< PreviousEVENTS www.mepmiddleeast.com 50 MEP Middle East | April 2025www.mepmiddleeast.com CW TECHCON 2025: BUILDING THE FUTURE The CW TechCon 2025, organised by our sister title Construction Week Middle East, brought together top industry experts from across the Middle East on 19 February 2025, fostering high level discussions and presentations on the future of construction technology. The event, under the theme ‘Building the Future: Tech-Powered, Insight Driven’, sparked important conversations on topics such as off -site construction, predictive analytics, smart homes, and more. The discussions explored how AI, smart technologies, and digital transformation are redefi ning construction in the Middle East. The conference featured thought- provoking panel discussions, fi reside chats, and presentations. A panel discussion titled “Off -site Construction: Who Cares and Who’s Going to Pay for It?” explored the growing adoption of off -site construction in the industry. Moderated by Almas Tholot, Group Editor of MEP Middle East & FM Middle East, the panel featured insights from Paolo Pedroni from Al Masaood Bergum, Ihab Ramlawi from Dupod, Basel Tachwali from Dubai Municipality, and Andy Boutle from ALEC. The speakers explored how digital twins and AI-driven workfl ows are transforming off - site construction while addressing the fi nancial viability of large-scale adoption. They also discussed the misconceptions surrounding off - site construction, emphasising its potential to meet sustainability targets and reduce material waste. The panel highlighted that modular construction is not a one-size-fi ts-all solution, with each project requiring careful consideration of typology and design. Additionally, the panel touched on the investment needed in digital infrastructure and engineering capacity to ensure smooth coordination and risk reduction. The panel discussed how digital twins and AI-driven workflows are revolutionising off-site construction while questioning the financial feasibility of widespread implementation MEP_Apr2025_50_Conference_13575632.indd 5027/03/2025 22:59APRIL 19, 2025 THE ARENA, BAB AL SHAMS, DUBAI For partnership opportunities contact us at customercare@me.spartan.com Untitled-2 125/03/2025 21:31Next >