Ericsson Innovation Hub
Constructing a dynamic new workplace located within Innovation Hub, TECOM, Dubai
Introduction
Ericsson appointed ISG Middle East to construct their new circa 2,154 sqm. office, located within Innovation Hub, Building 2, Level 3, TECOM, Dubai
| Customer | Ericsson |
| Project Manager | CBRE |
| Architect | Space Matrix |
| Procurement Route | Design & Build |
| Area | 24,000 sqft |
| Completion Date | December 2019 |
| Program Duration | 15 weeks |
Adding value every step of the way
In a unique approach to giving back, ISG Middle East launched its first site-based donation drive where over 90 workers working on the site had access to pre-owned outfits.
Engaging with different stakeholders across all areas of the business to ensure it brings the client’s vision to life at every stage of the fit out. The project’s relationship driven approach has seen ISG Middle East working directly with the client on every aspect of the design and build.
The project
The primary aims of the project is:
- To take the current Space Matrix and RVT design package and further develop as part of a design and build offering in line with the and quality expectations of Ericsson
- To deliver a space that achieves the WELL accreditation which Ericsson seek.
- To maintain the highest safety standards throughout the construction works.
- To adopt the latest activity-based workplace solutions in line with Ericsson workplace and technical building requirements policies.
Challenges
- International based consultants
- Live building, strict on noise levels during construction
- Understanding of WELL silver accreditation project score card.
What We Did
- Took a brief from consultants from commencement and developed detailed design through workshops and weekly workshops and skypes chats, workshops kept interactive via satellite to ensure the look and feel touch was not lost.
- Sequence construction around live operational building, introduce nights shifts.
- Prefabricated materials off site, limited onsite works
- Participated in WELL workshops and contributed to solutions to achieve the planned score card, materials specification selected respecting the WELL criteria.
- A robust WELL site management plan was produced, which dictated how we executed onsite ie. Loose the brooms, inspected all glues that entered the site to ensure they contain low VOCs
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