Road Infrastructure Project Explosion Requires Optimisation to Sustain Long Term Success

UAE Infrastructure Projects Require Improved Planning, Design and Construction Methods to Improve Performance

DUBAI, UAE, December 2 - The recent economic downturn caused a decline in new construction
projects led by developers, but the massive increase in public spending that
followed has resulted in both new road infrastructure projects and redesign
to existing projects.

The increasing emphasis on improving the UAE's infrastructure during the
slowdown will not only provide the opportunity to improve and consolidate
existing networks, but also to allow strategic development into other regions
and trade centers. Dubai Ministry of Public Works is developing road networks
into rural areas to enhance development opportunities and to improve access
into rural communities uniting the nation.

Many of the GCC state's existing road infrastructure problems can be
linked to the previous requirement to keep up with the pace of rapid growth,
within both residential and commercial property development. The initiative
to improve the existing network is a dedicated effort to prepare the UAE for
the next period of growth.

Abu Dhabi is leading the way with an improved approach to planning and
design with the 2030 plan. Many new and regionally innovative initiatives are
being implemented to ensure that civic growth and infrastructure grow hand in
hand. Effective planning and load calculation are essential to reduce costly
and disruptive redesign and improvement works.

The demand for cost-efficient, effective and timely delivery of road
projects is high, but the region presents a number of unique challenges in
terms of geography climate and culture. The project team that can achieve
great results needs technical understanding and an ability to integrate the
planning and design with local culture and needs. By selecting the right
materials and methods, they can produce a solution that is fit-for-purpose
for future network load requirements.

The opportunity to improve learning and best practice approaches can be
taken from the region's mega road project experiences. The King Abdullah
highway in Saudi Arabia, Northern Highway Qatar, Salam Street and Mina Road
Development Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Parallel Road Project Dubai and the E22
Road Abu Dhabi to Al Ain projects will all be showcased at the IQPC Road
Planning, Design and Construction 2010 summit in Dubai.

IQPC's Road Planning, Design and Construction 2010 is one of a series of
infrastructure events that focuses on providing a platform for regional and
international excellence. The event will explore the top 5 GCC road projects,
including new road networks and improvements to existing road infrastructure.
This unique, industry-led conference provides a platform where the latest
challenges to the planning, design and construction of roads can be resolved
by key stakeholders, including clients, consultants and contractors.

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    For more information, please contact

    Eileen Espilita
    Senior Marketing Manager
    IQPC Middle East
    +971-4-364-2975

For more information, please contact Eileen Espilita, Senior Marketing Manager, IQPC Middle East, +971-4-364-2975