The Dubai government last week passed a new building code, aimed at reducing construction costs by streamlining building rules. A leading consultant has suggested that the Middle East’s construction industry is “in turmoil” and Dubai-based giant Arabtec, which is set to go into liquidation, will not be the last high profile casualty unless changes are made in the sector.The Dubai government last week passed a new building code, aimed at reducing construction costs by streamlining building rules.