Week 1

Saturday May 15, 2010

Introductory information (AM)

Forming the team

The first day we went to the DCC head quarters, all of us received IDs, safety shoes, hard hats, hi-visibility vest, protective gloves and sunglasses which are the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). We also received and measuring tape, a laptop and fully equipped desk. Afterwards, we formed 2 teams.

Sunday May 16, 2010

Tour across Dubai + tour visit to Burj khalifa (PM)

Monday May 17, 2010

Presentation: LAB Architecture Studio (AM)

Presentation by Donald Bates

Mr. Donald Bates visited the DCC office and presented information about LAB Architecture Studio and their projects. Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia is shown below. The information presented can be viewed at the link below.

Lectures: LAB Architecture Studio 

 Tuesday May 18, 2010

Concrete batch plant visit (AM)

Tour by Adel William, technical manager of RMB

In the morning, we visited the Ready Mix Beton concrete batch plant. The lecture and tour information can be found in the link below.

Lectures: Concrete Batch Plant 

Wednesday May 19, 2010

Site visit (PM)

A- Code Building

• Location: Barsha 3


• Plot: 373-1323


• Owner: Mr. Shirawi


• Architect/Consultant: DXB Lab


• 3B + G + 14 Office Building


• Plot Size: 13030 ft2


• Facade design inspired by computer coding
  
  

B- 014 Tower

• Location: Business Bay


• Plot: B-014


• Owner: DID (DCC sister company)


• Consultant: ROR


• 4B + G + 21 +2P Office & Retail Building


• Plot Size: 3195m2, 34392ft2


• Unique design, engineering, and construction methods create a globally distinguished structure.

Additional lectures taught during the first week of the DSIP program including Safety, Reading and Understanding Construction Drawing, Introduction to Tendering Process and Construction Planning and Scheduling can be seen at this link: Week 1 Lectures.