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22 – 25 April 2012 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, UAE

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Dr. Ghassan Ziadat Atkins

Tim RisbridgerEC Harris International

Dr. Arman Farahmand-Razavi Ramboll Middle East

Hamed ZaghwParsons Middle East

John Lesniewski Etihad Rail

Martin Tillman Buro Happold

Ralph Puig Jr. Puig and Associates

Augusto G. CasamayorCertified Green Partners

Holley ChantKEO International Consultants

Matthew PlumbridgeAbu Dhabi Department of Municipal Affairs

Saeed AlabbarEGBC

Hajir NaghdyADCB Macquarie Corporate Finance

Robert Cooke Buro Happold

Dr. Ibrahim A. H. AalemAlam Environment

Fatma M. Amer Abu Dhabi Department of Municipal Affairs

Adrian Palmer Ramboll Middle East

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MORE CONTENT • MORE NETWORKING • MORE VALUE THAN EVER BEFORE!

On behalf of the WORLD ecoConstruct team, I am delighted to welcome you to the summits and seminars taking place at this exciting event. WORLD ecoConstruct is a four day comprehensive programme of summits, seminars, awareness sessions, focus days and showcases. A union of two of the UAE’s top construction events, Citybuild and Arabian Construction Week, WORLD ecoConstruct will present the infrastructure and construction industry with a platform for networking with like-minded professionals, accessing key business prospects and gaining insider information on upcoming projects and major government investment into sustainable construction and design.

• 70+ SPEAKERS • 60+ SESSIONS • 2 NEW SUMMITS

WORLD ecoConstruct Summit is dedicated to bringing together the entire building and construction chain over 4 days. Developers,contractors, architects, municipalities, designers, engineers, investors, financiers, operators and senior government representatives will congregate to discuss, debate and share best practice in green building design, techniques, products, materials and management.

infrastructure ARABIA Summit provides a platform for this dynamic community to be kept abreast of plans for the latest mega projects, government updates and the newest product developments to adapt to the global economic and political landscape.

In our continued commitment to providing the industry with a valuable and cost-effective learning and networking experience, this event will also provide two Focus Days, Training Seminars and Showcase, in addition to unique networking opportunities.

I sincerely hope that you invest your time with us at WORLD ecoConstruct and I look forward to seeing you at the event in April.

Best regards,

Iman EissaConference Manager

“WORLD ecoConstruct provides a focused showcase of products and technologies that complement the green vision of the regional governments.”

Adnan Sharafi Chairman, Emirates Green Building Council, UAE

“Visitors to the event can find out more about current projects, especially the Abu Dhabi new building codes which improve building standards in the Emirate’’H.E. Engineer Ahmed Mohamed Al ShareefUnder Secretary of the Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE

Welcome

22 April

World ecoConstruct SummitWORLD ecoConstruct Theatre

10.00 to 16.45

infrastructure ARABIA SummitInfrastructure Theatre

09.30 – 16.45

EHSMS Awareness SeminarsDMA Theatre08.30 – 15.30

Future Build Open Air ShowcaseMasdar Future Build Theatre

24 April

UAE BCSD Focus DayWORLD ecoConstruct Theatre

10.00 to 16.30


09.30 – 16.45

Abu Dhabi International Building Codes Training Seminars

DMA Theatre08.30 – 17.30


23 April

World ecoConstruct SummitWORLD ecoConstruct Theatre

10.00 to 16.45


09.30 – 16.45

EHSMS Awareness SeminarsDMA Theatre08.30 – 15.30


25 April

EGBC Focus Day*WORLD ecoConstruct Theatre

10.00 to 16.30


09.30 – 16.45


DMA Theatre08.30 – 17.30


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Agendas at a glance

Choose from any of the sessions below for only USD$500


Planning in advance will ensure you make the most of your time at WORLD ecoConstruct. Below is our calendar of events, including 12 days worth of content-rich Summits, Workshops, Focus Days and Training Programs.

WORLD ecoConstruct Exhibition22 - 25 April 2012

WORLD ecoConstruct is an international exhibition showcasing over 100 suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and importers of products used in sustainable design and construction for the built environment.

WORLD ecoConstruct Summit22 – 25 April 2012

Brings together the entire building and construction chain in a high level four day summit. Developers, contractors, architects, municipalities, engineers, investors, financiers, operators and senior government representatives will congregate to discuss, debate and share best practice in green building design, techniques, products, materials and management.

UAE Business Council for Sustainable Development (UAE BCSD) Focus Day24 April 2012

Aimed at educating the construction industry on the responsibilities which corporations have in the development and maintenance of a sustainable and low carbon future, the Focus Day will showcase members’ approach to a number of topics including Sustainable and Integrated Designs.

The Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) Focus Day25 April 2012

EGBC members as well as leading players in the construction industry will gather to discuss the latest best practices in sustainable building design, construction and maintenance. The EGBC Focus Day will serve as a forum to discuss strategic insight, share success and define solutions to project

challenges in the region.

infrastructure ARABIA Summit22 – 25 April 2012

A unique four day summit that highlights the latest mega projects, government updates and the newest product developments to adapt to the changing global economic and political landscape.

Department of Municipal Affairs Training and Awareness Seminars22-25 April 2012

Highly interactive, informative and Certified training seminars targeting architects, engineers, builders, contractors, government officials, manufacturers conducted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipal Affairs and led by experts in their fields.

Future Build Open Air Showcase22 – 25 April 2012

Spearheaded by Masdar City, members of the Future Build Community will have the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate their accredited green products and services in an interactive environment. The area will create awareness of building sustainable low carbon cities and infrastructure for the future generations.

Cityscape Abu Dhabi Exhibition22 – 25 April 2012

The only annual meeting point for governmental authorities, key investors and developers, consultants, architects, designers and other real estate professionals to drive growth in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market.

Piscine Middle East22 – 25 April 2012

Piscine Middle East, the region’s leading swimming pool & spa event, will bring exclusive products and services from all over the world, and share the latest innovations with specifiers and buyers in the Middle East, North Africa and India.

If you would like to participate in any of the above events please contact the WORLD ecoConstruct Team on [email protected] or visit www.worldecoConstruct.com

Sponsorship Opportunities The sponsorship opportunities at WORLD ecoConstruct are designed to create impact and offer unprecedented effectiveness in promoting your products, services and solutions to construction and real estate’s elite. Through an array of comprehensive marketing campaigns, on-site branding opportunities and networking opportunities, build your brand equity and promote your strengths at this pioneering event.

Our experienced Team will be delighted to discuss these opportunities in more detail.

To find out more, contact us on [email protected]

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22-25 April 2012

Building a sustainable future

WORLD ecoConstruct Theatre

summit Day 1. 22 April 2012 10:00 Registration

11:00 Official Inauguration and Chairman’s Welcome Remarks Praseeda Nair, Editor, BGreen, UAE

11:10 Keynote Speech Developing a sustainable vision for the future of building H.E. Engineer Ahmed Mohamed Al Shareef, Undersecretary, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE

11:40 Presentation Welcome Address Alan Frost, Director, Masdar City, UAE

11:45 Presentation Enabling cities to achieve an ecological, sustainable and low- carbon future Matthew Plumbridge, Consultant, Environmental and Sustainability Planning, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE

12:30 Presentation Identifying and utilising materials for sustainable construction • Assessing sustainability with respect to materials and buildings • Explaining the value of life-cycle analysis • Outlining the use of life-cycle analysis in certification systems • Adopting sustainability to local settings Dr. Dirk Funhoff, Head of European Construction Competence Center, BASF - The Chemical Company, Germany

13:00 Presentation From the bottom to the summit: Identifying aspects of green building from concept to operation • Considerations of health, environment, energy, safety, long and short-term economic returns and sustainability in all stages of the built environment • Identifying sustainable criteria for site selection, concept, and design of the project and standards and ethics of materials • Examining models of implementation and supervision, green construction and QC/QA • Setting principles of sustainable operation, monitoring and evaluation for future upgrades • Determining standards of green demolition Dr. Ibrahim A. H. Aalem, Secretary General, Saudi Environmental Society and CEO, Alam Environment Est., KSA

13:30 Networking break

14:00 Presentation Identifying green purchasing fundamentals to meet today’s economic and environmental demand • Introducing sustainable development in the built environment • Identifying the business drivers for green purchasing practices • Assessing procurement’s impact on sustainability strategies: materials and resources • Examining the green supply network and how it can be applied to your business Augusto G. Casamayor, Founder and CEO, Certified Green Partners, USA

14:30 Presentation Introduction to Carbon Market opportunities and finance mechanisms

• Carbon Markets set up and perspectives • How the construction sector can benefit from the carbon market • Masdar’s Energy efficiency methodologies for buildings • Approach of project implementation in the UAE: Program of activities in the building sector Beatrix Schmuelling, Team Leader, Masdar Clean Energy, UAE

15:00 Panel Discussion Is sustainable building an ideological concept or a viable and profitable business decision? • Assessing the regulatory, economic and social variables of building green • How viable is green building to the construction industry? • Determining the future value of certified buildings • Overcoming the challenges and mitigating the financial risks of building green Wissam Yassine, Senior Sustainability Engineer, Habtoor Leighton Group, UAE Dr. Robert Cooke, Associate, Buro Happold, UAE Holley Chant, Corporate Sustainability Director, KEO International Consultants, UAE Ivar Krasinski, Design Director, STR-EDGE, UAE


16:00 Presentation Greening our buildings: An ongoing sustainable transformation • Looking at the environmental impact of buildings • Overview of the rise of green buildings • Examining recent regulations in the region • Assessing lessons for other sectors • Overcoming challenges and paving the way forward Wissam Yassine, Senior Sustainability Engineer, Habtoor Leighton Group, UAE 16:45 Closing remarks and end of day 1

Day 2. 23 April 2012 10:00 Registration

11:00 Presentation Examining the fundamental principles of green building and sustainable site design • Defining green: What exactly does “green building” mean? • Examining the various principles of green building including: Energy and ambiance, water conservation, HVAC maintenance, pest management, site and landscaping and minor construction and renovation Ralph Puig Jr., Certified Professional Environmental Associate, Puig and Associates, USA


12:00 Panel Discussion Towards sustainable building practices – can architecture make a difference? • Examining the role of design in delivering sustainable buildings • Incorporating design principles into the construction process to meet the challenges of sustainable building • Setting performance objectives for future developments Behr Champana Gagneron, President and CEO, Quantum-AIP, Puerto Rico Alia Javed, Honorary Secretary, RIBA Gulf Chapter GCC, & Senior Architect, Atkins, UAE Sherif Anis, Regional Director, CBT and Secretary, AIA Middle East, UAE



Day 3. 24 April 2012 UAE Business Council for Sustainable Development Focus Day

10:00 Registration

11:00 Keynote Official Inauguration and Chairman’s Welcome Remarks Hussein Al Mahmoudi, Chairman, UAE Business Council for Sustainable Development, UAE

11:15 Presentation Keynote Speech: Sustainable = Integrated Design


12:00 Presentation Sustainable = Affordable EcoVillage Middle East: Prefab Off the Grid/Hybrid Sustainable Communities • What does an ‘off-the-grid’ sustainable community consist of? • Why are these models critical for the region? • What do they cost? • How do they save time, labor, construction and infrastructure costs? Paul Bierman-Lytle, Architect, Founder and Managing Director, PANGAEON, UAE


Day 4. 25 April 2012 Emirates Green Building Council Focus Day Constructing Buildings for the Future

10:00 Registration

11:00 Opening Remarks by morning Focus Day Moderator

11:15 Keynote Welcome and Introduction to Emirates Green Building Council Adnan Sharafi, Chairman, Emirates Green Building Council, UAE

11:30 Presentation Session 1: Green Economy • Why building green is good for people and economic growth • Evolution and experience over the last year: Estidama and Pearl Rating System • Developer’s perspective on the use of rating system • Panel discussion


13:45 Presentation Session 2: Design and Construction • Low cost-effective solutions for sustainable construction • Innovative products for sustainable buildings 13:45 Lunch break

14:15 Presentation Session 3 • Construction Waste Management/Strategies • Challenges faced by Contractors in Building Green and using the rating system • Panel discussion 15:45 Networking break

16:00 An interactive session: Can we afford Eco Cities? 16:45 Closing remarks and end of Focus Day

*The EGBC Focus Day is a separately bookable opportunity. USD$100 Members & USD$150 Non Members.Please visit www.worldecoCosntruct.com for more information or email [email protected]

14:00 Panel Discussion Turning ‘old’ into ‘gold’: Sustainable renovation and refurbishment • Cost-effectively transforming existing buildings to conform with green building regulations • Overcoming the challenges of building renovation and creating viable refurbishment solutions • Determining the costs and technical challenges of adapting buildings to sustainable building standards • Methods to retrofit existing buildings to meet sustainability standards and drive down costs Fatma M. Amer, Advisor – Building Code and Construction, Municipal Regulations Division, Abu Dhabi Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE Matthew Plumbridge, Consultant, Environmental and Sustainability Planning, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE Sherif Anis, Regional Director, CBT and Secretary, AIA Middle East, UAE


15:00 Case Study Examining the first buildings to achieve the five pearl rating of the Estidama Pearl Rating System (PRS): Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre • Looking at measures used to achieve Pearl Rating • Applying international standards, innovative technologies and local solutions to achieve green building requirements • Mitigating the financial risks and maximising the economic, social and environmental benefits of complying with green building regulations Talik Chalabi, Principal, Chalabi Architekten und Partner, Austria


16:00 Presentation Going beyond the rating system: What cost effective sustainability means beyond LEED and Estidama • Harnessing the added value in sustainability projects • How to manage costs in sustainable construction projects • Do rating systems actually achieve sustainable development? Saeed Alabbar, Vice Chairman, EGBC, UAE

16:45 Closing remarks and end of day 2

13:15 Presentation Sustainable = High Performing Material & Equipment To be Sustainable - Learning by Doing • ROCA’s technological innovation in product development and factories • Increasing awareness through the We Are Water Foundation • Emphasising the social and economic need for a new culture of water Victor Schoone, Country Manager Middle East, ROCA, UAE


14:30 Presentation Sustainable = New Financing Solutions


15:45 Presentation Sustainable = Progressive Policies / Incentives Leading by example: Majid Al Futtaim Properties CSR policies, targets and practice • Majid Al Futtaim Properties CSR policy • Majid Al Futtaim Properties CSR Targets • Majid Al Futtaim Properties – Lead by Example Ibrahim Al Zubi, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Majid Al Futtaim Properties, UAE

16:30 Closing remarks and end of Focus Day


22-25 April 2012

Design, build, operate - Building the sustainable framework for the Middle East

Day 1. 22 April 2012FOCUS ON DESIGN

09:30 Registration

10:30 Official Inauguration and Chairman’s Welcome Remarks Melanie Mingas, Editor, The Big Project, UAE

10:35 Keynote Address: Collaboration of government agencies to deliver the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 H.E. Dr. Abdullah Ghareeb, Executive Director - Municipal Affairs Support Services, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE

11:00 Presentation Regional infrastructure development update: UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt Discovering new infrastructure development and investment opportunities in the MENA region • Developing a sufficient and resilient infrastructure capable of supporting anticipated economic growth • Assessing the impact of economic growth in the region on the construction and infrastructure industry • Outlining public spending on key infrastructure projects • Indentifying key underserved areas and mitigating the risks to their under-development • Determining optimum investment opportunities in upcoming infrastructure projects Dr. Ghassan Ziadat, Director of Infrastructure (UAE) and Regional Head of Bridges, Middle East & India, Atkins, UAE Tim Risbridger, Head of Transportation – Middle East/Partner, EC Harris International, UAE Hajir Naghdy, Head of Macquarie Capital Middle East, ADCB Macquarie Corporate Finance, UAE Dr. Arman Farahmand-Razavi, Director, Transport, Ramboll Middle East, UAE Ivan Woods, Head of Project Finance Advisory, BDO Corporate Finance (Middle East), UAE


12:00 Panel Discussion Efficiently and successfully planning, managing and implementing large-scale infrastructure projects • Examining efficient and cost-effective planning of infrastructure projects in the region • Assessing challenges and identifying best practice solutions to project management issues • Identifying best case implementation across the region Tim Risbridger, Head of Transportation – Middle East/Partner, EC Harris International, UAE Stephen Lines, President, Chartered Institute of Building, UAE Hamed Zaghw, MENA Executive Director, Parsons Middle East, UAE John Lesniewski, Key Accounts Senior Manager, Etihad Rail, UAE 12:45 Networking break

SPOTLIGHT ON AIRPORTS

13:00 Case Study STUDY Examining recent advancements in airport design and development • Discussing the long-term financial benefits of enhancing passenger experience through good design and improved layout • Assessing the efficiency of airport structures

Day 2. 23 April 2012FOCUS ON ECONOMICS

10:00 Registration

11:00 Chairman’s welcome remarks

11:05 Presentation Building codes in practice: Evaluating how changing building codes will affect your business As a result of the adoption and implementation of the new Abu Dhabi International Building Codes, companies and personnel sustaining the construction industry in Abu Dhabi Emirate will adjust the way they do business. This presentation will introduce the construction community to some of these changes and discuss the various entities that will be affected. Ali Bukair, PE, Consultant – Policies and Regulations, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE


• Looking at the long-term sustainability of airports through terminal design Giulio De Carli, CEO, OneWorks, Italy


SPOTLIGHT ON ROADS AND SURFACE TRANSPORT

14:00 Leaders in Infrastructure Series: Surface Transport Masterplan: How to encourage further development and investment in public transport and achieve sustainability Senior representative, Department of Transport, UAE


15:00 Panel Discussion Optmising on existing and future plans to develop new road networks • Mitigating challenges and optimising opportunities in designing major road networks • Accommodating existing city structures in the design phase • Overcoming the challenge of high density areas • Identifying key public focus areas to accommodate future growth • Determining funding challenges and investment opportunities Dr Ghassan Ziadat, Director of Infrastructure (UAE) and Regional Head of Bridges, Middle East & India, Atkins, UAE Martin Tillman, Associate Director - Transportation, Buro Happold, UAE Senior representative, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE


SPOTLIGHT ON SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

16:00 Presentation Abu Dhabi Education Council’s Future Schools Program • ADEC’s plans and vision for new schools following green principles with a goal of 3 Pearls under Estidama. • Design elements of the new school facilities • What are the keys to success and challenges associated with implementation of a sustainable schools’ program? Jyoti Sharma, Senior Architect, Facilities and Infrastructure, Abu Dhabi Education Council, UAE


infrastructure ARABIA Theatre


Day 3. 24 April 2012SPECIAL ISSUES IN INFRASTRUCTURE: ENERGY, WATER AND PPP

10:00 Registration

11:00 Chairman’s Welcome Remarks

11:05 Leaders in Infrastructure Series: New standards and certifications applicable to the HVAC industry in the UAE: Abu Dhabi Energy Code Matthew Plumbridge, Consultant, Environment and Sustainability Planning, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE


Day 4. 25 April 2012FOCUS ON ASSET MANAGEMENT

10:00 Registration

11:00 Chairman’s Welcome Remarks

11:05 Leaders in Infrastructure Series: Optimising infrastructure assets through effective asset management strategies Dr. Max Clark, Development Director – Government, Halcrow, UAE


MEFMA Focus Group

12:00 Establishing FM guidance for design teams • Identifying the different stages in the design process from ‘concept’ through to ‘handover’ of a building, site or development. • Identifying the issues that will affect FM and sustainability operations that are decided at that stage of the design process.

12:00 Presentation Masdar City: Model for a sustainable future • What is Masdar/ Vision and Mission • What is Masdar City/ Objectives and Overview • Masdar City Development Principles • Masdar City Sustainability Overview • Masdar City Technology Roadmap Focus Areas • How Masdar City will Benefit Abu Dhabi as a whole Alamira Noor Bani Hashim, Urban Planner, Masdar City, UAE


13:00 Case Study Shuweihat 2 power and water station: Hear from the big players in the utilities sector about winning work in major upcoming projects in Abu Dhabi and the Western Region. Senior representative, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority, UAE


14:00 Case Study Promoting PPP projects and government’s current strategies towards PPP models: Hear from government experts on the methods of delivery, the projects’ key challenges and how they were overcome. Benefit from real life pros and cons of current PPP projects to assist with improving your own financing, documentation, and project delivery. Dr. Jamal Zarif, Technical Advisor, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE


15:00 Leaders in Infrastructure Series: Effective strategies to structure successful PPP agreements to deliver mega infrastructure projects Manju Chandrasekhar, Development Director, Halcrow, UAE


16:00 Panel Discussion Creating an inviting city image through the effective use of landscaping and public realms • Effective use of irrigation systems in Abu Dhabi • Identifying the various elements of placemaking and creating liveable space • Examining the use of cost-effective irrigation systems in Abu Dhabi Rashed Al Falasi, Director – PRFD, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE Senior representative, Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company, UAE Senior representative, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority, UAE Senior representative, Regulation and Supervision Bureau, UAE


12:00 Panel Discusssion To what extent have sustainable agendas been transformed by the economic conditions? • Overcoming infrastructure building challenges while optimising functionality • Assessing the negative effects of “value engineering” on infrastructure functionality • Utilising sustainable materials to increase functionality and reduce long-term costs • Driving project value through efficient, functional and sustainable design • Driving down costs and identifying strategies in sustainable construction Robert Cooke, Associate, Buro Happold, UAE Dr. Arman Farahmand-Razavi, Director, Transport, Ramboll Middle East, UAE Holley Chant, Corporate Sustainability Director, KEO International Consultants, UAE


13:00 Presentation The consultant’s role in meeting regulations and rating tools • Implementing strategies to meet and exceed new standards • Attracting new investment by raising standards across the market • Assessing the financial cost implications of not meeting standards and rating systems Farhad Homayoun Shad, Associate Director, Structures, Ramboll Middle East, UAE


14:00 Leaders in Infrastructure Series: Examining the challenges and solutions of delivering mega infrastructure projects Adrian Palmer, Executive Director, Ramboll Middle East, UAE


15:00 Leaders in Infrastructure Series: Overview of the sustainable public lighting strategy Martin Valentine, Lighting Expert, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE


16:00 Presentation Winning work in water and wastewater facilities: New projects overview • Overcoming the challenge of delivering sustainable water and wastewater facilities • Assessing the private sector’s role in the construction of water and wastewater facilities • Benefits of investing in water infrastructure projects • Updating existing treatment facilities to improve efficiency of use • Exploring recent developments in water management technology • Highlighting forthcoming water and wastewater facilities Rick Schoenthaler, Water Sector Manager, Parsons Middle East, UAE



Hear over 70 industry leaders including:

Dr. Ibrahim A. H. AalemSecretary General, Saudi Environmental Society and CEO Alam Environment Est.KSA

Matthew Plumbridge Consultant - Environmental and Sustainability PlanningDepartment of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi CityUAE

Behr Champana GagneronPresident and CEO Quantum-AIPPuerto Rico

Alia JavedHonorary Secretary RIBA Gulf Chapter GCC & Senior ArchitectAtkinsUAE

Giulio De CarliCEOOne WorksItaly

Beatrix SchmuellingTeam LeaderMasdar Clean EnergyUAE

Fatma M. Amer Advisor – Building Code and Construction, Municipal Regulations Division Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi CityUAE

Saeed AlabbarVice Chairman EGBCUAE

Tim Risbridger Head of Transportation – Middle East/Partner EC Harris InternationalUAE

Dr. Arman Farahmand-Razavi Director, Transport Ramboll Middle East UAE

Hajir Naghdy Head of Macquarie Capital Middle East ADCB Macquarie Corporate Finance UAE

Dr. Ghassan ZiadatDirector of Infrastructure (UAE) and Regional Head of Bridges, Middle East & IndiaAtkinsUAE

Ali BukairConsultant Policies & RegulationsDepartment of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi CityUAE

Stephen Lines President Chartered Institute of BuildingUAE

John Lesniewski Key Accounts Senior ManagerEtihad RailUAE

Hamed Zaghw MENA Executive DirectorParsons Middle East UAE

Adrian Palmer Executive Director Ramboll Middle EastUAE

Ivan WoodsHead of Project Finance AdvisoryBDO Corporate Finance (Middle East)UAE

Edgar P. Small, PH.D.Coordinator of Construction Management and Associate ProfessorAmerican University in DubaiUAE

Talik ChalabiPrincipal Chalabi Architekten und ParnterAustria

Farhad Homayoun Shad Associate Director StructuresRamboll Middle EastUAE

Alan FrostDirectorMasdar CityUAE

Manju Chandrasekhar Development Director HalcrowUAE

Jyoti SharmaSenior Architect, Facilities and InfrastructureAbu Dhabi Education CouncilUAE

• Ascertaining the actions or specific requirements that should be addressed at each stage of the design and construct process and define recommendations. Dilip Khatwani, Team Leader and MEFMA Board Member, RFM Global, UAE Ryan Darnell, Director, Services, Khidmah, UAE


MEFMA Focus Group

13:00 Strategies to benefit from indicative life expectancies for building assets and elements • Identifying the different assets, systems and elements included in an analysis of life-cycle replacement fund for a building or infrastructure facility • Identifying the differences and factors affecting “economic life”, “useful life” and “technological life” of assets • Providing a Schedule of Indicative Life Expectancies for assets, systems and elements typically found in the region Ian MacQuarie, FM Consultant, Mace Macro, UAE David O’Riley, btconnect, UAE Ryan Darnell, Director, Services, Khidmah, UAE


14:00 Panel Discussion The importance of asset management in leading decisions on infrastructure implementation Nicholas Wellwood, Consultant, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE Anis Anis, Infrastructure Planning Department Manager, Urban Planning Council, UAE Alan Roland, Network Inventory and RAMS Specialist, Department of Transport Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE Ronne Rahmen, W.S Atkins, UAE


15:00 Panel Discussion Maximising waste materials management and recycling to advance your business • Overview of current construction waste management practices in the region • Examining innovative technology and reducing waste • Assessing stakeholders’ role in waste management and recycling practices • Applying effective waste management and recycling policies to your projects Stephen Lines, President, Chartered Institute of Building, UAE Edgar P. Small Ph.D., Coordinator of Construction Management, Associate Professor, American University in Dubai, UAE Matthew Plumbridge, Consultant - Environmental and Sustainability Planning, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE


16:00 SPECIAL FOCUS CASE STUDY Examining the structural maintenance of roads • Road conditions…when is structural maintenance required? • Cost effective repair methods and maintaining value in existing road infrastructure • Addressing the particular challenges that face road works in the region • Assessing funding mechanisms and schemes Edgar P. Small Ph.D., Coordinator of Construction Management, Associate Professor, American University in Dubai, UAE

16:45 Closing remarks and end of Summit

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22-25 April 2012

Day 1, 22 April 2012 Time Topic Speaker08:30 Registration 09:00 Welcome DMA09:10 Regulatory Framework ADEHS Centre09:30 Analysis of Safety Inspections and Findings Municipality Inspection Leader09:50 Q&A Facilitator WRM10:00 Refreshment break 10:15 Progress in B&C Sector EHSMS Implementation DMA10:35 International EHS Standards Guest Speaker10:55 Q&A Municipality Facilitator11:05 Workgroup Activity: Principles of EHS system development and implementation Municipalities11:45 Q&A Municipality Facilitator12:00 Lunch break

12:45 Welcome DMA12:50 Working at Height Guest Speaker13:10 16 Construction Hazards Municipalities13:30 RARS Overview Municipalities13:50 Refreshment break 14:00 Workgroup Activity: 14:45 Welfare in the Workplace Guest Speaker15:00 Panel Discussion: Today’s topics All Speakers15:30 Closing Remarks DMA

Day 2, 23 April 2012 Time Topic Speaker08:30 Registration 09:00 Welcome DMA 09:10 Regulatory Framework ADEHS Centre09:30 Analysis of Safety Inspections and Findings Municipality Inspection Leader09:50 Q&A Municipality Facilitator10:00 Refreshment break

10:15 Progress in B&C Sector EHSMS Implementation Municipalities10:35 International EHS Standards Guest Speaker10:55 Q&A Municipality Facilitator11:05 Workgroup Activity: Principles of EHS system development and implementation Municipalities11:45 Q&A Municipality Facilitator12:00 Lunch break

12:45 Welcome DMA12:50 Working at Height Guest Speaker13:10 16 Construction Hazards Municipalities13:30 RARS Overview Municipalities13:50 Refreshment break 14:00 Workgroup Activity: 14:45 Welfare in the Workplace Guest Speaker15:00 Panel Discussion: Today’s topics All Speakers15:30 Closing Remarks DMA

Day 3, 24 April 2012 09:00 Registration

10:00 An overview of the non-structural provisions of the New Building Code Eng. Fatma M. Amer, PE, Consultant – Building Codes and Construction – MAGS, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE

11:30 The New Energy Conservation Code – Interaction with other codes Matthew Plumbridge, Consultant – Environmental and Sustainability Planning, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE


14:00 Basic understanding of the structural provisions of the New Building Code Eng. Ali Bukair, PE, Consultant – Policies and Regulations, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE


16:00 Passive and active fire protection systems in the new codes Sajid Raza, Advisor and Vice President (Technical), Butler Engineering (ME), UAE

17:30 Closing remarks

Day 4, 25 April 2012

09:00 Registration

10:00 An overview of the non-structural provisions of the New Building Code Eng. Fatma M. Amer, PE, Consultant – Building Codes and Construction – MAGS, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE

11:30 The New Energy Conservation Code – Interaction with other codes Matthew Plumbridge, Consultant – Environmental and Sustainability Planning, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE


14:00 Basic understanding of the structural provisions of the New Building Code Eng. Ali Bukair, PE, Consultant – Policies and Regulations, Department of Municipal Affairs, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE


16:00 Passive and active fire protection systems in the new codes Sajid Raza, Advisor and Vice President (Technical), Butler Engineering (ME), UAE

17:30 Closing remarks


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PaymentsA confirmation letter and invoice will be sent upon receipt of your registration. Please note that full payment must be received prior to the event. Only those delegates whose fees have been paid in full will be admitted to the event. You can pay by company cheques or bankers draft in Dirhams or US$. Please note that all US$ cheques and drafts should be drawn on a New York bank and an extra amount of US$6 per payment should be added to cover bank clearing charges.

* I have read the cancellation policy and agree with the terms and conditions. I authorise my credit/debit card for the above payment.

CancellationIf you are unable to attend, a substitute delegate will be welcome in your place. If this is not suitable, a US$200 service charge will be payable. Registrations cancelled less than thirty days before the event must be paid in full.

Event Venue:Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), UAETel: +971 2 444 6135Accommodation DetailsWe highly recommend you secure yourroom reservation at the earliest to avoid lastminute inconvenience. You can contact the IIR Hospitality Desk for assistance on:Tel: 971 4 407 2693Fax: 971 4 407 2517Email: [email protected]

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VisasDelegates requiring visas should contact the hotel they wish to stay at directly. Delegates are strongly advised to apply for their visa as soon as possible as visa processing may take several weeks.

Due to unforseen circumstances, the programme may change and IIR reserves the right to alter the venue/ sessions and/ or speakers.

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Please indicate the sessions or summits that you are interested in attending:

WORLD ecoConstruct Summit Day One – World ecoConstruct Summit

Day Two – World ecoConstruct Summit

Day Three – UAE Business Council for Sustainable Development (UAE BCSD) Focus Day

+971 4 335 1891

+971 4 407 2528

[email protected] www.worldecoConstruct.com/summit

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22 – 25 April 2012 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, UAE

Featuring

Day Four – Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) Focus Day *(Separate fees apply. Please contact [email protected] for more information). $150 for non-members, $100 for members

Environment, Health and Safety Management System Awareness Seminars


Abu Dhabi Department of Municipal Affairs Training and Seminars

infrastructure ARABIA Day One – Focus on Design

Day Two – Focus on the Economics of Building and Construction

Day Three – Special Issues in Building and Construction

Day Four – Focus on Asset Management

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