The Government of Maldives requested support for a training course on building codes and standards under the South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) program. A building code provides rules and standards for the design, construction, alteration, materials, maintenance, and performance of buildings. The main purpose of building codes is to protect public health, safety, amenity and general welfare in the construction and occupancy of buildings. Building codes regulation have a crucial role to play in investment programs for improving the liveability and sustainability of urban areas and reducing disaster risk. Rapid growth in the Maldives construction sector in response to the expansion in the tourism industry and increased demand for housing, and massive development programmes such as the Hulhumale urban development program, have raised the imperative for continuous improvement of Maldives’ building codes and the capacity to develop and use them.
This short course aims to enhance knowledge of the hierarchy of building laws and legislation and how they are created and used and boost relevant capacity within the Maldivian public sector. The course will run in a hybrid model, with the first half being conducted through online training sessions, and the second half via face-to-face training and site visits. DFAT Maldives post will also hold a networking dinner for all the participants.
Through a combination of online and offline learning activities, site visits, case studies and interactions with Australian experts, organisations, and institutions; participants of this short course will benefit from:
