This week, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) launched its decarbonisation framework for a net-zero building sector. The criteria takes a “whole building approach” and calls for an end to …
This week, Enova, a regional integrated energy and facilities management service, announced that it has secured Platinum LEED Certification for its UAE head office in Dubai. Platinum is the highest …
Magnom Properties’ upcoming Forbes International Tower in Cairo, Egypt, has registered for the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification. According to the company, it is the first tower …
This week, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) launched the National Green Certificates Programme. According to WAM, the programme aims to promote environmentally friendly building practices and sets …
Schneider Electric has announced Bader Al Mulla & Bros. Co. (Al Mulla Engineering) as a winner of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award. Al Mulla Engineering, a member of Al …
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Decoding safety: Demystifying the UAE and KSA building codes for developers and architects
With the infrastructure of the UAE and Saudi Arabia growing at a rapid rate, so is the need for the construction industry to focus on safe, secure, and sustainable practices. …