Dubai Municipality Launches Comprehensive ‘Building in Dubai’ Platform
Dubai Municipality has unveiled its new ‘Building in Dubai’ platform, a comprehensive suite of services that caters to the construction industry. The platform, launched during the GITEX Global 2023 event, aims to provide stakeholders in the sector with a proactive and user-friendly digital service system.
The platform offers a range of construction-related services, information, and processes provided not only by Dubai Municipality but also by other related entities in the emirate. It is designed to improve the sustainability of projects and enhance Dubai’s global competitiveness in the construction sector.
Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, highlighted the significance of the platform in solidifying Dubai’s position as a global leader in harnessing technology and digital transformation in the construction and building sector. Al Hajri stated that the platform demonstrates the municipality’s efforts to establish an intelligent, sustainable, and globally advanced construction sector.
One of the key features of the platform is its automated auditing technology, which ensures compliance with building code standards. Mariam Al Muhairi, Acting CEO of the Buildings Regulation and Permits Agency at Dubai Municipality, emphasized the value of deploying Building Information Modelling (BIM) across the building’s lifecycle. She explained that BIM can lead to cost savings, shorter project timelines, faster permit issuance, improved construction efficiency, and reduced reliance on unskilled labor.
The ‘Building in Dubai’ platform complies with the requirements of Dubai Digital Authority’s ‘Digital City Experiences’, providing an inclusive digital experience for property owners throughout the construction journey. It offers a one-stop-shop for accessing information on projects, including land and building details, construction stages, and a directory of construction consultants. The platform also features automated auditing of building designs, intelligent inspection, and the deployment of artificial intelligence.
Dubai Municipality aims to consolidate all construction-related services on the platform, including those offered by partners from the government and private sectors. Links to the platform can be found on the ‘Building in Dubai’ website.
With the launch of this innovative platform, Dubai Municipality is further cementing its position as a leader in leveraging technology for the benefit of the construction industry. The platform is set to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and contribute to the sustainable development of Dubai’s construction sector.
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