Construction Week Middle East‘s roundtable titled ‘Driving Change in KSA through Modular Construction’, is happening today!
The discussion will focus on streamlining the construction process for a sustainable future and is hosted at the Executive Lounge of the Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter. The roundtable will be moderated by Ranju Warrier, editor of Construction Week Middle East.
The roundtable discussion by Construction Week Middle Eastwill host prominent experts from both contracting and development spheres to share their journey in the modular construction sphere and what will its further execution mean under construction and future projects in the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia has proved the scale of its goals as development accelerates and multibillion dollar gigaprojects such as The Red Sea Project, Qiddiya, Diriyah Gate, AMAALA, ROSHN, Al-Ula, NEOM, among others take shape. Simultaneously, it has indicated a strong desire for construction businesses to invest in the kingdom and assist in the development of modern and innovative construction techniques in order to deliver the projects of the future more efficiently and effectively.
The roundtable will focus on how such modern methods, including modular construction, could change the face of construction in Saudi Arabia.
Know the speakers of the Construction Week Middle East roundtable
The speakers joining Construction Week Middle East for the roundtable are associated with companies including Losberger De Boer, Al Bawani Holding, and The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC).
Waleed Khaled
Khaled is an experienced, hands-on operations executive. With over two decades of experience, 14 years of which have been spent in the UAE, he is adept at identifying opportunities, developing business and executing projects.
Khaled has delivered bespoke, turnkey modular construction and temporary structure solutions throughout the MENA region, with a particular focus on the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
With Losberger De Boer, Khaled has worked on projects with some of the most prestigious and well-respected developers and authorities in the region, and he has been successful in forming long-lasting, valuable partnerships with major corporations, investors and major industry players.
He has extensive experience in commercial and entertainment sectors, having worked on some of the region’s most iconic projects, including Qiddiya Entertainment City, MDL Beast Music Festival and many more.
Khaled has an in-depth understanding of how to meet customer requirements, offering solutions that exceed expectations and are delivered on-time, every time. He is results-oriented and has a proven track record in driving efficiencies and maximising corporate resources and budgets for his clients.
Khaled continuously seeks out new opportunities to enable developers and asset owners to excel in all aspects of project management, providing solutions that meet challenging timelines and budgets. He has established the perfect balance between ensuring clients’ corporate objectives are being met and providing outstanding customer service.
Helena De Flaviis
With more than 20 years of experience, Helena De Flaviis possesses an extensive track record of new enterprises and joint ventures establishment, businesses origination, and growth, including M&A, complex commercial transactions & negotiations, and leading the development/implementation of business growth strategies and of complex business transformation and reorganization/corporatization programs.
Helena worked across diverse regions including Latin America, the UK, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, with experience in infrastructure finance, development, management consultancy & advisory services.
Currently, the group chief strategist and board member at Al Bawani Holding, Helena provides leadership, guidance, and support to the group and its subsidiaries on an exciting transformation and expansion program, which include new ventures across Oil & Gas (including hydrogen), Mining, Asset Management, and Infrastructure development, through acquisitions and partnerships. She has also been leading the group’s corporate reorganisation, including the implementation of a robust governance framework in preparation for a public listing.
Prior posts include head of corporate development at Khatib & Alami, leading a global reorganization and transformation program and establishing new businesses such as an infrastructure finance advisory arm; strategic growth and infrastructure finance executive positions across global firms like Serco, Brookfield, KPMG, and Braus; and a number of board positions in infrastructure development vehicles.
Faisal Butt
Also speaking at the roundtable, Faisal Butt leads and oversees TRSDC’s project governance and compliance, project controls, quality management, reporting, project risk management, and project management information systems.
He has undertaken both strategic and operational roles over the last 13 years across several industries focusing on planning and developing large-scale projects in the Middle East and North America.
Prior to joining The Red Sea Development Company, Faisal worked with Arcadis within their business advisory practice where he led business transformation projects in the UAE and Qatar. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Finance and Economics from McGill University, Canada.
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