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Future- Proofing our buildings

The extreme effects of intense weather events have been deeply felt across communities and economies, posing substantial
challenges to the conventional practices of construction and building resilience. Built Environment ME finds out what
measures developers are taking to adapt and be prepared for these situations.

June 27, 2024

The impact of climate change is being felt worldwide. In April 2024, the UAE experienced its heaviest rainfall in 75 years, shining the spotlight on the need
for developers to prioritise climate risk assessment, and invest in building greater resilience to extreme weather, along with implementing new building
materials and techniques.

Alphabeta Properties, founded by Emirati entrepreneur, Abdulla Al Shaibani is at the forefront of the region’s rapidly growing real estate market, bringing
a contemporary and aesthetically driven approach to property development. Designed with the active and modern lifestyles of the new generation in mind,
the properties have a strong emphasis on providing customers with innovative concepts.
“As the owner of developments in Dubai, I couldn’t be prouder of how our city weathered the storm. Despite the challenges, our projects faced the most
minimal of issues, a testament to Alphabeta Properties’ resilience and ability to overcome even the toughest of challenges,” said Al Shaibani.
“Let us not forget the important lesson that this experience has taught us. Building structures that can withstand such natural calamities isn’t just a luxury;
it’s a necessity. As developers, it’s our responsibility to prioritise safety and resilience in all our projects, ensuring the well-being of our residents above all
else,” he added.
Sobha Realty is another real estate developer with a distinctive building safety and resilience approach to combat unprecedented weather challenges.
Francis Alfred, Managing Director said, “Sobha Realty has been demonstrating its unwavering commitment to building safety by employing
comprehensive risk assessments and innovative designs. To ensure our projects exceed industry standards, we carefully assess them for any potential risks
that might be caused by unexpected weather conditions. Our proactive approach in developing each project has helped us integrate resilient design
features from the outset.”

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