Arab Unified Codes are prepared to unify building code provisions throughout the Arab world.

General Technical Specifications for Buildings were issued to establish the principles of engineering standards, quality control and methods of construction with regards to buildings as per architectural, structural and electro-mechanical aspects.

The Architectural Climatic Design Manual. This manual presents the principles of climatic architectural design of houses in Jordan to minimize energy consumption in buildings and provide thermal comfort to residents. Manuals of electrical installation, central heating and concrete codes were also issued.

Builder/Owner’s Manual. 5 manuals were prepared covering the various phases that the Builder/Owner passes through planning and building his or her own house.

Manual of Thermal Insulating Materials for Buildings. The manual was prepared in-conjunction with the General Organization for Housing, Building and Planning Research and the Academy of Science and Technology of Egypt, Egypt.

Building System Development

Development of Building System No. (5). A semi-industrialized building system based on precast units. It was developed as an alternative to the conventional systems to minimize the cost of skeleton works in building construction.

Applied Research Projects

Evaluation of Earthquake Hazards Methods of Mitigating Their Environmental Impact. A project that aims at producing new seismic zoning maps and design totals to reduce damage caused by future earthquakes.

Extending the Lifespan of Industrial Structures. The main objective is to study the effectiveness of selected corrosion control methods and repair materials. The study focuses on improving concrete durability of industrial structures exposed to severe environmental conditions.

Research and Development of Existing and Historical Water Harvesting Systems. A total area of 11210 km² of the northern-eastern Badia is included in this study. It aims at studying recent and historical water systems. The outcome will develop the Badia environment through the provision of water thus improving standard of its inhabitants.

Acquisition of Hydrological and Meteorological Data: The objective is to record and collect hydrological and meteorological data for the Badia region that may be utilized in modeling the surface hydrology of the region. The findings can be generalized on basins of similar characteristics and may be used for the siting of water harvesting system.

Use of Phospho-gypsum for the Production of Pozzolanic Gypsum Cement. This experimental research project aimed at studying the potential of recycling phospho-gypsum produced as an industrial waste at the fertilizer complex in Aqaba.

Evaluation of the Potential Alkali-Reactivity of the Jordanian Wadi Gravel Employed as Concrete Aggregate. This  project was funded by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, the Jordan Cement Factories Co., the Engineering Association and RSS.

Effect of the Addition of Limestone to Clinker on the Compressive of Ordinary and Pozzolanic Portland Cements. Comparison between ordinary portland cement and pozzolana portland cement. These two studies were conducted for the benefit of the Jordan Cement Factories Co.

Evaluating Clays in Jordan for the Production of Clay Bricks. This research project was carried out in conjunction with the Building Research Centre of the Scientific Research Council in Iraq.

Building on Clay Soil Jordan. A research study performed on building foundations on Jordanian expansive clay.

The Employment of Lime in Cement-Sand Plastering.

Production of Thermal Insulation Materials Using Local Raw Materials.

Development of Hot Asphalt Mixtures Design.

Development of Suitable Mortars for Restoration Works in Petra.

Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Land Development

Salt: A Plan for Action. An implementation plan was prepared to preserve and revitalize the old centre of Salt in order to stimulate economic activities and maintain the historical character of the city.

The Usage of Pozzolana in Preparing a Mortar for the Restoration of the Retaining Wall in Wadi-El Mudhlim in Petra. This study was funded by the Higher Council for Science and Technology / Jordan.

Development Plan for the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company Lease Area in Russeifa. A skeletal plan is proposed for implementation in three consecutive phases taking into consideration social, environmental, geological and urban problems. It provides solutions for the present mixed land-use in the area, residential problems and lack of green areas, with a view to upgrade the standard of the area socially, economically, structurally and environmentally.

The Handbook of Architectural Heritage in Jordan aims at documenting the buildings of architectural value through complete architectural drawings. Volume I covering the city of Salt was issued.

Consulting and Technical Services

Evaluation of existing structures and determination of means for their strengthening, repair and maintenance, taking into consideration the safety factors, durability aspects and the surrounding environment.

Seismic Repair and Retrofitting of Existing Structures, such as Aqaba Observation Tower, and some primary structures at the Industrial Fertilizer Complex in Aqaba. The main objective is to determine the type and extent of damage to structures through condition surveying, testing, and structural analysis. Based on the findings, the most appropriate repair/or retrofitting option can be introduced.

Industrial and Housing Estates Projects, involving preparation of various project documents and coordination among the multi-disciplinary design group. Examples of these projects include: Extension of Al-Hassan Industrial Estate, Queen Alia International Airport , Maa’n Industrial Estate, and Jordan Phosphate Mines Company Housing Project at Maa’n.

Quality Control of Building Materials and Products. A project that aims at ensuring that building materials and products satisfy the relevant Jordanian standards.

Development of Concrete Pipe Industry in Jordan.

Development of  Window Performance in Buildings.