Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS), a leading consulting firm, in collaborating with American Concrete Institute (ACI) Qatar Chapter is hosting this year’s Future Concrete Conference, which kick-starts tomorrow at the Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel.
ACTS specialises in the field of construction materials and geotechnical engineering
Billed as Middle East’s premier learning event for the construction industry, Future Concrete will gather once again some of the biggest names in the local and international construction scene will discuss the latest technology developments, create business opportunities and tackle industry issues and challenges. A highlight of the event will be a keynote address delivered by ACI President and ACTS Chairman and Founder Khaled Awad.
Gracing Future Concrete 2017 will be thought leaders from the government, including Khalid Al Emadi, Quality and Safety Department Manager, Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Qatar and ACI Qatar Chapter Chairman, who will also be giving his keynote speech for the event; Dr Mohammed bin Saif Al Kuwari, Head of the Environmental and Municipal Studies Institute, Qatari Ministry of Municipality and Environment; Dr Khaled Hassan, Country Director and Head of Middle East Infrastructure, Qatar Transport Research Laboratory; Amir Saleh Mia, Quality Engineer, Ashghal-Qatar, and, Dr Noureddin Issa Daas, Expert of Standards, Qatar Ministry of Environment.
Future Concrete 2017, which is also supported by the international parent organisation of ACI, ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials), the Qatar Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' and Qatar University, is set to be the most important conference of the year as it puts focus on in-depth discussions about construction economics, especially in the wake of the rise in the number of infrastructure projects in the region, among them billion-dollar megaprojects in the pipeline. Khaled Awad, Chairman of ACTS and the newly-elected President of the American Concrete Institute, said, “Prudent management of infrastructure projects has never been more important than now, especially that we’re witnessing a very selective spending by governments and investors on strategic projects. The right project delivery strategy, the best possible quality resources, and appropriate policies and procedures to mitigate risks are just some of the crucial steps needed to ensure a project is successfully completed on time, on budget, and with high quality results."
He added: "Over the years, Future Concrete has evolved to stay relevant alongside the developments in construction technology and in response to the most urgent needs of the industry. Our focus this year is Construction Economics and it is aligned with our continued emphasis on innovation to help sustain the industry’s growing trend.”
Presentations from local and international business and industry luminaries will be the highlight of the one-day conference. Among the much anticipated talks are discussions on Sustainable and Economic Concrete from Dr Mohammed bin Saif Al Kuwari and Dr Khaled Hassan, as well as a presentation on Concrete in Qatar Construction Specification (QCS); GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) from Eng. Amir Saleh Mia and Dr Noureddin Issa Daas.
Also included in the roster of distinguished speakers and panelists are: Robert Lewis, Technical Marketing Manager, Elkem, UK; Robin Torres Heindrich, Lean Director, Jacobs Engineering, USA among others.
