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Will new building code help industry's sustainability?

Adoption of new building technologies in the country is still a challenge despite the emergence of more affordable methods of building. [Courtesy].

While the National Building Code, 2024 acknowledges the emergence of new, sustainable construction methods, some industry players are concerned that it falls short of promoting their adoption.

The green buildings debate necessitates the new code, which replaced the 1968 version that the industry found unsuitable in the age of improved technology and construction methods.

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