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Leeds-based CCL’s sister completes $67 million Lebanese skyscraper

Subsidiary of Leeds-based CCL, CCL Middle East, has completed the post-tensioning works on the new headquarters of the Credit Libanais bank, in the Ashrafieh district of Beirut.

The $67 million Credit Libanais Tower is made up of two blocks, and CCL carried out the design, supply, stressing and grouting of the post-tensioned slabs and beams throughout the structure.

CCL’s post-tensioning system incorporated flat plastic duct to provide enhanced corrosion protection as well as adding to the sustainability of the project.

The building contains a restaurant, a gym and a children’s day care, while its parking can accommodate up to 2,000 vehicles.

Alain Hakim, assistant general manager at Credit Libanais, said: “The rocket-shaped glass building meets green construction standards, and is insulated against heat, cold and humidity which will reduce the usage of air conditioners and thus help to preserve the environment.”

In addition to branches across the Lebanon, Credit Libanais has branches in Cyprus, Bahrain and Iraq, as well as a subsidiary in Senegal (Credit International) and a representative office in Montreal, Canada.

The architect for the project is the Erga Group and the main contractor is Man Enterprise.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .