Smart Buildability Index introduced in UAE

The new Smart Buildability Index, an initiative of the Federal Demographic Council, aims to standardise building designs that adopt modern building techniques such as 3D printing and use locally manufactured steel structures, prefabricated pillars and walls. The Index seeks to promote the use of techniques and materials that accelerate construction processes, increase productivity and rationalise the use of unskilled labour.

At the launch of the Index VP and PM of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed that smart solutions are required to implement the goals of UAE Vision 2021. He also highlighted the importance of standardisation in the construction industry across the UAE. HH further said that the UAE will continue to pioneer the implementation of smart solutions and best practices to enhance its services and development sectors.

“We aim not only to achieve new levels of success, but also to be at the forefront of any development trend and become a model for the world to follow,” he said.

The Index will be introduced gradually to construction projects of above 2,000 sq m from early 2017.