THE role of building materials in achieving higher standards in construction will be highlighted at a conference this month (December 10 to 11) in Dubai, UAE.

The second Annual Quality Assurance for Sustainable Construction Materials Conference will be held under the patronage of the Dubai Municipality and the Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL) at The Address, Downtown Dubai, hotel.

This year’s conference is officially supported by ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) International, which recently signed a co-operation agreement with the Dubai Municipality.

The conference will aim to establish the importance of using quality building materials to achieve higher standards of sustainability and safety in buildings and infrastructure.

The GCC’s policies and strategies related to this and their implementation will be discussed at the event, which will also provide expert insights into the latest research results and product technologies. The conference will feature project tours.