All contractors and consultants must refer to the latest versions available via the DMT E-Library. Failure to adhere to these specifications can impact the acquisition of necessary permits and approvals from the TAMM portal . STANDARD DRAWING GUIDELINE - PART 2 - Sign In
There are four types of specifications: performance, prescriptive, proprietary and reference specifications. STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS - Sign In
Abu Dhabi’s construction landscape is regulated by several bodies, primarily the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC).
The hyper-arid, saline coastal environment of Abu Dhabi presents severe underground hazards to concrete structures, primarily through chloride and sulfate attacks. Part 2 addresses these environmental challenges with uncompromising technical precision. High-Performance Concrete Mix Designs
Standards for grade, coating (such as epoxy coatings for corrosion protection), and placement tolerances of rebars.
This section aligns closely with international codes (British Standards BS/EN or ACI) but modifies them for the Gulf climate.
The QCC provides a Conformity Scheme Service for construction and infrastructure materials, accessible through the TAMM portal.
Ensures all electrical installations for road lighting meet safety and durability standards.
While Part 1 focuses on general road works, contains the granular technical specifications required to execute and support those projects. It is often used in conjunction with the Standard Drawing Guidelines (TR-541 Part 2) , which provides geometric and civil works drawings.
Plan critical activities, such as major concrete pours or asphalt paving, during evening hours or cooler seasons whenever possible to comply with hot-weather construction limits.
The "Standard Construction Specifications (SCS) Part 2 – Road Structures" is the definitive technical document governing the construction of major infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. As the second volume of the emirate's official construction standards, it provides the mandatory technical requirements for building durable, safe, and resilient bridges, tunnels, underpasses, and other substantial civil engineering works. This article serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the document's scope, structure, and critical requirements for engineers, contractors, and project managers operating in Abu Dhabi.
The Standard Construction Specifications Part 2, Abu Dhabi, provide several benefits, including:
Abu Dhabi's geology varies from shifting desert sands to low-lying coastal sabkha (salt flats) with highly corrosive, high-water-table conditions. Part 2 provides comprehensive checklists for sub-surface engineering. Excavation and Dewatering
Standards for street lighting, cables, and power distribution works.
Residential infrastructure, Al Shamkha (Phase 2) – 2019
requires:
Compliance with SCS Part 2 is verified through a rigorous multi-tier inspection process overseen by the municipality and independent testing laboratories.
Abu Dhabi's construction sector does not operate in a vacuum. Part 2 of the SCS is specifically engineered to align with local environmental realities and overarching government visions: