One of the key initiatives by EmiratesGBC to foster industry dialogue for promoting sustainable built environments

Dubai, UAE; February 20, 2011: Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an organisation aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices in the UAE, will host a networking event on ‘How Masdar is Greening its Supply Chain – The Future Build Portal’ on Feb. 23, from 7 to 8.30pm at The Address Dubai Mall hotel.

Richard Reynolds, Manager – Supply Chain, Masdar City, will address the session, which is open for EmiratesGBC members and non-members. A key initiative of EmiratesGBC, the networking sessions aim to foster industry dialogue and multiple stakeholder engagement in promoting sustainable building development.

Adnan Sharafi, Chairman, EmiratesGBC, said: “The critical challenge in managing green building development today is enhancing the efficiency of the entire supply chain and ensuring that all partners are aligned towards achieving the UAE’s green vision. The EmiratesGBC networking session on Masdar City’s example will not only offer new insights on green building development but also inspire industry stakeholders to adopt world best practices.”

Richard Reynolds will highlight the shifting trends in green building development and provide an overview of green products that help Masdar Supply Chain to build one of the world’s most sustainable cities in Abu Dhabi. He will share insights on selecting, evaluating and finding green building products, which is an important aspect of green design and construction. He will also introduce The Future Build, an online portal of environmentally preferable products, news and services.

To attend the networking session please email  office@emiratesgbc.org. Admission fees are AED 50 for EmiratesGBC members and AED 150 for non-members.

Aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices in the UAE, EmiratesGBC has been hosting and participating in multinational events, conferences and forums since its inception in 2006.

The EmiratesGBC has also developed a suite of activities, inclusive of networking events, technical workshops, focus days and facilitated training based around specific issues related to the built-environment that meet the needs of its members, of the UAE community, and the wider Middle East. The Council members can also benefit from the extensive use of the EmiratesGBC office and library to enhance their knowledge of green building practices in the UAE.

Note to Editors

About Emirates Green Building Council:
The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) was founded in June 2006, and became the 8th full member of the World Green Building Council in September 2006. EmiratesGBC is an industry body that promotes and educates on green issues in the built environment and is the official body for the UAE endorsed by the World Green Building Council.

The Emirates GBC currently has around 260 members in the UAE which represents 1000s of individuals interested and involved in Green Building in the UAE and the region. In addition EmiratesGBC members receive discounts on a number of programmes such as related conferences, seminars, training and green building events.

For further information, please contact:
Kelly Home / Mohammed Al Tawil
ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller
Tel: +9714 3344550
k.home@asdaa.com /  m.altawil@asdaa.com