MENA Building Science Advisory Council Expands

Desert Board, a leading manufacturer of sustainable wooden boards, has announced that they have joined the International Code Council’s MENA Building Science Advisory Council to further extend their efforts and commitment in advocating building safety in the region. This move aligns with the Code Council’s commitment to support key market partners, while pushing boundaries to provide the public with a diversified source of information.  

“We are honored to be a part of the Code Council’s MENA Building Science Advisory Council,” said Desert Board Director Mr. Kamal Farah. “As a company, we believe in the importance of building safety and the role it plays in creating a sustainable future. By working with other industry leaders, we can promote innovation while ensuring that it results in safe and compliant buildings.” 

Desert Board is known for their innovative approach to repurposing palm waste to create sustainable wooden boards. Their inclusion in the Advisory Council will bring valuable expertise and a fresh perspective to the efforts to promote safety and compliance in the construction industry. Their mechanism in using palm waste to create sustainable boards is a prime example of how the company is leading the way in the industry. 

“We are proud to have a company like Desert Board, committed to adopting green initiatives, join our Advisory Council and we look forward to harmonizing the efforts to go above and beyond with our building safety solutions offered in the region,” said Mohamed Amer, Code Council MENA Regional Director of Operations. 

Establishing Global Relationships 

The MENA Building Science Advisory Council was inaugurated in early 2022 to facilitate establishing strong relationships with experts and provide its members with a platform for sharing unbiased expertise to the market and regulators about emergent issues in building safety.  

With the growing number of members in the MENA Building Science Advisory Council, the goal is to promote efficient and effective communication among key industry players in the building safety environment. This can be done via a platform that enables knowledge sharing in areas related to training, code development and standardization processes, product evaluation, testing, among others.  

The Code Council works closely with the regional demand drivers and enablers to assist in developing and creating vital sustainable development initiatives that bring value and enhance the user experience globally.