19 April 2023 5pm – 8pm Community Double Tree by Hilton

Overview

Join the IWFM UAE Region for an informative presentation on structural defects and sustainability in building structures along with an opportunity for networking.

Attendees will:

  • learn about the various causes of structural defects and their impact on building safety and integrity
  • understand effective strategies for preventing and repairing structural defects, such as proper design, construction techniques, and routine maintenance
  • hear real-world examples of structural defects in the UAE
  • gain valuable knowledge and insight into how sustainable building practices can promote safety and longevity in buildings.

Agenda

5pm      - Registration and networking

5.30pm - Presentation on structural defects and sustainability in building structures

6.45pm - Iftar

8.00pm - Event close

Sponsors

Adeeb Group

Adeeb Group is a leading ISO 9001, 14001, 41001,OHSAS 18001 (IMS) certified, TQM and SKEA 2015 (silver category) awarded facilities management and MEP contracting services company headquartered in Abu Dhabi.

Al Bonian

Al Bonian Facilities Management is a market-leading provider of bespoke and integrated Facilities Management Solutions in the UAE. We offer bespoke FM solutions, with the added benefit of advanced MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) engineering expertise. Our specialized expert team delivers the highest quality of services, providing technologically advanced, sustainable, and cost effective solutions aligned with local and international best practice standards. Our services offering is diverse and well structured, with us already offering turnkey Hard and Soft FM solutions to clients across various sectors including Residential, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality, and Industrial. We look after properties of varying scales, from small single property contracts to full account portfolios.


Our aim is to ensure that our clients can focus on their core business, without distractions in their environment, allowing us to do what we do best.”

Farnek

Farnek is the leading provider of sustainable and technology-driven Facilities Management in the United Arab Emirates. Established in the UAE since 1980, Farnek Services LLC is a Swiss-owned independent total facilities management company. With a skilled workforce of more than 8,000 employees, Farnek delivers professional Facilities Management and security services across several sectors; Aviation, Hospitality, Banking, Retail, Shopping Malls, Telecom, Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure, Government, Education, Leisure and Entertainment.

 

Speakers

Sam Issa

Managing Director, Realpoint Real Estate Consultancy LLC

Sam is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Realpoint Real Estate Consultancy. A construction professional with over 20 years of experience in the Real Estate Development and Construction industry. Sam has been based in Dubai for more than 15 years working throughout the Middle East region in a wide range of Real Estate, construction and management roles.

Having successfully led and managed large teams in different roles in the Real Estate industry, Sam co-founded Realpoint in 2008 as the first RICS building inspection/survey company. Initially established to work exclusively with Dubai Real Estate Regulator ‘RERA’ and the Dubai Land Department ‘DLD’ monitoring and auditing the construction progress of over 700 Dubai freehold development projects. While working with RERA, Realpoint also developed many standards in conjunction with RERA to ensure that the Dubai Real Estate market continues to thrive and develop. The Vision of Realpoint is to raise the quality standards of all of Dubai’s Real Estate buildings and communities to be worth being in this wonderful City.

Rizwan Virk

Technical Director, Realpoint Real Estate Consultancy LLC

Rizwan is an MRICS - Chartered Member of the RICS and works with Realpoint Real Estate Consultancy LLC as a Technical Director—a construction and engineering professional with over 15 years of experience in different engineering facades. Rizwan is also a Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) by the Association of Energy Engineers.

Rizwan has been based in Dubai for more than 13 years working throughout the Middle East region on different types of properties with different construction challenges, from old to newly constructed. Rizwan is currently responsible for managing the company building surveying team, attending client meetings and carrying out a range of services for clients ranging from; RERA Building Completion Inspections, Energy Audits, Snagging, Building Completion & Handovers, Reinstatement Cost Assessments, Defect Analysis Inspections, Energy Audits, Reserve Fund Studies, MEP Inspections, Sustainability & Energy Conservation, Health and Safety, Fire Protection and Life Safety, Due Diligence, Pre-Acquisition and Feasibility Studies, Project Consultancy and Project Monitoring.