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UAE witnesses growing demand in sustainable construction material

 Thursday, October 28, 2021

Over the years sustainable construction materials are in great demand in UAE. With the growth in awareness in responsible living and building of safe environment, the building construction industry have focused on encouraging developments of sustainable construction for healthy and environment friendly living.

Soon after Dubai Municipality introduces Green Building Regulations in 2011 for the government constructions and later extended provisions to private buildings in 2014, the construction industry focused on adopting several ways to build sustainable constructions and create healthy and environment friendly atmosphere.

The updated legislation such as the Dubai Green Building Regulations and Specifications have provided a much- needed foundation to encourage developers, contractors and consultants to incorporate sustainability into their projects. These legislations may be expanded upon and updated in the future, in line with the Dubai 2020 Urban Master Plan and Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030.

Recently the sustainable construction has caught the attention of key stakeholders in the wood and woodworking industry, and it appears that demand will only rise in coming months, driven by market realities and other influences.

Key characteristics of green building:

Renewable – Unlike other building materials like concrete and steel, wood is renewable. It can be grown and harvested multiple times.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle – Wood waste products can be recycled and transformed into new products. Also, innovative designs can optimize the usage of materials to reduce waste.

Carbon Footprint-The manufacturing processes of steel and concrete release carbon dioxide to the environment, also transportation also adds to the carbon emissions.

Forest Certification – Look for certified wood to ensure that it comes from sustainable forests. This helps enforce forestry practices among consumers and retailers, eliminating destructive lumbering practices.

The upcoming wood events in the region will focus on the sector and encourage further growth of sustainable building construction in the region and encourage responsible living and ensure development of healthy and safe future environment for future generation.

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