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1. Regulatory Landscape & Key Authorities
Overview of UAE federal vs. emirate‑level jurisdiction
Roles of Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council, SEWA, Trakhees, etc.
Hierarchy of standards: ISO, GSO, local enactments
2. UAE Building Codes for High‑Rise Structures
UAE Fire and Life Safety Code (NFPA‑based)
UAE Green Building Regulations (Estidama Pearl Rating)
Dubai and Abu Dhabi specific amendments
3. National Fire & Life‑Safety Compliance
Fire resistance rating requirements for structural elements
Egress design, fire‑fighting shafts, smoke control systems
Civil Defence permit application and inspection protocols
4. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Regulations
WSH (Work‑Safety at Heights) guidelines
PPE, scaffold management, toolbox talks
Environmental Protection & Waste Management permits
5. Structural Design: Seismic & Wind Load Standards
Eurocode adaptation vs. local seismic zoning
Wind tunnel testing and performance criteria
Tall‑building sway limits and occupant comfort
6. Material Selection & Certification
Approved material lists (cement, steel, concrete admixtures)
Factory & site testing protocols (ASTM, EN, GSO standards)
Third‑party certification bodies
7. Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Compliance
DEWA electrical connection regulations
District cooling and chiller plant standards
Plumbing fixture flow rates, potable water approvals
8. Fire‑Protection Systems & Commissioning
Sprinkler design in atria and parking levels
Smoke extraction and pressurization verification
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) vs. Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
9. Contracts, Insurance & Legal Framework
FIDIC MDB Harmonised Conditions in GCC context
Builder’s all‑risk insurance and performance bonds
Dispute resolution: ADCCAC, DIAC rules
10. Project Documentation & Record‑Keeping
Submission folders: drawings, calculations, certificates
As‑built documentation and O&M manuals
Digital archiving for audit readiness
11. Quality Assurance & Control
QA/QC plan development per ISO 9001
Inspection Hold Points and Witness Points
Non‑conformance reporting and corrective actions
12. Permit Workflow & Approvals Management
DA, DLD, Trakhees, Civil Defence permit sequences
Time‑lining approvals using critical‑path scheduling
Coordination with multiple authorities
13. Environmental Compliance & Sustainability
Estidama Pearl Rating procedures
LEED adaptations for UAE high‑rise
Water‑use reduction and energy‑efficiency mandates
14. Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Compliance
IFC standards and clash detection for code clashes
Automated rule‑checking plugins (Solibri, Navisworks)
Model‑based permit submissions
15. Digital Compliance Tools & IoT Integration
Compliance dashboards and mobile inspection apps
IoT sensors for real‑time safety monitoring
Blockchain for certification traceability
16. Commissioning, Handover & Close‑Out
Systematic commissioning per EN 15232 / ASHRAE 202
Handover checklists and snag‑list management
Final compliance sign‑off and occupancy permits
17. Audit & Third‑Party Certification Processes
Engaging registered auditors (DEWA, Estidama assessors)
Preparing for periodic audits and follow‑up action plans
Maintaining continuous certification validity
18. Change Management & Variations Compliance
Contractual variation procedures under FIDIC/JCT
Impact assessment on compliance parameters
Re‑approval workflows for design changes
19. Risk Management & Emergency Planning
Risk registers focused on compliance breaches
Emergency evacuation strategy and drills
Business‑continuity considerations for high‑rise assets
20. Case Study & Capstone Project
Analysis of a landmark UAE high‑rise (e.g., Burj Khalifa) compliance roadmap
Group exercise: develop a compliance plan for a hypothetical tower
