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ME Construction
27-03-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Future of Engineering Summit to focus on façade- and structural-engineering & more
Industry News Future of Engineering Summit to focus on façade- and structural-engineering & more By The one-day event will take place on 28 May in Dubai and will feature several panel discussions and presentations The Big Project Middle East (BPME) editorial team has confirmed that its inaugural Future of Engineering Summit (FOE Summit) will take place in Dubai on 28 May. A venue is yet to be confirmed, however the editorial team pointed out that an announcement on the location will be forthcoming post-Eid. The BPME team said that conversations have begun with a variety of developers, consultants, contractors and government agencies, and speakers will be announced in the build up to the event. Registration is complementary but mandatory for construction professionals. The one-day event will bring focus on several key themes including: the development and engineering of floating cities/settlements; façade- and structural-engineering, and rehabilitating concrete structures. As part of the focus on façade- and structural-engineering, the BPME team said the agenda will delve into areas such as acoustic intrusion and extrusion; managing heat absorption and heat loss; resisting environmental influences and extreme weather; the rise of AI driven tools to enhance structural integrity; seismic resilience and load optimisation and much more. 'Key hubs across the Middle East are developing at pace and are announcing projects the push the boundaries of construction and engineering. Bringing these developments to life in line with client- and government-requirements calls for innovative thinking and cutting edge engineering practices, and we'll be shining a light on a variety of these issues with a packed agenda in late May 2025,' confirmed Jason Saundalkar, Head of Content at Big Project Middle East. The Future of Engineering Summit is being sponsored by: Strategic Partner: ALEC Engineering & Contracting, KEO International Consultants To discuss joining the FOE Summit as a speaker, get in touch with Jason Saundalkar on jason.s@cpitrademedia or Priyanka Rain on For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to Raz Islam or Arif Bari on and respectively. To learn more about the FOE Summit, click here.
ME Construction
10-03-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Energy, Water and Sustainability Summit to take place on 14 May
Industry News Energy, Water and Sustainability Summit to take place on 14 May By Formerly known as the Energy & Sustainability Summit, the summit will now include a deep focus on water management and strategies The Big Project Middle East (BPME) editorial team has announced that the 2025 Energy, Water & Sustainability Summit (EWS Summit) will take place on 14 May at the Habtoor Grand Resort, JBR, Dubai. The new name reflects the summit's expanded agenda, which now includes a significant water component, the BPME team explained. The summit's key themes include: sustainable water management strategies, a focus on the development, delivery and management of Net Positive buildings, converting construction waste and wastewater into usable resources, and reducing embodied carbon in construction through the use of alternative building materials. The day long event will convene speakers from government departments, utility companies, advisory organisations, as well as construction consultants, contractors, and suppliers. Registration is complementary but mandatory for industry professionals, click here to register. 'The Energy & Sustainability Summit has grown steadily since its introduction three years ago and for 2025, we've decided to expand its focus on an important topic that doesn't quite get the attention it deserves – water. In line with this, we've rebranded the event – the EWS Summit – to reflect the expanded agenda which will focus on a variety of key topics. I'm personally looking forward to a day full of fantastic insights and thought-provoking debates from our diverse line-up of speakers,' said Jason Saundalkar, Head of Content at Big Project Middle East. The event will comprise a mix of keynote speeches, fireside chats, panel discussions and presentations. 'The agenda we have in mind should make for a hugely interesting day; we will be sharing agenda updates and line-up of speakers in the coming weeks,' confirmed Saundalkar. To discuss joining the EWS Summit as a speaker, get in touch with Jason Saundalkar on jason.s@cpitrademedia. For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to Raz Islam or Arif Bari on and respectively. To learn more about the EWS Summit, click here.
