Thursday, March 11, 2010

WETEX Dubai 2010:Green code for building utilities from April

Dubai will launch the green building regulations related to utilities next month and will give contractors of new projects five months to comply with the new rules.
The move will make Dubai the first city in the Middle East that officially applies the green building standards to its residential and commercial buildings.
"In the initial stage, all new buildings will be required to comply with the codes and regulations and incorporate them in their construction designs," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.

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