Construction Forum To Provide Key Insights Into Issues And Concerns Impacting Industry

Two-day event to be held in association with UAE Society of Engineers alongside Hardware+Tools Middle East. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) May 05, 2011 - Construction industry professionals, engineers, architects, builders, project managers and others involved in the booming construction industry in the Middle East region, now have a forum where they can interact with international experts, leading government and civic au-thorities and learn about the new legislations, safety guidelines, issues and trends impacting their industry.

In association with the UAE Society of Engineers, Epoc Messe Frank-furt, organiser of Hardware+Tools Middle East 2011 - the region's only dedicated trade and networking event for the hardware, tools, ma-terials and machinery industries - are organising the Middle East Construction Forum to run alongside the trade event.

The Forum is a series on workshops, seminars and interactive ses-sions scheduled to run during Hardware+Tools Middle East 2011, which will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 10 to 12. Delegates can benefit from the views and inputs of leading international and regional experts in the construction field.

"Given that the construction industry is going through a series of changes in the way it does business, the Middle East Construction Forum running alongside Hardware+Tools Middle East - a specialised gathering of construction industry professionals in the region - will address key issues and concerns impacting the industry," said Ahmed Pauwels, Chief Executive Officer of Epoc Messe Frankfurt. "We are grateful for the support of the UAE Society of Engineers and their valuable insight into the regional industry's concerns. We are sure that the Forum will be of great help to the professionals of the Middle East," he added.

The Forum will be held over two days. The programme for the first day will be dedicated to project managers and engineers, while the second day will see topics tailored to the needs of consultants and contractors.

Mr. Maged Farouk Hanna, General Manager, UAE Society of Engineers, said: "Hardware+Tools Middle East is a great platform for hosting such an educational event. We are constrantly reaching out to the engineers of the region encouraging and facilitating them to keep abreast of the latest industry trends. Our aim at organising such a forum is to promote and support the engineering and construction industry in the United Arab Emirates and contribute to its success."

Each participant will receive certificates for attaining PDUs (Professional Development Units) which are certified from PMI (Project Management Institute in U.S.) and attendance certificates. The PDUs are an essential tool for keeping up to date within the industry and are a key asset on curriculum vitaes for industry professionals. Five lucky participants will also win an ICDL Course each along with a free industry exam.

Show Profile:
Hardware and Tools is the Middle East's only dedicated event for tools, hardware mate-rials and machinery. Industry professionals involved in the supply of equipment to or the design, construction, build or specification of commercial or residential developments understand the importance of staying updated with new products, services and technology in the field.
Hardware + Tools Middle East is the perfect platform to meet new contacts, discuss new trends and technological developments, keep up to date with industry knowledge and source new products and solutions.
Show website: www.hardwaretoolsme.com

Company profile:
EPOC Messe Frankfurt GmbH is a subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, Germany's leading trade fair organiser. With 450 million Euros in sales in 2010* and more than 1,770 em-ployees worldwide, Messe Frankfurt brings 800 years of experience to Dubai, the strategic hub for the region. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries, five branch offices and 52 international Sales Partners giving it a presence for its customers in more than 150 countries.
The successful portfolio of events of Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH in Dubai includes: Intersec trade fair and conference, Materials Handling Middle East, Hardware+Tools Middle East, Garden+Landscaping Middle East, Light Middle East, Beautyworld Middle East, Automechanika Middle East, and now also Paperworld Middle East and Playworld Middle East.
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*Preliminary figures for 2010

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