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ABU DHABI: The seventh edition of the Construction Technology ConFEX (CTF) concluded successfully on 4 June 2024, bringing together over 800 key stakeholders and industry professionals from across the globe. This year’s CTF UAE highlighted four core themes within the industry – climate & decarbonisation, wellbeing & social agenda, viability & competitive edge, and productivity & performance.
The event explored the crucial steps necessary for the industry to excel across these themes, and the critical role that technology and digitalisation will play to achieve them in an organised and effective manner. Together, they align with the UAE’s commitment to creating world class infrastructure, and to foster a greener, more sustainable future through innovation and collaboration.
“CTF UAE 2024 explored essential steps for industry excellence as it embraces increasingly sophisticated construction technology and digitalisation techniques,” said Katie Briggs, Events Director at b2b Connect. “Our skylines are becoming icons of progress, sustainability, and human ingenuity, and this would not be possible without the use of advanced technologies and digitalisation.”
The event covered a wide array of topics, including Sustainability, Scaling Up Adoption, People & Skills, PMIS, ERP, Digital Twins, BIM, Cloud, AI, and more. Attendees received in-depth knowledge and actionable strategies to navigate the industry’s evolving landscape, courtesy of insights from over 165 industry experts.
More than 800 attendees, comprising project developers, contractors, consultants, industry experts, technology providers, startups, and key stakeholders from over 20 countries, gathered at CTF UAE to connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. The ConFEX served as a platform to foster meaningful partnerships and drive innovation within the construction technology ecosystem.
Construction Technology Awards 2024 Winners
One of the key highlights of CTF UAE was the Construction Technology Awards 2024, held on 4 June. These prestigious awards recognised and celebrated outstanding achievements in the industry, promoting excellence across the field. With over 200 entries across 21 categories, the competition was intense and the awards attracted participation from a number of high-profile industry professionals. The winners were honoured for their exceptional contributions and groundbreaking achievements in leveraging technology to drive transformation and achieve remarkable results.
