48 workshops announced at The Big 5 Saudi 2017

The upcoming edition of The Big 5 Saudi will offer a record of 48 free to attend and CPD-certified (Continuous Professional Development) workshops, event organizers announced.
From Monday to Thursday at the Jeddah Center for Forums & Events, Saudi construction professionals will have the opportunity to network, develop their skills and knowledge, and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry best practices shared by regional experts.
This year, the education agenda of the largest and fastest growing construction show in the country will focus on some of the industry’s most compelling topics: project management, innovation and technology, and sustainability.
Saudi Arabia’s goal to diversify its economy as part of the Vision 2030, along with its commitment to becoming one of the region’s premier tourist destinations, reflects in the need to further enhance the prowess of its industry professionals. The Big 5 Saudi 2017 will address this need by bringing to Jeddah an educational offer, which has been one of the key drivers for the show’s repeated success year after year.
At the start of every project or concept, applying effective project management skills is paramount in ensuring positive results. As one of the lead topics at The Big 5 Saudi 2017, industry leaders will will share cutting-edge insights into project management best practices and approaches.
Frank Wiesse, director of Drees & Sommer Consulting Engineering, will open the project management agenda on Monday with a presentation on “Efficiency Improvements in Construction Projects,” while “The Art of Delivering Before Time and Within Budget” will be the focus of Nagib-Guy El-Alam, vice president construction, SATCO, on the following day.
The list of prominent speakers at The Big 5 Saudi this year include Tarik Al-Hraki, business and project management consultant & trainer; Wael S. Khalil, PMO and training consultant at Counselors Consultancy House (C.C.H); Joseph MJ, vice president planning and cost control at Meydan — Sobha Construction; and Jamil Hassan Ghaznawi, JLL national director and country head in Saudi Arabia, among many others.
“A cornerstone of The Big 5 brand, our CPD workshops are a unique platform for the build and construction community to gather, learn and develop their skills,” said Nathan Waugh, DMG events portfolio event director.

Source: Arab News