Program
The International Concrete Technology Forum provides learning and networking opportunities on the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solutions for concrete manufacturing, design and construction. The conference will take place at the Dubai World Trade Center, at the Middle East Concrete Exhibition during The Big 5 Show.
| November 18, 2014 - Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE | ||
| 08:00 - 8:45 | Registration | |
| 08:45 - 9:00 | Welcome | Rabih Fakih and Lionel Lemay |
| Session 1 - Construction Technology | ||
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Concrete Innovation for Sustainability | Olafur Wallevik, ICI Rheocenter, Iceland |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Chloride Ion Condensation in Pore Solution of Cement-based Materials | Caijun Shi, Human University, China |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Speed Networking | |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Coffee Break | |
| Session 2 - Concrete Sustainability | ||
| 10:45 - 11:30 | Transparency and Social Responsibility: The New Challenges in Green Buildings | Lionel Lemay, NRMCA, USA |
| 11:30 - 12:15 | Sustainable Practices in the Concrete Industry, Elements Beyond Raw Materials | Shyam Kumar, SS Lootah, UAE |
| 12:15 - 13:30 | Lunch | |
| Session 3 - Challenges to the Concrete Industry | ||
| 13:30 - 14:00 | Understanding Variability of Concrete - Batching and Testing | Colin Lobo, NRMCA, USA |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Developing Durability Specifications in the Gulf | Khaled Hassan, UK TRL, Qatar |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | CCPf Graduation Ceremony | Lionel Lemay, Colin Lobo and Ihab Bassiouni |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Coffee Break | |
| Session 4 - Concrete Construction Practices and Technologies | ||
| 15:15 - 15:45 | Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Externally Bonded Carbon and Basalt FRP Laminates | Rami Hawileh, AUS, UAE |
| 15:45 - 16:15 | Sustainable Permeable Pavements in Dubai | Hilal El-Hassan, AUD, UAE |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | Passport Challenge Awards | |
SPECIAL FEATURES
Passport Challenge
A prized draw to win a number of valuable gifts will take place during the conference. To enter the competition visit all sessions and sponsors’ stands to get your conference passport stamped. Return the passport fully stamped to enter the prize draw. Winners will be announced during the final session.
Speed Networking
The first session of the forum will include a speed networking event. It is fun and it will help you network with professionals with mutual interest. Make sure you get plenty of business cards!
CCPfME
Certified Concrete Professional Middle East is the highest designation in the concrete industry and it is a prestigious sign of professionalism. To earn the CCPfME designation, participants must successfully complete 120 hours of coursework under one of four important areas of study:
1- Concrete
Technology
2- Operations and Production
3- Sales, Marketing and Promotion
4- Sustainability
CCPfME graduation ceremony will take place during the conference. Moreover it is part of NRMCA’s Seminars, Training, and Educational Programs (STEP) and it provides 6 credits towards earning your CCPfME designation in all career tracks.
For more information contact Rabih Fakih of Grey Matters at rabih.fakih@greymatters.ws.