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Leading UAE precast concrete companies to host one-day seminar ‘precast for all’.

 
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13 May 2012

Leading UAE precast concrete companies to host one-day seminar ‘precast for all’.

Leading UAE precast concrete companies are set to host for the second consecutive year, ‘Precast for All’, a seminar highlighting the benefits of ready-made structures.

The seminar will be held on 15 May at the Jumeirah Etihad Towers. Offering industry know-how and an overview of the projects that integrate precast concrete components, the event is expected to gather key government officials, prominent international precast industry experts, as well as contracting companies, consulting firms and real estate developers.

Her Excellency Fatema Al Jaber, Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will deliver the opening address at the seminar. According to statistical data provided by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the precast sector in UAE is valued at AED 6 billion, employing over 25,000 technicians and skilled workers.

Precast concrete is gaining popularity in the Middle East construction industry as a preferred structural solution. Architectural and structural precast concrete components save time, cut costs and provide a high-quality look. They also add to the sustainability and durability of the structures.

Precast concrete is gaining popularity in the Middle East construction industry as a preferred structural solution. Architectural and structural precast concrete components save time, cut costs and provide a high-quality look. They also add to the sustainability and durability of the structures.

Samir Koblawi, the official spokesperson for the seminar, said: “Building on the success achieved by our inaugural event, we have continued to receive repeated requests from other industry leaders to shape the seminar into an annual calendar fixture. Our latest edition of Precast for All is the outcome of the combined efforts and support from 10 industry leaders. We are confident that the seminar will continue to offer a platform for industry professionals to share their successes and challenges in the field of construction.”

The sponsors of the precast seminar include Arabtec, Concrete Technology, Dubai Precast, Emarat Europe, Exeed Precast, Gulf Precast, Hard Precast, RAK Precast, United Precast Concrete, and Xtramix. The event is co-sponsored by eConstruct, Mapei, and Strusoft.

During the one-day ‘Precast for All’ seminar, Carlos Amaya of Estidama will discuss the Estidama compliance for envelope thermal performance. Max Jordan, Senior Director of Fluor will elaborate on precast structures for villas, while Dr. Maher Tadros from the University of Nebraska will highlight the benefits of precast in infrastructure constructions. Other key speakers headlining the event include Sameh El Ashri, Engineering Director of eConstruct, and Bob Scott, Head of Structures of WS Atkins.

Max Jordan recently completed an assignment as Fluor’s project director for the Al Falah Community. His precast projects have included institutional structures, health care facilities, prisons, senior housing communities, and parking structures. Al Falah is his first single-family housing project.

Maher Tadros was named 'Industry Titan,' one of the 50 most influential persons in the 50-year history of the precast concrete industry, by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute at its 50th anniversary in 2004.

Sameh El Ashri has provided structural engineering services to several iconic projects, including the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. He currently directs all engineering operations at eConstruct's offices in the UAE, Egypt, and India.

Bob Scott is a Chartered Engineer with 30 years of experience in design and construction. He has extensive experience with the structural design of concrete, precast and steel for a wide range of high-rise projects in the Middle East and the UK.



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