Tower cranes look simple from the street: a slim mast and a long jib swinging concrete and steel across the skyline. What nobody sees is the real engineering magic – the support system that anchors that crane safely into the building. In this blog I’ll walk through how a tower crane support system works, using […]
Modern high-rise buildings rely on building maintenance units (BMUs) to clean glass façades and canopies safely. The challenge is always the same: how do you carry a heavy moving machine and its rail system without cluttering the architecture or overloading the canopy itself? In this project the answer was to hide the structure inside the […]
Introduction Large mechanical rooms often house standby generators weighing more than 15 tonnes, along with their fuel systems, lubrication lines, and auxiliary mechanical equipment. One of the most significant challenges in these spaces is safe access for maintenance, removal, and replacement of these heavy generators—especially when they are located deep inside buildings. To overcome this […]
Safe access to water tanks is not just an architectural detail. It is a structural safety system that must carry concentrated loads, resist corrosion and remain stable for the life of the building. This blog explains how a stainless steel cat ladder system inside a large water tank is designed, analysed and checked, based on […]
Executive summary Glass balcony partitions can be both minimal and robust when they’re engineered as a system: tempered glass panel + point fittings + stainless bracket + tested anchors. Using finite-element analysis (FEA) for the glass and code-based checks for steelwork and anchors, the design below demonstrates adequate capacity and serviceability under dead, wind and […]
Temporary hoist systems play a crucial role in high-rise construction, enabling the vertical movement of materials and personnel throughout the project lifecycle. Behind these towering mechanical lifts lies a precisely engineered structural support system — the temporary hoist platform — which demands rigorous analysis, high-grade materials, and strict adherence to international design codes. 1. Purpose […]
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 […]
This generic method statement outlines the sequence, controls, and quality checks for casting reinforced concrete water-retaining walls. Use with your project’s drawings, specs, and ITP. Content and sequencing align with best practice distilled from approved method statements. 1. Scope Provide materials, labour, plant, supervision, inspections, and tests to cast RC tank walls to the required dimensions, finish, […]
Concrete columns and shear walls carry the skeleton of your building. Executed well, they deliver strength, alignment, and a high-quality finish; executed poorly, they lock defects into the frame. Below is the proven sequence from an approved Method Statement for Casting Vertical Elements used on major projects. 1) Scope & Purpose This procedure covers the […]
Rectangular and square concrete columns form the backbone of modern reinforced concrete structures. Their precision, durability, and strength depend entirely on following a systematic procedure for reinforcement, formwork, and concrete casting. Below, we summarise the standard method of casting rectangular and square columns, derived from the Landmark Tower Project 1. Scope and Purpose The procedure […]
