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Myanmar: Construction experts drafting new building code

Source(s): Myanmar Times, the - Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd
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New nationwide building codes are being drafted and are likely to be released within five months, a spokesperson from the Myanmar Engineering Society (MES) said last week: "Myanmar is prone to several natural disasters such as earthquakes and sudden strong winds. We need to prioritise protection against those disasters," said U Than Myint, an MES member who is helping to draft the new code.

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Themes Urban risk and planning Structural safety
Country and region Myanmar

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