Future trends

The first two storey 3D printed building

Dubai is laying down foundations for the future of its construction industry, after unveiling the largest 3D printed building on the planet. Officials said 3D printing techniques would transform how the construction sector operates.

Standing 9.5 metres tall and with a total area of 640 square metres, it has been built using onsite 3D printing equipment with local components.The process works by layering a fluid material along a predetermined route mapped out by computer, similar to an inkjet printer.

“This project is a major turning point in the construction sector,” said Dawoud Al Hajri, Dubai Municipality Director General. “3D printing technologies in construction will increase the speed of execution and [lead to the] completion of buildings in record time. This will significantly reduce construction and waste costs and contribute to the development of solutions to demographic challenges.” be compulsorily acquired. That decision had already been made and the NOITA was the public expression of that intention.

The VSCA did not support the conclusion of the VSC. The VSCA found instead that the VSC had read into s. 8(1) words that were not there. That is, if the legislation had intended a right to be heard, then s. 8(1) would be expected to require the NOITA to inform the recipient of the right to make submissions and adduce evidence as to whether the acquisition should proceed. It did not do so.

JulieDavisLLB;MasterofBusiness(CorporateGovernance), Barrister experienced in Environment, Land, Water, Planning and Local Government Law. e: julie.r.davis@vicbar.com.au

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