This building has been broadcasted as the most elaborate building of all time, in height and design, however it certainly hasn’t been plain sailing all of the way. At the current moment in time, a large amount of the workers are suffering extremely low wages, work very long hours and in extremely dangerous conditions.
In the Middle East, with the amount of construction that has been going on, there have been many accidents in other projects. An example was a while back, when a fire broke out and four workers were killed. There have also been lots of protests at the new Burj Dubai as workers are being treated appallingly, as Dubai are trying to do everything on the cheap.
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On the issue of Dubai breaking health and safety rules, to ensure sure they can open the building on time they have not had the required cladding installed to help keep the building more rigid and strong from the prevailing winds. This results in the concrete skeleton of the building remaining bare, which is a grave and potentially fatal error. This is because the Swiss company that had been contracted to provide the cladding have been made redundant, with no replacement being found.
Not only is that an issue but cracks have been found in the main foundation, which is not advisable for any building let alone the impending tallest building in the world. Instead of hiring experts to provide strategies as a way of overcoming such problems, they have painted over the cracks with white paint. It is a massive shame that despite all the commercial success Dubai is enjoying with its economical boom, they are not willing to invest enough funds for the building to be built safely and properly.
My interviewee, a business woman dealing with clients buying rooms in the Burj Dubai said, “This is the way the emirate nations have always been, trying to do everything on the cheap and still be the best. They haven’t learnt the concept that a lot of hard work in safe conditions goes a long way rather than exploiting workers.”
Instead they are exploiting the workers for less than minimal wage and covering up serious issues with construction, literally painting over the cracks. These workers have resulted in causing over 1 million pounds worth of damage to vent their frustration at their treatment, according to an AP article.
Is Dubai truly the place for what is known as the American dream? Or is it grossly misrepresenting itself to the world?
http://homepage.mac.com/j.monro/070129BurjDubai/BurjDubai.html
http://www.thedubailife.com/index.php/main/newsfull/burj_dubai_is_hit_by_delays/
http://www.burjdubai.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Dubai
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/949045/worlds_tallest_building/
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Burj Dubai; defining Dubai
Over the past 40 years Dubai has transformed from a vast desolate region into a multibillion dollar metropolis. The emirates have earned money and power through their trade with other countries on its precious resource oil. It is no wonder that they are investing so much money in creating such majestic buildings like the Burj al Arab and the Burj Dubai.
The Middle East has decided to create the tallest building in the world which will be considerably taller than the current one, named Tapei 101, by 40 percent in overall size.
The Burj Dubai (Arabic: برج دبي "Dubai Tower") is a skyscraper currently under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is currently the tallest man-made structure on Earth.
Construction for this colossal building began on September 21, 2004, and it is expected to be completed and ready for occupation in September 2009.
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This building is just one in a number of recent constructions in the Middle East that are taking place. They hope to construct buildings that will encapsulate the economic boom that the emirates are experiencing and define themselves to the world.
The reason the emirates have decided to create such luxurious outlets is because sooner or later the country will run out of their leading expenditure product, oil. The Emirates have made a fortune in terms of trading with the US, Britain and other leading nations in providing this resource.
However, once the oil runs out they realise they will need to pursue another money making scheme. The emirates have decided to focus on the tourism option, attracting holiday makers to visit and spend money all year round.
The Burj Dubai is one of the buildings that the emirates hope will define the Middle East as a strong rising power.
The Burj Dubai itself is based on an abstracted desert flower native to the region. The projected height of the building is somewhere between 800 metres to 905 metres tall, however the true height remains a secret. My Interviewee said,” the height remains a secret because if any other nation decides to build their building taller, the structure has enough support to add floors to keep it as the world’s tallest building.”
This building will be a monumental step in changing the definition of what a skyscraper truly is. With the building being so tall it will need to have an aircraft light at the tallest point of the building, warning incoming planes that will be landing in the emirates.
This building purely states the United Arab Emirates’ desire to be a leading nation, to turn their city into a lush metropolis and attracting as many people as they can Dubai.
http://www.funonthenet.in/images/stories/forwards/dubai%20projects/Burj%20Dubai.jpg
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=2
http://www.burjdubai.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Dubai
http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=burjdubai-dubai-unitedarabemirates
http://www.burj-dubai-tower.org/gfx/burj_al_arab.jpg
The Middle East has decided to create the tallest building in the world which will be considerably taller than the current one, named Tapei 101, by 40 percent in overall size.
The Burj Dubai (Arabic: برج دبي "Dubai Tower") is a skyscraper currently under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is currently the tallest man-made structure on Earth.
Construction for this colossal building began on September 21, 2004, and it is expected to be completed and ready for occupation in September 2009.
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This building is just one in a number of recent constructions in the Middle East that are taking place. They hope to construct buildings that will encapsulate the economic boom that the emirates are experiencing and define themselves to the world.The reason the emirates have decided to create such luxurious outlets is because sooner or later the country will run out of their leading expenditure product, oil. The Emirates have made a fortune in terms of trading with the US, Britain and other leading nations in providing this resource.
However, once the oil runs out they realise they will need to pursue another money making scheme. The emirates have decided to focus on the tourism option, attracting holiday makers to visit and spend money all year round.
The Burj Dubai is one of the buildings that the emirates hope will define the Middle East as a strong rising power.
The Burj Dubai itself is based on an abstracted desert flower native to the region. The projected height of the building is somewhere between 800 metres to 905 metres tall, however the true height remains a secret. My Interviewee said,” the height remains a secret because if any other nation decides to build their building taller, the structure has enough support to add floors to keep it as the world’s tallest building.”
This building will be a monumental step in changing the definition of what a skyscraper truly is. With the building being so tall it will need to have an aircraft light at the tallest point of the building, warning incoming planes that will be landing in the emirates.
This building purely states the United Arab Emirates’ desire to be a leading nation, to turn their city into a lush metropolis and attracting as many people as they can Dubai.
http://www.funonthenet.in/images/stories/forwards/dubai%20projects/Burj%20Dubai.jpg
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=2
http://www.burjdubai.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Dubai
http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=burjdubai-dubai-unitedarabemirates
http://www.burj-dubai-tower.org/gfx/burj_al_arab.jpg
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Who is the right man for the Lions
Who do you think is the right man for the job. With Warren Gatland fresh from six nations success and Jake white from World cup success who is really the main man to carry the lions tour to South Africa.
Noon the man for England
After speculation over the outside centre berth. Jamie Noon looks to step in with fellow falcons team mates Johnny wilkinson and Toby Flood. With man of the match from the World cup final Matthew Tait being left on the bench it is further question of Ashtons ability as a top level coach.
Newcastle falcons were delighted to have all three key positions in the back line filled up with Falcons director of rugby, John Fletcher, saying: “I’m over the moon for Noony, because I know how much it means to him.
“To have the whole of the England inside backs for a Six Nations Test come from Newcastle Falcons, plus Mathew Tait on the bench, is another statement about the progress we are making as a club, and I’m sure all four will give great accounts of themselves over in Italy.”
http://www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk/36_3844.php
Newcastle falcons were delighted to have all three key positions in the back line filled up with Falcons director of rugby, John Fletcher, saying: “I’m over the moon for Noony, because I know how much it means to him.
“To have the whole of the England inside backs for a Six Nations Test come from Newcastle Falcons, plus Mathew Tait on the bench, is another statement about the progress we are making as a club, and I’m sure all four will give great accounts of themselves over in Italy.”
http://www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk/36_3844.php
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