Construction Updates

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Construction Updates

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Photograph of The Project Manager Stephen Bush

"Stephen Bush is our Project Manager with more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record of success in delivering multi-million-dollar projects. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from Bradford University in England and early in his career, he served as Lieutenant in the Corps of Royal Engineers for 3 years and attended Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as well as the Royal School of Military Engineering.

On completion of his commission he entered the Construction Industry working for major construction companies in England projects included the Channel tunnel and the second tallest building in England on Canary Wharf in London. He moved overseas in 1993 during his time overseas he has held senior operational and project management roles in Vietnam, Malaysia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Trinidad, Mauritius, Myanmar and now we are pleased to have him with us in Sri Lanka."

Construction Progress of Dusit Thani Apartments Sri Lanka

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka Stage 01 | 18th September

The latest construction progress of our development reveals the breathtaking ocean, lake & forest views as seen from Tower A & B. Construction is progressing rapidly with the pouring of the 22nd slab of Tower A & the 16th slab of Tower B, having been completed.

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka Stage 01 | 03rd September

"Progress continues on the superstructure to the buildings with the 22nd slab on Tower A being poured on the 30th of August.  Work is continuing on the supporting structure for the bridge that will connect the two towers and the preparation works are in progress for the roof level of Tower B.

East podium concrete work is completed and excavation of the west podium foundation has commenced.

Inside the building the block-work to level 5 of Tower A is complete and level 6 is in progress.

The installation of mechanical and electrical services on the lower floors of the building is in progress. In the coming weeks the West Podium construction will continue and the block-work will commence on Tower B."

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
03rd September, 2020

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka (Stage 1) | 21st August 2020

"Superstructure works from both towers has progressed well since my last report. Slabs 19, 20 and 21 have been completed on Tower A and the final apartment level of slab 16 on Tower B has been completed. Therefore there is only the pool bar level to be completed on Tower B.

It is already possible to see the great views that will be visible from the pool bar. The superstructure of both towers will be completed by mid September.

The net Bailey wood trusses were delivered and the installation has commenced. These are the temporary supports for the construction of the interconnecting bridge between the two towers.

The Construction of level one of the east podium has been completed as has the associating back frame.

The next stage is the completion of level 2 slab in that area. This forms the main entrance to the building and a temporary entrance will be constructed in that location to provide better access to the hoist and the relocation of the reinforcement yard to facilitate the construction of the west podium.

Inside the building the block work has been progressing and the first fix of the mechanical and electrical services is about to commence.”

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
21st August, 2020

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka (Stage 1) | 11th August 2020

Despite temporary adverse weather conditions, construction progress continues at the Dusit Thani Sri Lanka project site. The pouring of the 20th slab of Tower A commenced yesterday and the pouring of the 16th Slab of Tower B of Stage One has been completed.

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka (Stage 1) | 24th July 2020

Construction of Towers A and B is progressing well.

We are finalizing the 19th Slab of Tower A and about to begin pouring the concrete on the 15th Slab for Tower B.

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka (Stage 1) | 13th July 2020

"Today we are pouring the 15th slab on Tower B and as scheduled to pour the 19th slab on Tower A and the 16th slab on Tower B before the end of July.

The block work walls are nearing completion in basement level 1 and the block work will resume to the towers next week.

The back filling works to the East podium is in progress and on completion the concrete slab forming the main entrance to the building will be poured.

The first fix of the mechanical and electrical services are scheduled to commence in August."

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
July 13, 2020

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka (Stage 1) | 01st July 2020

“With all the COVID-19 restrictions now lifted in Sri Lanka, things are beginning to return to normal on the project. We continue to increase our Sri Lankan workforce and are commencing the mobilisation of the sub-contractors for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, as well as the finishes.

Tower A has now reached the 18th slab level which is the bridge level on this Tower. On Tower B we have completed the 14th slab. In the coming weeks the tower construction will continue and majority of the East podium will be constructed.

Inside the building, the block work walls and typical floors will commence, as will the first phase of the mechanical and electrical services.”

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
02nd July, 2020

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka (Stage 1) | 11th June 2020

"Progress on the project is increasing since relaxation of the curfew and island-wide travel restrictions. We have erected hoists to each building to facilitate the movement of workers and manpower, now that the tower is higher.

Today we are pouring the 13th slab of Tower B. This is the 2nd slab we have poured in the month of June, having poured the 17th slab on Tower A on the 2nd of the month. This is almost 1500 tonnes of concrete poured in the month so far.

We plan to pour the 18th slab on Tower A and the 14th slab on Tower B, before the end of June. Because of the new regulations put in place by the Sri Lankan government, workers can only return to the site after they have been tested.

We are increasing the workforce on a weekly basis and expect to be at the pre-curfew level of over 200 men by at the end of June. As our workforce increases we are able to continue with the internal block work and the completion of the east podium."

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
June 11, 2020

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka (Phase 1) | 22nd May 2020

The pouring of the 12th slab of Tower B is underway at the Dusit Thani Sri Lanka project site. Rain or shine, construction powers through for both Tower A & Tower B.

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka (Phase 1) | 06th May 2020

"As in the rest of the world Sri Lanka has felt the impact of the COVID-19 virus and our project has not been spared.

The government imposed a three day holiday from the 16th to the 19th of March, after which they announced a full curfew until the 11th of May.

We have however managed to reduce the impact of these restrictions due to the fact that our Chinese workers effectively live on the site.

We have been the only major construction project in Sri Lanka that has been in operation throughout the period.

Although our progress is slow we have been able to complete slabs 15 & 16 on Tower A and 10 & 11 on Tower B. We have poured over 2500 tonnes of concrete in the period.

We anticipate returning to our previous production levels in the coming weeks with the relaxation of the restrictions and the return of our Sri Lankan workers."

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
May 6, 2020

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka Phase 1 (28th April 2020)

Here is the latest update of construction progress at our site. We are currently working on the 16th Slab for Tower A and on the 11th Slab for Tower B of Stage One. Construction continues with the team working tirelessly at the site.

In the meantime, hope everyone stays healthy and stays safe.

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka Phase 1 (11th April 2020)

Here’s a mini update of construction at our site. We have now completed the pour on the 15th slab on Tower A.

The China State team have been working around the clock to ensure that construction progresses rapidly.

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka Phase 1 (02nd April 2020)

Construction continues at the Dusit Thani Sri Lanka project site, with work progressing on the 15th Slab of Tower A.

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka Phase 1 (17th March 2020)

Through rain or adversity but construction continues!

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka Phase 1 (03rd March 2020)

A mini-update of the construction progress at our site. The China State team have been working hard to ensure that construction rapidly progresses. We have now completed the pour on the 13th slab. Construction is rapidly progressing and the views are remarkable.

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka Phase 1 (19th February 2020)

“Works are progressing well. We are now constructing the typical floors on each tower. The 7th Slab on Tower B was poured on the 9th of February and the 12th Slab on Tower A on the 13th of February.

The target is to complete an additional floor on both towers before the end of February. We are currently removing the false work and form work from Tower B, between levels 2 and 4 and this will be completed before the end of the month.

Inside the building the block work has been completed to Basement Level 1 and with the ceiling with the block work on Level 3 of Tower A.“

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
February 19, 2020

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka - Phase 1 (12th February 2020)

Progress continues, with Tower A. Final preparations are underway before the pouring of the 12th Slab. Current construction progress shows stunning views as seen from Tower A & B. The apartments at Dusit Thani Sri Lanka, Beachfront Balapitiya will allow you to witness picturesque ocean, lake & forest views.

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka - Phase 1 (31st January 2020)

“Works are progressing well, with the 11th slab on Tower A being completed on the 28th of January. The views from this level are amazing. On a clear day, it is possible to see all the way to Galle.

With the completion of the transition slab on Tower B, work has commenced on the first typical floor. The formwork and falsework are in progress, as are the support beams for the suspending external scaffold. The 7th slab on this tower will be poured in the next week.

The piling work for the east podium is about to commence and once completed the construction to the east podium will start. The falsework and formwork has been removed from the whole of level 1 and we have commenced removing it from levels 2 to 4 on Tower B. Once completed this will allow the blockwork to commence in these areas.“

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
January 31, 2020

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka - Phase 1 (18th January 2020)

“On the 14th of January another significant milestone was achieved on the project, with the pouring of the 6th slab on Tower B. This level is a transition floor and the pour was 850 cubic meters of concrete weighing approximately 2000 tonnes, and the pour took 24 hours.

Another transition floor is being completed on Tower B. We move on to the typical floors and have a target of 3 floors a month after this 8th slab.

Progress in the period has been good on Tower A with the 10th slab being poured this evening. The falsework and formwork have been removed from the lower levels of Tower A. It is now possible to see the double-height columns that form the reception area and the planter boxes on level 4. Next week the installation of the steel piles on the east elevation will commence. Once this is completed we will proceed with the east podium construction which forms the entrance of the building. “

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
January 18, 2020

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka - Phase 1 (03rd January 2020)

Progress continues with construction, and we have now completed the pour on the 9th slab. Construction is progressing rapidly and our team have been working hard to ensure the timely completion of our project.

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka - Phase 1 (19th December 2019)

We have now completed the pour on the 8th slab. Construction progress is rapidly progressing and views are remarkable.

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka - Phase 1 (09th December 2019)

"Progress on the project has been good in the period the 7th Level Slab on Tower A was poured on 4th of December.

The work has commenced from the reinforcement, flasework and form-work to the 8th Level Slab which will be poured in the next 2 weeks.

The falsework and form-work to the columns are in progress to the transfer floor onto the Tower B, and this floor will be poured before the end of December.

Inside the building, the block work walls have been completed in the lowest level which is the Basement Level 2. The block work of the Basement Level 1 will commence this month.

The removal of the falsework and form-work has commenced on the lower levels, Level 1 and 2 of tower A. When this is completed it will allow the block work to commence in that area in January."

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
December 9, 2019

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka - Phase 1 (27th November 2019)

The current construction progress of our project shows the stunning ocean views as seen from Tower A & B. Our construction team is working hard to ensure that construction steadily progresses as planned.

Wake up to picture-perfect views every day, at The Beachfront, Balapitiya.

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka - Phase 1 (14th November 2019)

“Sunday the 10th of November is a significant milestone for the project. The pouring of the 6th slab on tower A. This level is a transfer level, where the building changes from a column and beam structure below to a structural wall and flat slab above.

The concrete pour for the transfer floor, The Milestone, Sunday, 10th of November at 8.30 and using two concrete pumps, the team work continuously for 25 hours completing the pour on Monday morning.

This was the largest pour in the project to date with almost a 1000 cubic meters of concrete weighing over 2300 tonnes.

The work on Tower A will now progress to the typical floors and we have a target to complete 3 typical floors a month.

Over the next few weeks we will complete the 6th slab on Tower B. This pour will be of a similar size to the one we just completed on Tower A. We will then continue to construct the typical floors on Tower B.“

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
November 14, 2019

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka - Phase 1 (25th October 2019)

“The month of October signifies the end of the rainy season in this part of Sri Lanka. Despite the rain, the progress has been good on the completion of the 5th slab in both towers.

The false work and majority of the form work has been completed on the 6th slab to Tower A. This level is the transfer level with beams up to 2 meters deep and over 400 cubic meters of concrete in the 6th slab of Tower A alone. The transfer slab on both towers will be completed in November and we will move on to the construction of the typical floors.

The target is to complete 3 typical floors a month on each tower. We are looking forward to the drier months ahead. We will continue to increase the number of labour on site as we progress with the typical floors on both towers and commence the block work to the basement levels.“

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
October 25, 2019

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka - Phase 1 (11th October 2019)

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka - Phase 1 (01st October 2019)

“We are now coming to an end of the rainy season in this part of Sri Lanka. The superstructure works are progressing well and some of the architectural features of the building are now becoming clear.

The 05th slab on both towers have been poured. This forms the gymnasium level on Tower A and the first level of apartments on Tower B.

Work to the 06th level in Tower A are in progress. The formwork and reinforcement to the walls and the core walls can clearly be seen as can the falsework to the 06th level.

It is now possible to see the double-height columns that form a part of the entrance area to the building. This feature provides an unrestricted view from the entrance to the sea when you arrive at the building.“

- Stephen Bush
Project Manager
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka
October 01, 2019

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Dusit Thani Sri Lanka - Phase 1 (14th September 2019)