Developers and urban planners yesterday lauded the newly formulated building construction regulations, saying the rules will help speed up overall project clearance process.
However, they said as the new rules are yet to take effect, the approval for the projects, which have already been submitted, should not be delayed.
They were speaking at a discussion organised by Real Estate and Housing Association Bangladesh (Rehab) in Dhaka. Engineers, architects, academics and developers attended the discussion.
Mahbubur Rahman, general secretary of Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), said provision for One Window Service Cell in the Building Construction Rules 2006 will bring a significant change in the procedure of obtaining plan approvals. He said the developers will not be required to go to different authorities for approvals.
Compulsory involvement of the experienced architects and engineers in making project designs and building construction will help maintain the quality of the buildings, said QM Mahtab-uz-Zaman, associate professor of Brac University.
Moderating the discussion, Rehab President Abul Awal said obtaining occupancy certificate has been made compulsory, which will resist mixture of residential and commercial areas.
A special provision to make the narrow lanes of the cities at least of 20 feet will slowly help the vehicles ply on the lanes, which will reduce the traffic congestion, he added.
President of Bangladesh Institute of Planners Toufiq M Seraj said the new building rules will make a win-win situation both for the developers and people.
