ECC appointed as main contractor for largest 3D printed project in the world
Al Warsan located project will span more than 640sqm and will be 9.5m in height, across two levels
Engineering Contracting Company (ECC) has been appointed as the main contractor for the largest 3D printed project in the world, which has achieved the Guinness World Record in partnership with Dubai Municipality.
Located in Al Warsan, the project will be utilised as an office, spanning more than 640sqm, with two levels. It will also be 9.5 metres in height, making it the largest 3D printed project in the world. The vision for the project is to create an efficient development, keeping in line with the new futuristic vision for Dubai, which aims to become the leading hub for 3D printing technology by the year 2030.
“We are thrilled about this partnership with Dubai Municipality and for the project to have achieved the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest 3D printed development. Challenging projects are a cornerstone of ECC and what we are truly known for in the construction market. We pride ourselves on innovative, never-been-done projects and executing them to the best of our ability. The team working on the project have outdone themselves and we are exceptionally proud of each one of them,” said Karim Farah, CEO of ECC.
The development was printed using locally sourced materials with one machine. ECC Group’s associated companies Abanos Interior Fit-out and Joinery, Prime Metal Industries (PMI) and Prime Ready Mix (PRM) were appointed as subcontractors for the supply and installation of wooden doors, glass, aluminium panels and manufacturing of special concrete respectively.
“It’s a great honour to be a part of this historic and iconic project that has broken records – worldwide. We were able to attain this milestone due to the commitment, hard work and relentless perseverance of the entire team working on it along with the immense resourcing support from the head office,” said Ali Ahmed Mustafa, project manager.
The construction of the project posed multiple challenges and underwent extensive research and ‘Trial and Error’ testing for structural integrity, harsh weather conditions, the topography of the land and required innovative solutions. In the future, construction cost can be reduced by over 50%, material waste by 60% and labour cost by 50%.
