Oman to partner with ICC for new building codes

In a significant move aimed at enhancing building safety and construction standards in Oman, the International Code Council (ICC) has partnered with...

Property

DGDA and NHC to collaborate on mutual areas that serve the housing sector

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) has signed a MoU with the National Housing Company (NHC) to facilitate collaboration on mutual areas...

Consultant

AESG achieves Fire and Life Safety certification from Saudi Civil Defense

AESG has been certified by Saudi Civil Defense in terms of its Fire and Life Safety (FLS) service offering. The consultancy said...

Construction

Expert insight: Implementing the Saudi Building Code

Since its initial publication in June of 2018, the implementation of the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and its enforcement has been a...

Construction

UAE launches National Guide for Smart Construction

As part of its celebrations for Innovation Week, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has unveiled the National Guide for Smart Construction,...

Features

Asbestos: There’s no time to lose

Craig Foyle, IOSH president, and Charles Faulkner, head of Environment, Health and Safety at Anthesis, talk about the Institution of Occupational Safety and...

Features

Asbestos: Fighting a silent killer in the UAE

Asbestos is a word that conjures up a variety of reactions, from a healthy degree of fear and respect to a complete...

Construction

Dubai committee to update building specifications

Dubai Municipality has announced that a new committee has been formed to review and update the technical specifications for buildings in the...

Construction

Abu Dhabi to review building rules after storms

Abu Dhabi is expected to overhaul its building and infrastructure rules after the storms that swept across the UAE last week, causing...

Analysis

Come Together

UAE's emirates have, since before the official creation of the country, been vastly diverse and self-governing entities. The federal government system has...