Conference Day 1 | Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 |
08:15 - 09:00 |
Registration & Coffee |
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09.00 – 09.15 |
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
Eng. Hawa Abdullah Bastaki | Executive Director, Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL) |
Session 1: Improving Standards & Certification
Chair: Eng. Ali Elian | Head of Engineering Material Lab Section, DCL
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09.20 – 09.45 |
Key Note Speech: The Role of ASTM International in Improving Quality Standards
Tim Brooke | Vice President of Certification, Training and Proficiency Testing, ASTM, USA
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09.50 – 10.15 |
GSO Construction & Building Materials Standards and GCC Building Code
Eng. Mohammed Abdullah Aldablan | Construction & Building Materials Standards Specialist, GCC Standardization Organization (GSO), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
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10.20 – 10.35 |
Realizing Sustainable Buildings by Using Thermal Installation Systems (EIFS) – Important Safety Aspects
Ahmed El Bayaa | Regional Sales Manager, Caparol Paints L.L.C., representing MEDMA |
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10:35 - 10:55 |
Official Opening and Tour of Conference Exhibition
& Networking Coffee Break |
Session 2: Service Life and Durability
Chair: Hany Ayesh | Director, Etihad ESCO
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Service Life Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Structures in the GCC Countries
Dr. Mohamad Naghi | Director of Infrastructure Sustainability and Assessment Center, American University in Dubai (AUD) |
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11:35 - 12:00 |
Sustainable Material Corrosion Prevention Systems
Pasquale Zaffaroni | Product Manager for Construction Chemicals, IBS MAPEI |
Session 3: Sustainable Concrete
Chair: Tim Brooke | Vice President of Certification, Training and Proficiency Testing, ASTM International
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12:05 - 12:30 |
Using Eco-Friendly Cementitious Materials for Sustainable Concrete
Eng. Fadel AbuShaaban | Principal Building Researches and Studies Engineer, D.M., Building Department, Qualification & Studies sec. |
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12:35 - 13:00 |
New Green Cementitious Solutions
Eng. Hafedh Ben Arab | Marketing and Sales Manager, National Cement Factory (NCF) |
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13:05 – 13:30 |
Concrete Protection Solution: The Role of New Generation Admixtures and Other Construction Chemical Systems in Reducing Carbon Footprint
Michel E. Nachef | Managing Director, PAC Technologies
Soren Thompson | Director of International Business, Hycrete |
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13:30 - 14:15 |
Networking Lunch Break |
Session 4: Construction Waste and Recycling
Chair: Prof. Dr. Mufid Samarai | Senior Advisor, Sharjah Research Academy
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14:15 - 14:40 |
Recycling of Paint and Other Coating Products
André Buisson | President and Chief Executive Officer, Laurentide Inc |
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14:45 - 15:10 |
New Sustainable Technology to Recover Returned Concrete
Roberto Saccone | Regional Business Manager, Concrete Admixture, MAPEI |
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15:10 - 15:30 |
Networking Coffee Break |
Session 5: Sustainable Building Materials
Chair: Dr. Mohamad Naghi | Director of Infrastructure Sustainability and Assessment Center, American University in Dubai (AUD)
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15:35 - 16:00 |
“Green” Materials - The need for Full Product Transparency
Steven R Pratt | Regional Director Interface, representing Emirates Green Building Council |
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16:05 - 16:30 |
Trends and Advances in Sustainability & Green Materials and Buildings
Prof. Dr. Mufid Samarai | Senior Advisor, Sharjah Research Academy |
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16:35 - 16:55 |
Impact of Co-Digestions of Date Palm Seeds and Wastewater Treatment Sludge on Biogas Production
Eng. Wameed Mohamed Ali | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah (UOS) |
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