Recognises accomplishments through Construction Technology Awards
DUBAI, UAE, 5 June 2024: The seventh edition of the Construction Technology ConFEX (CTF) UAE, which concluded on June 4, brought together over 800 stakeholders and industry professionals from across the globe, b2b Connect, the organisers, said through a Press release. The 2024 edition highlighted four core themes within the industry – ‘climate & decarbonisation’, ‘wellbeing & social agenda’, ‘viability & competitive edge’ and ‘productivity & performance’.
The event explored the steps necessary for the industry to excel across these themes and the critical role that technology and digitalisation will play in achieving them in an organised and effective manner, b2b Connect said. Together, they align with the UAE’s commitment to create world-class infrastructure and to foster a greener, more sustainable future through innovation and collaboration, b2b Connect added.
Katies Briggs, Events Director at b2b Connect, said: “CTF UAE 2024 explored essential steps for industry excellence, as it embraces increasingly sophisticated construction technology and digitalisation techniques. Our skylines are becoming icons of progress, sustainability and human ingenuity, and this would not be possible without the use of advanced technologies and digitalisation.”
The event covered a wide array of topics, including Sustainability, Scaling up Adoption, People & Skills, PMIS, ERP, Digital Twins, BIM, Cloud and AI, b2b Connect said, adding that attendees received in-depth knowledge and actionable strategies to navigate the industry’s evolving landscape, courtesy insights from over 165 industry experts.
More than 800 attendees, comprising project developers, contractors, consultants, technology providers, startups and stakeholders from over 20 countries gathered at CTF UAE to connect, collaborate and explore new opportunities, b2b Connect said. The ConFEX served as a platform to foster meaningful partnerships and drive innovation within the construction technology ecosystem, it added.
One of the highlights of CTF UAE was the Construction Technology Awards 2024, held on June 4. The awards exercise recognised and celebrated outstanding achievements in the industry, promoting excellence across the field, b2b Connect said. With over 200 entries across 21 categories, the competition was intense, and the awards attracted participation from a number of high-profile industry professionals, b2b Connect said, adding that the winners earned the gong for their exceptional contributions and groundbreaking achievements in leveraging technology to drive transformation and achieve remarkable results.
According to b2b Connect, the winners were:
BIM CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
Nadeem Eldhuieb – Mott MacDonald
WOMAN IN CONTECH AWARD
Ana W Hudson – Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven)
CONTECH LEADER OF THE YEAR
Syed Shah Saud – Red Sea Global
CONTECH RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
Khalid Abdullah Alhoqail – Misk Foundation
CONTECH STAR OF THE YEAR
Daniel Llort Mac Donald – Ministry Of Energy And Infrastructure, UAE
BIM ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR
Red Sea Global
CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR
ATKINSRÉALIS
CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
NESMA & Partners
STARTUP OF THE YEAR
Pulse Technologies
SUSTAINABLE ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR
Alpin Limited
DIGITAL DESIGN ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR
ATKINSRÉALIS
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE YEAR – PROPTECH
DEYAAR Development
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE YEAR – CLIENT
NEOM
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE YEAR – CONSULTANT
KEO International Consultants
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE YEAR – CONTRACTOR
Saudi Binladin Group – Contracting
CTF CHOICE FOR BEST PMIS IMPLEMENTATION
Rua Al Madinah Holding
BIM PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Aldar – Haven – Parsons
DIGITAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Urban Landbank Using Aerial Survey And Artificial Intelligence, Khatib & Alami
DIGITAL TWIN PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Ellisdon Eko Digital Twin: Healthcare Facility – Ellisdon
OFFSITE PROJECT OF THE YEAR
R1013/2D – Improvement of Al Shindagha Corridor Phase 2D – China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
TECH FOR SAFETY AWARD
Safety Command Centre Jafurah Gas Plant – ARAMCO According to b2b Connect, CTF UAE also featured a co-located event – the Property Technology ConFEX 2024, presented by owners, asset management, property management, facilities management, community management and commercial real estate professionals. Together, b2b Connect said, they explored digital use-cases aimed at enhancing profitability, end-user experience and operational efficiencies while reducing carbon emissions.
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