Services in UAE

Construction estimating and design services in the UAE

MASONORA supports UAE contractors, fit-out companies and developers with estimates and priced BOQs in the tender’s format, drawings prepared to the Dubai Building Code or the Abu Dhabi International Building Code, structural design to the codes adopted by the relevant authority, and planning and cost control under FIDIC contracts. Quantities are metric and pricing is in UAE dirhams.

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AT A GLANCE: UAE

Measurement: Metric: m, m², m³, tonnes
Currency: UAE dirhams (AED), VAT shown separately
Estimate structure: POMI, NRM or the tender BOQ
Common contracts: FIDIC Red and Yellow Book based

01Local standards

Codes, measurement and contracts in UAE

Building codes

Dubai projects follow the Dubai Building Code, and Abu Dhabi projects follow the Abu Dhabi International Building Code. Free zones and master developers can add their own design and submission rules.

Fire and life safety

Fire protection and life safety follow the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice, enforced by Civil Defence.

Sustainability

Green building requirements apply in both emirates, including the Al Sa’fat system in Dubai and the Estidama Pearl Rating System in Abu Dhabi.

Measurement

BOQs commonly follow POMI or RICS NRM, or the format issued with the tender. We follow the method in your tender documents.

02Services

What we do for clients in UAE

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SERVICE 01Architecture DesignConcept to permit-ready sets, 3D visualization and BIM, drawn to the codes where you build.Explore Architecture Design →SERVICE 02Bid Management & TenderingTakeoffs, BOQs, trade and MEP estimates, and the tender support to submit on time.Explore Bid Management & Tendering →SERVICE 03Structure DesignCalculations, framing and foundation design coordinated to the architecture and your local code.Explore Structure Design →SERVICE 04Project & Construction ManagementPlanning, CPM schedules, cost control and site administration from pre-construction to handover.Explore Project & Construction Management →

03Typical projects

Projects we support in UAE

Villas and townhousesResidential towers and apartmentsOffice, retail and hospitality fit-outsRestaurants and F&B outletsWarehouses and industrial unitsRenovations and extensions

How remote delivery works

01
Tender documents in
Send the drawings, specifications, BOQ and submission date. Scope, fee and delivery are confirmed in writing first.
02
Time zones
The UAE is one hour behind Pakistan, so our working days almost fully overlap with yours.
03
Fit-out ready
Fast-turnaround fit-out estimates and drawings for landlord and authority approvals.

Questions answered

Do you estimate fit-out projects?

Yes. Fit-out is a large part of the UAE market, and we estimate partitions, ceilings, flooring, joinery, MEP modifications and specialties for offices, retail, restaurants and hospitality spaces. We can also prepare the fit-out drawings needed for landlord and authority approvals, coordinated with the estimate.

Which authorities do your drawings follow?

Drawings follow the code and submission requirements of the authority that controls your plot, such as Dubai Municipality, a free zone authority or the Abu Dhabi municipality, plus Civil Defence for fire and life safety. Your registered consultant reviews and submits the drawings where the authority requires it.

Can you help with authority drawing comments?

Yes. When an authority or master developer returns comments on submitted drawings, we revise the drawings and update any affected quantities, so the approved design and the priced scope stay aligned. Resubmission is made by your registered consultant.

04FAQ

Working with MASONORA in UAE

Do you prepare drawings to the Dubai Building Code?

Yes, and to the Abu Dhabi International Building Code for Abu Dhabi projects, for submission by your registered consultant.

Can you price a tender BOQ in AED?

Yes. We price the BOQ in the tender’s format and item numbering, in AED with VAT shown separately.

Do you work on fit-out projects?

Yes. We estimate and draw office, retail, restaurant and hospitality fit-outs.

Do you support FIDIC contracts?

Yes. Scheduling, cost control and contract administration follow the FIDIC conditions used on your project.

How quickly can you turn around a fit-out estimate?

It depends on the size of the space and the drawings available. We confirm the delivery date in writing on the quote, within 24 hours of your inquiry.

Drop us a line and start the conversation today

Tell us about your project. Share drawings, your deadline and the format you need, and a specialist will confirm scope, fee and delivery date in writing.

Response time: We respond within 24 hours
Email: office@masonora.com
WhatsApp: Chat with a specialist