Middle East Foundations has played a crucial role in ensuring that the buildings which constitute phase 1-B of Dubai Internet City are on a sound footing.

The Dubai-based foundation engineering firm installed all the foundation pipes for the Microsoft, Oracle and IBM buildings. The scope of works on the three buildings included installing 509 piles of diameter 60 cm and 118 piles of diameter 75 cm, driven to a depth of 14.5 m, within a contact period of 60 days, according to Aidroos Hassan, partner and managing director of Middle East Foundations Group.

"We are proud to have been associated with this prestigious project," he adds.

Established in 1995, Middle East Foundations Group has emerged as one of the leading foundation companies in the Middle East within a short span of time. The company offers a range of geotechnical services, including piling, ground improvement techniques, diaphragm wall installation, secant walls, grouting and anchoring works.

The company is led by a team of highly experienced, skilled and qualified professionals and has proven ability to undertake the design and execution of complex projects within a short span of time, he points out.

It has executed a number of prestigious projects, including piling works for the Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City and for the development of the Dubai Marina.