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Menary , said “ There are key critical success factors to constructing a DM1 large panel ‘ jointless ’ floor slab . These include highly skilled and experienced workers on site , precision in-house developed machinery and robust quality control processes . The role of other parties on site is key also with a strictly controlled and prepared working environment for the floor slab construction and the correct concrete mix design , delivery and quality . Twintec takes total responsibility for the floor slab offering a clearly defined Design-Build-Guarantee service that removes any split responsibility ”.
Twintec has a longstanding track record of designing and constructing high tolerance floor slabs worldwide , including a recent DM1 project in Oman . With logistics technology rapidly evolving , and racking continuing to get higher , logistics operators will need to consider the demands that will be placed on the floor more closely and consider the benefits of working with a specialist flooring contractor to meet their flatness needs .
New state-of-the-art distribution center to optimize aswaaq supply chain
Leading UAE community mall and supermarket chain , aswaaq , has announced that it will be building a state-of the-art distribution center in Nad Al Hamar , Dubai . Marking the next phase of the company ’ s expansion plans throughout the UAE , the 300,000 sqft plot and 180,000sqft facility is expected to be completed and ready for operations by Q3 of 2018 , with the consulting contract awarded to German firm Ehrhardt + Partner Solutions .
The distribution center is expected to be the UAE ’ s first facility of its kind , which will be a purpose- built , evolving and scalable model to address aswaaq ’ s supermarket business , including the company ’ s growing brick & mortar multilevel portfolio , 24 / 7 online shopping capabilities , a complete spectrum of omnichannel , along with third party logistics . The facility is designed to streamline procedures and create further business opportunities through resource optimization ,
34 February 2017