A lack of uniform standards in the UAE glass industry is becoming a growing concern. Despite Dubai employing rules to set a minimum heat-gain factor & a minimum insulation value, this has not been replicated in Abu Dhabi & the wider emirates. With rising & constant demand for glass due to the nature of construction in the region, which in turn has lead to increasing numbers of processing plants opening up, it is becoming imperative that certain standards are adhered to by those operating in the region. Yet, this remains an ideal & not the norm. Even in Dubai, Dubai Int. Financial Centre employs its own standards, which some say are more stringent than those set by Dubai Municipality, as do buildings in Dubai Marina. Mr A Kellock, GM, Danway Fusion, believes this lack of standards could compromise quality & allow companies to produce glass that doesn't meet appropriate regulations.
