Green Solutions Paves Over Stabilized Sand

Green Solutions Projects Development (GSPD), founded in the United Arab Emirates in 2011 and a known member of the Paradise Group, performs major and minor asphalt projects, highway construction, bridges, flyovers, earthwork, and more, with about 70% of their work being asphalt paving.

Qazi Taimoor, HSE engineer at GSPD, shared the Green Products team typically uses a geogrid material like Triaxial or Biaxial, as specified by the consultant, to stabilize the base when paving on a sand subbase.

Some of the higher profile projects the company has been involved with include the Abu Dhabi Island at Grade Cycle Track Network Package 1 and 2, and the Saadiyat Infrastructure Public Realm & Landscape Construction Works Package 2 for the Beach & Marina Districts. The health, safety and environment engineer at Paradise Group, Qazi Taimoor Ali, shared Green Solutions has seen rapid growth due to efficient management and strong HSA and technical teams.

“A prominent trend in the asphalt market is the increasing demand for products that are environmentally sustainable and eco-friendly. Another significant observation in this market is the rising incorporation of technology to elevate both the quality and efficiency of products.”—Qazi Taimoor Ali

“In the city of Abu Dhabi, over 80% of asphalt paving are newly constructed in the last 15 years,” Taimoor said. “The most common types of used flexible pavement include hot mix asphalt (HMA) with pavement categorized into light traffic, medium and heavy traffic pavement based on the intended traffic use.

The Green Products team used a prime coat on this cycle track prior to paving the asphalt lift.

“Abu Dhabi is known for several things, including its impressive road network. This road network is extended to every corner of the Emirate, connecting different geographical areas. It is designed considering the increasing traffic congestion in the Emirates. Abu Dhabi’s construction sector experienced notable growth, with a 13.1% increase in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching over AED 97 billion, marking its highest performance in a decade.”