SKYDECK – the light-weight slab formwork for large-scale projects on fast-track Formwork Scaffolding Engineering Issue 1 | 2012 Middle East Conference Center on Parcel A01, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Daniel Keogh, Senior Construction Manager: “The project involves multiple work fronts that require multiple solutions. The PERI range of systems, especially for formwork, enabled the construction team to address each differing situation with a system to suit. Where individual work areas incurred varying conditions, the flexibility of the PERI systems allowed for adaption of the formwork to the requirements. Each PERI system offers its own efficiency, whether through plant, resources or rotation of material, which can be imparted into the programming of works.” The conference center is part of the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in North Riyadh, which is one of the most prestigious developments in Saudi Arabia. The construction of the conference center commenced in August 2011 and is expected for finalization mid 2012. This fast-track project comprises a carpark in four basement levels and will provide space for more than 1,500 cars over a total built-up area of 29,000 m². Some of the main objectives from the contractor were to create an extremely safe working environment, The SKYDECK slab formwork allows a systematic and fast erection by using its few components. Three PERI systems (VARIO GT 24, LICO Column Formwork and SKYDECK) work „hand-in-hand“ on several floors. The large-scale footprint and fast-track program of the project required the delivery of a huge formwork volume in a short time, which was successfully executed by PERI in Saudi Arabia, Germany and several other subsidaries worldwide. high speed erection with minimum cycle timings as well as optimizing the cost of material by using economical systems. All of the above objectives have been met by PERI. For the large number of columns the LICO column formwork was selected. Due to the easy handling and few components needed, a one day cycle was achieved with 11 sets of shutters. The contractor was able to cast the core walls in a 3 to 4 days cycle by using the VARIO GT 24 wall formwork. One major concern was the huge slab area, which needed to be casted in a very short time. PERI provided the light-weight slab formwork SKYDECK with its dropheads, MULTIPROP MP 480 and MP 350. The 24,400 m² of easy-to-use decking system and the 36,000 m² propping were utilized in a most efficient way. Furthermore, SB-2 Brace Frames have been used for the single-sided retaining walls with heights up to 4.80 m. All in all, PERI is able to provide the perfect formwork solution for any fast-track project requirement. Formwork The illustration featured in this brochure are photographs taken at a particular time on a construction site. This is why the safety details shown cannot be considered as final. © PERI GmbH Scaffolding Engineering Successful construction with PERI ME en 04/2012 31.35epp Art. Nr.: 793078 © PERI GmbH Contractor El Seif Engineering Contracting Company Field Service PERI Engineering, Saudi Arabia Desert Learning Centre, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Page 8 Sky Gate, Beirut, Lebanon Page 14 Jaber al Ahmad Hospital, Kuwait City, Kuwait Page 12 Office Tower at KAFD, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Page 15 scope

Cover photo Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi is being built with the help of PERI climbing formwork. PERI also delivered formwork and scaffolding for the buildings on the left and on the right side of this new high-rise building. Maximum flexibility for a wide range of applications PERI UP Rosett Flex Dear Customers and Dear Readers, We are extremely pleased to present you with a new issue of the PERI Scope Middle East magazine. The selected projects feature an interesting cross-section of our formwork, scaffolding and engineering solutions. Apart from large-scale projects such as the Jaber Al Ahmad...

Economical formwork solutions for a project leading towards an eco-friendly future Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, MIST 1B, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates The expansion of Masdar Institute of Science and Technology covers the construction of a student accommodation, seven open laboratories, a multi-use hall facility, swimming pool and a gym. It will incorporate similar energy efficient design elements such as shaded streets, natural ventilation and heat reflecting facades that makes the facility and architecture unique. The total built up area is 82,000 m² and is expected to be completed...

High quality formwork solutions with easy-to-use SKYDECK systems QP District, Qatar The early striking feature allowed very fast cycles and a minimum of equipment to transport between levels, independently of the crane. The QP District is one of the largest real estate projects currently in Qatar. The project includes: 3 basement floors, parking and technical, podium retail and technical, 9 towersoffice, shell and core, 1 hotel and convention center, a Prayer hall and an energy center. The towers are posi­ Iconic landmark at Abu Dhabi Corniche risen with PERI‘s climbing solution Etihad Towers,...

German Engineering and customized formwork solutions for three-dimensional shapes and angles Desert Learning Centre, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center (SZDLC), one of the most prestigious projects within the region of Al Ain, is a tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and part of the Al Ain Wildlife Park Resort development of Al Ain Zoo. The Education through the exhibition building is not only an outstanding landmark project, but rather an architectural sculpture, which blends with its surrounding environment and reaches into the future by incorporating...

Comprehensive bridge formwork and shoring solution Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates The Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone tis a multi-purpose facility located in Taweelah. The project includes a worldclass container and industrial port and logistics, commercial, educational and residential special economic and free trade zones. A mixture of VARIO Wall Formwork and MULTIFLEX Slab Formwork has been used for the largearea formwork. These guarantee simple handling, Contractor Al Habtoor Leighton Group, Abu Dhabi, UAE Field Service PERI L.L.C., UAE Sky Gate tower rising...