Records keep tumbling when it comes to the development of Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest tower which is being developed by Emaar Properties. The latest record involves the installation for the first time in world of glass panels at a height of 512 metres (1,679.76 feet).

As things stand right now, BurjAt 636 metres, Burj Dubai is now the world’s tallest building and tallest man-made structure having recently surpassed the height of the KVLY-TV mast in the US, which is 628.8m high.

The record was achieved recently by the Arabian Aluminium Company (AAC), a member of the Al Ghurair Construction Industries, when they laid out the high-performance cladding system on Level 141. The cladding system uses reflective glazing, aluminium and textured steel spandrels and vertical stainless steel tubular fins as the primary materials.

Commenting on the record setting feat, Ahmad Al Matrooshi, UAE Managing Director, Emaar Properties, said, “Burj Dubai is setting a new world record in all aspects of high-rise construction. With cladding undertaken on Level 141 of the tower, we have pushed the frontiers of engineering high-rises. Every aspect of the tower serves as a referral source on the practicalities of developing skyscrapers.”

Elaborating on the technicalities of the task, Bashar Kayali, General Manager, AAC said, “Cladding work of Burj Dubai is being undertaken on a fast-track basis. Installing glass panels at high altitudes is a challenging task that demands the integration of several work-flow systems. With the completion of glass panel installation on Level 141, we are now entering a new realm in executing cladding works.”