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Project: Istanbul Airport Hangar Rubb meets the challenge of providing a massive state-of-the-art hangar at the new Istanbul airport. Projected to soon be the world’s busiest airport, Rubb put forth a truly international effort to complete this high-profile project ahead of schedule. Challenges • Steel fab in Turkey and installation by Turkish company with Rubb oversight • Thermohall® insulated cladding fabricated by Rubb Poland and installed by Rubb Norwegian subcontractors • Rubb USA oversees entire project with help from local management consultants • Seismic zone requiring engineering and structural upgrade Solutions • 80,000-sq.-ft.-insulated maintenance hangar equipped with 236’ x 65’ Megadoor entry system • LED lighting and full HVAC system • Diesel fire safety pumps and foam extinguising systems • 50 mm (2”) Thermohall® insulation system • Project completed ahead of schedule despite challenging political, cultural, and logistical issues Location: Istanbul, Turkey Building Type: AVC Size: 270’ (82.3m) x 287’ (87.5m) x 32’ (9.8m) Features: Thermohall insulated cladding, Megadoor entry system, LED lighting and HVAC system, fire safety systems Usage: Maintenance hangar “The Rubb hangar was most useful for us in terms of fast manufacturing. The main needs that the hangar has helped us meet are lower costs, fast construction and the need for a flexible location. The Rubb hangar is ideal.” Murat Sözer, Turkish Technic Mechanical Works Chief BUILDING SYSTEMS
