Benefits of Attending

2009 has brought many challenges to the construction sector. The deteriorating global economic climate and subsequent liquidity problems have shifted the industry’s attention to value engineering. Building with precast concrete structures is arguably a more economical method of construction. Precast ensures quality whilst reducing labour costs and allows for rapid completion of construction projects. With precast concrete structures in higher demand, the industry must now overcome the design, construction and logistical complexities of building with precast units.

Precast Concrete Middle East 2009, now in its second successful year, will address the latest challenges associated with integrating precast structures into the initial design process and effective erection techniques will be discussed.

Precast Concrete Middle East 2008

What is new for 2009?

This exclusive summit will provide an interactive forum for leading industry experts to share and debate their experiences and strategies for successfully incorporating precast structures into construction projects, including:

• Designing projects with precast in mind to avoid redesign and thus minimize additional costs
• Reviewing the challenges associated with applying precast concrete structures to high rise projects
• Determining economical building strategies by successfully optimizing resources
• Determining alternative uses of precast to bolster construction capacity and enhance durability
• Encouraging green initiatives in precast projects to ensure sustainable construction

Exclusive regional case studies and presentations from

Predrag Eror Division Manager – Civil & Structural Meinhardt	Kerry Galbraith Head of Strucutral Department KEO International
Angelo Manesero Chief Engineer Dutco Balfour Beatty	Ali Mahdi Technical Manager Hyder Consulting
Dr. Ghassan Ziadat Director of Infrastructure (Abu Dhabi) & Regional Head of Bridges (ME & India) Atkins	Andera Al Saudi Business Manager TEKLA
Darryl Blackwood Technical Director WSP Middle East	Peter De Bruin Director BG&E Engineers
Salvatore Saker CEO Green Precast Systems & Technology	David Stickland Precast & Rebar Manufacturing Aldar Laing O’Rourke Construction
Derek Swift Group Sustainability Manager Al Fara’a General Contracting	Joseph Coppinger Construction Manager Arabtec
Mohammad Yasser Baaj Technical Manager Emirates Precast	Hiro Hoshino Project Director Hopkins Architects Dubai
Prof. Mufid Samarai Professor University of Sharjah	Herr Holger Reinecke Technical Director FML Concretec GmbH

PLUS: Four essential industry-led interactive workshops

• Evaluating and repairing precast concrete deterioration to improve structural integrity
• Technological developments in precast
• Sustainability of precast construction
• Applying precast structures to high rise buildings

Key features and benefits of Precast Concrete Middle East 2009

• Expert speaking panel representing leading contractors, designers and local authorities in the Middle East, including Dutco Balfour Beatty, arabtec, Al Fara’a General Contracting, Meinhardt, Hopkins Architects and Dubai Municipality
• Regional precast case studies showcasing strategies for overcoming design and construction challenges, including a keynote presentation from Mr. Derek Swift, Group Sustainability Manager of Al Fara’a General Contracting, who will be discussing the contractors’ perspective on sustainable construction in the UAE, by providing an overview of the challenges associated with implementing green initiatives
• Network with key players in the construction industry and debate commonly shared precast challenges
• Interactive panel sessions with input from key contractors, designers and local authorities in the region
• Four essential half-day workshops covering the most topical precast issues, including an interactive workshop on applying precast structures to high rise buildings, led by Predrag Eror, Division Manager – Civil & Structural of Meinhardt

Conference partners

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Partner	Media Partners

[ Register Now] · [ Next: Conference Day One: Monday 29 June 2009 ]