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Build Smarter with Ferrigor – Post-Tensioning Experts

Ferrigor delivers advanced post-tensioning systems for high-rise towers, podium slabs, and infrastructure projects. Our solutions reduce material costs, enable longer spans, and accelerate construction timelines.

We Offer:

  • Optimized slab design
  • Durable tendon systems
  • Long-term structural reliability
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+97145761193

M-22, Sky Business Center, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE

Service Details

Design Review & Optimization:
Reassessing slab thickness, tendon layouts, and anchorage zones for cost-effective performance

Material Efficiency:
Minimizing concrete and steel usage through smart engineering

Construction Simplification:
Streamlining installation processes to reduce labor and time

Lifecycle Cost Analysis:
Evaluating long-term savings through reduced maintenance and extended durability

Collaborative Engineering Support:
Working with stakeholders to align structural goals with budget constraints

Service Benefits

  • Lower construction and material costs
  • Improved structural performance and lifespan
  • Faster project delivery
  • Compliance with Dubai Municipality and international standards
  • Enhanced sustainability through reduced resource consumption
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Highest Expectations with Ferrigor

Ferrigor delivers cost-effective value engineering solutions that optimize structural performance without compromising safety or quality. Our approach focuses on smart design, material efficiency, and lifecycle cost savings, ensuring every post-tensioned structure meets the highest expectations in durability, speed, and sustainability. We align engineering excellence with budget-conscious strategies to maximize project value.

What Can Ferrigor Support With?

  • Design Optimization for slabs, tendons, and anchorage zones

  • Material Efficiency to reduce concrete and steel usage

  • Simplified Construction Processes for faster execution

  • Lifecycle Cost Analysis for long-term savings

  • Collaborative Engineering with stakeholders to meet budget goals

  • Compliance Assurance with Dubai Municipality and international standards

Technical Insights in Post-Tension Reporting and Cost Control

Worksite safety in post-tensioning is non-negotiable. Key risk zones include:

  • Tendon Handling
    Ensure correct lifting methods and secure storage. Avoid sharp bends or damage to sheaths.
  • Stressing Zones
    Create exclusion areas during tensioning. Only authorized personnel with PPE should be present.
  • Concrete Curing Areas
    Monitor temperatures and humidity to prevent tendon slippage or anchorage misalignment.

Implement safety inductions, stress zone barricades, and full PPE protocols.

Cost control in post-tensioning construction involves:

  • Tendon and Anchor Procurement
    Bulk ordering with certified suppliers to reduce lead times.
  • Labor and Equipment Budgeting
    Allocate for skilled PT technicians, stressing jacks, and grouting pumps.
  • Subcontractor Coordination
    Integrate MEP, formwork, and rebar subcontractors to avoid costly site delays.

Use cost tracking tools to monitor material usage, labor hours, and equipment rentals.

To begin a post-tension slab or beam project:

  1. Structural Design Review: Ensure compatibility with UAE building codes.
  2. Tendon Layout Drawing: Mark slab or beam areas with correct duct spacing.
  3. Formwork and Rebar Inspection: Verify clearances before duct placement.
  4. Tensioning and Grouting Sequence: Follow approved method statements for stressing.

Coordinate with structural consultants, site engineers, and PT suppliers.

Post-tensioning quality assurance involves:

  • Elongation Reports
    Compare theoretical vs. actual elongation values.
  • Grout Integrity Testing
    Conduct bleed and strength tests after injection.
  • Anchorage Zone Inspections
    Ensure anchorage and bursting reinforcement are installed correctly.

Track quality benchmarks using PT logs, slab deflection monitoring, and third-party testing.

Efficient scheduling improves cost efficiency and build speed:

  • Tendon Delivery & Storage
    Allow buffer time based on import lead times.
  • Installation & Stressing Phases
    Match with concrete pour dates and curing schedules.
  • Inspection & Grouting
    Plan QA/QC hold points with consultants.

Use critical path method (CPM) tools and weekly look-ahead programs.

  • Safety First
    Identify lifting hazards and maintain exclusion zones in stressing areas.
  • Commercial Focus
    Budget for high-precision equipment and certified materials.
  • Stakeholder Alignment
    Synchronize design engineers, procurement teams, and project managers.
  • Quality Monitoring
    Use digital logs and on-site QA teams for real-time updates.
  • Smart Scheduling
    Prevent delays through phased tendon installation and inspection milestones.

Reporting Tips:

  • Maintain elongation and grouting logs per pour zone.
  • Document all stressing operations with photos and torque values.

Scheduling Tips:

  • Align tendon laying with slab casting timelines.
  • Allow minimum curing before initial stressing (per Dubai Municipality standards).