Façades

Mina Zayed Car Park

United Arab EmiratesContractors: Proactive Technical Services L.L.C - Al Bani Gen. Contracting & Gen. Maintenance LLC

Mina Zayed Car Park - Gypsum International Trophy 2025

Project description

The project comprises a new car park to serve Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi’s central port for more than 40 years, and now an increasingly popular tourist destination.
Located in the center of the Mina Zayed Souk, the building accommodates more than 500 cars over two levels, and incorporates the latest smart parking technology, ensuring a fast and easy parking experience for visitors.
An attractive façade, punctured with a regular pattern of traditional Islamic horseshoe arches, hides an aesthetically appealing interior, designed to create an attractive first impression for visitors.

Main information

Building size

4 000 m²

Building purpose / type

Multi-story Car
Park Building

Building owner name

Modon

Architect name

AEDAS

Proactive Technical Services L.L.C

Company name: Proactive Technical Services L.L.C

Main Representative: Mr. Ramy Al Baghdady

Other Representative: Mr. Osama Amin

Number of collaborators: 300+

Specialties: Façade works, Decorations and Gypsum Works

Founded in: 2011

Biography: Founded in 2011, ProActive Technical Services LLC (PATS), part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading UAE company specializing in false ceilings and gypsum decoration works. We focus on delivering high-quality, safe, and aesthetically pleasing solutions to meet client expectations. Recognized in the partition and ceiling industry since 2011, PATS is among the largest false ceiling companies and partners with PURELINE DESIGN WORKS LLC in Dubai. Over the past decade, we have evolved into a trusted partner for executing complex and iconic construction projects in the UAE.

Website: www.proactive.ae

Al Bani Gen. Contracting & Gen. Maintenance LLC

Company name: P.J.Daly Contracting Limited

Main Representative: Mr. Ahmed Hasan

Number of collaborators: 500+

Specialties: Residential & Commercial Buildings

Founded in: 1992

Biography: Established in 1992, Al Bani General Contracting and General Maintenance LLC stands as a premier civil contractor in the UAE, boasting a proud history of success across a diverse array of projects. Over the years, we have proudly undertaken and successfully delivered a multitude of projects spanning various facets of the construction industry. From essential infrastructure to building construction, from heavy civil works to specialized concrete projects, our portfolio speaks volumes about our commitment to quality. Al Bani stands as a trusted partner for both private and government sectors alike. Our unwavering commitment to providing top-notch services and uncompromising quality has earned us the trust and loyalty of our valued clients.

Key Challenges

Structural Load Management: Designing a metal framework to withstand high wind and live loads while maintaining a maximum system weight of 50 kg.
Unexpected Deflection Requirements: Meeting unusual head deflection demands from consultants after design completion, requiring a custom-engineered detail to avoid wastage of pre-produced metal frames.
Complex Junction Design: Creating and installing a junction between Pseudo Column & Beam without a background structure for support.
Precision Arch Installation: Ensuring high-accuracy arch installation within a tight project timeline, addressed by developing special bottom channels to maintain precision.

Key Achievements

Delivered a structural solution that matched the architect’s concept with no visible joints on the façade.
Successfully integrated all systems with minimal joints, earning final approval from the architect.
Developed a self-supporting cross-junction between columns and beams, a first-time structural design achievement.
Created special joint termination and deflection head details in collaboration with installers for optimized performance.
Received client and consultant appreciation for Saint-Gobain’s technical expertise and the installer’s rapid execution, completing the project ahead of schedule despite initial delays in façade design and system selection.

Sustainability in the project

Implemented a lightweight drywall system, marking a pioneering initiative by the Semi-Government Authority.
Achieved a lower environmental impact by replacing traditional blockwork with drywall systems, significantly minimizing concrete usage in the main structure.
Promoted sustainability with a substantial reduction in water consumption compared to conventional construction methods.
Reduced transportation emissions by sourcing materials from Gyproc & Weber factories located within 50 km of the project site.