A zoom webinar on "Maintaining Sustainability: Building Capacity and Breaking Barriers."

Featuring:

Jose Saucedo, Doha Environmental Actions Project (DEAP

Aisha AlMaadeed, Founder of Greener Future

Shireen Obeidat, Qatar Green Building Council

Dr. Chadi Aoun, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

To register for the event: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Dc7tjKwKRVuYLUekA7ycCQ

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Topic: `Reforming the Construction Sector in Qatar post WC2022’

Presenters, Dr. Alexandre Amato and Steven Humphrey

With special guest Ahmed Al Ansari – From Ashghal `Public Works Authority’ Qatar

Event Overview:

1. The existing building stock in Qatar is probably large enough to accommodate existing and foreseeable demand.
2. Most of all the large-scale infrastructure developments will have been mostly completed by 2022.
3. There is likely to be a considerable hiatus after this in construction industry activity.
4. Is this not an opportunity to reform the construction sector along very different lines than its current configuration?
5. Much more activity around Facilities and Asset Management - much more emphasis on retro-fitting (some really extensive projects - stripping the building back to the structure) and upgrading both buildings and neighbourhoods. A lot more emphasis on 'smart-buildings and cities' so upgrading services will be very important.
6. The sector itself will be required to be much more sustainable - zero-waste to landfill etc.
7. Much more emphasis on retraining and reshaping best practice so education plays a big part.
8. The development of MMC and extensive use of prefabrication and site assembly.
9. Development of BIM and Lean construction practices.
10. Finally, the associated construction materials and products manufacturing sector in Qatar is stimulated and developed by the above changes to the sector to produce truly sustainable materials and products.

Registration: https://events.ciob.org/ehome/200213993

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We are a leading IoT company in MEA and we provide multiple solutions for achieving sustainability such as Energy monitoring and optimization for Buildings, Air and water Quality monitoring/metering.

We are happy to offer these sustainability services and our expertise in Qatar. 

Hyperthings is offering an online seminar on tuesday 3 November at 11 am:
Invite Link to join the seminar online.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89418475813

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Event : virtual #bigbmeetup

Date : 31st Oct 2020

Organiser : bigbfotografi

Host & Founder : Mr. Bosco Menezes

Live on : www.facebook.com/bigbfotografi

Guest Speakers :

Dr. Saif Al Hajiri

Chariman of A Flower Each Spring Program

Ms. Aisha Al Maadeed

Founder of Greener Future

Mr. Nasser Al Kuwari

Environmentalist

Weekly MFMS Training Session to focus on Sustainability. The Webinar to be focus Sustainability initiatives that could be easily adopted in the workplace and at home by the the employees.

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On the occasion of the Italian Design Day 2020 (IDD) dedicated to the theme "Drawing the future. Development, Innovation, Sustainability, Beauty”, the Embassy of Italy in Qatar has organized in cooperation with Park Associati (architectural practice based in Milan), ILO project Office in Qatar and the Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar, the webinar "Well-being in the Workplace", which will take place on November 5th, 2020, from 10:30 am to 11-30 am.

Main topic of the webinar is sustainable design with its positive impact on occupational health and environment protection.

In recent years the world of work has undergone drastic changes which have redefined the organization of the workplace. At the same time there has been an increased awareness of the instrumental role played by the quality of work environments in the promotion and protection of health and safety of workers. These aspects have become crucial in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Milan is an example of this transformation, which has led to a reappraisal of the working environment in the city through different strategies. The emergence of new working communities has led to the creation of efficient and innovative buildings and, at the same time, the redevelopment of the post-war and modern architecture heritage.

The webinar is part of the official programme of events within the 5th edition of the Qatar Sustainability Week, an initiative launched by the Qatar Green Building Council to further engage the community in a wide range of sustainability-oriented activities and showcasing the progress made so far in the areas of sustainability and green buildings

OPENING REMARKS
H.E. Alessandro Prunas, Ambassador of Italy in Qatar
Eng. Meshal Al Shamari, Director of the Qatar Green Building Council – Qatar Sustainability Week

MODERATOR
Arch. Raffaello Furlan, Assistant Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, Qatar University

PANELISTS
Arch. Michele Rossi, Park Associati
Dr. Roberto Bertollini, Advisor to the Minister of Public Health of the State of Qatar
H.E. Houtan Homayounpour, Head of ILO project Office in Qatar,
Reem AL- Sehlwai, Director of Partnerships of the Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar

Join the Webinar: https://embassy-of-italy-in-qatar.graffiti.live/

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Masterclass Description

Expand your fundamental knowledge of corporate responsibility, sustainability, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues essential for addressing your business’s goals and challenges.

Basics of integrating SDGs in Business and policy making

Explore how to Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.   

Apprehend the trade-offs from integrated and accommodating sustainability into business practices and learn to generate profits through innovative solutions.

Understand the challenges of transforming to a sustainable business model and learn ways to overcome them via identification of key organisational levers that promote change.

Reflect upon your role as a leader and how you should be required to ensure any major business investment decisions have been evaluated using a Sustainability lens approach.

SDG integration will create narratives that resonates with all the stakeholders and promote a culture of innovative thinking across the – Suslence Research 

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Overview

Lean Construction is concerned with aligning and connecting the understanding among different individuals across different spatial and temporal dimensions to get a structure built that meets the programmatic needs of the client. Lean is doing value-added work, per established standards/specifications and/or as mutually agreed by two or more parties, correctly the first time through, with the requirement of continually improving and respect for what people have to offer.

The Program

The virtual program is a 8-day immersion in the emerging disciplines of Lean Construction over a two week period. The program features a seven-unit series intended for those individuals who will design and implement a lean transformation strategy within an organization, and those leading projects using lean project delivery. This 35 – hour program was developed to help you obtain the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America Certificate of Management - Lean (CM-Lean). This is a recognized credential acknowledges that its holder is knowledgeable in Lean Construction areas of competency.

Earn Your Lean Credential

Following completion of all seven units of the Lean Construction Education Program, participants will be qualified to sit for an exam to earn AGC’s CM-Lean. LCI-Qatar is an authorized center by AGC to facilitate CM-Lean examination in the Middle East. AGC is developing a virtual proctoring system allows candidates to take the CM-Lean exam online from the safety of their homes.

Who Should Attend

Architects, Designers, Contractors, Construction Managers, Suppliers, Service Providers and professionals seeking additional information about Lean Project Delivery, or those interested in obtaining their CM-Lean credential.

Virtual Program Cost

• LCI-Q Members:

Without Books*: QAR 1,000

With Books (hardcopy)**: QAR 2,500

• Nonmembers:

Without Books*: QAR 4,000

With Books (hardcopy)**: QAR 5,500

*Electronic Book (Kindle version on amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QVDN4D8/ref=series_rw_dp_sw) for all 7 LCEP units MUST BE PURCHASED by participants.

• Proof of Purchase must be provided to take this course.

**Books are available only for residents in Qatar.

• Examination fees are not included.

• Payment is nonrefundable.

*** To secure your seat, kindly provide your payment receipt 24 hours after registration or by October 28, 2020 midnight, whichever earlier***

LCI- Qatar reserves the right to cancel this program and issue refund of paid fees if the minimum enrollment requirement is not met.

Wire Transfer

Beneficiary Name: Lean Construction Institute QTR LLC

Address: PO Box 13374, Doha, Qatar

Beneficiary Bank: Qatar National Bank

Account No.: 0251-104042-001

IBAN:QA74QNBA000000000251104042001

Swift Code: QNBAQAQAXXX

Cash or cheque can be deposited at any QNB operating branch (Corporate Branches ONLY)

Continuous Professional Education

Virtual LCEP counts for 35 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Electronic Certificates of Attendance will be issued

Program Schedule: Date Time

Unit 1-4: Nov 2-5 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Unit 5 Nov 9-10 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Unit 6: Nov11 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Unit 7: Nov12 1:00 – 8:00 PM

For Questions

Please call: +974 5557-3764

Or send an email to: training@Lci.qa

For more details about LCEP, please visit:

https://lci.qa/educationprogram/

Learning Objectives

The overall aims of the LCEP are to:

1. Develop Lean Construction champions within an organization

2. Advance the use of lean practices in construction through development of a consistent nomenclature and practices

a. Describe lean principles and culture and give examples of their application in design and construction.

b. Describe how leading construction companies use Lean Construction

to consolidate materials and utilize just-in- time to avoid bottlenecks on site.

c. Discuss and apply the basics of the Last Planner® System: a project

planning and production control.

d. Explain the Lean Project Delivery in practice using relational contracting methods.

3. Provide an industry-recognized credential that creates a common standard of knowledge

Program Outline

Unit 1 - Variation in Production Systems: In the construction process, the work we do is all connected and variation in even one of those processes affects us all. This course provides tools to help recognize sources of variation on projects, examine variation’s effect on operations, and mitigate the effects of variation in every-day work.

Following completion of this course, participants will have the ability to: define the different types of variation; explain the concept of throughput and distinguish it from productivity; discuss the role of variation in production operations; list sources of variation in construction settings; and explain and contrast variation mitigation techniques.

Unit 2 - Pull in Production Systems: The course introduces the concept of pull as a means to reliable workflow and the advantages of pull production systems over traditional push and batch and queue systems.

Following completion of this course, participants will have the ability to: compare batch-and queue and continuous-flow production systems; distinguish push systems from pull systems; describe the impact of pull in production systems; and explain pull strategies in construction operations.

Unit 3 - Lean Workstructuring: The course introduces an essential component of the Last Planner® System, Lean Workstructuring (LWS). The course includes a building simulation activity to familiarize participants with pull planning, denotes the difference between push and pull planning, how LWS differs from other methods, and outlines its products briefly for the pre-construction and construction phases. Following this course, you will be able to: apply the methods and tools utilized in pull planning; describe the concept of Lean Workstructuring; outline the desired products of Lean Workstructuring; describe the characteristics and application of the Last Planner® System settings; and explain and contrast variation mitigation techniques.

Unit 4 - The Last Planner® System: Unit 4 is the second of two units introducing the Last Planner® System (LPS®) – a project planning and production control process that asks for commitments and promises from team members to meet the overall target schedules. This course includes a building simulation activity, working backwards with sticky notes, to familiarize participants with all LPS® associated practices, namely, Phase Planning, Make Ready Planning, and Weekly Work Planning levels including percent plan complete calculations. Case studies are discussed to emphasize the underlying principles in LPS®. Following this course, participants will be able to: apply the Last Planner® System on a project; hold make ready and weekly work planning sessions; and calculate, track and analyze percent plan complete for a project.

Unit 5 - Lean Supply Chain and Assembly: This full-day course that introduces the lean strategies and tools used to deliver materials, equipment and prefabricated assemblies to the jobsite in a manner that facilitates flow. The course challenges class participants to map the supply chain - looking to minimize waste and maximize value - in a collaborative fashion with all project team members, including suppliers and vendors. Following this course, participants will be able to: differentiate between traditional procurement practices & lean supply chain applications; identify waste & value-adding activities within the supply chain & assembly; evaluate the impact of using lean supply chain on waste elimination, continuous flow & site operations pull; expand lean beyond the individual project; and more.

Unit 6 - Lean Design & Preconstruction: This course explains the concepts of value-based management, lean in the design process and relational contracting. The course is divided into three sessions and teaches participants to: distinguish between the varying definitions for design; define value and commonly used methods to maximize it; discuss waste and commonly used methods to minimize it; differentiate between traditional project methods and lean design; and explain the various lean tools used in design and how to deploy them.

Unit 7 - Problem-Solving Principles and Tools: A seven hour course that describes the Lean Problem Solving Process and illustrates how to use tools to solve problems in a lean manner. Following this course, you will be able to: define the difference between traditional and lean problem solving; describe how to create a team environment to solve problems; explain how to create trust to avoid problems; describe Observation Walks; identify root causes of problems, and develop an A3.

For more details about LCEP, please visit: https://lci.qa/educationprogram/

Program Facilitator: Tony Jacob, PMP, CM-Lean, MIE, PMI-PBA, C Eng.

- Management Consultant with 19+ years for experience in Construction Industry across multiple verticals such as Infrastructure, Real Estate, IT campus, Corporate Interior, Manufacturing Plant.

- verticals such as Infrastructure, Real Estate, IT campus, Corporate Interior, Manufacturing Plant.

- An expert implementing Lean Construction & Project Management best practices in Owner, Consulting & Contractor Organisations through Training, Handholding, Mentoring & Project Specific engagements.

- Developed Project Delivery Strategies to Fast-track Troubled Projects & created practical Framework to achieve measurable improvement in Project Performance.

- Designed ERP system for Architectural company & Implemented DMS in Construction Projects.

- Helping executives to Improve 3P’s in construction projects – Performance, Productivity & Profitability.

- Worked with Bovis Lend Lease, Jones Lang LaSalle, Kuwait United Development, Space Matrix, Aconex, StraVis & BT&BT in Indian and Middle East projects.

- Presented papers in PMPC & ILCC conferences and volunteered to organise several national & international conferences in Project Management & Lean Construction.

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Better Places for People is WorldGBC's global project to support GBCs and their members to increase the demand and supply of green buildings which are supportive of the health, wellbeing and productivity of the people within them.

The fundamental project aim is proving green, sustainable buildings are better places for people as a way of engaging our audience towards demanding and creating a sustainable built environment. 

This global project will accelerate a sustainable built environment by proving and supporting its benefits for people, particularly in relation to health and wellbeing. We recognize a number of important stakeholders with the power to exert major influence to swell the green building movement. We identify that industry (including both built environment and wider industry) as well as general public, academic experts, policy makers and many other bodies are key pillars for generating the large-scale change, and each have a role to play in order to achieve our goals. 

As members of The WorldGBC, GBCs across the MENA region promote human comfort and wellbeing as an integral component of a green, sustainable built environment. Consequently the improved health, wellbeing and productivity of its occupants can be considered co-benefits of a sustainable building. As a building-focused organisation, we focus on features related to the building environment by promoting wellbeing as a component of a holistic approach to sustainability.

The GBCs in Emirates, Jordan and Qatar have been part of the steering committee of the BPFP framework development and are jointly with the MENA Network running the regional launch of the framework. Qatar GBC will be hosting the virtual event that will highlight the ongoing efforts among the regional stakeholders in promoting the health and wellbeing agenda as a key driver to the wider sustainability and climate actions.

For more information and registration:

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The impact of climate change upon cities is often simply portrayed as the ‘battle of coastal cities against sea-level rise’ (SLR). While this is a concern for Doha and other coastal settlements around the Gulf’s coastline, SLR is but one of the impacts of climate change on the region. Recent predictions also show that together with SLR, there are likely to be more extreme weather events and annual temperature increases that could be several degrees above the increase in average annual world temperature predicted by the UNFCCC. Unless adaptive urban strategies are implemented this will greatly challenge human comfort and health in Qatar and the GCC region.

Like most other nations the resilience of Qatar’s existing building stock to withstand the shock of climate change is highly questionable and it is likely that significant upgrading and retrofitting will be required. Moreover, without such retrofitting works to the existing building stock, it is unlikely that Qatar will achieve the CO2 reductions it has pledged. Consideration of what these urgent adaptive strategies are and the affect that they will have upon Qatar’s built environment therefore is now critical.

The adaptive strategies necessary to deliver future resilient and sustainable urban environments in the region will be explored during this conference. Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), together with the French Embassy in Qatar, Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DIGS) and Qatar University (QU) have assembled a team of international and local experts whom will provide important insights into both the science of climate change and the necessary adaptive strategies and their effect on the regions’ cities. 

For More Information and registration: https://admin.qgbc.org.qa/outreach/events

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Organizing the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar represent a great opportunity to accelerate and effectively drive the implementation of a sustainability-conscious development in Qatar. the Carbon Neutral mega event can help in realizing a tangible and lasting impact on several business sectors especially those that are hospitality related.

In May 2017, Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), was accepted by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) to oversee the national management of the ‘Green Key’ program in Qatar. Hospitality establishments in Qatar are able to obtain the internationally recognized environmental sustainability certification through QGBC, which oversees the national management of the ‘Green Key’ program in Qatar. The comprehensive guidelines to obtain Green Key certification provides a clear path for the sector to follow and achieve their sustainability goals during operation in addition to meeting the requirements of the Qatar Tourism Authority new classification system.

The Green Key award is a leading standard of excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. The Green Key eco-label for tourism facilities has been in existence for more than 20 years and has thus far certified more than 2900 hotels and hospitality establishments in 57 countries based on criteria including staff and environmental management, energy efficiency, water conservation, green activities, indoor environment, green areas, and corporate social responsibility. 

QGBC is partnering to collaborate with the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC to guide and encourage sustainable operation practices, in FIFA World Cup 2022-related accommodation and hospitality sectors. The focus day will highlight the ongoing efforts among the local stakeholders in promoting a greener hospitality sector in Qatar and the FIFA World CUP Qatar 2022 as legacy driver for the sector.

For more information and registration: https://admin.qgbc.org.qa/outreach/events

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