AlUla Social Habilitation Center

The AlUla Social habilitation Center required a high-performance GRC cladding and coping system designed for durability, clean joint lines, and long-term environmental resilience. Limited on-site storage and a demanding installation sequence pushed the project toward a disciplined, highly coordinated workflow, ensuring panels were received, handled, and installed in continuous progression without disrupting quality.

Working at height in an open environment introduced challenges related to lifting, alignment, and wind exposure. Controlled lifting procedures, calibrated spacers, and strict setting-out verification were implemented to maintain consistent tolerances and uniform joint alignment across the façade. The result is a precise, stable, and architecturally coherent GRC system executed through a methodical, solution-driven approach.

Challenges

Several site and installation conditions required a controlled and technical approach:

• Limited site space allowed only minimal storage for incoming GRC panels, requiring tightly coordinated scheduling and continuous installation to maintain workflow efficiency.

• Lifting panels to elevated levels introduced wind-related movement, necessitating enhanced stabilization measures to ensure safe handling and precise placement.

• Achieving consistent joint alignment across large façade areas required precise adjustment procedures, especially when fine corrections were needed on previously installed panels.

Our Solutions

Technical Approach

• Developed a continuous installation sequence to reduce on-site storage needs and maintain steady workflow. 
• Utilized calibrated spacers, refined setting-out lines, and strict tolerance checks to achieve uniform joints throughout the façade. 
• Applied controlled lifting protocols with additional stabilization measures to ensure safe and accurate panel positioning. 

Execution

• Increased manpower and equipment allocation to support accelerated installation cycles and efficient panel turnover. 

• Coordinated lifting operations with the crane team, using additional tag lines and guided manoeuvring for high-level placements. 

• Implemented controlled adjustment of adjacent panels where required, ensuring full alignment continuity across elevations.