Dubai safety inspections target almost 15,000 construction sites

Safety inspections of construction sites have been moving at a swift pace in Dubai this year, with the municipality saying that its visits have targeted 14,858 sites in 2023 thus far.

At these sites, there have also been 35,672 field supervisor visits this year, according to the municipality.

The safety campaign targets all engineers, consultants, supervisors, workers and consulting companies present at these sites.

“The objectives of the campaign include safeguarding individuals working at the construction sites, reducing the number of accidents, dangers, and injuries, and improving adherence to safety regulations and norms to ensure a secure working environment,” said the municipality in a statement.

Growing construction sector in Dubai

The safety inspections at Dubai construction sites comes amid this sector experiencing an uptick in growth following the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to Mordor Intelligence, the UAE’s Construction Market size is estimated at $38.99bn in 2023, with it expected to reach $49.40bn by 2028. This represents a Continued Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.85 per cent during the period.

There are also reported to be more than 25 mega projects being constructed across the UAE this year, with some examples including the likes of the 112 stories high Burj Binghatti, Etihad Rail, and the 304-metre high One Za’abeel, among many others.

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