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Dura Technology Sdn. Bhd. is proud to announce that our 105 m Span Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) Composite Bridge project has been awarded First Place in the Bridges Category at the prestigious 2024 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Held on November 4, 2024, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, the event brought together hundreds of industry leaders to celebrate innovation in concrete design and construction.
The awards ceremony, often referred to as the “Oscars of the Concrete Industry,” featured a glamorous red carpet experience, where DURA’s team mingled with the world’s top concrete professionals. This international recognition highlights our commitment to excellence and innovation in advancing concrete construction.
Winning first place in the Bridges Category is a testament to the hard work, creativity, and technical expertise of the Dura team. We are honored to be recognized by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and remain dedicated to delivering groundbreaking projects that set new standards in the industry.
Project : 105 m Span Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) Composite Bridge, Kuala Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia. The 105 m (335 ft) span ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) composite bridge crosses the Langat River in Selangor, Malaysia. It uses UHPC for its precast/prestressed U-girders, which are topped by a standard reinforced concrete deck and an asphalt surface. UHPC was chosen for its cost efficiency, reduced weight, and long-term durability, offering significant sustainability benefits with embodied energy and carbon reductions of 65.6 and 58.6%, respectively, compared to structural steel alternatives.
General Contractor: Dura Construction Sdn. Bhd.
Concrete Contractor and Supplier: Dura Technology Sdn. Bhd.
Nominator: ACI Malaysia Chapter
Million Thanks to the Team!
Link :
https://www.concrete.org/aboutaci/honorsandawards/awards/projectawards/pastwinners.aspx
