In the UAE infrastructure sector, “The Red Book” usually refers to the standard specifications for roadworks. If you haven’t read it, you’re flying blind.
One of the most common reasons for payment rejection is Lack of Material Approval. You installed the barriers. They look great. But the consultant won’t sign the payment certificate. Why? “Where is the paperwork?”
The “Looks Like” Fallacy
A concrete barrier is a safety device. If a bus hits it at 80km/h, it needs to perform in a specific way. You cannot judge a barrier by looking at it.
- Is it C40 concrete or cheap C20?
- Is the steel reinforcement 10mm or 8mm?
- Is the cement sulfate-resistant (SRC) or ordinary (OPC)?
You can’t tell by looking. But the QA/QC Documents tell the story.
The Holy Trinity of Precast Documents
To get your material approved (and get paid), you need three things from your supplier:
1. The Mill Certificate (Steel)
This proves that the steel bars inside the concrete came from a reputable mill (like Emirates Steel) and meet the yield strength requirements.
2. The Compressive Strength Report (Concrete)
Every batch of concrete we pour is sampled. We crush test cubes at 7 days and 28 days. We provide you with a lab report certifying: “Batch #492 reached 42 N/mm² strength.” Without this paper, your barrier is just a heavy rock.
3. The Method Statement
A document explaining exactly how the product was made, cured, and handled. This proves we followed ISO 9001 standards.
The Precision Precast Promise
We don’t make you chase us for papers. We treat the documents as part of the product. When our truck arrives, the driver hands over the Delivery Note AND the QA Packet. You can hand it straight to the Resident Engineer.
Don’t let a missing piece of paper hold up a million-dirham payment.
