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In-depth articles on building safety, compliance, sustainability, engineering and corporate due diligence. Written for professionals who need to understand how buildings really work.
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Office Site Selection Criteria: MNC and Professional Evaluation Framework
Comprehensive evaluation framework for office site selection — structural adequacy, fire compliance, power reliability, lift quality, parking, floor plate efficiency, security, accessibility, and how MNC standards differ from local norms.
Factory and Warehouse Site Selection: Industrial Facility Evaluation Framework
Evaluation framework for factory and warehouse site selection — clear height, column spacing, floor loading, power supply, gas availability, effluent treatment, BEPZA/BEZA considerations, labour zones, and Bangladesh-specific industrial site criteria.
Gas Connection in Bangladesh: Titas, LPG Alternative, Safety Requirements, and Current Restrictions
Guide to gas supply and connections in Bangladesh — Titas piped gas, LPG bulk supply, connection process, current restrictions on new industrial connections, gas safety requirements, and leak detection.
Trade Licence in Bangladesh: Application, Renewal, Fee, and Why You Can't Operate Without One
Step-by-step guide to the trade licence — application process through city corporation or municipality, documents required, fee structure, annual renewal, penalties, and its role as a prerequisite for other business permits.
Construction Permit in Bangladesh: Complete Process, Documents, Timeline, and Common Pitfalls
Step-by-step guide to obtaining a construction permit from RAJUK or equivalent development authority in Bangladesh — documents required, fee structure, timeline, conditions, common rejection reasons, and practical tips.
Occupancy Certificate in Bangladesh: Process, Requirements, and Why Most Buildings Don't Have One
Guide to the occupancy certificate (OC) — what it is, why it matters, the application process, documents required, what RAJUK inspects, why most Dhaka buildings lack one, and what to do when it's missing.
BHTPA: Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority — IT Parks, Software Zones, and Technology Infrastructure
Guide to the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) — hi-tech parks, software technology parks, IT infrastructure, building facilities, incentives, and what operating in a hi-tech park means for IT and technology companies.
BEPZA, BEZA, and BIDA: Investment Zones, One-Stop Services, and Building in Special Zones
Guide to Bangladesh's investment facilitation authorities — BEPZA (Export Processing Zones), BEZA (Economic Zones), and BIDA (Investment Development) — covering zone types, building regulations, one-stop services, and what operating in a special zone means for building compliance.
City Corporation: Trade Licence, Holding Tax, and Municipal Services in Bangladesh
Guide to city corporation functions for building owners and tenants — trade licence process, holding tax, building assessment, municipal services, and the roles of DNCC, DSCC, and other city corporations.
Utilities in Bangladesh: WASA, DPDC, DESCO, Titas — Connections, Capacity, and Reliability
Guide to utility services for buildings in Bangladesh — water supply (WASA), electricity (DPDC/DESCO/BPDB), gas (Titas), connection processes, capacity planning, reliability challenges, and backup strategies.
RAJUK: Building Plan Approval, Occupancy Certificate, and Development Control
Complete guide to RAJUK — jurisdiction, building plan approval process, occupancy certificates, development control rules, common violations, and practical guidance for navigating Dhaka's primary building authority.
Business Continuity Considerations for Buildings
A building's resilience to disruption directly affects the organisations that occupy it. Understanding building-related business continuity helps inform occupancy decisions.