Standard Construction Specifications Part 2 Abu Dhabi [NEW]

Feature: Standard Construction Specifications Part 2 (Abu Dhabi)

Settlement Limits: Total settlement for road foundations must not exceed 25mm at 100% design load.

A. Earthworks and Roadworks (Infrastructure Focus)

Given Abu Dhabi’s rapid infrastructure growth, this is a critical section. standard construction specifications part 2 abu dhabi

Abu Dhabi special restriction: No sabkha material is allowed in structural fills or below footings, even if compacted. Salt attack on concrete and rebar is unacceptable.

Interesting note: The specifications often mandate the "stricter" option. If the local code says one thing but the referenced British Standard says another, the specification will clarify which takes precedence (usually the one ensuring higher quality). regardless of the specific contractor.

Practical Advice: Update your estimating software (e.g., Candy, Primavera) to include the specific testing frequencies and material import duties defined in Part 2’s appendix. Most initial tender estimates fail because they use Dubai (DM) specifications, which are less stringent for sabkha and sulfate resistance.

: The safety factor against soil liquefaction must be at least CBR Values standard construction specifications part 2 abu dhabi

Contractors without BIM-level 2 capability (as per PAS 1192, adapted) cannot bid on major municipal projects.

• Quality Assurance: Defining the acceptable quality of materials (e.g., concrete grade, steel grade, asphalt mix).
• Workmanship Standards: Dictating how materials should be installed, assembled, or applied.
• Standardization: Ensuring that a road built in one area of Abu Dhabi meets the exact same technical standards as a road in another, regardless of the specific contractor.