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Aluminium Contracting

Virtual Bridge’s Aluminium Contracting division delivers the full spectrum of architectural aluminium and glazing works — from curtain wall and structural glazing on landmark commercial towers to aluminium facade cladding, frameless shopfronts, skylights, louvres, and bespoke architectural feature elements. Every project is executed from a single point of responsibility: design development, fabrication, supply, installation, and commissioning, all managed by Virtual Bridge.

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Contracting Division — Virtual Bridge Co.

What We Do

Architectural aluminium contracting — every system, every scale.

From a single shopfront to a full building envelope — Virtual Bridge delivers every aluminium and glazing discipline under one contracting responsibility, eliminating interface risk and ensuring quality at every stage.

Curtain Wall Systems
Curtain Wall Systems
Design, supply, and installation of stick, unitised, and structural silicone glazed curtain wall systems for commercial towers, government buildings, and mixed-use developments. Thermal break construction, double and triple glazing options, and bespoke profiles on request.
Stick System Unitised SSG Thermal Break
Facade Cladding
Facade Cladding
Aluminium composite material (ACM), solid aluminium, and perforated aluminium cladding systems for building facades. Flat panels, cassette systems, custom profiles, and rain-screen cladding — designed and installed to weather-seal and architectural specification.
ACM Panels Solid Aluminium Cassette Rain-Screen
Structural & Frameless Glazing
Structural & Frameless Glazing
Point-fixed structural glazing, frameless glass facades, and full glass facades with minimal aluminium framing. Spider fittings, frameless shopfronts, glass fins, and cable-braced glass wall systems — where transparency and visual openness are the design intent.
Point-Fixed Spider Fittings Glass Fins Frameless
Shopfronts, Doors & Entrances
Shopfronts, Doors & Entrances
Aluminium shopfront systems, automatic sliding doors, swing door frames, frameless pivot doors, and commercial entrance systems for retail, hospitality, and commercial lobbies. Single point of supply and installation for the complete entrance assembly.
Auto Sliding Frameless Pivot Shopfront
Skylights & Overhead Glazing
Skylights & Overhead Glazing
Bespoke aluminium-framed skylight systems, ridge glazing, atrium roofs, and overhead glass canopies. Thermally broken frames, safety laminated glass, and full structural engineering to suit loading and weather exposure requirements.
Ridge Glazing Atrium Roof Canopy Bespoke
Louvres, Screens & Brise Soleil
Louvres, Screens & Brise Soleil
Fixed and adjustable aluminium louvre systems, decorative aluminium screens, perforated facade elements, and brise soleil sun shading for passive solar control. Architectural feature elements and ornamental aluminium works for distinctive facade treatment.
Fixed Louvres Adjustable Brise Soleil Screens
Every service above is delivered under a single Virtual Bridge contracting responsibility — design development, fabrication coordination, supply, installation, and commissioning. No subcontracting of core scope.
How We Work

From enquiry to completion — a single contracting team.

Virtual Bridge manages every stage of the aluminium contracting process in-house. From the first technical discussion through design development, shop drawing production, fabrication coordination, site installation, and final commissioning — one team, one point of responsibility, one quality standard throughout.

This integrated delivery model eliminates the interface risk that arises when design, supply, and installation are split across multiple contractors. It also means our team retains full accountability for the performance of every installation we deliver.

01
Technical Consultation & Scope Review
Initial discussion of project scope, design intent, specification requirements, programme, and budget parameters. Virtual Bridge advises on system selection and specification options appropriate to the project.
02
Design Development & Shop Drawings
Production of coordinated shop drawings, section details, and connection details — developed from the architectural design, structural engineer's information, and selected system specifications. Submitted for architect and engineer review.
03
Material Procurement & Fabrication
Procurement of specified aluminium profiles, glass, fixings, and ancillaries from approved suppliers. Fabrication coordination and quality inspection prior to site delivery — ensuring every component meets specification before it leaves the factory.
04
Site Installation
Professionally managed site installation by trained Virtual Bridge installation teams. Coordinated with the main contractor programme, with daily site supervision and quality checks at each installation stage.
05
Testing, Commissioning & Handover
Water and air testing where specified, final quality inspection, snagging resolution, cleaning, and handover documentation — including as-built drawings, test certificates, product data sheets, and maintenance instructions.
Technical Capabilities

What we can deliver — in full detail.

A reference of Virtual Bridge's aluminium contracting technical scope — covering system types, performance specifications, and the range of work our teams are equipped and experienced to deliver.

Max Curtain Wall Height
60+ m
High-rise facade installations completed
Glazing Thickness Range
6–42mm
Single, double, and triple glazed units
Facade Area Delivered
100K+
m² of curtain wall and facade across projects
Custom Profiles
Available
Bespoke aluminium extrusion profiles on request

Aluminium Systems We Install

Stick Curtain Wall
Site-assembled mullion and transom system — highly adaptable to irregular floor plates and complex geometries.
Unitised Curtain Wall
Factory-assembled panel units — faster site installation, tighter quality control, ideal for high-rise and repetitive grid facades.
Structural Silicone Glazing (SSG)
Flush, frameless external face — structurally bonded glazing panels for a seamless glass plane facade appearance.
Pressure-Equalised Rain-Screen Cladding
Open-jointed cladding systems with ventilated cavity — eliminating water ingress through pressure equalisation.
Thermally Broken Profiles
Polyamide thermal break construction for all climate-sensitive installations — IECC and green building specification compliant.
Double & Triple Glazed Units
IGU supply and installation with argon or krypton fill, Low-E coatings, and acoustic interlayer options.

Additional Technical Scope

Aluminium Windows — All Types
Fixed, casement, tilt-and-turn, awning, and sliding window systems in aluminium — residential and commercial grades.
Folding & Sliding Wall Systems
Large-span aluminium folding and sliding glass wall systems for indoor/outdoor connections in hospitality and residential.
Aluminium Balustrades & Handrails
Structural aluminium balustrades with glass infill panels, solid aluminium posts, and coordinated handrail systems.
Architectural Feature Elements
Bespoke aluminium architectural features — perforated screens, decorative fins, ornamental grilles, and custom extrusion profiles.
Fire-Rated Aluminium Glazing
Aluflam fire-rated aluminium glazing systems — certified EN and DIN fire-rated frames and glass for fire compartmentation requirements.
Waterproofing & Sealant Systems
Full weatherproofing of all aluminium and glazing installations — sealant selection, application, and water test certification.
Sectors We Serve

Every building type. Every scale. Every requirement.

Virtual Bridge has delivered aluminium contracting across every major building sector in the GCC and Africa — from airport terminals and government headquarters to luxury residences and commercial retail.

Commercial Office
Curtain wall, structural glazing, and cladding for commercial towers, business parks, and mixed-use developments across the GCC.
Government & Civic
Prestigious government headquarters, civic buildings, and public facilities requiring high-specification facades and complex bespoke aluminium elements.
Hospitality
Hotel facades, lobby glazing, atrium roofs, pool enclosures, and feature elements for 5-star hotels and luxury resorts across Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and the Gulf.
Residential
High-end residential apartments and villas — windows, doors, balustrades, sliding wall systems, skylights, and custom aluminium features.
Retail & Shopping Malls
Shopfronts, glass facades, automatic entrance systems, and feature glazing for retail environments, shopping centres, and F&B outlets.
Airports & Transport
Large-span curtain wall, structural glazing canopies, and high-traffic entrance systems for airport terminals and transport hubs.
Healthcare
Hospital facade systems, internal aluminium partitions, fire-rated aluminium glazing, and specialist clean room window systems.
Education
School and university facades, aluminium windows and doors, louvre systems, and bespoke architectural elements for educational campus developments.
Selected Projects

Landmark projects. Proven delivery.

A selection of Virtual Bridge aluminium contracting projects across the GCC and Africa — demonstrating the breadth of sector experience and project scale our teams deliver.

Commercial — Saudi Arabia
Carlton Almoaibed Hotel Complex
Dammam, Saudi Arabia · 2014
Full Aluminium Facade · Glazing · Shopfronts
Residential — Lebanon
ADMA 751
Adma, Lebanon · 8,000 sqm · 2024
Aluminium Facades · Windows · Balustrades
Residential — Under Construction
Ô Bakish Villas
Bakish, Lebanon · 2026
Full Facades · Glazing · Feature Elements
Airport — Angola
Namibe, Catumbela & Luanda Airports
Angola
Terminal Glazing · Curtain Wall · Canopies
Government — Saudi Arabia
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Facade Systems · Entrance Glazing
Infrastructure — Africa
Ambouli International Airport
Djibouti
Curtain Wall · Structural Glazing
Why Virtual Bridge

One contractor. Full accountability.

Aluminium contracting scope is frequently split across multiple parties — a facade consultant, a glazing subcontractor, a cladding installer. Virtual Bridge consolidates every discipline under a single contracting team, eliminating interface risk and ensuring consistent quality from design through to commissioning.

Design & Engineering
In-house design development, shop drawing production, and coordination with structural engineers — ensuring the detailed design is right before a single component is fabricated.
Quality Assurance
ISO-compliant quality management processes, on-site inspection at every installation stage, and full snagging resolution prior to handover — no compromises on workmanship quality.
Regional Presence
Established operations across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Africa — enabling locally responsive project management with regionally embedded teams rather than fly-in supervision.
Integrated Delivery
Aluminium contracting works coordinated directly with Virtual Bridge's electrical, mechanical, and low-current contracting teams — reducing programme, eliminating interface disputes, and simplifying the main contractor's management load.

Our Credentials

25+ Years of Regional Operation
Founded 1998. A track record built project by project across Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and Africa.
ISO-Compliant Delivery Processes
Quality management methodology covering design, procurement, installation, testing, and handover documentation.
Aluflam Authorised Installer
Certified to supply and install Aluflam fire-rated aluminium glazing systems — EN and DIN certified fire-rated products for compartmentation.
GCC Code Compliance
Full compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC), UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, and applicable GCC municipal regulations across all territories.

What Our Clients Get

Single Point of Responsibility
One contract, one programme, one quality standard — no interface risk between design, supply, and installation parties.
Complete Handover Documentation
As-built drawings, test certificates, water test reports, product data sheets, warranties, and maintenance manuals — everything the client needs for building management.
Post-Handover Maintenance Support
Scheduled maintenance, reactive call-out, and product support for all installed systems — across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Africa.
Cross-Discipline Integration
Direct coordination with VB's MEP and low-current contracting teams where scopes intersect — seamlessly managed within the VB group.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Virtual Bridge installs stick curtain wall, unitised curtain wall, and structural silicone glazed (SSG) curtain wall systems. Stick systems are assembled on site and are well-suited to irregular floor plates and complex geometries. Unitised systems use factory-assembled panels for faster site installation and tighter quality control — preferred for high-rise and repetitive grid facades. SSG systems provide a flush, frameless external glass face for a seamless facade appearance. Virtual Bridge advises on system selection based on project requirements, programme, and budget during the initial consultation.
Virtual Bridge manages the full scope — from design development and shop drawing production through to installation and commissioning. This includes coordinated shop drawings, section details, connection details, and structural coordination with the project's engineer, all developed from the architectural design and selected system specifications. These are submitted for architect and engineer review before fabrication proceeds. This integrated approach — design through to handover under one team — is a core part of how Virtual Bridge eliminates interface risk on aluminium contracting projects.
Yes. Virtual Bridge is an authorised installer for Aluflam fire-rated aluminium glazing systems — certified to EN and DIN fire standards. Aluflam produces fire-rated aluminium frames, doors, and glass systems for fire compartmentation requirements in commercial, healthcare, government, and airport projects. Where a project requires fire-rated glazing integrated into the aluminium facade or partition scope, Virtual Bridge manages both the standard and fire-rated elements under the same contracting responsibility, eliminating the need for a separate specialist subcontractor.
The Virtual Bridge handover package for aluminium contracting projects includes: as-built drawings reflecting the installed condition; water and air test certificates where testing was specified; product data sheets for all installed systems, glass, sealants, and hardware; manufacturer warranties and guarantee documents; cleaning and maintenance instructions; and a schedule of all components installed with product references. This documentation is prepared to support building management, future maintenance, and any authority or insurance compliance requirements.
Virtual Bridge operates across six territories — Saudi Arabia (primary regional hub), UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Canada (corporate), and African project territories including Angola, Zambia, Djibouti, and the DRC. The contracting division has delivered aluminium and glazing works across Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Africa, with active operations across the GCC. Contact the Virtual Bridge team for the primary point of contact for your territory.
Yes — and this is one of the key advantages of working with Virtual Bridge as an integrated group. The aluminium contracting team works in direct coordination with Virtual Bridge's electrical and ELV contracting, mechanical and plumbing, low-current systems, and renewable energy teams. Where a project requires multiple contracting disciplines, Virtual Bridge can provide a coordinated multi-discipline scope under a single management structure — simplifying the main contractor's interface and eliminating the programme risk of uncoordinated specialist subcontractors.

Ready to discuss your aluminium contracting scope?

Whether you have a curtain wall specification to price, a facade design to develop, or a complete building envelope to deliver — the Virtual Bridge Aluminium Contracting team is ready to respond. We typically reply within one business day.

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