Outstanding executive contributions providing essential insight:

Achieving profitable and sustainable building and infrastructure projects

Improve project ROI by focusing on Sustainability

Although the concept of sustainable construction is not new, the ability to get more for less from this concept is now more tangible. The opportunity to maximize efficiency and improve project ROI has been provided by new construction materials, methods and approaches that demand less energy, create less pollution and less waste. These projects are not only better for the environment but also for the financial efficiency of the initiative and its long-term success.

The 4th Annual Cost-Effective Sustainable Design & Construction Summit, will take the initiative to provide what other ‘Green’ and Sustainable events do not deliver – immediate sustainability strategies for improved financial results!

At the 4th Annual Cost-Effective Sustainable Design & Construction Summit you will gain insight into the issues facing each of the stakeholders involved in the delivery of sustainable projects. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn from the very latest case study examples from the region and around the globe, as the experts showcase how they have successfully implemented sustainable design and construction on internationally renowned projects.

Key projects in the spotlight:

  • Masdar City – UAE
  • Al Mafraq Hospital – UAE
  • World Trade Centre - Bahrain
  • Energy City Qatar – Qatar
  • Ferrari World Yas Island – UAE
  • World Trade Centre – Bahrain
  • Municipal Buildings – Yemen
  • Dubai Mall –UAE
  • Al Naseem Project – UAE




Cost effective sustainable design and construction will:

  • Ensure sustainability ROI – moving from myth to reality
  • Provide a clear, concise and compelling business case for sustainable designs
  • Enhance bottom line performance via essential water, cooling, energy and waste strategies
  • Improve financial performance of existing building projects using proven sustainable methods
  • Adopt regionally successful sustainable design and construction principles

5 reasons that make the 4th Annual Cost-Effective Sustainable Design & Construction Summit a must attend event:

1. Exclusive benchmarking session: Ferrari World, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi & Yemen Municipal Building: Innovations to implement active design features within a Middle Eastern climate to enhance performance
Heath Andersen, Director of Sustainability & Renewables, Ramboll

2. Outstanding case study: Emaars’ Dubai Mall: Developing sustainable maintenance strategies after project completion to control project cost
Douglas Masuku, Performance Manager, Emaar Malls Group

3. Informative Presentation: Achieving cost effective sustainable solutions through the application of concurrent engineering practices: Removing waste from construction projects
Saeed Alabbar, Sustainability Consultant, Halcrow

4. Revealing Presentation: LEED NC, CS and EB Projects - Life-cycle planning to illustrate ROI over the short, medium and long term – eliminating the misconception that sustainable projects don’t perform
Sougata Nandi, Director Sustainable Energy & Environmental Design, TECOM Investments

5. Interactive panel discussion: What must change to affect a real shift in attitude towards sustainability ROI?
Panellists include Dr Habib Alshuwaikhat, Professor of Urban Sustainability, College of Environmental Design, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia

Who should attend the 4th Annual Cost-Effective Sustainable Design & Construction Summit?

This is a must attend event for Construction Engineers and Contractors, Consultants and Consulting Engineers, Clients & Developers, Property Companies and Architects including:

  • General Managers
  • Construction Directors/Managers/Engineers/Consultants
  • Directors of Architecture
  • Project Directors/Managers
  • Asset Directors/Managers
  • Sustainability & Engineering/Directors/Managers
  • Masterplanners
  • Facility Managers

The region’s construction sustainability leaders will gather in Abu Dhabi between 7-10 March 2010. Put this date in your diary now!

Testimonials

An excellent range of speakers talking about sustainable ideas that will really pave the way forward for construction.
Nora Adel Metawia, Asset Manager, Schön Properties
Good speakers, very experimental, helped me keep with the latest sustainability design and concepts
Waleed Al-Khal, Barwa Real Estate

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