If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser Wednesday January 8 2020 Business People Operations FM Power 50 Events Suppliers Tabreed subsidiary launches expanded range of customer services Find out more Most Popular 1 Security Professionals Association for SIRA launches in the Middle East 2 AC manufacturer Shaker Group reports Q3 revenue growth of 42.5% 3 Knauf Group acquires Armstrong Ceiling Solutions 4 Transguard Group breaks its own records 5 Emerson’s new vibration sensor simplifies asset monitoring Editor's Choice 2019 FM Power 50 Luxury green development BADR launched in Dubai BADR focuses on encouraging outdoor activities through its well-connected leisure facilities and will accommodate a population of over 20,000 residents, within 4,800 apartments and townhouses Expert: Digital innovation will be a key driver of future growth in the Middle East construction industry According to recent research by McKinsey & Company, adopting digital solutions throughout every phase of the construction process could increase market productivity by as much as 15% and reduce project costs by up to 45% Samana Developers hires Atcon Construction for AED100m Samana Hills freehold project Samana Hills will be developed as per the green building best practices utilising the green and sustainable technology 5 minutes with: Joseph Yousef Joseph Yousef, Area Manager, ENGIE Cofely Schneider Electric appoints new executive VP of Secure Power Division Pankaj Sharma, who is currently senior vice president, Home & Business Networks, Schneider Electric, has held leadership roles in the company Why FM should be involved at early stages of construction? With more complex glass buildings coming up in the region, the responsibility of FM shouldn’t just begin after the handover of a project, but much earlier, experts reveal Emicool's pipeline network crosses 240 Kms in 2019 This has resulted in an increase of 38% over the last 5 years in Emicool's pipeline network coverage, a growth of 75kms Bloom Properties honoured by Abu Dhabi City Municipality Abu Dhabi Municipality has recently held a ceremony to launch its new smart payment portal Editorial Rajiv Ravindran Pillai Editor, Facilities Management Middle East Mobile: +971 55 635 3588 Direct: +971 4 444 3262 E: rajiv.pillai@itp.com Advertising Vinay Ravindran Sales Manager, Facilities Management Middle East Telephone: +971 55 810 1197 Direct: +971 4 444 3155 Email: vinay.ravindran@itp.com Published by ITP Digital Media Inc. All Rights Reserved © 2020.