#WDFEvent

The 3rd edition of Windows Doors & Facades Event will take place from 23 - 25 September 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event will feature more international exhibitors, thousands of innovative products, an expanded educational program of CPD-certified workshops and a high-level summit led by industry experts.

Here’s a quick update of all that’s new this edition:

Connect with new suppliers
WDF 2018 is proud to host over 20 companies that will be exhibiting at the show for the first time ever. Connect with the latest market entrants, discover tomorrow’s frontrunners, meet with rising brands and explore their products’ offering expanding your suppliers’ list.
Find any solution you are looking for from eight product sectors
This year, Aluminium Composite Panels, Doors, Hardware, Machinery, Raw materials, Rollers & Shutters, Service Providers & Windows are all showcased at the event.
Stay on top of industry trends
Discover even more about industry trends by connecting with our 27 new industry experts at the Middle East Facades Summit and the Facades Seminar Series.

Attend free CPD certified workshops

Over 25 educations sessions with industry established experts, find ideas and inspirations on what is trending in the market.

Middle East Facades Summit - 23 September 2018

Facades Seminar Series - 24 - 25 September 2018

11:00 - 11:15

Speakers:

Arvind Kumar Manager - Architectural Advisory Technal Middle East

11:15 - 11:40

• Regulations and standards
• Education and Awareness
• Recent projects in MENA region

Speakers:

Anoop Babu MENA Regional Manager Architectural Solar Association

11:45 - 12:10

Overview of UL and BS/EN fire, acoustic, blast, ballistics and security testing procedures for doors and glazing products
Standards recognized in the IBC, IFC and local UAE building regulations
Certification paths for fire resistance and fire containment products, focusing on assemblies and components
Supplemental testing, follow-up services and benefits of the Certification Process

Speakers:

Luke C. Woods Principal Engineer - Fire Resistance and Containment Underwriters Laboratories, Product Safety

12:15 - 12:40

• Visualizing facade details WITH FUN
• How do you integrate BIM modeling, facade details, fabrication data and as-built information together
• If your occupant complaints about facade performance, what kind of advanced technologies can help?
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Speakers:

Douglas Sum Associate - Facade Services Group Leader Aurecon

11:00 - 11:30

• Silicone structural glazing & fire safety – project examples
• Enabling aesthetics with tailored sealant technologies for Insulating glass and facades – crystal clear and colored sealing and bonding
• Next generation of structural glazing and Insulating glass sealants enhancing productivity and energy efficiency performance
• Enabling quality with compatible system packages in complex multi-component façade designs

Speakers:

Markus Plettau Marketing Manager The Dow Chemical Company

11:45 - 12:15

Innovations
Digitalization as an enabler
Regional customization and challenges

Speakers:

Dr. Joerg Westphal Schüco International KG Executive Senior Vice President

12:30 - 13:00

• Overview of Chapter 18 of the code
• Specific Requirements for Doors
• Specific requirements for Facades

Speakers:

Abhishek Chhabra Market Development Manager Thomas Bell-Wright International

13:15 - 13:55

Building façade anatomy
Types of building construction to be evaluated
Types of testing and associated criteria
Resulting performance values/certifications

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Speakers:

Luke C. Woods Principal Engineer - Fire Resistance and Containment Underwriters Laboratories, Product Safety

11:00 - 11:30

• How Fire Rated Glass & Systems Work
• Key differences between Fire Protective and Fire Resistive systems
• Common Pitfalls to be wary of

Speakers:

Imran Manasawala Director Future Architectural Glass LLC

11:45 - 12:15

• Who we are, what is QUALICOAT and the QUALICOAT advantage
• Technical Specifications and QUALICOAT’s innovative process
• Classes of finishes and how to specify and maintain
• Comparison between QUALICOAT and other certification standards

Speakers:

Maria Malo Senior Member of the Marketing & Training Working Groups of QMEA Quali Middle East

12:30 - 13:00

Covering a case study presentation on various energy Optimization measures as below on the façade and evaluating their impact on building energy performance;

• Façade design
• Electrical measures
• Mechanical Design optimization