Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Application/Building Type

Mixed-use

Designer

Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP

Name

Burj Khalifa

General Contractor

Depa Ltd.

Architect

Adrian Smith, currently of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

Featured Products for Burj Khalifa Ceilings & Walls:

  • USG ME Sheetrock® Brand Cavity Shaft Wall System
  • Paper-Faced Metal Corner Bead
  • Paper-Faced Metal Trim
  • Joint Tape
  • All-Purpose Joint Compound
  • USG ME Durock® Brand Cement Board products

 

The Burj Khalifa achieves its record-breaking height with the USG ME Sheetrock® Brand Shaft Wall System, a fire-rated assembly consisting of gypsum board, steel, and insulation that encloses elevator and mechanical shafts.

 

burj khalifa fire rated gypsum boards

"USG and USGME worked together to make this high-profile project a success both locally and internationally."