Construction summit to discuss new tenders

A new construction summit will run alongside Cityscape Abu Dhabi this year to identify upcoming tenders for the next two years and discuss topical issues in the industry.

CityBuild Abu Dhabi aims to provide a meeting ground for industry suppliers, manufacturers, engineers and architects.

"While some cities may have struggled with the global economic downturn, Abu Dhabi is forging ahead,” said Graham Wood, group director, IIR Middle East, organiser of CityBuild.

The summit will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from April 18 to 21.

“Industry response so far has been magnificent. Our original plan to accommodate the show in just one hall at ADNEC has now been hastily expanded to two halls after a surge in demand,” Wood added.

The event is set to provide a platform for experts to discuss developing cash flow and cost management and optimising sustainable design and construction techniques.

Other topics on the agenda include investing in workforce skills, identifying opportunities in mixed development mega-projects, social infrastructure projects and better schools for the future.

It will also feature a session aimed at identifying tenders for 2010 - 2011 in the transport, social infrastructure, residential and leisure sectors.