Dubai-based Emirates Thermostone has won a Dh9.4 million ($2.55 million) contract to supply autoclaved aerated concrete (ACC) construction materials for four major UAE projects.
It is a subsidiary of M’Sharie, the private equity arm of Dubai Investments.
AAC is a thermal and lightweight building block made from natural raw materials. Its economical, eco-friendly and lightweight characteristics have enhanced its international reputation as a preferred construction material for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, said an Emirates Thermostone official.
The company will supply to a 5-star hotel in Abu Dhabi, mixed-use developments in Ras Al Khaimah and Al Nahda, and the Dubai Silicon Oasis project, said Ajay Mathur, general manager of Emirates Thermostone.
The award of contracts coincides with the increase in demand for AAC within the Gulf region, and especially in the UAE.
“There is now greater awareness within the construction sector about the competitive and cost advantages that AAC offers, and, as a result, several leading developers/contractors who hitherto used to rely on conventional blocks and panels have now been opting for AAC,” Mathur noted.
Emirates Thermostone has been making significant technological investments to provide customers with superior quality blocks characterised by sharp and precise edges.
This allows the customer to order larger size of blocks which will result in significant cost and time savings, while simultaneously offering greater flexibility in block dimensions based on customised requirements.
“Demand for AAC has also been boosted by the UAE government’s strong emphasis on eco-friendly construction practices, as AAC is known to minimise the environmental impact,” he added.