Gulf construction companies will shape the future in these times of uncertainty

3rd Annual Leaders in Construction Summit is a two-day conference with two masterclasses which all take place in Dubai.

CEOs of the region's largest construction companies will converge in Dubai on 2-5 November 2008 to reveal the strategies they are putting in place over the next five years to exploit forthcoming opportunities and overcome some major challenges.

Leaders in Construction 2008, the 3rd annual conference and exhibition which includes contributions from 25 construction industry seniors, presents an excellent opportunity to find solutions and to build partnerships that will result in mutual business growth.

Khaldoun Tabari, Vice Chairman and CEO of Drake & Scull, says:

"This unique event combines the full spectrum of perspectives across the construction industry. Leaders in Construction will provide a critical insight into the future of the Middle East and the personalities involved in shaping that future."

Riad Kamal, CEO of Arabtec, adds "Leaders in Construction is the definitive meeting place for the region's biggest developers, contractors, designers and consultants."

As well as acting as a forum for some of the most topical issues facing the industry right now, Leaders in Construction 2008 will also bring exclusive international experiences to attendees from across the Gulf.

"The Middle East is increasingly recognising the importance of considering sustainability within the built environment and I am looking forward to sharing some of our learnings at the conference,"

says Roger Wood, Director, ARUP, who will discuss the sustainability challenges posed by Dongtan, China: The Future of Eco-Cities.

The second exclusive sees Matthias Lassen, Project Manager, nps tchoban voss, and Glenn Collins, Country Manager, Russia, Turner International, reveal how they addressed specific design and construction issues during the creation of Europe's first 'supertall' building, the Federation Tower complex in Moscow.

Leaders in Construction 2008 will bring over 120 senior construction industry professionals together for two days of high-level networking to discuss burgeoning challenges including the drive for sustainable development and effective partnering to ensure mutual growth.

The Leaders in Construction conference runs in the period from 2 to 5 November 2008, at Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort and Towers, Dubai, UAE.