Mohammed bin Rashid issued a decree regulating its use in construction work
25% of Dubai's buildings will be 3D printed by 2030
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, issued a decree regulating the use of 3D printing technology in construction work in the Emirate of Dubai. The powers and tasks assigned to it in its text, with the aim of regulating the use of 3D printing technology for construction work throughout the emirate, gradually increasing the percentage of buildings that are implemented using this technology, and achieving a percentage of no less than 25% of the total buildings whose construction will begin after the date of enforcement of the provisions This decree, by 2030.
The decree aims to make Dubai a leading center in the region and the world in the field of using 3D printing 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 creating a stimulating environment to encourage construction work using 3D printing technology, and attracting leading companies in this field.
The decree defines the competencies of Dubai Municipality, the most important of which are: creating and implementing 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 developing programs and executive regulations necessary for this purpose.
The municipality is also specialized in qualifying, registering and classifying engineers and contractors working with 3D printing technology, laying the foundations, standards and requirements for this, determining tests for raw materials, industrial additives and mixtures used in construction work using 3D printing technology, and testing the structural elements of buildings that are implemented using this technology. In accordance with building regulations, codes, stipulations, specifications and approved standards, establishing a database for construction works carried out in the Emirate of Dubai using 3D printing technology, providing information and data necessary for setting technical specifications and standards for the development of 3D printing technology, in addition to conducting studies and technical experiments for the purpose of developing this technology. Cooperating with research, scientific and engineering bodies specialized in this field, and setting plans to achieve the emirate’s strategy aimed at using printing technology.3D printing 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 design and implementation of construction works, and entering into partnerships with international institutions and expert houses specialized in this field in order to enhance the use of this technology. Technology in the Emirate, and to make the best use of it, in addition to any other tasks or powers that are necessary to achieve the objectives of this Decree, are assigned to it by the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai.
The decree specified that Dubai Municipality, in coordination with relevant governmental and non-governmental agencies, 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 of Dubai. Various governmental and non-governmental agencies, submitting them to the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai for approval, and following up their implementation in coordination with the competent authority that includes the municipality and the authorities supervising special development areas and free zones, including the Dubai International Financial Center, and any other legally competent authority to issue building permits and monitor Construction work in the Emirate of Dubai.
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 for that from the municipality, classifying and registering with it in the register, and this permit is issued and the classification and registration process is carried out In the register in accordance with the conditions, requirements and procedures to be determined by a decision of the Director General of Dubai Municipality in this regard.
The provisions of this Decree shall apply notwithstanding what is stated in any other legislation, so that no entity in the Emirate, including the authorities supervising special development zones, free zones and the Dubai International Financial Center, may grant a commercial license to engage in construction contracting activity using 3D printing technology. Before the license applicant obtains a permit to that effect from the Dubai Municipality, he is classified and registered in the register as referred to in the decree.
It is also not permissible for any main building contractor to carry out construction works using 3D printing technology except by a contractor classified as 3D printing building contracting activity, unless the main contractor is licensed to practice this activity and is classified as a sub-specialty in addition to his main specialty.
The provisions of the decree apply to all construction works that are carried out in the Emirate of Dubai using 3D printing technology, and to all persons working in this field in the emirate, including special development zones, free zones, and the Dubai International Financial Center.
The provisions of the decree do not prejudice the competencies and powers entrusted to the authorities supervising special development zones and free zones, including the Dubai International Financial Center, in assuming the tasks of auditing and approving engineering plans and designs for construction works that are implemented using 3D printing technology, and supervising and controlling them within the boundaries of the areas under their supervision. In assuming these tasks, those authorities shall observe the provisions stipulated in the decree.
The decree also obligated the authorities supervising special development zones and free zones, including the Dubai International Financial Center, to contribute to achieving the objectives of this decree, in particular the specific goal of gradually increasing the percentage of buildings that are implemented using 3D printing technology in the emirate, and achieving a proportion of Not less than 25% of the total buildings whose construction will start after the date of enforcement of the provisions of the decree, by 2030. This is in the areas under its supervision.
The provisions stipulated in the legislation regulating construction works in force with the competent authority shall be applied to the extent that they do not conflict with the provisions of this decree.
The Director General of Dubai Municipality shall issue the necessary decisions to implement the provisions of the decree, and any provision in any other legislation shall be repealed to the extent that it contradicts its provisions.
The most prominent functions of Dubai Municipality
■ Create and implement an integrated system for the use of 3D printing technology.
■ Ensure the use of 3D printing technology in construction works in accordance with approved engineering standards and specifications.
■ Qualification, registration and classification of engineers and contractors working with 3D printing technology.
■ Determination of tests for raw materials, industrial additives and mixtures used in construction works using 3D printing technology.
■ Preparing indicative models of contracts for 3D printing technology.
• 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 permit, classifying it and registering it with the municipality in the register.
The goal is to gradually raise the percentage of buildings that are implemented using 3D printing technology in the emirate, and to make Dubai a leading center in the region and the world in this field.
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