Case Studies

Furse provides earthing and lightning protection solutions to high profile projects around the world.

Burj Khalifa

As the world's tallest building the Burj Khalifa represents a formidable achievement as part of the development of downtown Dubai. This prestigious structure provides hotels, residential suites, offices and leisure facilities for many Dubai residents.

Protection of tall structures is an exacting science, considering the need not only to protect the top but also the sides of the building from lightning damage. Innovative architecture presents many challenges in lightning protection scheme design.

Furse has substantial experience of providing protection for tall structures, having provided lightning protection schemes for many developments in the Middle East and Far East, including the Burj Khalifa 7 star hotel in Dubai and the Petronas Towers
in Malaysia.

Bahrain Financial Harbour

Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) is designed to be a world-class, fully integrated development, home to over 7000 residents and 8000 workers, and providing a focal point for the country's financial institutions. Comprising 10 projects in total, the BFH development will include a diversified range of office, residential, retail and leisure facilities to cater to all needs.

Lightning protection many seem a small part of such a considerable development however it remains a vital, integral component, especially considering the need to protect residents and personnel, and the critical high technology electronic systems required by financial institutions.

Furse is the provider of lightning protection solutions for this prestigious
new development.

Singapore Mass Rapid Transit System - Circle Line

Currently under construction, the Circle Line is the latest development as part of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system which forms the backbone of the city's railway system, serving more than a quarter of Singapore's population with a network spanning the entire city-state.

Scheduled for completion in 2011 the Circle Line will consist of 29 stations, connecting with all other lines within the network at numerous stations, thus offering to Singapore's residents a viable and improving alternative to
road transport.

With the protection of passengers and vital electronic systems paramount, Furse has been commissioned to provide the essential lightning protection system for this project. Furse has many years experience working on rail specific projects, with products tailored for this market.