THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WE WILL PROVIDE UPDATES AS SOON AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE
About the Event
The ASTM International United Arab Emirates Chapter provides a forum for technical experts and others to network and to participate in standards-related activities. The three primary goals are to strengthen the involvement of UAE technical experts in standards-related activities and events to help meet the region’s needs; to share information on the UAE’s and the Gulf’s societal needs and emerging trends so ASTM can develop solutions; and to provide a direct link between the UAE and ASTM International.
To further an environment for UAE technical experts and ASTM International to partner and address emerging trends in construction, sustainability, energy, efficiency, green building and more, the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence is conducting a Specialty Workshop on Reshaping the Building and Construction Landscape with Additive Manufacturing (AM) in conjunction with the ASTM International UAE Chapter.
AM advancements have led to increased adoption of these technologies in industries such as aerospace, healthcare, and automotive. In addition, case students for AM in building and construction demonstrate its potential to revolutionize this industry. These benefits include:
Reduced lead times, cost, and labor
On-site construction and automation
The opportunity to build beyond the earth
The use of AM for building and construction has great potential. However, published data and a greater understanding of AM in the industry are needed. Also needed are internationally recognized standards for AM construction methods, materials, and processes to further its adoption in building codes and its use by industry .
Why attend this workshop?
This workshop will bring stakeholders and experts together to present their views and thoughts on accelerating AM adoption for building and construction. One workshop goal is a roadmap that captures challenges, gaps, applications, opportunities, and trends from stakeholders in government, industry, and academia. The roadmap will facilitate standards and policy development as well as technology resource planning.
Who should attend?
This workshop is open to all building and construction industry professionals who are interested in exploring how AM technology can advance the industry through innovation and standardization. This workshop will provide a forum for you to share your thoughts and concerns, gain insights, propose solutions, and engage in meaningful discussions with technology leaders.
Workshop topics include, but not limited to:
AM Applications in Construction
Materials development
Building Architecture and Design
Construction Horticulture
Robotics in AM Construction
Types of AM Technology for Building and Construction
AM Technology process challenges
Testing, Inspection, Qualification and Certification
AM Construction beyond Earth
Registration Information
Online registration is now open. The fees to attend this workshop are listed below.
Early Registration by March 15th:
Full Time Students: $150.00
Chapter/ASTM Members: $250.00
Non-Members: $350.00
Regular Registration after March 1st:
Full Time Students: $200.00
Chapter/ASTM Members: $300.00
Non-Members: $400.00
If you have questions concerning online registration, please contact AM CoE at amcoe@astm.org Tel: 610-832-9677, or ASTM Technical Support at support@astm.org or 1-877-909-2786 (domestic) or 610-832-9578 (international).
Sponsoring Organizations
Supporting Organizations
Hotel Reservations:
The Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai provides prime meeting space for your events and activities. ASTM International is legally bound to fill the contracted guest room block and an inability to fill the block will result in severe penalties which could affect negotiations and increase costs for future meetings. Please support ASTM International by reserving your sleeping room at our official Hotel and Meeting site.
The discounted rate will be honored until the ASTM block is full, but no later than 23, March 2020. ASTM rates are 775 AED for one person, 850 AED for two persons per night. Room rate includes a full breakfast (140 AED value), internet and free parking. Hotel rates are subject to a 7% municipality fee, 10% service charge, a 5% VAT and a Tourism Tax of 20 AED per night. You may be charged a higher rate if reservations are received after the cut-off date, or when the block is full.
Reservations may be made via the hotel's online reservation system at Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai.
CANCELLATION/CHANGE POLICY: Attendees will be charged a Full Cancellation Fee if they do not cancel by the cutoff date.
Technical Chair Contact Information
For more information, contact workshop chairs:
Dr. Alexander Liu
ASTM International
aliu@astm.org
Professor Tan Ming Jen
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
mmjtan@ntu.edu.sg
Professor Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub
Khalifa Unviversity
rashid.abualrub@ku.ac.ae