The Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) will discuss the role of facilities management in the evolution of the built environment in Middle East that integrates people, process, place and technology, during the MEFMA Annual Confex 2013 at The Address Hotel in Dubai Marina. MEFMA will also conduct an exclusive presentation of the key findings of its latest “Facility and Equipment Reference and Estimated Service Life Research Report”, complementing the series of accredited training programmes, educational courses, seminars, conferences, and extensive regional networking and fundraising events that have been lined up for the second edition of the MEFMA Annual Confex.

Organised under the theme “Engaging the Region’s Built Environment”, Confex 2013 gathers MEFMA members along with prominent personalities in the facilities management industry to discuss the most pressing issues as well as challenges and opportunities in the regional and global FM industry. The MEFMA research report, in particular, provides a starting point for MEFMA members to conduct component reference life assessment, a critical design process that supports facilities managers as they strive to ensure that the service life of a facility is equal to or greater than its design life.

H E Marwan Bin Ghalita, CEO, Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) and Chairman MENARES, said, “With a steadily increasing number of companies and organisations in the region, recognising the distinct advantages of facilities management, including cost and energy efficiencies, the regional FM industry is expected to witness sustained growth in the months ahead. This further underlines the importance of the upcoming edition of the MEFMA Annual Confex as the event will serve as the perfect platform for industry peers to discuss challenges and opportunities, and share best practices.”

Jamal Abdulla Lootah, President of MEFMA and CEO of Imdaad, said, “Facilities Management plays a vital role in promoting sustainability and energy conservation in the society. The MEFMA research report, in fact, provides a good starting point for component reference life assessment, making it an invaluable tool to enhance the sustainable use of resources and facilities across the Middle East. FM companies are in an excellent position to influence other sectors of the society to embrace sustainable technologies and practices, including the use of more efficient and cost-effective alternative sources of energy. The MEFMA Annual Confex thus serves as an excellent venue to discuss our sustainability plans and strategies, and strengthen our collaboration with all stakeholders in the Middle East facilities management industry.”