Sustainable Construction Projects Within the Kingdom are on the Rise

DUBAI, UAE, January 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia has adopted sustainability as a fundamental focus in the Kingdom's recent boom in construction projects. The Saudi Green Building Council and local authorities are committed to developing a set of green building codes for the country which will enhance sustainability through the Kingdom's culture, heritage and national identity.

Saudi Arabia's growing sustainable industry and booming economy are being driven by the construction industry which is currently valued at SR 1 trillion. However, the Kingdom also faces a unique set of challenges such as; regional specific energy and resource requirements, conflicting priorities from stakeholders and the addition of international and regional codes. This is further complicated by recent sustainable regulatory changes in neighboring Middle Eastern countries. Therefore, now is the perfect time to review how project teams in the Kingdom are effectively tackling these issues.

The Saudi market is preparing for the development and incorporation of regional specific sustainable regulations many of which will be discussed at IQPC's 2nd Annual Cost-Effective Design & Construction Kingdom of Saudi Arabia conference, to be held at the Riyadh Marriott between 13 - 16 March 2011. Sultan Faden, Founding Member of the Saudi Green Building Council will share his perspective on complying with current and future sustainable building codes in the Kingdom by examining the impact of international and regional building codes on the construction industry. He will also evaluate initiatives which encourage the adoption of certified and rated building projects and review recommendations in promoting sustainable practices and culture.

Sultan Faden will be joined by Kishan Khoday, Simon Clouston and Stephen Oehme as they review the role of the United Nations Business Partnerships in achieving green buildings and applying the Estidama Pearl Rating System. Speakers will also discuss sustainability from a local perspective.

For more information, visit http://www.sustainableconstructionsaudi.com, call +971-4-364-2975 or email [email protected]

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For more information contact Michelle Petiza, Marketing Manager, IQPC Middle East. Email [email protected] or call +971-4-364-2975.

SOURCE IQPC Middle East