In the current fast-paced and modern construction environment in the Middle East, structural complexity is standard practice. It is common knowledge that clients, developers, and contractors are put under enormous stress daily to deliver a project on time and within budget but, most importantly, to the highest specified quality, whether this be structural or a combination of structural and architectural. As one of the leading structural design companies in Dubai, at Strudco we specialize in eliminating design and coordination issues that frequently cause the delays or derailments we experience when delivering modern building projects.
Main Challenges and How We Solve Them
1. Handling Diverse Load Requirements
One of the most common challenges in structural design is accounting for the different uses in a multi-use building. We address this challenge by using professional tools that provide precise calculations of live, dead, and environmental loads. Our engineers provide smart design solutions that conform to international codes and local building authorities. This is where architectural BIM design firms come into action. With BIM integration, we do away with guesswork, and everything is accurate and reliable from day one.
2. Coordinating Multidisciplinary Teams
Dubai projects tend to have big, multidisciplinary teams in architecture, MEP, and civil disciplines. Lack of coordination causes delay, rework, and cost overruns. We use collaborative BIM platforms, which pull everyone together on the same page. We also have BIM experts who look for clashes, simulate the construction process, and deliver visualizations that ensure everyone is on the same page. As one of the most knowledgeable BIM structural companies in Dubai, we know how important digital workflows and communication are to the successful delivery of a project.
3. Responding to Expedited Design Changes
In the current design and construction environment, changes in design are part of ‘normal’ practice. Moves from client input, site conditions, or availabilities of materials can cause alterations in the design. Staff being able to react promptly without compromising structural integrity is really what we are providing. Furthermore, the design process is inherently digital. Our design process as a structural engineer allows for changing, updating, automatic documentation, and verification in real time. As such, we use everything we can to provide minimal disruption and quality where we can. We are proud to be a structural design consultant in UAE who can respond accurately and quickly revise our designs.
4. Code Compliance and Safety
Dubai and the broader UAE utilize a blend of international and regional codes, making it essential that compliance is part of the design. Our engineers know the Eurocodes, ACI, BS, and UAE local building codes. Our quality management systems include several levels of review, structural safety audits, and complete documentation to make sure we do not leave anything to chance. Our commitment to quality gives our clients assurance and trust, which differentiates us from other companies in a competitive market.
5. On-site Delivery within Strict Timelines
The entire construction timetable may be impacted by a single postponed milestone. Our detailers and flexible team draw from years of experience to assist in accelerating deliverables without compromising on quality. Everything is completed in-house for better control and faster turnaround times, including structural shop drawings and steel detailing.
Structural design is full of technical challenges, coordination challenges, and changes. However, with the right technical expertise, the right equipment, and the right attitude, challenges can simply be opportunities for better solutions. Challenges are what we thrive on at Strudco, one of the best architectural BIM design companies in Dubai, and we deliver a consistent, time-efficient, code-compliant design that lasts.