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Demolition Contractor Dubai Guide: Comparing Conventional Concrete and Recycled Demolition Aggregate in the UAE

1. Introduction: Why a Demolition Contractor in Dubai Should Care About Concrete Performance

Dubai and the wider UAE are constantly demolishing, rebuilding, and upgrading infrastructure. Every tower, villa, bridge, or mall that comes down generates construction and demolition (C&D) waste—much of it concrete and masonry. Studies show that C&D waste can represent a very large share of total solid waste in the UAE, with some research estimating up to 70–75% of total waste streams in certain years, depending on methodology and emirate.MDPI+1

At the same time, the UAE imports or quarried vast quantities of natural aggregates (crushed stone, sand, gravel) to feed ready-mix plants and precast yards. This combination has pushed national authorities to adopt a circular-economy approach:

  • Federal Law No. 12 of 2018 on Integrated Waste Management establishes the framework for reducing, sorting, recycling and safely disposing waste, including C&D waste.rees-journal.org+1
  • Ministerial Resolution No. 21 of 2019 (MOCCAE) specifically regulates the use of recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste in road and infrastructure projects and allows recycled aggregates to supply up to 40% of aggregate demand in such works, subject to quality control.Reem – RAK Municipality+3MOCCAE+3Zawya+3

For a demolition contractor in Dubai, this is not only an environmental obligation; it’s a business opportunity:

  • High-quality recycled demolition aggregate (RDA / RCA) can be sold into concrete and road projects.
  • Developers increasingly ask for green concrete and LEED/BREEAM-compliant solutions.
  • The UAE’s net-zero and circular-economy strategies favour contractors who can prove sustainable practices.MDPI+1

This article, written from the perspective of Stone Beam Demolition (sbdemolition.ae) as a specialist demolition company in Dubai, compares:

  • Conventional concrete (using natural aggregates)
    vs.
  • Concrete produced with recycled aggregates from demolition waste in the UAE.

We’ll look at technical performance, durability, cost, and environmental benefits, and show how engineered demolition, waste segregation, and advanced methods like hydrodemolition and concrete cutting in Dubai can directly improve the quality of recycled aggregates.


2. Conventional Concrete in the UAE: Baseline for Comparison

2.1 Typical composition of conventional concrete

Conventional structural concrete used across the UAE usually includes:

  • Ordinary Portland cement (or blended cements with fly ash / slag)
  • Natural coarse aggregates (crushed gabbro, limestone, or local hard rock)
  • Natural fine aggregates (dune sand blended with crushed sand, as per local standards)
  • Water and chemical admixtures (plasticizers, retarders, etc.)

Design strengths typically range from 25 MPa for non-structural/Villa work up to 40–60 MPa and beyond for high-rise and infrastructure projects. Hot climate, saline soils, and marine exposure (especially in coastal developments like Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah) make durability a critical design parameter.

2.2 How demolition contractors affect future concrete

You might think concrete performance is only the concern of structural engineers and ready-mix suppliers. In reality, demolition contractors in Dubai and Abu Dhabi now influence it directly:

  • If the building demolition Dubai projects generate clean, segregated concrete rubble, it’s easy to crush into high-quality recycled aggregate.
  • If demolition is uncontrolled (mixed debris, contamination with soil, timber, plaster, steel offcuts), the resulting material is lower grade and often downgraded to sub-base or landfill.

So, the starting point of the concrete life cycle is no longer the quarry—it is the demolition site.


3. What Is Concrete with Recycled Demolition Aggregate?

3.1 From demolition waste to recycled concrete aggregate (RCA)

Construction and demolition waste UAE regulations generally define C&D waste as the scrap materials generated when:

  • Buildings or structures are constructed, renovated, or demolished
  • Civil engineering works (roads, bridges, tunnels) are upgraded or removedBUID DSpace+1

Typical components include:

  • Concrete, mortar, masonry units (blocks, bricks), tiles
  • Asphalt, sub-base materials
  • Steel, aluminium, timber
  • Gypsum, glass, plastics, packaging

When concrete and masonry fractions are separately collected and crushed, they form recycled aggregates (RA) that can replace part or all of the natural aggregates in:

  • Structural and non-structural concrete
  • Blocks, kerbs, and pavers
  • Road base and sub-base layersMDPI+1

3.2 UAE regulations for recycled aggregates in concrete and infrastructure

Key regulatory drivers:

  • Ministerial Resolution No. 21 of 2019 – Recycled Aggregates from C&D Waste
    • Sets environmental and technical conditions for recycling cement, concrete, brick, gravel, sand, asphalt, timber, and gypsum into high-value materials.Waste & Recycling+3MOCCAE+3Zawya+3
    • Allows government and private projects to meet up to 40% of aggregate demand using recycled aggregates, subject to testing and compliance with UAE, LEED, and BREEAM standards.cdegroup.com+1
  • Federal Law No. 12 of 2018 – Integrated Waste Management
    • Creates a national obligation to reduce, sort and recycle waste, including C&D, and penalizes illegal dumping.rees-journal.org+1
  • Dubai Municipality Technical Guidelines (e.g., waste classification and mandatory segregation) require contractors to sort C&D waste at source and send it to approved recycling facilities.Dubai Municipality+2Dubai Municipality+2

For Stone Beam Demolition as a demolition contractor Dubai, this means demolition is no longer just about breaking and hauling material away. It is about producing a certified secondary raw material that can be safely used in concrete.


4. Performance of Conventional Concrete vs Recycled Aggregate Concrete in the UAE

A central question for designers, consultants, and clients is:

Can recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) perform as well as conventional concrete in the UAE’s climate?

Recent UAE-based studies and international research give a nuanced answer: Yes, but with proper mix design, quality control, and realistic expectations about certain properties.MDPI+1

We’ll compare key performance aspects.

4.1 Compressive strength and structural performance

Conventional concrete

  • Uses high-quality, low-absorption natural aggregates.
  • Achieves predictable strength development and elastic modulus.

Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC)

  • Recycled aggregates often carry residual mortar attached to original aggregate particles.
  • This tends to increase water absorption and reduce apparent density, which can reduce strength if not compensated in mix design.MDPI+1

However, UAE experimental work is encouraging:

  • A UAE life-cycle study found that concrete mixes with 100% recycled aggregates can reach the same design compressive strength as natural-aggregate control mixes when designed properly, including the use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) like fly ash and slag.MDPI
  • Another Abu Dhabi study on recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) from demolished UAE buildings showed that mixes with 20% RCA replacement achieved compressive strengths above 45 MPa, suitable for structural applications. Some mixes with higher RCA and optimized SCMs also met design strengths.Abu Dhabi University

What this means in practice

  • For structural concrete (C30/37, C40/50 and similar), using 20–40% recycled aggregate is usually feasible without compromising strength—provided that:
    • RCA is clean and well graded.
    • Additional water demand is compensated (e.g., by adjusting w/c ratio, using superplasticizers).
    • SCMs and proper curing are used to enhance the matrix.
  • For 100% replacement, careful laboratory testing is required, but research in the UAE shows it can be technically and economically viable for certain applications.MDPI+1

4.2 Workability and fresh concrete properties

Conventional mixes:

  • Use well-known aggregate sources with consistent moisture and grading.
  • Workability (slump) is easy to manage.

RAC:

  • Higher water absorption of RCA reduces slump at the same water content.
  • Surface roughness can improve bond between paste and aggregate but requires more paste volume.

Mitigation strategies used in Dubai ready-mix plants:

  • Pre-saturating recycled aggregates or accounting for absorption in the water content.
  • Using high-range water-reducing admixtures to maintain workability.
  • Implementing self-consolidating concrete (SCC) techniques where appropriate, combined with SCMs.Abu Dhabi University+1

In practice, Stone Beam Demolition often coordinates with ready-mix partners early in the design phase when a project intends to use RDA/RCA, ensuring realistic slump requirements and curing regimes are specified.

4.3 Durability: chloride ingress, carbonation, and shrinkage

Durability is critical in Dubai and coastal UAE cities due to:

  • Marine exposure (chloride-laden environments)
  • High temperatures and evaporation rates
  • Occasional aggressive groundwater

Key observations from research:

  • Chloride resistance: RAC can have slightly higher permeability because of microcracks and old ITZ (interfacial transition zones). However, when combined with SCMs (fly ash, GGBS, microsilica) and proper curing, RAC mixes achieve durability performance close to or comparable with conventional concrete.MDPI+1
  • Carbonation: Increased porosity can raise carbonation depth slightly, but again, SCMs and adequate cover mitigate the risk.
  • Shrinkage and creep: RAC may exhibit somewhat higher shrinkage, but within manageable ranges when mix design and curing are controlled.

With sound design (cover, w/c, SCMs) and good quality RCA, there is no inherent reason why RAC cannot be used for many structural and infrastructure applications in the UAE.

4.4 Thermal and acoustic performance

A recent UAE study on thermal conductivity of sustainable concrete with RCA and SCMs found that:Abu Dhabi University

  • Replacing part of the natural aggregate with RCA and using SCMs significantly alters thermal conductivity and resistivity.
  • Certain combinations of RCA and SCMs can improve thermal insulation performance, which is valuable in high-temperature climates like Dubai.

This means RAC may help in reducing cooling loads and improving occupant comfort when carefully designed.

4.5 Quality control: the real deciding factor

Performance differences between conventional concrete and RAC are not only inherent in the material; they are driven by quality:

  • Source of demolition material (high-rise structural concrete vs low-strength screeds and blocks)
  • Demolition method and level of damage to the concrete
  • Segregation and contamination (soil, wood, plaster, plastics)
  • Crushing and screening processes at the recycling plant
  • On-site QA/QC at concrete batching plants

That is where a specialist demolition company in Dubai, such as Stone Beam Demolition, changes the game.


5. Environmental and Economic Comparison: Conventional vs Recycled Aggregate Concrete

5.1 C&D waste and landfill pressures in the UAE

C&D waste is a major fraction of the UAE’s overall waste generation. One UAE-focused study on construction waste management highlighted that:

  • Construction and demolition activities represent a significant share (often 30–75%) of total solid waste in some GCC contexts, including the UAE.BUID DSpace+1

Landfilling such volumes:

  • Consumes valuable land around cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi
  • Creates long-haul truck traffic to distant landfill sites
  • Contributes to dust, leachate risks, and greenhouse gas emissionsMDPI+1

5.2 Life-cycle assessment (LCA) results from UAE studies

A detailed environmental and economic life-cycle assessment of recycled aggregate concrete in the UAE concluded that:MDPI

  • Fully replacing natural aggregates with recycled aggregates is possible while maintaining design compressive strength, provided the mix is appropriately engineered.
  • Global warming potential (GWP):
    • Cement is the largest contributor.
    • Using SCMs (fly ash, slag, microsilica) reduces GWP.
    • Recycled aggregates reduce environmental impact by lowering demand for quarried materials.
  • Cost:
    • Transport and handling of RA are major cost components.
    • When RA is produced locally and SCMs are optimized, some RAC mixes are more economical than natural-aggregate mixes.
    • Certain high-tech mixes (e.g., with steel fibers) can be more expensive despite environmental benefits.

Overall, when local recycling facilities and short transport distances are used, RAC can reduce both cost and environmental impact in UAE conditions.

5.3 Alignment with UAE circular economy and net-zero strategies

The UAE’s Green Agenda 2015–2030, Circular Economy Policy, and Net Zero 2050 initiatives explicitly promote resource efficiency and waste reduction.MDPI+1

Using RAC:

  • Reduces the extraction and import of natural aggregates.
  • Diverts C&D waste from landfill.
  • Helps developers and government projects meet sustainability certification targets (LEED, Estidama, BREEAM).

For a demolition contractor Dubai, offering recycled aggregate streams positions the company as a strategic sustainability partner, not just a subcontractor.


6. How Demolition Method and Site Practices Impact Recycled Aggregate Quality

6.1 Demolition methods and their influence on RCA quality

Common demolition methods (as summarised in technical literature and Stone Beam’s own method statements) include:

  • Machine-mounted demolition attachments (hydraulic breakers, crushers, pulverizers)
  • Blasting (explosive or non-explosive controlled demolition)
  • Wrecking ball (rarely used today in built-up Dubai)
  • Sawing and cutting (diamond wire, wall saws, floor saws)
  • Splitting (chemical or mechanical)
  • Jackhammers
  • Hydrodemolition (high-pressure water jets)
  • Thermal techniques (e.g., high-power laser cutting in specialist cases)

Each method affects the fragmentation, contamination, and microcracking of concrete:

  • Uncontrolled mechanical demolition (heavy breakers on mixed debris) tends to:
    • Produce highly fractured pieces with embedded rebar, plaster, tiles, wood.
    • Increase fines and dust.
    • Reduce potential quality of recycled aggregates.
  • Engineered, selective demolition:
    • Uses cutting and dismantling sequences to separate structural elements.
    • Minimizes contamination from plaster, finishes, and soil.
    • Produces more uniform, high-quality concrete rubble suitable for crushing.

6.2 Safety and structural stability during controlled demolition

International guidance on demolition emphasizes that structural capacity and load paths change at every step of the demolition process, so each stage must be analyzed to avoid sudden collapse.

Key principles Stone Beam applies:

  • Reverse construction: The safest way to demolish prestressed or complex structures is often to remove elements in the reverse order of construction.
  • Step-by-step structural analysis: For bridges, podium decks, or sensitive assets, demolition sequences are checked using structural models and finite element analysis where necessary.
  • Strict safety systems: Aligning with international occupational safety guidance, including planning, safe access, fall protection, dust control, and emergency preparedness across the full life cycle of the construction project.

Safe, controlled demolition not only protects people and adjacent assets; it also:

  • Keeps concrete elements more intact.
  • Limits inadvertent mixing with hazardous materials.
  • Facilitates clean, segregated concrete streams ideal for RAC.

6.3 Example: controlled pulling with steel cables

Stone Beam’s Arabic method statements (adapted into English practice) describe controlled collapse by horizontal pulling using steel wire ropes:

  • Steel cables are anchored to key structural elements and pulled using winches or excavators.
  • Pre-weakening cuts are made using concrete cutting Dubai services to ensure the structure collapses in a planned direction.
  • Minimum cable diameters and pre-checks of all structural members are performed to ensure safe, predictable movement.

This approach reduces uncontrolled impacts and allows large, clean concrete chunks to be recovered—perfect feedstock for high-quality recycled aggregate.


7. Stone Beam Demolition: A Leading Demolition Company in Dubai

As Stone Beam Demolition (sbdemolition.ae), we position ourselves as a modern, engineering-led demolition contractor in Dubai and the UAE. Our role covers much more than breaking structures:

  • We design engineered demolition methods for buildings, villas, bridges, podiums, and industrial plants.
  • We integrate sustainability and recycled aggregate recovery into every demolition plan.
  • We coordinate with developers, consultants, and ready-mix suppliers to ensure recycled demolition aggregate can be reused confidently.

7.1 Core capabilities supporting recycled aggregate concrete

Stone Beam’s services that directly support RAC adoption include:

  • Controlled & selective demolition Dubai
    • Sequenced dismantling, soft-strip, and material segregation.
    • Minimal contamination of concrete rubble.
  • Concrete cutting Dubai (diamond core drilling, wall sawing, wire sawing)
    • Clean separation of structural elements.
    • Ability to cut heavily reinforced members while preserving adjacent components.
  • GPR scanning (Ground-Penetrating Radar)
    • Locating rebar, post-tension tendons, and embedded services before cutting.
    • Avoiding accidental cable strikes and preserving structural stability during staged demolition.
  • Hydrodemolition
    • Selective removal of damaged concrete while preserving rebar and adjoining sound concrete.
  • Generates relatively clean, fine concrete fragments that can be managed as part of recycling streams.
  • الهدم الآلي (الروبوتي)
    • Remote-controlled robots for working in confined spaces, basements, or high-risk structures.
    • Reduced risk to personnel and more precise breaking.

7.2 Case-style example 1: High-rise façade demolition with on-site RCA production

Scenario: A 30-storey commercial tower in Dubai required façade reconfiguration and podium demolition to create a new podium mall.

Stone Beam approach:

  1. Engineering study:
    • GPR scanning of slabs and beams.
    • Structural analysis of demolition stages and temporary stability.
  2. Selective demolition:
    • Removal of finishes, curtain wall, and GRC cladding separately.
    • Concrete cutting to remove balcony slabs and beams in controllable sections.
  3. Segregation & crushing:
    • Clean concrete rubble was stockpiled separately from mixed debris.
    • Material was sent to an approved C&D recycling plant to produce recycled concrete aggregate UAE-compliant material.
  4. Outcome:
    • The developer used RAC for non-structural elements (landscape walls, curbs, and some floor screeds) and road base within the same project.
    • Landfill volumes and imported aggregate demand were significantly reduced.

7.3 Case-style example 2: Bridge demolition under tight environmental constraints

Scenario: A coastal bridge near a sensitive marine habitat had to be replaced without contaminating the water or disrupting nearby developments.

Stone Beam approach:

  1. Demolition method selection:
    • A combination of hydrodemolition, concrete cutting, and machine-mounted attachments was chosen.
    • Reverse construction sequence:
      • Prestressed segments were dismantled in the opposite order of construction, with detailed FEM checks of each stage.
    • Waste management:
      • Clean concrete was loaded to barges and transported to a coastal C&D recycling facility approved by local authorities.
      • Recycled aggregates were later used in grading of access roads and non-structural concrete in nearby projects.
    • Outcome:
      • No significant debris fell into the marine environment.
      • High-quality RCA was produced, fully consistent with Ministerial Resolution 21/2019 guidelines for recycled aggregates in infrastructure.MOCCAE+1

    7.4 Case-style example 3: Villa demolition and villa reconstruction using RAC

    Scenario: A private client in Dubai wanted to demolish an old villa and construct a new, energy-efficient villa on the same plot while minimizing environmental impact.

    Stone Beam approach:

    • Soft strip and selective demolition to separate timber, gypsum, and metals from concrete.
    • Concrete slabs and columns broken with low-vibration hydraulic crushers rather than heavy breakers, preserving larger pieces and reducing fines.
    • Concrete rubble sent to a nearby recycling plant and later returned as recycled aggregate for:
      • Non-structural concrete (driveways, boundary walls)
      • Sub-base layers for parking areas

    This created a closed loop at the plot level, demonstrating how a demolition services Dubai provider can directly contribute to the client’s sustainability goals.


    8. Practical Guide: When and How to Use Recycled Aggregates in UAE Concrete

    8.1 When is conventional concrete still the best option?

    Use conventional concrete with natural aggregates when:

    1. Ultra-high performance or special structures
      • Very high-strength columns, long-span bridges, or critical nuclear facilities.
    2. Very aggressive exposure with long design life and limited track record for RAC in that specific application (e.g., some marine piles or tanks).
    3. Incomplete QA/QC
      • If recycled aggregate quality cannot be reliably proven through certified tests, conventional concrete remains the safer choice.

    8.2 When is recycled aggregate concrete a strong option?

    RAC is particularly attractive for:

    1. Internal slabs, screeds, and non-structural elements
      • Parking decks, landscaping elements, small retaining walls.
    2. Secondary structural elements
      • Stairs, boundary walls, some beams and slabs, with appropriate design and testing.
    3. Infrastructure layers
      • Road base, sub-base, and embankments where Ministerial Resolution 21/2019 explicitly encourages recycled aggregates.MOCCAE+1
    4. Green-certified projects
      • Developments targeting LEED / Estidama / BREEAM / Dubai Green Building regulations, where recycled content is rewarded.

    8.3 Step-by-step roadmap for developers and consultants in Dubai

    1. Define sustainability targets
      • Specify percentages of recycled content (e.g., 20–40% RCA in selected mixes) and target certifications.
    2. Engage a demolition contractor Dubai early
      • Include Stone Beam Demolition in design meetings.
      • Plan selective demolition and waste segregation to maximize concrete recovery.
    3. Audit potential recycled aggregate sources
      • Confirm suppliers are approved and comply with MOCCAE and local municipal guidelines.OUCI+1
      • Review test reports (grading, absorption, density, LA abrasion, chloride/sulfate content).
    4. Laboratory mix design and trials
      • Develop trial mixes with varying RCA contents (e.g., 20%, 40%, 60%).
      • Test fresh properties, compressive strength, durability (RCPT, water absorption, shrinkage).
    5. Update specifications and drawings
      • Clearly state acceptable RCA proportions, sources, and required tests.
      • Include clauses for rejection of contaminated or non-conforming RCA.
    6. On-site QA/QC during construction
      • Monitor RCA deliveries, moisture conditions, and mix consistency.
      • Implement robust curing regimes (crucial in hot weather Dubai conditions).Abu Dhabi University
    7. Commissioning and performance monitoring
      • For innovative or large-scale RAC use, consider long-term monitoring and documentation of performance as part of corporate ESG reporting.

    9. How Choosing the Right Demolition Contractor in Dubai Maximizes RAC Benefits

    To successfully shift from purely conventional concrete to concrete with recycled demolition aggregate, the choice of demolition company in Dubai is strategic.

    An ideal demolition services partner will:

    • Plan for recycling from day one
      • Demolition method chosen not only for speed but also for material recovery.
    • Provide clear documentation
      • Source traceability of demolished concrete.
      • Records of segregation, transport, and delivery to approved recycling facilities.
    • Integrate advanced techniques
      • Concrete cutting, GPR scanning, robotic demolition, and hydrodemolition to preserve material quality and protect adjacent structures.
    • Work seamlessly with designers and ready-mix suppliers
      • Sharing information about RCA quality, grading, and best use cases.

    Stone Beam Demolition positions itself in this role, aligning technical demolition expertise with sustainable concrete solutions in the UAE.


    10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    1. Is recycled aggregate concrete allowed by UAE regulations?

    Yes. Ministerial Resolution No. 21 of 2019 issued by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment permits the use of recycled aggregates from C&D waste in road construction and other infrastructure projects, subject to specified quality and environmental conditions.MOCCAE+2Zawya+2


    2. Can I use recycled concrete aggregate for structural elements in Dubai?

    Yes, in many cases. Experimental studies using RCA from demolished UAE buildings show that 20–40% replacement can achieve compressive strengths above 40–45 MPa, suitable for many structural applications, when properly designed and quality-controlled.Abu Dhabi University+1

    For critical or highly exposed structural elements, higher RCA percentages should be validated through project-specific testing and engineering judgment.


    3. Does using recycled aggregates make concrete weaker?

    Not necessarily. RAC may have slightly different properties (higher absorption, potentially lower density), but with optimized mix design (adjusted water, SCMs, admixtures), studies in the UAE have shown that equal design strengths can be achieved, and in some cases environmental and cost performance is improved.MDPI+1


    4. Is recycled aggregate concrete more expensive than conventional concrete?

    It depends on:

    • Distance to recycling facilities vs natural aggregate quarries
    • Required level of quality control
    • Mix complexity (e.g., adding steel fibers or high SCM content)

    LCA studies in the UAE indicate that when transportation distances are optimized, RAC can be cost-competitive or even cheaper than conventional concrete, particularly for non-structural and infrastructure applications.MDPI+1


    5. What are the main risks of using recycled demolition aggregates?

    Key risks include:

    • Poorly sorted C&D waste with high contamination (wood, plaster, plastics, soil)
    • Inferior mechanical properties if RCA comes from low-strength or deteriorated original concrete
    • Inadequate quality control at crushing and batching plants

    These risks are minimized by:

    • Engaging a qualified demolition contractor Dubai that performs selective demolition and waste segregation (such as Stone Beam Demolition).
    • Sourcing RCA only from approved recycling facilities that test and certify their products.

    6. Can recycled aggregates be used in marine or coastal structures in the UAE?

    Yes, but with caution. In such aggressive environments:

    • Low water-cement ratios, SCMs (fly ash, slag, microsilica), and increased cover are critical.
    • Extensive durability testing (chloride diffusion, RCPT, etc.) is required.

    For highly critical elements (e.g., marine piles), many engineers still prefer natural aggregates, but RAC can often be used in related works such as sea walls, backfilling, and non-structural elements when properly designed.


    7. How does Stone Beam Demolition support recycled concrete projects?

    Stone Beam Demolition:

    • Designs selective, controlled demolition with material recovery in mind.
    • Uses concrete cutting, GPR scanning, and robotic demolition to protect structures and produce clean concrete waste.
    • Coordinates with recyclers and ready-mix suppliers so the demolished concrete becomes certified recycled aggregate suitable for new concrete mixes or road base.
    • Provides necessary documentation to support clients’ ESG, LEED, and circular-economy targets.

    8. What percentage of recycled aggregates is realistic for a typical Dubai building project?

    A common and practical starting range is:

    • 20–30% RCA in selected structural mixes (subject to testing).
    • 40% or more in non-structural and infrastructure elements, where technical and regulatory requirements allow.

    For each project, these percentages should be defined through collaboration between the demolition contractor, designer, ready-mix supplier, and client.


    9. Does using recycled aggregate concrete help with LEED, Estidama, or Dubai Green Building regulations?

    Yes. Using recycled content and diverting waste from landfills are core strategies in most green building rating systems. RAC contributes to:

    • Construction waste management points
    • Demonstrated alignment with UAE circular economy and waste management policiesMDPI+1

    10. How early should I involve a demolition company if I want to use recycled aggregates?

    Ideally before the demolition method is finalized—even at concept or schematic design stage. Early involvement allows the demolition contractor to:

    • Plan selective demolition and material segregation.
    • Advise on realistic recycling rates.
    • Align demolition timelines with recycling and construction schedules.

    If you’re planning a demolition project in Dubai , don’t settle for outdated methods or inflated prices. Stone Beam Demolition Company delivers professional and compliant services. They are competitively priced and align with the highest standards of the UAE capital.

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