September 2019 saw the first UFC in the Middle East with the construction of a purpose-built temporary structure in Abu Dhabi. The construction phase lasted 70 days with 4 days of live activity including the headline fight and two nights on concerts including the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Scope of work
JAM provided a number of roles for the build and breakdown phases including:
- HSE consultancy and monitoring.
- Creation and submission of all safety documentation to the authorities.
- Providing a junior production manager working into the SMPro team.
- Providing a temporary structures specialist.
- Supplying a team of HSE onsite advisors for build and breakdown.
Mick Stevens - Production Director, SM Productions
"SM Productions have worked with JAM since 2017, delivery all our HSE activities. On multiple occasions JAM has provided large teams of up to eighth senior health and safety advisors for projects lasting up to six months. Their professional approach and deep HSE knowledge has been a valuable asset, we look forward to working with them for many years to come.”
Location | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
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Date | September 2019 |
KEY STATS
- 48 projectors for mapping on the structure
- Over 600 build team onsite at one time