Abu Dhabi to set up unified building codesAbu Dhabi has signed up to new and rigorous codes in urban and industrial building, enforced by tough and inquisitive regulators that conform to the most demanding global standards. The new rules, 'Abu Dhabi Building Codes' have be More… |
Current building codes unfit for skyscrapers says expertMost of the current building codes are inappropriate for tall buildings and their use will lead to inefficient and potentially unsafe construction, said an internationally acclaimed seismic design expert. Michael Willford, the co-chair of More… |