As part of the Sustainable Building and Concrete Seminar during the 2008 Batimat Tradeshow in Abu Dhabi UAE Awad provided an overview of the Masdar development discussing key features such as population density the layering of the city accessible green spaces within walking distance and transport systems. The project aims to be a closed loop system. Awad further discussed assessment methodologies and opportunities to reduce CO2 emissions during the construction phase.

Presentation Author: Khaled Awad, Masdar,

As part of the Sustainable Building and Concrete Seminar during the 2008 Batimat Tradeshow in Abu Dhabi UAE Beaupre described a concrete producer’s reasons for using EcoSmart Concrete. Strength durability costs and properties such as heat of hydration and pumpablity are important to concrete producers. He also compared FA and slag and reasons for choosing FA.

Presentation Author: Denis Beaupré, Unibeton,

As part of the Sustainable Building and Concrete Seminar during the 2008 Batimat Tradeshow in Abu Dhabi UAE de Spot discussed SCM supply specifically FA and slag. De Spot discussed associated costs supply sources and storage and handling.

Presentation Author: Michel de Spot, P.Eng., EcoSmart Foundation,

As part of the Sustainable Building and Concrete Seminar during the 2008 Batimat Tradeshow in Abu Dhabi UAE Hood provided an overview of Icynene and the Icynene Insulation System. Hood discussed drivers to be sustainable and recent trends in building science that can help achieve energy efficiency and create green buildings. A key to this is controlling air leakage.

Presentation Author: Jeff Hood, Icynene,

As part of the Sustainable Building and Concrete Seminar during the 2008 Batimat Tradeshow in Abu Dhabi UAE Klassen provided an overview of CMHC International and its activities in the United Arab Emirates. In this presentation Klassen discussed how to determine if a product or design is ‘green’ or ‘greenwash’. Key considerations include a life cycle analysis that considers environmental impact at all stages. He also discussed North American organizations involved with green standards or certification.

Presentation Author: Ken Klassen, CMHC International Training Team (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation),