WAM reported that Emirates Green Building Council, an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices in the UAE, will host a networking event on October 24th 2011 from 6.30 PM at The Address Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai.

The event, sponsored by Masdar City will introduce a new project management tool that promotes sustainable development practices. At the event, the guest speakers, Mr Richard Reynolds manager supply Chain, Masdar City and Mr Douglas Langmead of Langmead Associates will introduce the xD Sustainability Manager a sustainability manager tool. A new software tool for LEED and Estidama rating application project management, xDSM is a collaborative web based centralized managed repository that interfaces with The Future Build Portal, an initiative of Masdar City and an online sustainable materials and information portal launched in April.

Mr Adnan Sharafi chairman of EmiratesGBC said that “It is indeed encouraging to note how the newest advances in technology are being leveraged to promote sustainable built environments and in improving the process of design by appropriate selection. EmiratesGBC is committed to share the industry best practices and our networking event will be a new learning experience for every participant.”

(Sourced from www.khaleejtimes.com)