الهندسة الإنشائية

Structural Analysis & Design

We carry out gravity and lateral load analysis for concrete, steel, and composite structures using ETABS, SAFE, and SAP2000. Every design accounts for seismic zone factors as specified in the UAE's adopted codes (ACI 318, ASCE 7), local soil investigation reports, and Dubai Municipality or Abu Dhabi DMT structural submission requirements.

Our deliverables include framing plans, foundation designs, connection details, and structural calculation reports — formatted for authority submission, not just internal review.

Foundation Engineering

Foundation design in the UAE varies significantly by location. A villa in Arabian Ranches may sit on shallow footings in compacted sand, while a tower in Dubai Marina requires deep bored piles through weak coastal soils. We design raft foundations, isolated footings, pile caps, and piled raft systems based on actual geotechnical investigation data — not assumptions.

We coordinate directly with soil investigation firms and piling contractors to ensure foundation recommendations are practical and buildable.

Concrete & Steel Detailing

We produce reinforcement detailing for cast-in-place concrete structures and connection detailing for structural steel. Our drawings follow standard detailing practices (ACI 315, BS 8666) and include bar bending schedules, lap lengths, cover requirements, and pour sequence notes that contractors can actually work from on site.

For steel structures — including mezzanines, warehouses, and portal frames — we provide member sizing, connection design, and erection sequence drawings.

Shoring & Temporary Works Design

Shoring design is often overlooked until it becomes a site problem. We provide shoring layout, post spacing, and re-shoring schedules for multi-storey concrete pours. For projects with deep excavation, we design temporary lateral support systems including soldier pile walls, sheet piling, and secant pile walls, with surcharge loading and water table considerations specific to the project site.

Structural Peer Review

For projects that require independent structural review — either by authority requirement or developer policy — we act as peer reviewers. This includes checking structural models, verifying load paths, reviewing reinforcement adequacy, and confirming code compliance. We provide structured review reports with clear accept/comment/reject outcomes per item.

1. Concept & Feasibility

We review the architectural concept, site geotechnical data, and authority regulations to establish the structural system — whether it's a flat slab, beam-slab, shear wall core, or steel frame. At this stage, we flag potential issues like transfer conditions, long spans, or foundation constraints before they become expensive problems later.

2. Preliminary Design

We produce preliminary structural layouts, estimate member sizes, and identify any coordination issues with MEP or architectural elements. This package is often used for initial cost estimation by quantity surveyors and contractors.

3. Detailed Design & Calculation

Full structural analysis models, detailed calculations, and code compliance checks. We produce structural calculation reports formatted per Dubai Municipality or Abu Dhabi DMT requirements, ready for submission.

4. Construction Drawing Production

General arrangement plans, reinforcement details, sections, connection details, and schedules. Drawings are coordinated with the architectural and MEP sets before authority submission.

5. Authority Submission Support

We prepare and submit structural packages to the relevant authority — Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA, or Abu Dhabi DMT — and handle review comments and resubmissions until approval is obtained.

6. Construction Stage Support

During construction, we provide site clarifications, review shop drawings and material submittals, address RFIs, and conduct periodic structural inspections. If site conditions differ from design assumptions, we issue revised instructions promptly.

We coordinate early. Structural decisions made at concept stage — column grids, slab systems, lateral systems — affect every other discipline. We get involved before problems get embedded into the design.

We know the local process. Every authority in the UAE has different submission formats, reviewer expectations, and common comment patterns. We prepare packages that anticipate these, reducing revision cycles.

We design for constructability. We consider pour sequences, rebar congestion, crane access, and material availability in the UAE market when making design decisions.

We stay involved through construction. We remain available for site support, RFIs, and design modifications as construction realities require.

Whether you are starting a new build or modifying an existing structure, our engineers are ready to discuss your project requirements.