It aims to enhance the emirate's position globally in the use of technology

Decree regulating the use of 3D printing technology in construction works in Dubai

The decree enhances Dubai's position globally, reduces the time it takes to implement construction work and lowers its cost.

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued a decree regulating the use of 3D printing technology in construction work in the emirate, with the aim of strengthening its position by making it a leading center in the region in the use of this technology.

And according to Decree No. 24 of 2021 regulating the use of 3D printing technology in construction work in the Emirate of Dubai, published in the Emirate’s Official Gazette, its provisions apply to all construction work that is carried out in the emirate using 3D printing technology, and to all persons working in this The field in the emirate, including special development zones, and free zones, including the Dubai International Financial Centre.

The decree aims to enhance Dubai’s global position in the field of using this technology, reduce costs, and reduce the time taken to implement construction work, thus contributing to advancing the economy in the emirate, enhancing its global competitiveness, and preserving the environment, by reducing the percentage of waste resulting from construction work. In addition to regulating the use of 3D printing technology in construction works throughout the emirate.

The decree also aims to attract leading companies in the field of construction using 3D printing technology to work in the emirate, and create a stimulating environment to encourage construction work using 3D printing technology, especially among owners, real estate developers, investors, engineers and contractors, in addition to raising the percentage of buildings that are built using 3D printing technology. Implementation using 3D printing technology in the Emirate gradually, with the aim of achieving at least 25% of the total buildings whose construction will start after the effective date of this decree, by 2030.

The decree defined the functions and powers of Dubai Municipality to achieve its goals, most notably the establishment and implementation of an integrated system for planning, designing and implementing construction works, structures and cosmetic models in the emirate using 3D printing technology, ensuring the use of this technology in construction work in accordance with approved engineering standards and specifications, and setting the necessary programs and executive regulations for this purpose. .

The municipality also undertakes the tasks of qualifying, registering and classifying engineers and contractors working with 3D printing technology, setting the foundations, standards and requirements for this, and determining tests for raw materials, industrial additives, and mixtures used in construction work, using 3D printing technology, as well as tests for the structural elements of buildings that It is implemented using this technology, in accordance with the regulations, building codes, requirements, specifications and standards approved in this regard.

According to the decree, the municipality is establishing a database for construction works carried out in the emirate using 3D printing technology, to provide the information and data necessary to set technical specifications and standards for the development of this technology, and also undertakes the task of conducting studies and technical experiments, with the aim of developing 3D printing technology, and cooperating with Research, scientific and engineering bodies specialized in this field, as well as developing plans to achieve the emirate’s strategy, which aims to use 3D printing technology in the field of designing and implementing construction works, and preparing indicative models for contracts related to 3D printing technology, including general terms and conditions related to the use of this technology in The field of construction design and implementation, and the municipality is also concerned with the tasks of entering into partnerships with international institutions and expert houses specialized in the field of 3D printing technology, with the aim of promoting the use of this technology in the emirate, and achieving benefitoptimum ones.

The decree prohibits any person from engaging in any activity related to construction work using 3D printing technology in the Emirate, or promoting himself in this way, except after obtaining a prior permit to do so, categorizing and registering it in the Register, and this permit is issued and the classification and registration process is carried out in accordance with the In accordance with the conditions, requirements and procedures to be determined by a decision of the Director General in this regard, no entity in the Emirate, including the authorities supervising special development zones and free zones, including the Dubai International Financial Center, may grant a commercial license to engage in construction contracting activity using technology 3D printing, before the license applicant obtains a permit from the municipality, classifies and registers it in the register, and any main building contractor may carry out construction works using 3D printing technology, except through a contractor classified as building contracting activity using 3D printing technology, unless The Main Contractor is not licensed to do thisThis activity is classified as a sub-specialty in addition to its main specialty.

Providing support and incentives

According to the decree, Dubai Municipality must coordinate with all relevant governmental and non-governmental agencies, to provide the necessary support, incentives, facilities and benefits, to encourage investors, real estate developers, owners, contractors and engineers, to use 3D printing technology, in the implementation of construction work in the emirate, and the municipality is also preparing a list The incentives, facilities and benefits that will be provided by various governmental and non-governmental agencies, and submitted to the Executive Council for approval and follow-up, in coordination with the competent authority.

• Banning construction work using «3D printing» without prior permission.

• The decree defines the tasks of the Dubai Municipality to design the cosmetic construction works using «3D».

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