this massive load without compromising the […]

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Cladding, Construction, Structural

Structural Design of Stainless Steel Louver Support at High-Rise Levels

Posted on by Imad
13
Nov

Introduction At Level 71 of The Landmark Tower in Abu Dhabi, the stainless-steel louver system demanded precise engineering to perform safely at extreme wind pressures. Aluminium & Light Industries Co. (Alico) carried out detailed structural calculations to verify framing adequacy, connection strength, and overall serviceability under critical load combinations Design Criteria and Standards Design Objective […]

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Cladding, RC Frame, Structural

Advanced Façade Support Systems: Structural Excellence Behind Glass Cladding Performance

Posted on by Imad
13
Nov

Introduction Behind every iconic glass façade lies a complex network of precision-engineered support systems. For The Landmark Tower Project in Abu Dhabi, the façade’s performance was achieved through the use of SCHÜCO’s curtain wall technology, supported by ALICO’s Type E steel beam system. This collaboration delivered structural integrity, thermal efficiency, and architectural elegance. The Role […]

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Cladding, Structural

Understanding Thermal Transfer in Modern Cladding Systems

Posted on by Imad
13
Nov

Thermal transfer through curtain wall systems is one of the most critical aspects of building façade performance. When designing glass façades for high-rise buildings, such as The Landmark Tower in Abu Dhabi, accurate thermal transmittance (U-value) calculations determine how much heat passes through glazing, mullions, and transoms. SCHÜCO, a global leader in façade and aluminium […]

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Cladding

External Plastering: Complete Method, Costs & Quality Control (London Guide)

Posted on by Imad
03
Nov

External plastering is more than a “skim and go.” Done right, it protects your building envelope, delivers the façade finish you want, and prevents water ingress for years. Below is our AmtaarGC field-tested workflow, aligned with classic method statements for multi-storey buildings, and adapted for London sites (tight access, mixed substrates, and year-round weather). What […]

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Cladding, Structural

How to Install Brick/stone/composite cladding—and how much does it cost?

Posted on by Imad
02
Nov

Stone cladding gives you the look of solid masonry with a lighter build. Here’s exactly how we install it on live projects and what to budget in London. How we install it (site-proven sequence) Note on k-Render: that’s a granite-chip render finish applied over plaster/undercoat, not a mechanically fixed stone cladding system—good for texture, but different purpose and […]

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