The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced the implementation of new guidelines for construction signboards in Abu Dhabi. Effective from October 2024, the measures aim to improve the accessibility and integrity of ongoing developments across the emirate.

Under these regulations, traditional signs displaying key details—such as the project’s name, construction firm, along with estimated start and completion dates—must be replaced with a QR code. When scanned, it provides the public as well as inspectors and regulatory stakeholders with live updates and comprehensive specifications about the development, covering its location, number, type, and an overview of the permit for the work being undertaken.

This initiative ensures that all relevant information can be easily verified for accuracy and compliance. The data accessed through the scannable codes will be obtained from the Municipal e-Permitting System (MePS), guaranteeing that the permit status is continually up-to-date and accurately reflects any changes, including those related to the construction firms and engineering companies involved.

Contractors have been informed to revise their existing displays, with all new building projects featuring the codes prominently at the entrances of building sites. The updated policy aims to reflect DMT’s commitment to advancing operational standards within the construction sector in Abu Dhabi.