One coded region

The GCC states have planned to unify the general codes and regulations of building construction in the region from 2015. This practice is expected to speed the industrial development and help in integration of design standards amongst GCC nations. While this regulatory framework is still new and its impacts are yet to be realized, it is anticipated to bring synergies amongst large industrial projects within the GCC region and facilitate the sharing of information and data from different projects.   Author: Aditi Mathur