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Companies News
ZÜBLIN named contractor to build new state-of-
the-art campus for the American Community School
of Abu Dhabi
ZÜBLIN Construction LLC today announced it was of the multinational infrastructure consulting firm,
named contractor to build a new state-of-the-art K-12 AECOM.
campus for the American Community School of Abu “Selecting ZÜBLIN as contractor for our new campus is
Dhabi (ACS). The campus will sit on six hectares of a signature step forward in the implementation of our
land on Saadiyat Island, just 400 meters from New strategic plan to ensure ACS remains at the forefront
York University Abu Dhabi. of education. Zublin’s vast experience in the region
“We are pleased to continue our legacy of delivering and commitment to safety were key factors in making
landmark projects throughout the UAE,” said Rene this important decision,” said Monique Flickinger,
Breithaupt, ZÜBLIN’ s Commercial Director. “It is an ACS Superintendent. “ACS’s Core Values of Courage,
honor to be a part of this project, as ACS builds a Curiosity, Compassion and Integrity are the underlying
world-class, innovative and sustainable campus that principles governing every activity associated with our
will push the boundaries of excellence for education school. We applaud Zublin’s commitment to promote
both for the UAE and globally.” a culture of mutual understanding and respect on and
The six-month tender and award process involved off our new campus site.”
identifying an initial list of contractors, commercial STRABAG / ZÜBLIN’s portfolio of projects in the UAE
and technical evaluations of the tenders, a series includes Qasr Al Hosn, Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning
of interviews and a final recommendation to the Center, STEP Link Sewer, Sheikh Khalifa bridge
school’s Board of Trustees. The project was designed and CLYMB on Yas Island, as well as the current
by award-winning international architectural firm, construction of the landmark Abrahamic Family
Broadway-Malyan, and includes the ongoing support House, near the new ACS campus on Saadiyat Island.
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Contractors News
Glaze Granite & Marble to provide COANTE Quartz
in the UAE
Glaze Granite & Marble, the UAE’s largest marble and classical decorations. The jumbo size slabs make
importer has been appointed as the sole distributor of it possible for maximised use with minimum seaming.
Coante® Quartz. The company Coante Quartz Surfaces Commenting on the development, Umesh Punia,
is one of the latest & most advanced BRETONSTONE® [CEO, Glaze] said: “In last two decades GLAZE has
– Italian technology plants, located in Turkey. Coante® become a synonym for quality stones in UAE. We
prides on having state of art robotic technology to make have been providing the world’s best stone brands
veined marble designs in quartz slabs for countertops, to our customers and helping them in creating their
with a warranty of 20 years. beautiful abode. This partnership with Coante® is yet
BRETONSTONE®- Italy was the first to develop another step towards providing the best brands to our
the ground-breaking technology to manufacture clients and ensuring their satisfaction. BRETONSTONE
engineered quartz stone plants in Italy and they remain technology quartz has its own marketplace and when
the world leaders in engineered stone technology. Their it comes to veined marble design in quartz surfaces,
trademarked plants produce the most durable and Coante® is one of the top brands in the world’
technically perfect quartz surfaces, guaranteed to give Kenan Erdem, General Manager at Coante® says:
life to your kitchen countertop of 20 years or longer. “When we launched Coante®, we started looking for
Coante® countertops are consist of 9395%- of natural partners around the world. When it came to the UAE,
Quartz minerals, Quartz in nature is one of the hardest the first name that came up was- GLAZE, and the
minerals besides diamond and such a high percentage way Glaze keeps the brand value of every product is
of quartz content in Coante® countertops make them remarkable. In fact, they elevate the brand to another
resistant to scratch & impact. The non-porous structure level, from training the sales team to fabricators,
of Coante® countertops do not allow for bacterial, contractors & overall marketing of any product at
fungal & mould formation, therefor they are hygienic. Glaze is rare to find elsewhere. We look forward to
The non-absorbent character of Coante® keeps them having a great partnership with GLAZE. Honestly,
stain-resistant & easy to care for and maintain. having our product displayed at GLAZE gives us the
Coante® offers aesthetic solutions for both modern niche in other markets as well.”
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