EBS bags Abu Dhabi Airport project worth more than Dh34 million
Staff Report,
Dubai, UAE
Emirates Building Systems (EBS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, and one of the leading manufacturers of steel structures in the Middle East, has secured a contract to deliver two aircraft hangars at Abu Dhabi Airport, worth more than Dh34 million, by early 2024.
The awarded contract encompasses the construction of two aircraft hangars. The first hangar is an impressive structure with dimensions of 153 meters in width, 89 meters in length, and a towering height of 39 meters and the second hangar is equally remarkable, with dimensions of 90 meters in width, 97 meters in length, and an identical height of 39 meters.
Designed to meet the aviation industry standards, with 3,000 tons of steel, EBS’s scope of work on this project includes engineering, fabrication, supply, and the erection of steel structures in addition to application of fire-rated paint to ensure the highest level of safety and performance.
“This a fast-track project for Emirates Building Systems and we are making great progress in the engineering and fabrication of the steel structures. EBS is committed to delivering these hangars with precision and excellence, underscoring the Company’s reputation as an industry leader in providing engineering and construction solutions to the aviation sector in the United Arab Emirates and beyond”, said Joseph Chidiac, General Manager of Emirates Building Systems.
Besides working on major local projects like the Al Maktoum International Airport- Passenger and Cargo terminal in Dubai World Central (DWC) in Jebel Ali, Dubai International Airport Passenger Terminal 2 Building and Departure Halls in Terminal 1, EBS has a track record of delivering projects abroad, such as Tripoli International Airport in Libya and the New Ouagadougou- Donsin International Airport, Burkina Faso – West Africa.
The end user for this project is Etihad Engineering, a renowned name in the aviation industry, and the contract was signed with Aircraft Support Industries (ASI), a key player in the aviation support services sector.
“In entrusting EBS with the construction of two pivotal aircraft hangars at Abu Dhabi Airport, we affirm our absolute confidence in their unmatched commitment to excellence,” said Mark Langbein, ASI’s Managing Director. “This milestone solidifies our partnership with industry leaders, cementing our shared legacy in setting unparalleled standards for top-tier airport infrastructure throughout the region.”
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