The Palm, Jumeria | Dubaï | United Arab Emirates
Project Group
Lead Engineer: Dynamic Engineering Consultants
Design: WSP Middle East
Project Manager: Faithful & Gold
General Contractor: SBJ (Ssangyong, Besix Jv)
Sub-Contractor: Al Shirawi Contracting
Application: Sub-structure waterproofing
SOPREMA Representative: Raymond George
SOPREMA System
COLPHENE BSW (BSW H, V and Protection membrane (formerly PROTECT’R))
Ancillaries: ALSAN FLASHING, FLASHING REINFORCEMENT, ALSAN CAP C and ALSAN CAP E
Application: Sub-structure waterproofing
Quantity: 250 000 m²
Duration: Mars 2016 – Running
Statut: Running
Why Was This Project So Impressive?
A $1.4 billion, 46 storey resort consisting of 791 guest rooms and suites and 230 luxury residences. It includes restaurants, retail and entertainment as well as a swimming pool 90 meters above the ground. The project is located on the crescent of the palm and adjacent to the existing Atlantis.
Structural Particulars
SOPREMA worked to customize all previously issued and approved details in accordance with its COLPHENE BSW system. This included tying in pre-applied COLPHENE BSW with the post-applied COLPHENE TORCH’N STICK issue Method Statement for this project, which included different levels of elevations, construction joints and expansion joints, all to match with the construction schedule.
