On behalf of wasl, Dr. Edward Blakely, an internationally acclaimed an strategist in urban planning and re-development, delivered a keynote speech on 'Managing the Changing Paradigm of Buildings, Infrastructure and Sustainability'.
The speech focused on the importance of integrating downstream management into the design and planning process. In the context of a new sustainable building era, Dr. Blakely highlighted the opportunities for facilities planning as a profit making venture, rather than just a cost reducer. In addition, a review of the globalization of facilities planning was also discussed.
With more than 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Blakely is an international scholar and practitioner in the fields of planning and economic development. His professional and academic experience includes teaching, research, academic administration, and economic development policy.
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wasl brings Dr. Edward Blakely to FAAM 2008
- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 09 - 2008 at 16:20
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wasl, the asset management group owned by Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC), sponsored the 14th Middle East Facilities and Asset Management (FAAM) Conference at Cityscape Dubai 2008.
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About 'wasl':wasl, an Asset Management Group, was established by Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC) to manage its operations in property management, hospitality, investment and project management covering Residential, Commercial, Retail, Light-Industrial, Public Utilities, Educational Institutions, Leisure and Entertainment sectors.
Established to strengthen Dubai's success, and to actively secure its growth objectives for the future, wasl pursues a vision 'to value and be valued by our stakeholders'. It aims to achieve this by creating a legacy of trust and respect by acting responsibly and as a platform for innovation in asset management.
wasl is a customer-centric, knowledge oriented corporation with a firm commitment to its stakeholders, while investing in its employees and improving the community.
The word 'wasl', which is synonymous to 'connection' in Arabic, is symbolic of the strong relationship the group shares with its stakeholders, and represents its profound link to the past, its stature in the present, and its vision for the future.
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Jan Dabrowa
Jiwin
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Mohamed Mousa
Jiwin
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Fax: +971 4 3688001
Linda Abdulhay
wasl
Tel: +971 4 3139332
Fax: +971 4 3988111
Posted by Siba Sami AmmariThursday, October 09 - 2008 at 16:20 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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