Standard Construction Specifications Part 2 Abu Dhabi

The latest iteration of Standard Construction Specifications Part 2 Abu Dhabi now includes mandatory references to Building Information Modeling (BIM) for infrastructure projects > 50 million AED.

New subsection 1.08 (Digital Handover) requires:

Contractors without BIM-level 2 capability (as per PAS 1192, adapted) cannot bid on major municipal projects. standard construction specifications part 2 abu dhabi

The latest editions of Standard Construction Specifications Part 2 Abu Dhabi have moved towards digital enforceability. The DMT now encourages (and for large projects, mandates) linking SCSP-2 clauses to BIM (Building Information Modeling) Level 2.

Practical Advice: Update your estimating software (e.g., Candy, Primavera) to include the specific testing frequencies and material import duties defined in Part 2’s appendix. Most initial tender estimates fail because they use Dubai (DM) specifications, which are less stringent for sabkha and sulfate resistance. Contractors without BIM-level 2 capability (as per PAS

Unlike generic international specs (like AASHTO or BS), SCSP-2 incorporates local climatic conditions (extreme heat, sabkha soil, high water table) and locally available materials.

The Standard Construction Specifications (SCS) for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is a multi-part technical reference that governs public and private construction projects. Part 2 focuses specifically on General Construction Works and Site Preparations, serving as a mandatory code for all contractors, consultants, and engineers working on infrastructure and building projects approved by Abu Dhabi’s municipal authorities. standard construction specifications part 2 abu dhabi

The latest version (often Edition 2018, with amendments) is available for free on the Abu Dhabi DMT website or the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) portal.

Steps to find the official PDF:

Alternatively, major Abu Dhabi project clients (like ADNOC, ADDC, AADC, Abu Dhabi Municipality) also reference ADSCC Part 2 in their contract documents.

Part 2 moves away from administrative procedures and focuses strictly on technical compliance. Its primary objectives are: