SERVICES

INFRASTRUCTURE
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MICROTUNNELING
IFG is the fastest growing microtunneling company in the Middle East with the most advanced and extensive micro-tunneling equipment in the U.A.E. & IFG specializes in the installation of potable water, sewerage, irrigation, district cooling & other pipelines.
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With its state-of-the-art equipment IFG is capable of driving tunnels from 0.4m up to 3.6m in diameter for distances up to 1.0Km. To date IFG has installed over 40km of pipeline by microtunneling along with shafts & associated works. Shafts have been constructed safely & securely with diameters up to 45m & up to 56m in depth.
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Alongside installation of pipelines by microtunneling, auger boring or pipe jacking, IFG is involved as main contractor with open trench construction along with construction of manholes, chambers, vortex structures and the like for all utility services.

PILING
IFG’s piles have formed the foundations of some of the most iconic landmarks in U.A.E.
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IFG's vast experience, in-depth knowledge in ground engineering & wide range of equipment / machinery has provided the best Geo-technical solutions across the region.
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IFG excelled in the construction of pile up to 2.0ms diameter, 51ms deep in projects for EMAAR at Fountain Views, Opera House and Al-Lagoon & many other pretigious projects.
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Static loading tests up tp 6,500 tons have been performed along with tension and other associated tests.

SHORING
Kilometers of shoring works / retaining walls have been successfully completed, sometimes in tight, congested urban areas, commonly to 24 meters depth but often deeper.
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IFG has constructed by diaphragm wall method shafts of 16 meters internal diameter and 51 meters deep, this being the deepest completed to date in U.A.E.

SOIL IMPROVEMENT/ SLOPE STABILITY
IFG has provided solutions for soil improvement to serve many developments and so ensure successful construction, through:
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Soil Mixing Methods
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Curtain Walls
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Pressurized Grout Injection
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Mass Grouting of Cavity Filling
International Foundation Group L.L.C. (IFG) is a U.A.E. based Company founded in 2003 by Dr. Khalil Charif to undertake projects involving specialist services in construction of deep foundations and installation of underground services. Since inception, IFG embodies principles of combining technical excellence and a passion for continual innovation.
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Dr. Khalil Charif, the Managing Partner of IFG, is an acknowledged industry expert in ground behavior. He propels the company forward through his extraordinary personality which is driven by passion and conviction to deliver not just projects, but a legacy, alongside the needs of clients and commercial imperatives.
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IFG offers innovative foundation solutions using in-house expertise and innovation. These key factors set us apart from many of our competitors who rely on external specialist for this part of the service.
ABOUT US
2003
Inception
Over
1000
Projects Completed
Over
600
Team
Members
Over
400
State-of-the-art
Equipment & Machinery
CONTACT
ABU DHABI
# M5, Suhail Ali Yakooni Bldg, Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Tel:
+971(2)4499242
P. O. Box :
128796
Fax:
+971(2)4499243
DUBAI (Head Office)
International Foundation Group, l.l.c
Dubai Industrial City, Dubai, U.A.E.
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email:
Tel:
+971(4)2429622
Fax:
+971(4)2429621
P. O. Box :
75372
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