08:50 Chairman’s welcome and opening remarks

Steven Miller
Managing Director
Planning and Design Consultants

09:00 Chairman’s welcome and opening remarks

Steven Miller
Managing Director
Planning and Design Consultants

Improving overall architecture of buildings to increase initial investment opportunities and deliver projects on time

09:10 Opening speech

Dr. Bilal Hamad
The Honorable Mayor of Beirut

09:15 Understanding the different methodologies for effective master planning of a project

• Highlighting the key focus areas to enhance the construction of buildings in Lebanon
• Establishing project management techniques to effectively plan a project timeline
• Exploring ways to improve project development through a systematic sequence

Georges Chehwane
CEO
Plus Properties

10:15 Establishing investor relations through effective value chain collaboration to progress projects in Lebanon

• Facilitating investor relationships that will benefit the construction sector in Lebanon
• Establishing an effective partnership with an international organizations
• Attracting investors to fulfil the financial requirements for the developments of building projects in Lebanon

Investment Development Authority Lebanon

10:45 Executive exchange and morning break – networking and refreshments

Meet, network and exchange business cards in the Construction IQ’s exclusive, lively networking session. In this revolutionary, quick-fire format, you can meet every single delegate and build your network. Don’t forget to bring along plenty of business cards!

11:15 Case Study: Presenting Solidere’s primary focus in the Beirut Central District

• Collaborating with international architects to design and construct residential buildings
• Developing Solidere’s vision and projects through reconstruction
• Examining the major developments in the Beirut Central Distict

Nada Borgi
Architect – Urban Designer
Solidere

11:45 Case Study: Introducing values of urban planning and design for mixed use models

• Identifying key investment opportunities in real estate projects – especially buildings
• Negotiating contracts with builders and suppliers and adhering to building requirements
• Conducted quantity surveying plans to manage budgets and price for buildings to minimize cost effectiveness

Sami Haddad
Planning and Investment Development Director
Eastern Province Municipality, KSA

Providing low cost housing to meet the rising public demand

12:15 Implementing sustainable designs for affordable housing to keep operational costs minimum

• Increasing awareness of affordable housing within the industry to meet public demand
• Discussing the consequences of selecting low quality materials for project development
• Considering sustainable material selection for Low-cost housing

Rabih Khairallah
President for Mechanical Branch
The Order of Engineers and Architects Lebanon

13:45 Designing and building low-cost apartment complexes in Lebanon

• Illustrating the importance of a successful project through strategic design
• Prequalifying designers to increase project outcome and minimise errors
• Focusing on the building services and environmental setting to optimise design

Steven Miller
Managing Director
Planning and Design Consultants

14:15 Reviewing regulatory frameworks for future developments in Lebanon

• Assessing the current challenges in the construction of buildings in Lebanon
• Avoiding redevelopment of new projects through a strong legal support system
• Shaping standards and regulations to avoid pitfalls in project development

Mazen Beaini
CEO
Redhouse Group

15:15 Attracting private investors to the development of affordable housing

• Exploring the key benefits of investing in social housing to meet public demand
• Showcasing Lebanon’s potential to meet low-cost housing needs
• Developing standards that will assist in lowering maintenance costs

Richart Khalil
CEO
ArchiQ

15:45 Panel discussion: Addressing the key design considerations during the pre-development phase of a low cost building project

• Integrating residential facilities for a comfortable and safe environment for tenants
• Considering key issues that can directly impact the design of a project
• Understanding the requirement of high quality materials during the design phase

16:15 Close of summit day two