Summit to discuss cost fluctuations

Raw material cost fluctuations, price volatility and supply chain management will be some of the subjects that will be discussed at the second Arabian World Construction Summit (AWCS).

Organisers Meed said the event will explore industry specific solutions to deal with the current global financial crisis.

To be held at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi from February 9-11, 2009, the summit will see industry leaders, government representatives, regulators, and decisionmakers addressing key issues in the Dh2 trillion Gulf construction industry.

A pre-summit workshop on February 8 will discuss "Project partnering in the Arabian Gulf", focusing on the three Ps: predictability, productivity and profitability. Led by industry leaders Trowers & Hamlins, the workshop will highlight successful strategies in the region.