2008 AIB & AIBS Dubai Study Tour
1 - 8 November 2008

The Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) are pleased to advise members of a proposed study tour to Dubai over 1-8 November 2008. This is an important opportunity for building professionals to review innovative building techniques and assessment processes.

2008 AIB - AIBS Dubai Study Tour Application      PDF File

The AIB - AIBS Dubai Study Tour, sponsored by OneSteel reinforcing, will review the design, engineering, building and certification processes that support the construction of some of the most unique high-rise and broad-acre developments in the world. Highlights of the AIB - AIBS Dubai Study Tour may include:

Tower — Burj Dubai, The Worlds Tallest Building
Burj Dubai is a skyscraper currently under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. When it is completed in late 2008, it is predicted to be the tallest man-made structure in the world, as well as the tallest building by any measure. Originally proposed as a virtual clone of the 560m Grollo Tower proposal for Melbourne (a proposal scrapped in 2001) the tower was redesigned with a design height of 705m. However, with a design that allows for further height increases, it is expected that the completed structure will be greater than 900m tall so as to ensure the title of the worlds tallest tower.

Waterfront – The Palm Islands
The Palm Islands, also referred to as The Palm Dubai and The Palms, are the world’s three largest man-made islands and are being built on the coast of the emirate of Dubai. The project will increase Dubai’s shoreline by 120km and create a large number of residential, leisure, and entertainment areas. The two Dubai islands, The Palm Jumeirah and The Palm Jebel Ali, will be built in the shape of date palm trees and will support more than 60 luxury hotels, 4,000 exclusive residential villas, 1,000 unique water homes, 5,000 shoreline apartments, marinas, water theme parks, restaurants, shopping malls, sports facilities, health spas, cinemas and various dive sites.

This collaborative effort between AIB and AIBS provides a unique experience to review projects of international significance in an environment that will allow you to build and strengthen your relationships with colleagues in the building and construction industry.

2008 AIB - AIBS Dubai Study Tour Application      PDF File

The estimated cost is AUD$6,600 on a double / twin share basis and AUD7,950 for a single incl. airfares (ex Brisbane / Melbourne / Sydney) and accomodation. The 2008 AIB AIBS Dubai Study Tour, sponsored by OneSteel reinforcing, is sure to be a great leisure and learning opportunity. For more information contact the AIB national office via email at events@aib.org.au or by telephone on 02 6247 7433.

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