MEP Qatar 2011: MEP Gathering to be Held in Qatar

DUBAI, UAE, March 8, 2011 - Since Qatar won the bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, all eyes
have been on the Middle East. Qatar will spend up to $86.5 billion on
construction and infrastructure in the next 11 years and it is expected that
mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) services will be responsible for
25-30% of overall project value.

The MEP Qatar 2011 Summit, organized by the International
Quality & Productivity Center, will take place from 26 - 29 June 2011 May in
Oryx Rotana-Doha, Qatar and will provide a platform for benchmarking the best
practices in the MEP sector.

Having realized the increased requirements in the MEP sector,
developers and main contractors are now focusing on methods to boost local
production for MEP materials as well as improve the skilled engineering
workforce. In a recent study conducted by the International Quality &
Productivity Center- an international research firm, results showed that
drawbacks such as outdated technology and unavailability of materials were
the causes for delayed projects.

One of the biggest factors to influence timely MEP project
delivery is efficient communication between the project owner, main
contractor and sub-contractors. With an effective chain of command, the
pre-planning stages of an MEP project will address the challenges that may
occur and how these can be overcome for a project to reach its handover.

With the formation of the Qatar sustainability assessment
system (QSAS), almost all projects are undergoing a green building plan
whereby sustainability and cost-effective design are at the top of the agenda
for developers. This has helped spread green building knowledge amongst MEP
professionals but has yet to address how maintenance of existing buildings
can be cost efficient in the near future.

The four-day event will provide a 360 degree perspective from
the client, contractor, consultant and solution provider. Executive speakers
from Qatar Green Building Council, Halcrow, KEO International, Galadari
Electro Mechanical, Barwa and Qatari Diar Research Institute, Turner
Construction, Qatar Project Management, Hill International, Hyder Consultants
and many others will share regional MEP innovations. The event is also
sponsored by: LG Electronics, Al Sabbah Electro-Mechanical, Archirodon
Construction and Galadari Electromechanical. A full line-up of attending
dignitaries and experts is available at www.mepqatarsummit.com

About International Quality and Productivity Centre (IQPC) Middle East:

For over thirty years, IQPC has helped the world's leading
corporations solve their business challenges through the sharing of practical
industry solutions and global best practice. In the process, the company has
built a formidable reputation for quality and value. During this time, the
Middle East's most progressive companies have benefited from IQPC's
unrivalled global reach, which has connected international expertise with
regional and local leaders. For more information, visit www.iqpc.ae

    For more information, please contact

    Chichi Osuagwu
    Marketing Manager
    International Quality and Productivity Centre Middle East
    T: +971-4-364-2975
    F: +971-4-363-1938
    enquiry@iqpc.ae

For more information, please contact: Chichi Osuagwu, Marketing Manager, International Quality and Productivity Centre Middle East, T: +971-4-364-2975, F: +971-4-363-1938, enquiry at iqpc.ae