SUSTAINABLE DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
2014
18 - 19 November 2014
Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
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2014 IS THE YEAR FOR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES IN
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Dear Delegate,
We are delighted to welcome you to the second Sustainable Design & Construction Conference
hosted at The Big 5 taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Last year’s conference received a
phenomenal response and we are pleased to once again be offering this high profile forum with a focus
on quality, value and maximising your time out of the office. Topics have once again been gathered
following extensive market research to ensure that you are getting the most cutting-edge information
and market updates for the design and construction sector with a focus on some of the biggest projects
from around Dubai and the region.
Andy White
Group Event
Director
The Big 5
As we all know, a lot has changed since last year, notably with the announcement of Dubai’s successful bid to host
the World Expo 2020. Expo 2020 is accelerating new projects and stimulating a drive for new construction and
development, which paired with the general sentiment of market recovery in the UAE and wider region means that
Dubai and the UAE are once again poised to take the world by storm. Iconic architecture and rapid construction have
led to truly transformational growth in this amazing world city and an abundance of opportunities for our sector.
We hope that you enjoy the presentations, case studies and panel discussions on offer during the conference and
we invite you to also make use of the breaks to visit The Big 5 exhibition. We are also offering over 40 free to attend,
CPD certified workshops throughout the week so be sure to review the full Big 5 educational programme agenda to
determine how you can truly make the most of this industry platform for all of your sourcing, business intelligence,
networking, learning and professional development needs.
Sincerely,
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Saeed Al Abbar
Director, AESG;
Vice-Chairman, Emirates
Green Building Council
Christopher
Seymour
Director,
Head of Property UAE,
EC Harris
KEY TOPICS
Mustafa
Chehabeddine
Principal,
Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)
Engi Jaber
Sustainability Manager,
Dewan Architects &
Engineers
Benjamin Piper
Jassim Thabet
Director of Architecture,
Middle East & North Africa,
Perkins + Will
Chief Executive Officer,
National Central Cooling
Company (Tabreed)
David Clifton
Regional Development
Director,
Faithful + Gould
Sanjay Tanna
Senior Director Commercial and
Investments, ADNEC
MARKET OUTLOOK AND
FUTURE FORECASTING
NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN
THE HOTELS AND
HOSPITALITY SECTOR
INFRASTRUCTURE
SECTOR UPDATES
REFURBISHMENT AND
RETROFIT MARKET UPDATES
AND OPPORTUNITIES
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT AND
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
ACHIEVING
SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS
Gurjit Singh
Craig Plumb
ENERGY EFFICIENT COOLING
Chief Development
Officer,
Aldar Properties
Head of Research,
MENA,
Jones Lang LaSalle
and more….
PROJECT SHOWCASES
LEARNING FROM BEST PRACTICE
BARWA CITY INFRASTRUCTURE BUILDINGS
DOHA
Discover how this social infrastructure mega-project has
been designed to support the large-scale community
through provision of mosques, banks, schools and multiuse public spaces, whilst meeting rigorous QSAS green
buildng standards in the new Barwa City, Doha, Qatar.
THE DIPLOMATIC QUARTER HOTEL RIYADH
Explore the methods by which an iconic 5 star hotel and
residential project is able to support an improved external
micro-climate through the use of innovative cooling
techniques and unique design features, including captured
‘spill air’ permeating from the surrounding building via
façade leakage, as well as window and doorway openings.
DANAT AL EMARAT WOMEN’S AND
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ABU DHABI
A tribute to women and children, the Danat Al Emarat
Women’s and Children’s Hospital will be a destination of
excellence in the Middle East. Discover how designers
married iconic design inspired by local landscapes with
the highly specialised technical requirements of a worldclass healthcare facility.
WHO SHOULD
ATTEND
• Architects
• Consultants
• Engineers
• Urban planners
• Contractors
• Interior designers
• Procurement managers
• Project managers
• Real estate developers
• Government officials
THE BIG 5 EXHIBITION
17-20 November 2014, Dubai World Trade Centre
The Sustainable Design & Construction conference is held during
The Big 5, the region’s largest construction exhibition.
PROJECT SHOWCASES
LEARNING FROM BEST PRACTICE
ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MIDFIELD TERMINAL COMPLEX
Conceived as a gateway to Abu Dhabi, the airport is designed as
an urban space, complete with plazas and internal buildings,
united under one expansive roof. The high percentage of transfer
passengers means that, for the majority, the terminal building
will be their sole experience of Abu Dhabi. The terminal therefore
needed to reflect and embody aspects of the city to ensure that
Abu Dhabi is truly and effectively represented. This includes
dwellings, leisure and cultural activities.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECT SHOWCASE
TRANSCORP HILTON HOTEL
Located in the Ikoyi neighbourhood of Lagos, Nigeria, the new
309-key, 30,000 sqm Transcorp Hilton Hotel features locallyinspired design with a focus on sustainability. The building will
be designed to maximise energy efficiency and will incorporate
a green roof system with a storm water collection system,
solar water heaters and photovoltaic technologies.
MASDAR HEADQUARTERS
The Masdar Headquarters complex is set to become one of
the most sustainable, energy-efficient offices in the United
Arab Emirates; incorporating over 1,000 sqm of rooftop PV
solar panels and using 50% less energy compared to a typical
Abu Dhabi building, the complex is targeting a four-Pearl
rating, one of the highest energy efficiency and sustainability
certifications available in the world.
THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GAIA AWARDS CEREMONY
WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE CONFERENCE.
Judging panel
Mario Seneviratne P.Eng,
LEED Fellow, FIMechE,
Managing Director,
Green Technologies
FZCO
Ali A. Buruhaima
Deputy Director General,
Dubai Technology &
Media Free Zone
Authority
Alaa K. Ashmawy
Professor of Civil Engineering
and Dean of the School of
Engineering, American University
of Dubai
DAY 1
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
TUESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2014
LOCATION AT DWTC: Al Ain J&K accessible on the 1st floor
09.00 Registration
•Is Dubai building hotels and attractions “just” for Expo 2020,
or is there demand and use for these hotels after 2020?
10.00 Opening remarks from the Chair
•What are owners and occupiers looking for in design and
construction partners?
Saeed Al Abbar, Director, AESG; Vice-Chairman,
Emirates Green Building Council
MARKET OUTLOOK AND
FUTURE FORECASTING
Keynote address: The future looks
10.05 bright in Dubai
Invitation extended to HE Hussain Nasser Lootah,
Director General, Dubai Municipality
Dubai Expo 2020: Assessing the impact of the Expo
10.30 2020 win on the UAE’s construction sector
•What does hosting the World Expo 2020 in Dubai really mean
for the construction sector?
•Outlining plans for the exhibition site itself and approximate
timeframe for delivery
•Highlighting the impact on new construction requirements
including infrastructure, hospitality, leisure, hotels and more
•Pinpointing which projects are likely to be prioritised and
which projects are likely to be revitalised as an outcome
of the win
Craig Plumb, Head of Research, MENA, Jones Lang LaSalle
11.00
MENA Projects Update: Business-critical
updates on mega-projects from around
the region and new opportunities for the
construction sector
•Tips for putting together a winning bid for new projects
Filippo Sona, Director, Head of Hotels MENA,
Colliers International
Hicham Hassouni, Development Senior Manager,
ACCOR Middle East
Ronald Egelman, Director of Development,
Middle East & Africa, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Rupprecht Queitsch, CEO and Senior Partner,
INHOCO Group – International Hospitality Consulting Group
Sanjay Tanna, Senior Director – Commercial and Investments,
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC)
The Big 5 International Project Showcase:
12.45 Transcorp Hilton Hotel
Located in the Ikoyi neighbourhood of Lagos, Nigeria, the new
309-key, 30,000 sqm Transcorp Hilton Hotel features locallyinspired design with a focus on sustainability. The building will
be designed to maximise energy efficiency and will incorporate
a green roof system with a storm water collection system, solar
water heaters and photovoltaic technologies. The programme
for the five-star hotel includes a range of guest rooms, as well
as meeting and function space, a spa, pool, fitness centre, and a
variety of bars and restaurants.
Shawn Basler, Principal and Executive Director,
Perkins Eastman
Applying Dubai’s green building
13.15 regulations to mixed-use, commercial
and hospitality projects
• Overview of the latest projects planned or under
construction in the MENA region
• Establishing best practice in applying Dubai’s green building
codes to new projects
• Highlighting the sectors that seem to be showing the
most growth and potential opportunities
• Identifying the main challenges and solutions to overcome them
• Assessing supply and demand indicators to forecast
future opportunities
Philip K. Mathew, Research Manager, Ventures Middle East
• Highlighting materials and technologies to help reduce
energy and water consumption
Yann Pennes, Projects Director, Dewan Architects & Engineers
11.30 Visit The Big 5 exhibition
13.45 The Gaia Awards
NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HOTELS
AND HOSPITALITY SECTOR
INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR UPDATES
Panel Session: Forecasting growth and
12.00 new opportunities in the region’s hotel and
hospitality sector
•Supply and demand analysis: How many hotel rooms are
needed to meet the region’s increasing demand for business
and leisure travel?
•Market sector analysis: Assessing the need for budget,
mid-market, luxury and hotel-apartments
Panel Session: Market update and
14.45 opportunities for sustainable development of
the Middle East’s infrastructure sector
•Identifying where key investments are being made into
infrastructure mega-projects around the region
•Opportunities in social infrastructure: Focus on schools,
hospitals and government buildings
•Highlighting forthcoming projects that are likely to be going
into tendering phase in the next 12 months
•Updates in accessing project finance and feedback from
regional PPP projects
•Embracing a collaborative approach to ensure efficient
project planning and timely project delivery
The Big 5 Project Showcase:
16.00 Masdar’s Headquarters Abu Dhabi
David Clifton, Regional Development Director, Faithful + Gould
The Masdar Headquarters complex is set to become one of the
most sustainable, energy-efficient offices in the United Arab
Emirates; incorporating over 1,000 sqm of rooftop PV solar
panels and using 50% less energy compared to a typical Abu
Dhabi building, the complex is targeting a four-Pearl rating,
one of the world’s highest energy efficiency and sustainability
certifications available in the world.
John Achari, Director of Urban Planning, Parsons
Saeed Alabbar, Director, AESG
Andrew Jeffery, Director, Middle East Leader Infrastructure &
Capital Projects, Deloitte & Touche
Christopher Seymour, Director, Head of Property UAE, EC Harris
David Moore, Partner, Rail, Clyde & Co.
Ghassan Ziadat, Regional Director of Planning and
Infrastructure and Head of Bridges, Atkins
15.30
The Big 5 Project Showcase:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Midfield Terminal Complex
Conceived as a gateway to Abu Dhabi, the airport is designed as
an urban space, complete with plazas and internal buildings,
united under one expansive roof. The high percentage of
transfer passengers means that, for the majority, the terminal
building will be their sole experience of Abu Dhabi. The terminal
therefore needed to reflect and embody aspects of the city to
ensure that Abu Dhabi is truly and effectively represented. This
includes dwellings, leisure and cultural activities.
The Big 5 Project Showcase: Barwa City
16.30 Infrastructure Buildings Doha
Discover how this social infrastructure mega-project has
been designed to support the large-scale community through
provision of mosques, banks, schools and multi-use public
spaces, whilst meeting rigorous QSAS green buildngs standards
in the new Barwa City, Doha, Qatar.
Steven W. Miller, Senior Vice President – Business
Development, Shapoorji Pallonji
17.00 Closing remarks from the Chair and end of Day 1
17.30 Visit The Big 5 exhibition
DAY 2
Mustafa Chehabeddine, Principal, Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2014
LOCATION AT DWTC: Al Ain J&K accessible on the 1st floor
09.30 Registration
10.00 Opening remarks from the Chair
Saeed Al Abbar, Director, AESG; Vice-Chairman,
Emirates Green Building Council
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Keynote Client Panel Session: Embracing a
10.35 new approach to deliver sustainable homes,
buildings and communities in the MENA region
•Putting sustainability at the heart of new communities and
construction projects
•How have client strategies changed in light of the past
financial crisis?
Driving higher standards in sustainability
•What are developers looking for in their project teams and
what opportunities exist for smaller or medium-sized firms
to win work?
Codes in Dubai
•What new projects are arising or being accelerated following
Dubai’s successful World Expo 2020 bid?
10.05 through the introduction of new Green Building
•Introducing the latest updates to Dubai Municipality’s Green
Building Codes
•Identifying the implications for the design, construction and
engineering industries
•Forecasting future developments: Assessing the prospects for
new projects across the region and opportunities for the design
and construction industry
B.R. Kiran, Director of Development, Sobha Developers
•Announcing the timeline of regulation implementation and
what you need to do to ensure compliance
Gurjit Singh, Chief Development Officer, Aldar Properties
Abdulla Rafia, Assistant Director General,
Planning & Engineering, Dubai Municipality
Sanjay Tanna, Senior Director – Commercial and Investments,
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC)
Ramy Zaghloul, Vice President – Development, Meraas Holding
11.30 Visit The Big 5 exhibition
REFURBISHMENT AND RETROFIT MARKET
UPDATES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Developing the business case for refurbishment
12.00 of built assets and the impact of new energy
efficiency targets
•Overview of current opportunities for refurbishment across
the asset classes and regional markets
•Identifying different approaches to achieve a secure return
•Highlighting solutions to overcome the main challenges of
retrofitting existing buildings to be more energy efficient
•Learning from best practice: Examining the payback
opportunities for investment in sustainable construction
Christopher Seymour, Director, Head of Property UAE, EC Harris
The Big 5 Project Showcase: DEWA Buildings
12.30 and Lighting Retrofit Pilot Projects
Lessons learned from the first Dubai energy performance
contracting projects using the guaranteed savings model under
the new ESCO scheme. Gain key takeaways from the projects and
highlights of the progress of Etihad ESCO, the Dubai Super ESCO,
in meeting the objectives of the Demand Side Management strategy.
The Big 5 Project Showcase:
15.00 Danat Al Emarat Women’s and
Children’s Hospital Abu Dhabi
A tribute to women and children, the Danat Al Emarat Women’s
and Children’s Hospital will be a destination of excellence
in the Middle East. Discover how designers married iconic
design inspired by local landscapes with the highly specialized
technical requirements of a world-class healthcare facility.
Simon Thomas, Middle East & North Africa Healthcare Director,
HKS Architects
The Big 5 Project Showcase:
15.30 The Change Initiative
Lessons learnt in balancing sustainability with costeffectiveness at the world’s highest scoring LEED platinum
building, achieving 107 out of 110 LEED points, making it the
most sustainable building in the world.
Bill Jolly, Director, MEP and Sustainability, Ramboll
16.00 Visit The Big 5 exhibition
ENERGY EFFICIENT COOLING
Stephane le Gentil, CEO, Etihad Energy Services Company
Panel Session: Sustainable solutions to the
ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS
New approaches and technology deployment
13.00 strategies to achieve sustainability targets
•Understanding that designing green is the essential first
step, but not the end in itself
•Managing buildings in real time for their entire lifetime for
sustainability and reduced carbon footprint
•Adopting a different approach to achieve significant
sustainability in millions of existing buildings and thousands
of new buildings
•Assessing what new strategies are required to achieve
sustainability targets such as Dubai’s Integrated Energy
Strategy to reduce 30% energy consumption by 2030
•Exploring machine-to-machine (M2M): The emerging
paradigm in real estate management for reduced O&M and
reduced carbon footprint
Sougata Nandi, Sustainable Development Evangelist
13.30 Visit The Big 5 exhibition
Innovating smart and sustainable
14.30 built environments
•Designing, constructing and operating sustainable buildings
and master plans for infrastructure, cities and communities
•Smart and healthy environments versus
high-performance outcomes
•Regenerating existing facilities to meet new
sustainability standards
•Re-defining smart, sustainable built environments
•Emerging smart and innovative sustainable systems, trends,
technologies and products
• Future movements and expectations
Engi Jaber, Sustainability Manager,
Dewan Architects & Engineers
16.20 region’s cooling challenge
•Assessing the latest advancements in district cooling as a
sustainable and viable option for efficient cooling
•Challenges facing the district cooling industry and how they
can be overcome
•Opportunities in tri-generation (combined heat, power
and cooling) and outlining the advantages and challenges
of this technology
•Harnessing renewable energy and alternative energy sources to
reduce energy consumption and drive down carbon emissions
•Determining the most cost-effective and efficient cooling
options for small, medium and large scale projects
Bill Jolly, Director, MEP and Sustainability, Ramboll
Jasim Husain Thabet, Chief Executive Officer, National Central
Cooling Company (Tabreed)
Dr. Robert Cooke, Associate, Buro Happold Consulting Engineers
Iain MacDougall, Technical Director, Black & White Engineering
The Big 5 Project Showcase:
17.00 The Diplomatic Quarter Hotel Riyadh
Explore the methods by which an iconic 5 star hotel and
residential project is able to support an improved external
micro-climate through the use of innovative cooling techniques
and unique design features, including captured ‘spill air’
permeating from the surrounding building via façade leakage,
as well as window and doorway openings.
Benjamin Piper, Director of Architecture,
Middle East & North Africa, Perkins + Will
Closing remarks from the Chair and
17.30 end of conference
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