Saudi Build, the 26th international construction technology and building materials trade exhibition, will launch a series of seminars when it opens tomorrow (November 10) in Riyadh.

Organiser Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC) said the seminars are being organised in collaboration with Advanced Conferences and Meetings (ACM), a premium B-2-B events company focusing on the dynamic and ever-changing requirements of the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region.

Spread over three days, the seminars will be concurrently held with the event that will run till November 13 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

More than 850 exhibitors from 36 countries will showcase their latest industry-related products and solutions, highlighting leading trends, prospects, and success stories, at the four-day mega construction show.

Day One of the seminars will focus on architecture and design addressing issues such as delivering quality interiors through innovative design and fit-outs.

The second day will cover exterior design and landscaping, which will discuss advancements in urban design, master planning and landscape architecture.

On the third day, a sustainable design and construction theme will demonstrate how to deliver beautifully-designed sustainable buildings for a greener Saudi Arabia.

The seminars will feature a number of innovative and informative high-level sessions which will further enhance Saudi Build’s role in highlighting the latest products and technologies to various segments of the building and construction industries of the local and regional markets, REC said.

The seminars aim to provide interactive insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by construction companies in Saudi Arabia and the region. The conferences are designed to network with expert decision makers and thought leaders alongside the means to explore new business prospects, REC said.

These conferences will be based on extensive industry research, guided and supplemented by key industry partners, and informed by local market experts to provide regular business platforms, delivering competitive advantage to Saudi Build’s clients.

The key topics to be discussed at the events include, ‘Stay Ahead of Interior Design Trends in the GCC’; ‘Better Understand the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Interior Design'; ‘Learn How to Combine Traditional Islamic Architecture With Contemporary Design’; ‘Explore Specific Challenges With Achieving Higher Quality Finishing Works in Saudi Arabia'; ‘Design Iconic Multi-Purpose and Sustainable Rail Stations and Streetscapes' and ‘Discover Facade Design Strategies to Maintain and Optimise Building Performance’. 

Saudi Build will be held concurrently with Saudi Stone-Tech 2014 – the 17th international stone and stone technology exhibition, and Saudi Build PMV Series – the 15th international exhibition for construction equipment, plant, machinery and vehicles.

Approved by UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, Saudi Build 2014 is set to highlight a wide range of leading products and cutting-edge technologies, including aluminium frames and structures, architectural finishing products, building materials, ceramic tiles, concrete products and precast structures, construction systems, engineering and design services, environment protection equipment, landscaping and garden ornaments, security and safety tools and systems, water and heat insulation, and steel and wood products.-TradeArabia News Service