Construction experts to make Abu Dhabi's buildings safer

More than 200 of Abu Dhabi's construction and engineering professionals gathered at the Emirates Palace to discuss how new building technologies can improve the safety of residents across the Emirate. The importance of building safety is growing on the national and regional agenda, as safety methodologies, systems and technologies need to be constantly updated and improved to meet the changes in the nature of potential accidents and risks.

Charles Constantin, Managing Director of GEZE Middle East, comments, "Safer buildings can also be more environmentally-friendly buildings, such as efficient modern ventilation systems which can help reduce the amount of air conditioning needed and thereby reduce power consumption. The majority of building technologies can now be automated, such as lighting systems which can be automated to react to external light and switch themselves on when the natural light fades, or heating systems which can be programmed to ensure a constant indoors temperature to switch themselves on when the inside temperature drops. These systems require initial increased investment by the building owner but help to save on additional costs in the long-term, as well as the environmental benefits."