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DUBAI-UAE-COMPLIANCE-MANAGEMENT-ONLINE-COURSE-FOR-CONSTRUCTION-PROJECTS
1. Regulatory Landscape & Key Authorities
UAE-Construction-Regulatory-Framework-Module-1
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-Building-Codes-for-High-Rise-Structures-Module-2
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
National-Fire-and-Life-Safety-Compliance-Module-3
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
Health-Safety-and-Environment-HSE-Regulations-Module-4
WSH (Work‑Safety at Heights) guidelines
PPE, scaffold management, toolbox talks
Environmental Protection & Waste Management permits
5. Structural Design: Seismic & Wind Load Standards
Structural-Design-Seismic-and-Wind-Load-Standards-in-the-UAE-Module-5
Eurocode adaptation vs. local seismic zoning
Wind tunnel testing and performance criteria
Tall‑building sway limits and occupant comfort
6. Material Selection & Certification
Material-Selection-and-Certification-for-UAE-High-Rise-Projects-Module-6
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
MEP-Compliance-in-Dubai-Navigating-DEWA-Regulations-Module-7
DEWA electrical connection regulations
District cooling and chiller plant standards
Plumbing fixture flow rates, potable water approvals
8. Fire‑Protection Systems & Commissioning
Fire-Protection-Systems-and-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-Module-9
Builder’s all‑risk insurance and performance bonds
Dispute resolution: ADCCAC, DIAC rules
10. Project Documentation & Record‑Keeping
Project-Documentation-and-Record-Keeping-Module-10
Submission folders: drawings, calculations, certificates
As‑built documentation and O&M manuals
Digital archiving for audit readiness
11. Quality Assurance & Control
Quality-Assurance-and-Control-Plan-for-High-Rise-Development-Module-11
QA/QC plan development per ISO 9001
Inspection Hold Points and Witness Points
Non‑conformance reporting and corrective actions
12. Permit Workflow & Approvals Management
Permit-Workflow-and-Approvals-Management-in-Dubai-Module-12
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-System-A-Comprehensive-Guide-Module-13
Estidama Pearl Rating procedures
LEED adaptations for UAE high‑rise
Water‑use reduction and energy‑efficiency mandates
14. Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Compliance
Building-Information-Modeling-BIM-for-Compliance-Module-14
IFC standards and clash detection for code clashes
Automated rule‑checking plugins (Solibri, Navisworks)
Model‑based permit submissions
15. Digital Compliance Tools & IoT Integration
Digital-Compliance-Tools-and-IoT-Integration-Module-15
Compliance dashboards and mobile inspection apps
IoT sensors for real‑time safety monitoring
Blockchain for certification traceability
16. Commissioning, Handover & Close‑Out
Commissioning-Handover-and-Close-Out-Module-16
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
Audit-and-Third-Party-Certification-Processes-Module-17
Engaging registered auditors (DEWA, Estidama assessors)
Preparing for periodic audits and follow‑up action plans
Maintaining continuous certification validity
18. Change Management & Variations Compliance
Change-Management-and-Variations-Compliance-in-Construction-Contracts-Module-18
Contractual variation procedures under FIDIC/JCT
Impact assessment on compliance parameters
Re‑approval workflows for design changes
19. Risk Management & Emergency Planning
Risk-Management-and-Emergency-Planning-for-High-Rise-Projects-Module-19
Risk registers focused on compliance breaches
Emergency evacuation strategy and drills
Business‑continuity considerations for high‑rise assets
20. Case Study & Capstone Project
UAE-High-Rise-Compliance-Roadmap-A-Case-Study-Module-20
Analysis of a landmark UAE high‑rise (e.g., Burj Khalifa) compliance roadmap
Group exercise: develop a compliance plan for a hypothetical tower
