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Twin Basement Hotel Project- Deepwell Dewatering

Posted Date 17/02/2014

A leading contractor has recently contacted Khansaheb Sykes to perform dewatering for the Two Basement Hotel Project in Al Barsha, Dubai.

After an initial site survey and ground inspection by our dewatering specialists, the system of deepwell dewatering was advised by our engineers. The installation of deep wells began in the first week of January 2014, where currently 8 deep wells are installed and running successfully.

As the shoring system is temporary H-beam pipe, and considering non watertight shoring system, Khansaheb Sykes have adopted two deep well dewatering systems for the construction- 3 deep wells are installed outside the plot limit from the existing ground level and 5 deep wells are installed inside the plot limit at a reduced level, just above the water table. read more

Dewatering performed for construction of School in Sharjah, UAE

Posted Date 28/01/2014

When contractors think of laying out a perfect foundation for construction of any building, they think of Khansaheb Sykes, because of its vast local and international expertise for over 150 years combined with a dedicated and professional team!

Recently, Khansaheb Sykes was awarded as the dewatering contractor for one of the upcoming schools in the emirate of Sharjah, UAE. The site area which is spread across approximately 10,000 square meters was dewatered using our wellpoint dewatering system.

Double Stage Well Point Dewatering

Posted Date 21/01/2014

Khansaheb Sykes was approached to provide a dewatering solution to enable construction of 3 large villa’s and 1 guard room over an area of approximately 15,000m² located in Zabeel, Dubai.

The project was started during Mid-November’ 2013, when our first stage of wellpoints were successfully installed and the required drawdown was achieved, to permit installation of our second stage of wellpoints. Using our two stage system enabled us to ensure that the final working level remained fully dry permitting construction to proceed. read more

Khansaheb Sykes Supports Construction from last 4 years!

Posted Date 06/01/2014

When it comes to construction, clients and contractors encounter several obstacles and delays. During such times, it is necessary to keep the constructed area stable and building unaffected so as to avoid any further delays and damages.

Khansaheb Sykes has been supporting the semi-constructed twin buildings in the emirate of Sharjah since 2009. Eighteen dewatering pumps have been functioning 24/7, 365 days continuously to support the buildings from any damages since the start of the project. Due to the downfall in the economy, the construction was halted by the contractors. It was essential that the dewatering system be kept running to avoid damage to the buildings. In spite of the construction site being very near to the sea shore, Khansaheb Sykes Dewatering Pumps have been very successful and reliable since the time the foundations were being laid, and have kept the site stable and construction intact. read more

Heavy Rainfall and Bad Weather to Continue in UAE…!

Posted Date 23/12/2013

The weather bureau of UAE has forecasted more heavy rains in the upcoming days, and have asked the vehicle drivers and road users to remain careful on the roads with the prevailing weather conditions in the Emirates. Heavy Rains have drowned many parts of Dubai & Sharjah and they are expected to continue.

Khansaheb Sykes is proud to be a part of helping in continuous removal of rainwater by providing emergency pumping services at the required areas. With our pumps operating in most part of the UAE for 24hours a day, we are ensuring that the water clogged in many areas is diminished as soon as possible. read more

A Building is only as Good as its Foundation!

Posted Date 18/12/2013

The foundation of any building structure carries a huge significance. There are many factors which have to be taken into consideration when any building foundation is laid, one of the most important procedures is the control of groundwater efficiently prior to laying the foundation- Or commonly called as Dewatering.

When Khansaheb Sykes is given a proposed excavation to dewater, we at first send our experts to understand and analyze the site with a free site survey. It is very necessary the site is examined for the soil type and the level of groundwater before starting any dewatering activity on it. We make sure that every site we work on is examined to avoid any problems during the construction which may result into delays and cost overruns. read more

The Little Innovations at Khansaheb Sykes

Posted Date 08/12/2013

Sykes pumps are renowned for its continuous development to its pump range to offer the best for its clients. As we see a lot of development in the Middle East, we strive to improve our fleet to keep our clients satisfied.

Working with our clients over the years, we understand that they are facing issues with the limited space in construction areas. It was obvious, not all places are spacious enough to accommodate drilling rigs, cranes, bull dozers, dewatering pumps and other heavy equipment.

Considering the problem was increasing day by day, with clients experiencing time delays due to limited space for all heavy equipment, Khansaheb Sykes came out with an innovative idea to save 50% of the space occupied by their pumps!!! read more

Fingers Crossed for Dubai’s Bid at the EXPO 2020!!!

Posted Date 26/11/2013

With just a day remaining for the disclosure of the host city for the EXPO 2020, Khansaheb Sykes team has high expectations from Dubai to win the bid. The buzz and excitement surrounding all over the UAE residents has created a lot of hype in the media for Dubai’s win!

Dubai’s bid for the Expo 2020 is expected to have long term benefits to all the emirates of the UAE, especially Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The excitement of creation of thousands of new jobs and growth in the property market is seen as a major advantage. read more

Wellpoint Dewatering – Done at its best!

Posted Date 20/11/2013

Khansaheb Sykes was recently approached by one of the leading contractors in Dubai, to control groundwater and perform dewatering. The project involved the construction of 4 large villa’s and 1 guard room which is spread around a huge area in the heart of Dubai.

After a detailed inspection of the soil quality and level of groundwater by our team, the method of Wellpoint dewatering was chosen as the best option for the job. It involved a series of individual WellPoint’s to be installed along the site to be dewatered and each of them connected via a header pipe to a main high capacity vacuum pump. read more

Why Dewatering?

Posted Date 10/11/2013

Dewatering is a necessary process when it comes to many construction projects, particularly when the construction is for underground projects. Underground water is a common discovery when excavating for a construction foundation, and acts as an obstacle which leads to delay in construction, increasing project costs and low resistance of constructed structure to calamities like floods, earthquakes etc.

Heavy rains, floods and coastline constructions are all sources to the increase in the level of groundwater. Whatever maybe the source of water in excavation or pits, the underline remains the same- No work can be done on that land until and unless water is removed/dried. read more