The global construction industry needs to adapt by prioritising the orientation of future buildings and promoting the retrofitting of existing assets to reduce emissions.

The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and leading businesses in the buildings and construction sector last month (December 6) presented a unified call for action at the COP28 event in Dubai, stressing the critical role of the built environment to deliver climate solutions.

SteelFab, the foremost trade event for the metal working industry in the UAE and the Middle East, will bring together industry experts and the latest innovations when it reconvenes this month for its 19th edition. SteelFab 2024 will be held from January 8 to 11 at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The event covers a broad focus area.

JANUARY 8-11: SteelFab, a key event on cutting-edge technology, products and knowhow for the metal working industry, at the Expo Centre Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE. 11-14: Domotex Hannover 2024, a fair for carpets and floor coverings, at the Deutsche Messe Hannover, Hannover, Germany.