Dubai Municipality issues first construction license of villa using 3D printing technology

Dubai Municipality issues first construction license of villa using 3D printing technology

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Municipality announced its issuance of the first construction license for a private villa using 3D printing technology. The villa will be printed in one session and will be located at Al Awir 1 area in Dubai. A four-meter-high structure will be printed in a single session, and the villa construction work that started recently will be as part of an unprecedented global project. The villa is expected to be completed by October 2023 and will be built entirely from locally sourced concrete. These procedures enhance the aspirations of Dubai and support the objectives of the Dubai 3D Printing Strategy 2030. The strategy aims to increase the percentage of implemented 3D printed buildings in the Emirate to achieve a minimum rate of 25% by 2030. Eng. Mariam Al Muhairi, Acting CEO of the Buildings Regulation and Permits Agency at Dubai Municipality said: “Dubai Municipality has issued the emirate's first construction license for a private residence built with 3D printing technology. This project aims to encourage contractors, engineers, investors, and real estate developers to adopt and use technology in their building operations. The Municipality further offers support and facilities to monitor and control the usage of this innovative technology