Oman Future Buildings Conference 2014

In conjunction with The BIG Show Exhibition

17-18 March 2014 Golden Tulip Hotel Seeb Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Eng. Wael Bin Ahmed Al Lawati CEO OMRAN

Mr. Suleiman Bin Masoud Al-Harthy CEO Taameer Investment (S.A.O.C)

Tony Safarian General Manager Alargan Towell Investment

Eng. Abdulrahman Barham CEO Al Madina Real Estate

Jose Lora Chief Operating Officer Real Estate & Hospitality Zubair Corporation

Holley Chant Executive Director Sustainability KEO International

Muhammad Sultan Al Salmy Architect, Hoehler + Partner LLC

Dr. Hoshiar Nooraddin School of Architecture and Interior Design Canadian University in Dubai

Nadia Maqbool Architect & Director 23 Degrees North

Salim Al Sheedi CEO Oman Society of Contractors

Eng. Ammar Al Kharusi PMP, LEED AP, Site Manager OMRAN

Dr. Naeema Aziz Chief Operating Officer Apex Medical Group (AMG)

Rohan Thotabaduge RIBA, Associate Architect Atkins & Oman Representative RIBA Gulf Chapter

Dan McLaughlin CEO Tressling International

Karim Farah Sustainability Manager Dar Group

Arjan Weerstand Edwin Lammers Stuart Ingram General Manager Development Executive Commercial Manager Chief Development Officer The Wave Muscat and Implementation Port of Sohar Port of Salalah

Official Broadcast Partner

Darioush Aryanpad Director of Engineering & Construction Hill International

Delegate Bag Sponsor

Christine Kiefer Executive Director Oman Green Building Council

Christa Diener Vice President, Design Engineering and Planning Muriya Tourism Development

Official Regional Magazine

OMAN CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTER

MUSCAT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CITY

DUQM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Key Benefits of Attending: • Receive exclusive updates on Oman’s flagship construction projects across sectors including infrastructure, residential, government and tourism • Participate in lively discussions with leading C-level speakers on opportunities in Oman’s construction and real estate market • Learn about the future design of buildings in Oman and help shape the future of the urban landscape • Understand the benefits and challenges of adopting LEED Accreditation • Discover new technologies for SMART buildings for energy savings • Adopt green practices to ensure sustainability and reduce environmental impact • Enjoy exclusive networking opportunities with your peers and at the adjoining The BIG Show, Oman’s largest construction exhibition

Welcome to Oman Future Buildings Conference!

Dear Colleague, Welcome to Oman Future Buildings Conference, a high-profile conference dedicated to major construction projects and investment opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman. The conference is supporting The BIG Show – Oman’s premier construction exhibition.

There has never been a more exciting time for Oman’s construction and real estate market, with increased investment by the government as part of their continued expansionary fiscal policy and the 2020 National Vision which focuses on upgrading infrastructure and projecting Oman as an attractive business and tourist destination. As a result, the Oman construction industry is expected to witness almost a doubling in contracts awarded across sectors from an estimated US$ 6,963 in 2013 to US$ 12, 648 million in 2014.

The conference will explore the main opportunities in the Oman building construction industry and the prime forces driving this market while trying to understand any constraints to growth.

What’s more, there will be key case study presentations from some of the current leading projects, including Port of Sohar, Muscat International Airport, The Wave Muscat and Alila Jabal Al Akhdar Resort.

This is a unique two-day networking platform for the local and international business community to meet and discuss investment and partnership opportunities, SMART buildings, design and sustainability, LEED regulations and major infrastructure and construction projects in Oman.

I look forward to welcoming you to Oman’s Future Building Conference and help shape the future of the urban landscape!

Yours sincerely,

Hannah Wilson Conference Director Oman Future Buildings Conference

Attendee Profile This is a must-attend event for:

• Construction/Contractors

• Architects/Designers/Urban Planners

• Investors

• Developers

• Engineering Companies and Building Suppliers

• Governmental/Local Authorities • Consultants

Conference Program Day One – Monday 17, March 2014 09.50 Chairman’s Welcome 10.00 Special Address: Omran - Helping to Develop Oman’s Tourism Industry Eng. Wael Bin Ahmed Al Lawati, CEO, OMRAN

Setting the Scene of Oman’s Real Estate and Construction Market

10.30 Assessing the Market Drivers and Constraints for Oman’s Real Estate Industry • Economic drivers for real estate & construction projects in the next 5 years • What sectors offer the biggest growth opportunities: commercial, residential, tourism industrial, infrastructure or healthcare?

• A look at the main current and future projects in Oman Jose Lora, Chief Operating Officer - Real Estate & Hospitality, Zubair Corporation

11.00 Design Panel: Harnessing Innovation, Sustainability and Iconic Design to Shape the New Urban Landscape in Oman • Looking at innovations in technologies and materials • Evaluating the best buildings in design: traditional , modern and mixed • What’s next for Oman’s architectural landscape?

Tony Safarian, General Manager, Alargan Towell Investment Rohan Thotabaduge, RIBA, Associate Architect, Atkins & Oman Representative RIBA GULF CHAPTER Dr. Hoshiar Nooraddin, School of Architecture and Interior Design, Canadian University in Dubai

11.30 Networking and Refreshment Break

12.00 Panel Discussion: High Rise Buildings are Becoming Common in the Region • Does this make for an attractive urban landscape?

Abdul Rahman Barham, CEO, Al Madina Real Estate Salim Al Sheedi, CEO, Oman Society of Contractors Christa Diener, Vice President, Design Engineering and Planning, Muriya Tourism Development

Conference Program Oman Construction Project Showcases This session will feature case study presentations on some of the major multi-million and billion projects taking place.

Looking at the building design, implementation, materials and technologies used across the sectors of commercial, residential and government/ infrastructure projects.

12.30 Mega Projects Showcase The Duqm project is seen to become the new hub of commercial activity in Oman, a regional maritime and transit-trade hub, an important complex for export-oriented industries, and an attractive tourist destination on the Arabian Sea. The development project is estimated at over USD 20 billion. It involves the addition of a giant-ship repair and dry dock facility, an oil refinery and petrochemicals complex, free trade zone, airport and tourism-related infrastructure project—a floating luxury hotel with more than 200 well-furnished rooms and equipped with a modern, efficient infrastructure, a convention center and marina). It also has a Rock Garden, which captures the geological heritage of the area and intended to serve as a major geo-tourism attraction within the country.

12.50 Project Showcase: Current Development Status of the Wave, Muscat • Overview of current status – design and construction • Discussion on challenges to date and future • Consideration and discussion on sustainability issues Stuart Ingram, Chief Development Officer, The Wave Muscat 13.10 Networking Lunch 14.20 Project Showcase: Al Waha Urban Community Project in Al Barka • Project features and highlights • Unique design characteristics • Retail development Tony Safarian, General Manager, Alargan Towell Investment 14.40 Infrastructure Project Showcase Muscat International Airport Expansion • The urban context: Location of the airport and its environmental, social impact • Business growth opportunities versus sustainability in the urban context • The building design : Overall Plan/ Character/ Materials • Sustainability issues; in the building design & technology Darioush Aryanpad, Director of Engineering & Construction, Hill International 15.00 Infrastructure Project Showcase – Port of Sohar • Overview of recent and upcoming projects in Sohar • The potential of Sohar as construction hub for the region • Potential business models Edwin Lammers, Executive Commercial Manager, Port of Sohar 15.20 Networking and Refreshment Break 15.50 Infrastructure Project Showcase – Port of Salalah Arjan Weerstand, General Manager Development and Implementation, Port of Salalah 16.10 Building the Hospital of the Future: How IMC Plans to set New Standards in Oman’s Hospital Development Dr. Naeema Aziz, Chief Operating Manager, APEX Medical Group 16.30 Close of Day 1 Conference

Conference Program Day Two – Tuesday, 18 March 2014 Building Codes and Accreditation 09.00 Chairman’s Welcome Address 09.10 Evaluating the importance of LEED accreditation for Oman’s Built Environment • Achieving energy efficiency • What are the key requirements for achieving high LEED scores?

• Methods for reducing energy consumption • Looking at energy modeling, lighting and daylighting Holley Chant, Executive Director – Sustainability, KEO International 09.40 The LEED Certification Process in Alila Jabal Al Akhdar Resort • Introduction on the project • USGBC and the LEED Rating System • The Integrated Project Delivery methodology (Synergic Teams) • The environmental attributes of the project that assisted towards earning LEED credits points.

• Examples of LEED Credits earned on the project.

• Challenges and benefits Eng. Ammar Al Kharusi, PMP, LEED AP, Site Manager, OMRAN 10.10 Panel Discussion: Assessing Benefits and Challenges for Adopting LEED Accreditation for Oman Your opportunity to quiz the experts on the process for LEED Accreditation, the benefits of achieving LEED status and the challenges of implementation. Would Oman benefit from a regional code such as estidama?

Holley Chant, Executive Director – Sustainability, KEO International Karim Farah, Sustainability Manager, Dar Group Eng. Ammar Al Kharusi, PMP, LEED AP, Site Manager, OMRAN Siddarth Barua, Architect/Commercial Manager, ARCOP & Partners (Middle East) Engineering Consultants LLC 10.40 Networking and Refreshment Break

SMART Buildings and Green Technologies 11.10 Towards an Omani Sustainable Living Solution: A Pilot Residential Project • Ambitions and motivations for the project and tying it back to the Oman 2020 vision • Introduction to the principles of 'PassivHaus' and its application within the Omani context (cultural+environmental) o Introduce the pilot project o Discuss the practical build ability of achieving the 'PassivHaus' certification o Risk areas and challenges o Cost implication and affordability o Cultural and lifestyle implications of living in a 'PassivHaus Nadia Maqbool, Architect & Director, 23 Degrees North 11.50 Balancing Local Architecture with Sustainable Design • Combining local cultural and social understanding with modern design technologies to ensure buildings are still relevant and environmentally sustainable for years to come • Overcoming the challenges of extreme temperatures and harsh climates • Lessons learnt from iconic buildings around the region Muhammad Sultan Al Salmy, Partner, Hoehler +Partner LLC

Conference Program 12.20 The Rise of Alternative Construction Methodologies • How historical availability of local resources shaped construction methodology – Cultural perspectives on design and construction • Emergence of alternative methods – Globalization driving industry uniformity • Comparison of different methodologies – Precast, blocks, steel gauge, wood • Acceptance of new methis Dan McLaughlin, CEO, Tressling International 12.50 Networking Lunch and Exhibition Tour

Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency

14.00 Quality of Life and The Future City Dr. Hoshiar Nooraddin, School of Architecture and Interior Design, Canadian University in Dubai 14.30 Adopting Green Practices Across Construction Projects in Oman to Manage Environmental Impact • Contributing to sustainability by reducing waste and pollution, and protecting human health • Assessing environmentally friendly materials and green building technologies which improve building efficiency • Using water and energy efficiently in addition to reusing resources, to save costs whilst going ‘green’ Christine Kiefer, Executive Director, Oman Green Building Council 15.00 Networking and Refreshment Break 15.30 Understanding Construction Strategies for Developing Financially Viable Green Buildings for the Future Following on from the recommendations of the Oman Green Building Council (OGBC), a number of existing buildings in Oman are likely to be retrofitted to meet the latest green building standards. There are also two successful examples of new builds in Oman which aim to meet low energy conception principles, such as: recycled construction materials, double glazing, thermal insulation, solar roof panels and recycled wastewater; Majan Electricity Headquarters and GuTech’s Eco-House project.

This presentation will discuss how to develop a financial justification for an investment in green buildings, and to analyse the forecasted return on investment for both new builds and retrofitted buildings.

Ahmed Mazrouy, CEO, Majan Electricity 16.00 Future of Buildings in Muscat: Can it Become a SMART City?

• Connecting buildings to smart grids and smart cities • Identifying future concerns for urban planning in terms of sustainability • Looking at energy needs and efficiencies • Role of ICT within Smart Grids Siddarth Barua, Architect/Commercial Manager, ARCOP & Partners (Middle East) Engineering Consultants LLC 16.30 Close of Conference

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