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The Think Tank brought together senior representatives from across the UAE construction sector to recommend practical actions for change geared towards enhancing the state of UAE construction not just in the short-term but in the longer run as well.
The outcome of this discussion is summarised in an industry-led white paper through 19 recommendations across key areas, including:
Improving behaviours among industry stakeholders
Rethinking commercial models
Establishing a more resilient construction supply chain
Established under the MEED-Mashreq Construction Partnership, the UAE Construction Industry Think Tank is a regular gathering of senior executives, academics and government representatives from the sector, to identify and recommend practical actions for change to support the UAE’s national ambitions.
CTI Environmental: Robin Thorne
Multiple award-winning businesswoman and chemical engineer Robin Thorne (pictured above) is the founder and CEO of California-based CTI Environmental, which specializes in hazardous materials assessments for regulatory compliance and construction management.
Over the past decade, Thorne an African-American entrepreneur, community leader and activist has grown her company to become a thriving multi-million-dollar business. She recently founded Demo Chicks, a non-profit that empowers young Black women to enter the construction, engineering and demolition industries.
Bjork Construction: Jean Bjork
Named one of Construction Business Owner Magazine’s Outstanding Women in Construction for 2020, Jean Bjork is president and owner of Bjork Construction, a general contractor based in Fremont, Cal., she founded with her husband in 1988.