Every year, from June to September, the Midday Break (12:30 PM – 3:00 PM) stops construction across the UAE. For cast-in-situ concrete, it’s a nightmare.
- You can’t pour concrete in the morning (it won’t finish setting before the break).
- You can’t pour in the afternoon (the concrete temperature is too high).
- You are forced to work night shifts, which means overtime pay and noise complaints.
The Precast Advantage
Precast concrete doesn’t care about the sun. It was poured 28 days ago in our factory. It is fully cured, hard, and cool.
1. Install During the “Shoulder Hours”
Your team can start installing precast foundations or walls at 7:00 AM. By 12:30 PM, they have done 5 hours of productive work. They stop for the break. They resume at 3:00 PM. There is no “waiting for concrete to dry.” There is no “finishing” required. Bolt it down and move on.
2. No Temperature Restrictions
RTA specs often forbid pouring concrete if the ambient temperature is above 40°C. In July, that’s almost every day. This rule applies to liquid concrete. It does not apply to solid precast. You can install precast elements in 45°C weather (as long as your workers are safe and hydrated).
3. Beat the Humidity
High humidity kills cast-in-situ curing (it prevents evaporation control). Precast arrives already cured. Humidity is irrelevant.
Don’t Let Summer Slow You Down
Smart project managers switch to precast solutions before the summer hits.
- Switch cast-in-situ light pole bases to Precast Foundations.
- Switch blockwork walls to Precast Boundary Walls.
Keep your schedule moving, even when the thermometer hits 50°C.
