Mauritius Introduces New Minimum Construction Standards to Enhance Housing Safety and Durability

Mauritius is taking a major step toward safer, more resilient housing by implementing new minimum construction standards across the country. These guidelines, unveiled during a national consultation workshop on Thursday, 15th May, aim to align local construction practices with international best standards.

The event, organized by the Construction Industry Authority (CIA), was attended by key figures including National Infrastructure Minister Govindranath Gunness, CIA Chair Avinash Shree Mojee, and Acting Head Trilock Bhunjun.

 A New Era for Construction in Mauritius

Minister Gunness emphasized the importance of these new standards in promoting structurally sound, disaster-resilient homes built to comply with essential health, hygiene, and fire safety regulations. He described the standards as practical, adaptable, and essential for sustainable community development.

These reforms are part of a broader plan to:

• Improve housing quality and safety across Mauritius
• Encourage professionalism in the construction sector
• Increase climate resilience and long-term infrastructure durability
• Support local authorities with clear construction guidelines

🌍 Aligning with the National Development Program 2025–2029

Acknowledging challenges like skilled labor shortages, rising construction material prices, and climate change, the government will include:

• Investments in green and climate-resilient infrastructure
• Incentives for sustainable construction
• Integration of innovative technologies and training programs

These initiatives will be backed by awareness campaigns and collaboration between the Ministry and the CIA to ensure full understanding, adoption, and enforcement of the new standards.

Modern Tools and Legal Frameworks for the Sector

CIA Chair Mojee also introduced forward-thinking measures such as:

• Adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to boost efficiency
• The drafting of a National Building Code
• Legal reforms to secure payments and ensure fairness in the industry

What This Means for Contractors and Homeowners

At Accelerate.mu, we support this shift toward higher standards and sustainability. As a platform working with verified professionals, we ensure your home is built or renovated to meet these new national guidelines.

Whether you’re planning a renovation or a new construction project, working with certified contractors ensures compliance, safety, and peace of mind.

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