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E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E
It is no secret that the majority
of the globe is still dependent
on oil for survival. With the
world’s dependence on
oil, it is expected that the
growing demand will put a
considerable increase in the
production of these chemicals
in the coming years. Although
it is noted that the number of
refineries across the globe
decreased between 1993 and
2007, the average capacity
produced by each refinery had
significantly increased by as
much as 30%. This surprising
increase in production may be
on account of bringing in new
and larger refineries to the
competition.
Latest Trends in
Oil Refineries
This rise in production,
however, calls for efficiency in
the oil processes themselves.
Process Control, which dates
as far back as the 1920s and
1930s, has been in continuous
use in the refineries and
chemical plants up until today.
It now serves as an essential
aspect of oil production,
ensuring the product quality
and the safety and reliability of
all the processes involved.
Some of the widely used
technologies in Process
Control include the
Proportional-Integrative-
Derivative (PID) controls
developed in the 1930s,
Advanced Process Control
(APC) that predicts real-time
quality, and Model Predictive
Control (MPC) that have
proven to be superior to PID
when dealing with MIMO
(Multi-Input, Multi-Output)
processes.
Smart controls are also
rising technology in the oil
production field nowadays.
With these intelligent systems,
jobs in the field become much
less taxing and stressful. The
efficiency of oil production
also increases dramatically
with this type of system,
subsequently growing the
profit margin and reducing
costs. Smart controls also play
a significant role in creating
safer plants, especially for
field workers.
There are already a handful
of companies utilizing these
types of technology in their
fields, and they can attest to
how much these trends helped
them in achieving a more costefficient
oil production.
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International Trading LLC, Mr. Wail Halbouni, Tel: +971 50 481 3570, email: fortintl@emirates.net.ae; Ghantoot Trading, Mr. Nour Haboush, Tel: +971 50 109 4109, email:
nour.h@ghantootgroup.ae; District Cooling Company, Mr. Ahmed Henedi, Tel: +971 50 658 4832, email: ahmed@districtcoolingcompany.com; Al Yousuf Electronics, Mr. Moitra, Tel: +971
50 457 6170, email: pmoitra@alyousuf.com; Bahrain, AJM Kooheji and Sons, Mr. Jayachandran, Tel: +973 36888801, email: v.jayachandran@ajmkooheji.com: Al Babtain Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration Co., Mr. Naji Kataya, Tel: +965 5 051 5771, email: nkataya@albabtaingroup.com,kw; BLK, Mr. Imad Rhayel, Tel: +965 5 157 1229, email: irhayel@blk.com.kw; Oman, Oman
Gulf Enterprise, Mr. Narender Kumar, Tel: +968 9 747 4505, email: narenderk@otegroup.com; Aspire Projects and Service, Mr. Vivek Wagh, Tel: +968 99357694, email:
vivekwagh@aspireoman.com; Azerbaijan, NBC LLC., Mr. Elkhan Sadikhov, Tel: +994 50 216 3363, email: elkhan.sadikhov@nbc.com; Al-Con Maxiwell Group, Mr. Vagif Alexperov, Tel: +
994 50 216 2092, email: maxiwellbaku@inbox.ru; Armenia/Georgia, ARAY Gulf, Mr. Vilson Melikjanyan, Tel: +374 9 307 7755, email: vilson@aray.am; Yemen, Modern House
Exhibition, Mr. Khaled Jabr, Tel: +967 71 172 0202, email: mail@mhe-yemen.com; Pakistan, Iceberg Industries (Lucky Goldstar), Mr. Imran Jamil Khan, Tel: +923 21 277 6100, email:
ceo@icebergindustries.net

C O N T E N T S
8
Top 3 Ventilation Brands in the
Philippines
16
Why a Shushu Modern Toilet is a
Must-Have for Every Bathroom
20
Global-Link to Highlight Filipino
Ingenuity & Creativity at Interior &
Design Manila 2020
24
Piid Partners with Global-Link MP for
Interior & Design Manila 2020
28
WORLDBEX 2020: A Legacy Build on
Excellence
36
25th Worldbex all set for March 2020
40
Latest Trends in Oil Refineries
60
The Ethylene Industry
64
The Ammonia Industry
68
The Chlorobenzene Industry
72
Welding Projects To Do At Home
76
Asian Smart Cities and the 4th
Industrial Revolution
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Advanced Stadium Cooling:
Innovative Technology Coming to the
Qatar World Cup
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New Internet Image of VTS as the
Culmination of a Long-Term Process
of Global Rebranding of the Group
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Tips to Enhance your Workspace to
Increase Employee Productivity
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Prestigious Springer Quartier
Building Project
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FEATURE STORY
Top 3 Ventilation Brands in the
Philippines
The 3 Figuratively and Literally Coolest Ventilation Brands in the Philippines
To the citizens of the sunny, tropical
country of the Philippines, proper
ventilation systems in the most-visited
facilities can take the edge off of a lot of
Filipinos. A simple electric fan placed in the
corner of a room or spinning overhead on the
ceiling is a game changer for most people, local
or otherwise. These are especially important in
construction jobsites, warehouses, and
manufacturing sites, where workers lift heavy
materials and do hard manual work. Of course,
that is just the tip of the iceberg. All industries,
facilities, buildings, and locations are in need of
some sort of cooling and ventilation system.
Fortunately for those places, Co Ban Kiat
Hardware is a distributor of 3 quality ventilation
brands that are literally and figuratively the coolest of them all. These appliances can give comfort in
various commercial, residential, and industrial areas with their high-quality cooling ventilation.
Here then are the top 3 ventilation brands in the Philippines:
1. Westinghouse Ceiling and Industrial Fans
Tens of thousands of homeowners in the
Philippines find pride in their Westinghouse
ceiling and industrial fans due in major part
to their sleek and powerful industrial varieties.
Long-lasting and reliable, these ceiling fans may
also be used by mall and store owners for
commercial use. Additionally, Westinghouse
ceiling and industrial fans can be found in
various resorts, hotels, and leisure areas, because
the guests deserve nothing but the best type of
service and comfort. Westinghouse even has
fans for buildings with high or angled ceilings.
The air expended by these fans is equally
distributed to every corner of the room,
guaranteeing a balanced
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temperature all around. Nowhere is too hot or
too cold. While other fans might spend large
sums of power, Westinghouse fans can keep
giving quality performance while saving energy.
This is achieved by spending less power than a
100-watt light bulb. This is truly a bang for the
buck deal and it is also great for the environment.
2. Hunter Titan - High Volume Low
Speed Fan
Having made ceiling fans since 1886,
Hunter has gone beyond expectations in the
space of cooling and ventilation. Now, they
pride themselves in their latest creation: the
Hunter Titan. This high volume low speed
fan (HVLS) is the most lightweight and
economical industrial fan in the market. As
the poster product of Hunt er Industrial,
this HVLS fan sports five different sizes, all
with massive blades that spans 14, 16, 18, 20,
or 24 feet. All of these fans create powerful
gusts of wind that effectively cool an area
within seconds of activation. Featuring an
incredibly efficient direct-drive motor that
needs 50% less horsepower than the
competition, Titan fans slowly, steadily,
silently move massive amounts of air
around any facility. Hunter Titan provides a
powerful air circulation to help maintain a
consistently comfortable environment with
its common applications to manufacturing,
warehouse, agriculture, aviation, automotive,
gymnasium and many more different
facilities and industries.
3. Deton
Deton is the largest manufacturer of
ventilation equipment including industrial
wall fans, commercial floor fans, drum fans,
among other high-performing, top-notch
products. Its wide array of equipment are
all designed with optimized blades, a firm
structure, and smooth running systems that
supply soft and comfortable wind. Most of
their fans have three adjustable speeds and
air ejection angles that exceed 360º degrees.
With built-in thermal protectors and closed
guards, Deton fans are very user-friendly
and, most importantly, safe to use. Their fans
are ideal for cooling and ventilating in
factories, mining industries, garages, and
Where to Buy?
Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. is the largest
authorized distributor of the best hardware and
home improvement brands in the Philippines.
To inquire online,
visit https://www.cbkhardware.com/
Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc.
Ground Floor, Co Ban Kiat Building
II 231 Juan Luna St. Binondo Manila,
Philippines.
Phone +632 8243-1931
Phone +632 8243-5263
Phone +632 8894-6561
Coby’s Designer Center
Unit 467 level 4 Shangri-La PlazaEdsa
Corner Shaw Boulevard Mandaluyong
City, Philippines
Phone +632 86364895
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other public places.Westinghouse,
Hunter, and Deton have all one thing
in common: these three cooling and
ventilation giants have entrusted their
distribution processes to Co Ban
Kiat Hardware. As expected of CBK
Hardware, they have been efficiently
distributing these fans and other
hardware products and appliances
to the most renowned owners of the
largest facilities, factories, garages, and
other locations in need of cooling and
ventilation.
Needless to say all industries are in
need of sufficient cooling and
ventilation systems. In one way or
another, these industries are all
dependent on brands such as
Westinghouse, Hunter, and Deton
to bring cool, clean air within their
walls. In the same way, they also rely
on CBK Hardware to deliver these
top-performing products of world
class hardware solutions in the
country.
About CBK Hardware
For almost a hundred years, a family’s
surname has become synonymous to the
country’s biggest hardware supply company.
Co Ban Kiat Hardware Incorporated, of the
Cobankiat family has a regular client network
of more than 1,500 industrial organizations;
1,600 traditional community hardware stores,
and 584 home building specialty chain
of stores across Luzon, Visayas and
Mindanao.
This ever-growing conglomerate traces its
humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a
pioneer enterprise started by family’s
patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the
ruins of World War II, the business goes back
to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from
the very same spot where it was known for
three decades.
This ever-growing conglomerate traces
its humble roots to Manila Chinatown,
as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s
patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the
ruins of World War II, the business goes back
to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from
the very same spot where it was known for
three decades.

While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives
post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to
introduce the retail concept once unheard for in
hardware industry. The Hardware Workshop Store
is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further
cemented its legendary distribution channel with
the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa
Shangri La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to
discriminating taste of modern Filipinos.
In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th
generation Cobankiat leader, set another
milestone for the company when he brings a
franchise of Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines,
and signs up CBK Hardware as one of its major
suppliers. This further expanded into delivering
quality world class products nearer to families of
Filipino overseas workers in the countryside.
A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and
guided by the vision to be the largest network
supplier of the biggest global brands in the
hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to
source the best products to supply its customers
anytime and every time.
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FEATURE STORY
Why a Shushu Modern Toilet is a
Must-Have for Every Bathroom
Anyone who’s ever been to Japan almost always has
something great to say. Whether the praises are lifted
towards the country’s rich culture, mouth-watering
cuisine, scenic wonders, or the respectful, disciplined nature
of their people, negative critiques are few and far between.
While experiencing something excitingly out of the ordinary
is commonplace in the Land of the Rising Sun, none is as
mind-blowing as technology-based experiences: specifically,
experiences with the technological marvel that is the Japanese
toilet.
Needless to say there is nothing remarkable about the average
toilet. However, Japan has a way of being ingenious. Tinkering
with and reinventing a boring, everyday object is usual for the
Japanese, and they hit the jackpot when Shushu’s Japanese modern toilet was produced. While any postcomfort
room cleanup via a Japanese toilet is enough of an eye-opener, Shushu’s Japanese modern toilet
takes the cake in terms of comfort, features, and ease-of-use.
The Shushu Modern Toilet is so comfortable that one would think they are sitting on a car seat, because
what toilet has an easy installation and detachment system, soft-closing seats to avoid loud banging,
an adjustable lever for all sizes of people, and universal sizes for any type of measurement or size
requirement.
In terms of cleanliness, the Shushu Modern Toilet prides its brass water inlet specifically engineered to
avoid weathering and corrosion, water filter, handless feminine and rear wash, and an apron in front
of the nozzles. These features have all been placed in the
product to uphold the importance of cleanliness, especially
during a time of widespread disease. While standard bidet
sprays are easy to use already, it still requires the user to
manually aim the stream of water, which may lead to a bigger
mess than the original. Installing the Shushu Modern Toilet
into the bathroom of a house, mall, or whatever facility will
indubitably result in a better bathroom experience overall.
Another advantage to installing Shushu Modern Toilets is
that they help the environment by decreasing the toilet paper
usage. Why would someone need it after a built-in bidet spray
at the bottom does its job? While using a bidet is admittedly
a foreign concept to most people in the world, the rest of the
world is slowly but surely getting there.
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As with any major technological trend so far, Shushu
Modern Toilets also help the environment. This is
done so through water conservation through a highpressure
built-in bidet. This high-pressured bidet
can effectively clean one’s lower areas by minimizing
the amount of water used. Like a bullet following a
trajectory, the spray of water is precise and accurate.
As a secondary result that is pro-environment, usage
of toilet paper has also decreased in number, as the
need for them has greatly diminished.
Love for this product is widespread and shared
among a cult following. Currently, there are 976
members of the Shushu Modern Toilet Seat Bidet
Community Facebook group, which proves that
there is a great demand for this type of product in
the Philippines. These 976 members are all frequent
buyers of the Shushu Modern Toilet, opting to
purchase the product from Lazada or the website.
In fact, one Osborn Llanes had this to say about the
product as he bought:
“Great product! [It is] very easy to use. I would recommend this product to all of my friends so they can
experience what I experience using this life changing product. Highly recommended.”
Truly, as it has been proven here, Japan has its own quirky way of reinventing… anything. Toilets have
never been on anyone else’s top of mind, but because of the innovativeness of Japanese, the average,
ordinary, everyday toilet transformed in an ecstatic tourist experience forever burned in their minds ––
one that people, guests, food, and visitors to the
Philippines will inevitably and indubitably remember.
This non-average, extraordinary, unique toilet owes its
existence to Shushu Modern Toilets.
So, the next time you find yourself in Japan, take time
to notice every single, seemingly minute detail. Japanese
technology such as vending machines, air conditioners,
mobile gadgets, flooring, or anything under the sun,
have their own little, unique ways of surprising you and
changing the way you look at life itself.
About Japan Style Inc.
Japan Style Inc. is a newly established company in the
Philippines. Dedicated on providing a Japanese-standard,
high quality hygiene product, JSI educates and increases
the awareness of Filipinos on the current hygiene and
sanitation condition in toilet facilities and how it can be
improved as sanitation and practices reflect the progress
and refinement of the nation.
Japan Style Inc is now open for dealership and resellers of
Shushu Modern Toilet in the Philippines.
Contact Shushu
Michael Herrera
Playthos MH Complex, 171, 1800,
C-5Libis Bagumbayan QC
M: +63 995 0158 710
M: / +63 929 3510 181
E: sales@shushujp.com
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FEATURE STORY
Global-Link to Highlight
Filipino Ingenuity and
Creativity at Interior &
Design Manila 2020
Global-Link Exhibitions
Specialist, Inc., in
partnership with the
Philippine Institute of Interior
Designers (PIID) and the
Philippine Institute of Architects
(PIA), will be holding the 5th
edition of Interior & Design
Manila (IDM) at the SMX
Convention Center Manila, Mall
of Asia Complex, Pasay City on
March 12 to 14, 2020. Show hours
are from 9:30 AM until 7:30 PM.
The entrance to the exhibit is
free for visitors who will register
through the event’s website, www.
interioranddesignmanila.com.
“Filipino designers have this
unique eye that can turn an empty
space into an elegant room. The
world knows that our designers
are creative, but there is still a
strong need for something more,
we must empower them,” stated
Patrick Lawrence Tan, CEO of
Global-Link. “That’s why we are
very fortunate to work with PIID
and PIA, two of the biggest and
recognized design organizations
in the country, in putting together
the 5th edition of such a
meaningful event, Interior &
Design Manila, which is sure to
open up countless doors of
opportunities for the growth of
our country’s design industry.”
In response to this need, the
Philippine Institute of Interior
Designers through the direction
of its current national president
IDr. Marcelo Alonzo will conduct
a 2-day whole conference and
workshop focusing on
EMPOWERING INTERIOR
DESIGN: Design. Technology.
Education. The conference and
workshop will be a Continuing
Professional Development (CPD)
program where interior
designers, architects, and other
related professionals can get CDP
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points and update their records.
To get updates on the topics,
speakers, and registration fees,
please directly contact the PIID
secretariat at secretariat@piid.org.
ph or (632) 8519 3672.
In addition to PIID’s annual
conference and workshop, the
Philippine Institute of Architects
through the leadership of their
national president Ar. Carmelo
Casas will also be holding the 2nd
day of their 87th Annual National
Convention alongside IDM. PIA’s
plenary sessions will be led by
world-class designers and sought
after leaders as their guest
speakers, including Ar. Edson
Cabalfin, the curator of the
Philippine Pavilion for the 16th
Venice Architecture Biennale in
2018 and a current associate
professor in Cincinnati, Ohio;
and Ar. Manny Samson of Manny
Samson and Associates (MSA).
To know further about the
convention, please directly get in
touch with the PIA Secretariat at
piasecretariatoffice@gmail.com or
(632) 8800 4514.
The exhibit is expected to show
off a showcase of the latest
products, services, and trends
from GRM Biowood Interiors
Corp., Hocheng Philippines Corp.,
Matimco, Pacific Paint (Boysen)
Philippines, Penscott
Corporation/Moore, Harmony
& Homes, Ashton Technologies
Corp., Mobler Enterprise, Cebu
Oversea Hardware Co., City Trade
Construction Supply, Concept
Specialist, Inc., Gentleprince Inc.,
Global Trend Building Materials
Specialist, Knox Corporation,
Landlite Philippines Corporation,
Mattony, Inc., Pan-ply Marketing
Corp., Pioneer Adhesives, Inc.,
S.G.O. Phils. Inc., Sea Olympus
Marketing, Inc., Teresa Marble
Corporation, Timbermate – HMT
Industries Corp., Wallcrown
Design, Westpoint Industrial Sales
Co., Inc., Woodcaretech
Marketing Philippines, Inc.,
World Class Laminate, Inc., World
Home Depot Corporate and a lot
more. For exhibit inquiries,
contact Global-Link at
(632) 8893 7973.
You may also visit Interior &
Design Manila’s official website
www.interioranddesignmanila.
com or email
info@interioranddesignmanila.
com. Entrance to the exhibit is
free for visitors who will register
through the event’s website before
March 10, while registration fee
for walk-in visitors if Php 500.00
per day.
Interior & Design Manila 2020 is
held coinciding with the
country’s longest running
furniture expo, Philippines
International Furniture Show.
The event is also supported by the
Chamber of Furniture Industries
of the Philippines (CFIP), Cebu
Furniture Industries Foundation
(CFIF), and Pampanga Furniture
Industries Foundation (PFIF).
“IDM may not be the biggest
event, but we assure you to deliver
the best design-led trade event
put together in the country, and
no other event even comes close,”
added Tan.
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FEATURE STORY
PIID Partners with
Global-Link MP for
Interior & Design Manila 2020
The Philippine Institute of
Interior Designers, which
is the only recognized
institute in the country catering
to the needs of interior designers,
has signed up for another year of
partnership with Global-Link MP
Events
International, Inc. for Interior &
Design Manila 2020.
The event is happening at the SMX
Convention Center Manila, Mall
of Asia Complex, Pasay City, from
March 12 to 14, 2020. Show hours
are from 9:30 AM until 7:30 PM.
“This year, we are focusing the
Philippine Institute of Interior
Designers’ CPD conference and
workshop on empowering our
fellow Filipino interior designers,”
said IDr. Marcelo Alonzo, national
president of PIID.
“We are flying in renowned
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speakers from around the globe to discuss how
technology, design, and education can impact us,
designers. I am sure this one’s going to be both
exciting and informative.”
The conference will be covering topics ranging
from Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) for
Design Professionals, Transformational Design
Thinking: Asking the Right Questions, Design
Sensibilities, Fire Safety Standards & Technical
Specifications in Interior Design, Integration of
Interior Design in the Building Code, and Review
of Interior Design Documents for Interior Work
Permit. To reserve a seat or inquire about the
registration fees, please directly contact the PIID
secretariat at secretariat@piid.org.ph or (632) 8519
3672.
“The reality is that designers love to talk with other
designers, may they be local or foreign – they
simply enjoy sharing ideas!” said Patrick Lawrence
Tan, CEO of Global-Link MP. “I am happy that
PIID willingly gave their support to IDM. With the
industry leaders, interior designers, architects,
furniture enthusiasts, design enthusiasts, and
interior suppliers, Interior & Design Manila is
going to be meaningful.”
The exhibit is expected to show off a showcase of
the latest products, services, and trends from GRM
Biowood Interiors Corp., Hocheng Philippines
Corp., Matimco, Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines,
Penscott Corporation/Moore, Harmony & Homes,
Ashton Technologies Corp., Mobler Enterprise,
Cebu Oversea Hardware Co., City Trade
Construction Supply, Concept Specialist, Inc.,
Gentleprince Inc., Global Trend Building Materials
Specialist, Knox Corporation, Landlite Philippines
Corporation, Mattony, Inc., Pan-ply Marketing
Corp., Pioneer Adhesives, Inc., S.G.O. Phils. Inc.,
Sea Olympus Marketing, Inc., Teresa Marble
Corporation, Timbermate – HMT Industries Corp.,
Wallcrown Design, Westpoint Industrial Sales Co.,
Inc., Woodcaretech Marketing Philippines, Inc.,
World Class Laminate, Inc., World Home Depot
Corporate and a lot more.
For exhibit inquiries, contact Global-Link at
(632) 8893 7973. You may also visit Interior &
Design Manila’s official website
www.interioranddesignmanila.com or
email info@interioranddesignmanila.com.
Entrance to the exhibit is free for visitors who will
register through the event’s website before March
10, while registration fee for walk-in visitors if Php
500.00 per day.
Interior & Design Manila 2020 will also be held
coinciding with the country’s longest running
furniture expo, Philippines International Furniture
Show. The event is also supported by the Philippine
Institute of Architects (PIA), Chamber of Furniture
Industries of the Philippines (CFIP), Cebu Furniture
Industries Foundation (CFIF), and Pampanga
Furniture Industries Foundation (PFIF). “IDM may
not be the biggest event, but we assure you to deliver
the best design-led trade event put together in
the country, and no other event even comes close,”
added Tan.
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FEATURE STORY
WORLDBEX 2020:
A Legacy Built on Excellence
The Philippine World Building
and Construction Expo has
certainly come a long way from its
earnest beginnings. Debuted 25 years ago,
WORLDBEX was borne out of the daring
vision of Founding Chairman, Joseph L. Ang
who sought to prove that the Philippines was
indeed ready for topnotch expositions that
can rival its international counterparts.
A Groundbreaking Vision for the Filipino Future
Having spent some time abroad in search for new avenues of economic growth, Ang was inspired by the
various international exhibits and expositions he had attended. This stimulus, coupled by his belief in the
potential and capacity of the country to thrive given the right platform and opportunities, led to his vision
of establishing the first-ever Philippine World Building and Construction Expo.
In 1996, the first-ever WORLDBEX, was held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).
A far cry from the 80-booth running rate of local trade shows at that time, the show was no less than
groundbreaking as it surpassed industry standards with a whopping 156 booths and a significant
percentage of international exhibitors. It is no wonder that the show attracted some 30,000 visitors who
were all eager to take part in the momentous event.
Further attesting to the pioneering appeal of
the show, then President of the Philippines
Fidel V. Ramos, even visited the installment
which then prompted the Malacañang Palace
to declare March 26 to 29, the duration of the
show as “Construction Week”. Presented in
cooperation with the Philippine Institute of
Architects and the Philippine Institute of
Interior Designers, the compelling success of
WORLDBEX 1996 indelibly paved the way for
a perennial tradition of championing
excellence and innovation in the Philippine
construction and design industry.
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Sustaining Excellence
Across Bounds
Over the years, WORLDBEX
would continue to blaze the
trail with various breakthroughs,
milestones, and boundaryspanning
achievements. The
following year after its maiden
show, WORLDBEX was held at
the World Trade Center Manila
for the first time. Attended by
then Vice President Joseph
Estrada, “Construction Week”
was once again renewed.
For its 1999 installment, WORLDBEX presented the very first WORLDBEX Seminars with 600
delegates and the first-ever Grand Embassy Pavilion which was supported by the European Chamber of
Commerce of the Philippines and the US Commercial Service. The introduction of these show highlights
will eventually set in motion the development of more trademark fixtures that WORLDBEX is
highly-regarded for.
2003 marked a monumental
milestone for WORLDBEX
as it demonstrates its
magnificent growth with the
addition of the Philippine
Trade Trading Center as its
second venue. It was also
during this year when
WORLDBEX began to
exhibit its steady capacity to
establish global links with
its National Pavilions. The
following year, another
signature show feature, the
Architects Gallery, was
launched at WORLDBEX.
Evidently, there was no stopping WORLDBEX from expanding and 2005 bore witness to the show’s rise to
the top as the country’s biggest and most comprehensive construction and design expo. For the first time,
WORLDBEX was held in three venues with the addition of World Trade Center Manila’s extended wing to
its exhibit space. In 2008, WORLDBEX continued to break new records as it experienced an all-time high
in the participation of international exhibitors who hailed from 30 different countries.
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Armed with foresight and a genuine concern about the quality of life of every Filipino,
WORLDBEX took a stand and expressed solidarity for the environmental preservation
movement as it adapted the theme of “Constructing the Future Green Communities
through Efficient Technologies and Materials”. At this show, WORLDBEX managed to
band together the country’s top architects, engineers, contractors, and interior
designers to collectively work out solutions and encourage best practices that will
incorporate environmental sustainability.
As WORLDBEX entered its second decade in the industry, it continued to introduce
more creative and productive show features that entertained and expanded the awareness
of its visitors as well as encourage connections among industry players. Among these
include interschool interior design competition Obra Maestra back in 2011, the
Furniture Gallery in 2012, the DELAXX landscaping competition in partnership with
PALA as well as the WORLDBEX Lab in 2015, the City of Tomorrow exhibit in 2016, the
WORLDBEX MiniCons, and the Projéto Student Design Competition in 2018.
Apart from its exciting range of event highlights that go beyond what one might expect
from a trade show, WORLDBEX also strives to elevate visitors’ show experience. These
efforts include the launch of the WORLDBEX app in 2015 and the addition of SMX
Convention Center as a show venue in 2017.
25 years of legacy
As WORLDBEX celebrates its silver anniversary this March, it looks back to the past and
forward into the future to reflect on its many years of service to champion the future of
Philippine construction and design. Guided by the theme of “A Legacy Built”, this year’s
WORLDBEX can also be viewed as a grand homecoming as it comes full circle back to
where it all began.
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Hailed as the ground zero of all Philippine expositions, the Philippine International
Convention Center will complete the triad of venues for the upcoming WORLDBEX
together with the World Trade Center Metro Manila and SMX Convention Center
Manila. Also not to be missed at WORLDBEX 2020 is the first Philippine Garden
Festival in cooperation with LACISAP; the unveiling of The World, which is a special
installation that will showcase the legacy of WORLDBEX in the past 25 years; as well as
the all-new Allied Arts Pavilion which will feature world-renowned artists such as
Ramon Orlina, Joe Datuin, Raul Isidro, and Edgar Doctor.
This year, the WORLDBEX Seminars is also set to return with its most number of
speakers to date. A total of 18 speakers from seven countries shall come together for this
significant event. During the trade show, WORLDBEX will also be launching its
first-ever coffee table book.
Backed by over two decades of expertise in mounting topnotch expositions that put the
local construction and design industry at the forefront of excellence, WORLDBEX is
eager to invite everyone to take part in its biggest and grandest installment yet.
Organized by Worldbex Services International, the 25th Philippine World Building and
Construction Expo or WORLDBEX will happen on March 18 to 22, from 10:00am to
7:00pm at the three mega venues of World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM), SMX
Convention Center Manila and the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).
Pre-register at www.worldbex.com. For more information, call (02) 86569239, email
inquire@worldbexevents.com or follow @worldbex on Facebook and Instagram.
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FEATURE STORY
25th Worldbex
all set for March 2020
Now in its 25th year,
The Philippine
World Building and
Construction
Exposition or simply
WORLDBEX is all set for
March 18 to 22, 2020 at the
Philippine International
Convention Center, World
Trade Center Metro Manila,
and the SMX Convention
Center. With close to 1,000
exhibitors and 188,000
expected visitors, WORLBEX
2020 aims to deliver a top
notch and groundbreaking
construction and design show.
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An exhibitor orientation was
held last Feb 4, 2020 at the
Philippine International
Convention Center which is
the same venue that will
complete this year’s triad of
venues making it
WORLDBEX most exciting
edition yet. During the
orientation, key points were
discussed to equip all the
exhibitors with a
comprehensive guide they need
for this year’s 5-day event .
The topics ranged from
ingress, event proper and
egress reminders which include
rules and regulations, program
and event highlights, pocket
activities, as well as important
dates and schedules to
remember.

Part of the highlight is the relaunch of
the WORLDBEX App with a new look,
improved user experience and interface
for this year’s expo. This year’s line-up
consists of both local and international
exhibitors who have been partners with
WORLDBEX for many years.
WORLBEX 2020 commits to prioritize the
safety of all the participants in relation to
the recent Ncov situation. The organizers
prepared certain key measures for the
safety of the attendees as recommended
by the Department of Health and World
Health Organization.
There will be mandatory body
temperature check on all entry points,
Hand sanitizers will be readily available
at the venues. A medical team will also
be on stand-by in case of emergencies.
Also highlighted during the orientation
was the contract signing between
Worldbex Services International
executives and WORLDBEX sponsors.
Partner associations were also present to
grace the contract signing.
Organized by Worldbex Services
International, WORLDBEX 2020 is
happening on March 18 to 22, from 10:00
am to 7:00 pm at the Philippine
International Convention Center, World
Trade Center Metro Manila, and the SMX
Convention Center.
For more information, call (02) 8656-
9239, email inquire@worldbexevents.com,
or follow @worldbex on Facebook and
Instagram. Pre-register for free at
www.worldbex.com.
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a corrective action according to the error’s
magnitude. It will take a proportional action to
cut off most of the errors, an integral action to
minimize steady-state errors or off-sets, and a
derivative action to reduce
maximum overshoot.
PID controls can usually use two strategies:
centralized and decentralized. The latter is
when the PID acts as a separate controller for
each one of the variables, while the former is
when the PID is used as a single controller for
all of the variables. To tune the PID to find
proper parameters, several tuning techniques
that date back to the 1940s are still in use
today.
The techniques can be subdivided into two, the
Classical methods (which include the Cohen
and Coon Method and Ziegler and Nichols
Method) and the Artificial Intelligent methods,
some of which are the Differential Evolution
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Advanced Process Control (APC)
The Advanced Process Control (APC) is a collection of software that
helps in controlling critical variables and forecasting real-time quality.
This software includes the Statistical Process Control (SPC), which
makes use of statistical analysis and random sampling to determine
an external cause of why the quality of a product changed.
The Run2Run (R2R) is also included in the list. Although it is
commonly used in the semiconductor industry, it is also applicable to
batch processes in the likes of chemical vapor deposition and batch
chemical reactors. Using the R2R, the product quality is tested every
end of the run, consequently changing set-points between two
consecutive runs.
The APC has proven its competitiveness in the market, one such plant
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much as €1.3 million.
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Model Predictive Control (MPC)
The Model Predictive Control (MPC) is also part of the APC. It evolved from the
Linear Quadratic Gaussian (LQG), which was developed way back in the 1960s.
The first MPC generation, however, appeared a decade later with IDCOM from
ADERSA and DMC from Shell Oil.
MPC continued to develop over the years and is now at its fifth generation, with
Shell, Honeywell, and AspenTech dominating the market. This type of technology
has become a bigger help, especially in the MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output)
processes. Instead of having several PID controls in the process, MPC can achieve
better results.
Smart Control
The era of smart controls is already beginning to take over the oil and gas industry.
This is perceived to be for the betterment of the process as smart controls
generally play a crucial role in reducing both cost and materials and increase
productivity rates.
These intelligent networks can significantly help in optimizing flowsheets and
variables in real-time. There are already a handful of companies implementing this
technology and are achieving surprising results. One such refinery is
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Ethylene market worldwide is projected to
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dynamics supporting this growth makes it critical
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changing pulse of the market. Poised to reach over
96.1 Million Tons by the year 2025, LDPE will
bring in healthy gains adding significant
momentum to global growth.
Representing the developed world, the United
States will maintain a 3% growth momentum.
Within Europe, which continues to remain an
important element in the world economy,
Germany will add over 1.7 Million Tons to the
region's size and clout in the next 5 to 6 years.
Over 1.4 Million Tons worth of projected demand
in the region will come from Rest of Europe
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In Japan, LDPE will reach a market size of 5.4 Million Tons by the close of the
analysis period. As the world's second largest economy and the new game changer
in global markets, China exhibits the potential to grow at 6.2% over the next couple
of years and add approximately 13.3 Million Tons in terms of addressable
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all other research methodologies.
Competitors identified in this market include among others, China Petroleum &
Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC); E. I. du Pont De Nemours and Company; Exxon
Mobil Corporation; LyondellBasell Industries NV; Royal Dutch Shell PLC; SABIC
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of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, displays the
potential to grow at over 5.6%. The shifting dynamics supporting this
growth makes it critical for businesses in this space to keep abreast of
the changing pulse of the market. Poised to reach over US$37.1 Billion
by the year 2025, Liquid will bring in healthy gains adding significant
momentum to global growth.
Representing the developed world, the United States will maintain a
3.9% growth momentum. Within Europe, which continues to remain
an important element in the world economy, Germany will add over
US$740.7 Million to the region’s size and clout in the next 5 to 6 years.
Over US$612.2 Million worth of projected demand in the region will
come from Rest of Europe markets. In Japan, Liquid will reach a market
size of US$2 Billion by the close of the analysis period. As the world’s
second largest economy and the new game changer in global markets,
China exhibits the potential to grow at 8% over the next couple of years
and add approximately US$6.3 Billion in terms of addressable
opportunity for the picking by aspiring businesses and their astute
leaders.
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other research methodologies.
Competitors identified in
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Industries Holdings, Inc.;
China National Petroleum
Corporation (CNPC);
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Chemical Corporation
(SINOPEC);
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compounded growth of 5.1%.
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at over 4.9%.
The shifting dynamics supporting this growth makes
it critical for businesses in this space to keep abreast
of the changing pulse of the market. Poised to reach
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adding significant momentum to global growth.
Representing the developed world, the United States
will maintain a 3.9% growth momentum. Within
Europe, which continues to remain an important
element in the world economy, Germany will add
over US$29.8 Million to the region’s size and clout in
the next 5 to 6 years.
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the region will come from Rest of Europe markets.
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size of US$105.7 Million by the close of the analysis
period. As the world’s second largest economy and
the new game changer in global markets, China
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couple of years and add approximately US$249.9
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Ltd.; Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co., Ltd.; Kureha
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Advanced Stadium Cooling:
Innovative Technology Coming
to the Qatar World Cup
Every stadium has it’s own unique form
and structure
The 2018 World Cup marked the
World Cup debut of using the
Video Assistant Referee, also
known as VAR, as the newest
technological innovation coming to the
stadiums. According to FIFA, the VAR
system had a success rate of 99.3 percent
and many football analysts have praised the
introduction of VAR. In their opinion, the
World Cup was a perfect example of how
technology can work well for football,
although it did show that there are some
risks involved in relying on the technology.
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In 2022, when the World Cup will be played
in Qatar, a newer and bigger technical
innovation will come to the stadiums. All
host stadiums will be air-conditioned,
making it doable to organize the World Cup
in a country with extreme heats. Since Qatar
was announced as the competition’s host in
December 2010, many have been critical of
the controversial choice wondering how an
event like the World Cup could be organized
in the desert.
In only one generation, Qatar has
transformed from a handful of poor fishing
villages into the richest country per capita
in the world. It turns out if you combine gas
revenues with foreign labor and the firm
hand of the ruling monarchy, a country can
be transformed rather quickly. Now, Qatar is
taking on one of the biggest sports events the
world has to offer.
Because of the extreme heat, revolutionary
cooling technology is going to be used at the 2022
World Cup in Qatar after tests proved everything
is working as it should at the proposed World Cup
stadiums. The development is an important step in
the build-up to the tournament, which has
courted controversy since Qatar was announced as
the competition’s host.
The 2022 tournament is therefore being held in
winter for the first time, to avoid the searing
summer heat. With temperatures averaging 42
degrees Celsius in summer, the decision was made
to move the dates of the World Cup to winter,
when temperatures around 30 degrees are to be
expected.

This is the reason why the stadiums will have
air-conditioning installed, in order to bring down
the temperature to about 20 degrees on the pitch
and 23 degrees in the stands. The innovation being
trialed in Qatar involves a system where cold air is
being pumped into stadiums through a system
powered by chilled water, which is the transformed
into a cold mist after passing through cooling
nozzles.
They way it works is that the platform of the
stadium is used to defend it against the infiltration
of warm wind. This means the stadium is a barrier
that is basically containing a cold bubble inside.
The technology works by maintaining the cold
bubble for as long as necessary in order for people
to watch the game, and so the players are
comfortable enough to play their game.
The Al Wakrah Stadium also has a roof that can be
opened and a seating-bowl cooling system to allow
football to be played all-year round. At Al Wakrah
Stadium, they are using an air circulation technique,
which means some of the air is drawn back, cooled
again and then pushed back to the supporters and
players.
The cooling technology for the FIFA World Cup
Qatar 2022 has been a crucial part since the country
announced its bid for the tournament in 2009.
Every stadium has it’s own unique form and
structure. For example, the Khalifa International
Stadium is a big stadium with an athletics track
which makes it so an unconventional treatment is
needed. At Khalifa, fresh air is taken and pushed to
the people. Moreover, a new line of under-seat
diffusers has been developed in order to deliver the
air to fans in a gentle manner.
No doubt, Qatar wants to show itself to the world,
building the most advanced stadiums that ever have
been built. The stadiums are also built so close to
each other, fans could actually attend more than one
game per day. The longest distance between two
venues is just 55km, a short journey that will be
seamless thanks to an advanced underground railway
system.
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New Internet Image of VTS as
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The VTS Group, celebrating its 30th
anniversary in 2019, has presented a
new website.
VTS, which owns the brand of the most
innovative and dynamic company in the
HVAC sector, gains a new tool for modern,
efficient and intuitive communication. Launch of the
new website, which took place in December 2019, is
the culmination of the rebranding process that has
been taking place in the Group in recent years.
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The new website retains all the current attributes of reliable communication, while gaining
greater transparency, readability and easier, more intuitive navigation, created on the basis of
the best User Experience standards. While building the assumptions for the new website, the
company focused on a timeless message, firmly embedded in values that remain unchanged.
“We focused on simplicity and intuitiveness, consistent with the concept of the brand,
reflecting its personality and one of the key values of the company – excellence in simplicity,”
says Katarzyna Ptaszyńska, the manager of the VTS e-department.
“Over the past 30 years, we have been consistently developing our products to meet the
changing expectations of our customers using the latest available tools and technologies.
We are now embarking on a new journey to respond to their changing communication
needs. We are changing today to meet the challenges of tomorrow,” adds Hanna Siek, CEO
of VTS.
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Tips to Enhance Your Workspace
to Increase Employee
Productivity
Here are some tips for
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triggers your employees right on
point to produce the best results
Every business yearns to turn
into a corporate giant and reach
an unparalleled height where no
competitor can reach them.
That’s why every organization
pays attention to boosting
employee working and productivity.
No matter how much competent
and qualified your employees are,
there are always ways to bring
betterment in their performance
and efficiency.
But most organizations don’t
understand that employee
productivity isn’t all about
accomplishing an assigned task
quickly and in a better way. It’s
about continuously improving
employee efficiency while retaining
their mental well-being and
happiness. Besides self-grooming
and training, workplace ambiance
also plays a major role in employee
productivity. If you have been
ignoring the significance of a
healthy workplace, then it’s time to
pull it on top of your priority list:
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Here are some tips for creating
a workspace that triggers your
employees right on point to
produce the best results:
Update Office:
Positive change in the physical
environment of an office plays
a significant role in employee
engagement and productivity.
It doesn’t mean that you should
hire a designer or create a
lavishing space.
Focus on little things like proper
furniture, lightning, and
equipment also create a huge
difference. The key is to create a
work environment which fosters
new ideas, creativity, and where
employees don’t feel depressed
and bound.
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Just imagine how you will feel
if you enter a space where spare
chairs are rolling on the floor,
cartons are piled up in a corner,
and dust-covered broken
printer and photocopy machine
are placed helplessly in the other
corner? Wouldn’t that be
suffocating? So, how can you
expect your employees to work in
such an environment?
You should create a space to keep
all these spare, broken, and other
service goods to increase your
workspace potential to do more.
You can choose any industrial
shed design according to your
requirement and create a place to
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to get an organized workspace.
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Give Personal Space:
Most organizations focus on creating a space which fosters
mutual coordination, harmony, and collaboration for strong
teamwork. But little do they know that individual space is also
essential to enhance employee productivity.
Employees feel more emotionally connected to a personalized
workspace, tailored to their requirements and mood. So, you
should give your employees the liberty to create a personal
workspace to enhance their productivity and well-being.
Room for a Break:
Humans’ brain doesn’t like the
feeling of being bound. That’s
why you start feeling dull and
depressed after sticking to a
particular space for a long
time. A little change in the
environment has a pleasant
impact on your mood and
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It is essential to have a break
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Prestigious Springer Quartier
Building Project
Weight reduced by 1,240 tonnes thanks
to much lower use of concrete
In 2015, the MOMENI Group acquired
publisher Axel Springer’s Hamburg
headquarters, built in 1956, intending to
create a premium property with office,
retail, restaurant and residential space in
the SPRINGER QUARTIER.
Internationally renowned architects
Gerkan, Marg and Partner (gmp) took on
the challenge of dynamically renovating
the Springer high-rise office block, listed
since 1997, and of expanding it into a
modern, contemporary, urban building.
The entire complex is to earn a gold rating under internationally recognised LEED system specifications.
In order to achieve this goal and be able to cope with the particular structural environment, void former
modules from HEINZE Cobiax Deutschland GmbH were included in the plans during the structural
design phase by WTM Engineers Hamburg, in order to reduce the amount of concrete and building
weight. As a result, it was possible for the main construction contractors, Ed. Züblin AG, as general
contractors, to reduce the amount of concrete needed for the new wing by 496 m³, and to achieve weight
savings of 12,400 kN.
The new building’s inner city location
and the various uses for the ground and
basement levels, compared to the
uniformly designed upper floors,
presented a challenge for the architect
and structural engineer. The proximity
of adjacent buildings, whose
foundations could not be disturbed
during the civil engineering work, also
had to be taken into account. In
order to achieve gmp architects’ ideas,
the structural design experts at WTM
Engineers Hamburg suggested using
Cobiax SL modules, since using void
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formers compared to reinforced concrete allows weight to be reduced
by up to 35 percent. “Our planning office had already met with positive
experiences using Cobiax products in other projects, and so they came
up with a perfect solution for this challenging project,” recall Detlev
Haasse and Christopher Gabbert, Project Managers at WTM Engineers.
The patented Cobiax system, consisting of 250 cm long reinforced steel
modules, where void formers are installed once the half-parts have been
put together, replaces up to 35 percent of concrete in areas where no
concrete is required for the (bending) load-bearing ability of the slab.
“Significant savings in materials and weight can be achieved through
using our technology,” explains Dipl.-Ing. Volkmar Wanninger,
Managing Director of Heinze Cobiax Deutschland GmbH. “The
positive impact on the building’s structural design provides the
architects with previously unthinkable opportunities for designing
further spaces: on the one hand through shallower slab depths, and on
the other through spanning up to 20 m.”
These advantages could be exploited to the full in the SPRINGER
QUARTIER, as various areas of the building could not have direct
foundations, complicated foundation issues arose at the property
boundaries and the varied uses on some floors made it necessary to use
different retaining wall designs. “Weight savings achieved by using our
void former systems made many of the retaining walls viable in the first
place, as well as constructing some parts of the building overhanging
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by up to 8 m,” explain Gabbert and Müller with one voice. Any values needed
for planning the use of void former systems were calculated for the demanding
architectural geometry in the SPRINGER QUARTIER using “Quick and Light”
software, which Cobiax provides to all structural engineers free of charge.
These structural design specifications were subsequently incorporated into the
structural and reinforcement plans by the Ed. Züblin AG Hamburg Technical
Office, and so could be implemented on the construction site.
Inner city location demands complex logistics
A particular challenge for large-scale construction sites in inner-city locations
was the limited space available and the requirement to minimise the impact on
normal city traffic. “Due to the SPRINGER QUARTIER’s central location, the
time slots when materials could be delivered to the construction site were very
tight. What’s more, there was only limited space available on site for unloading
delivery vehicles, “ reports Christoph Wieghaus, site manager for Ed. Züblin
AG. Ed. Züblin AG is part of the STRABAG SE group of companies, one of
Europe’s leading construction services technology groups.
Since a total of 5,500 tonnes of steel
and about 34,000 m³ of concrete
were needed for shell construction,
all deliveries had to be precisely
coordinated to avoid traffic jams in
the surrounding streets. Delivering
the Cobiax SL void former modules
to the construction site over a total of
seven loads was also included in the
time planning.
We pre-assembled the void former
systems for the first delivery at the
HEINZE Cobiax Deutschland
factory, so the concreting work
could start straight away. For the
remaining six, the individual
components were assembled and
processed on site instead.
“After finishing the first mid-layer
slabs, those areas could be used as
temporary storage and assembly
space for the Cobiax modules,”
explained Wieghaus.
“After pre-assembling the void
former modules, we then put them
into position on the individual slab
sections.”
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On the first day using the void
former modules, the Cobiax
Team gave training to all
workers on site to ensure quick
and easy assembly.
For the laying itself, plans were
drawn up where the slab
surfaces were covered in void
formers. These were drawn up by
the Cobiax experts, taking into
account the structural
engineering design calculations,
in order to avoid any structural
problems with the slabs. Once
the modules had been put into
position as specified in the plans,
the concreting was done in two
stages.
“The pre-concreting for putting
the void former system into
position, to prevent them
bouncing around, was done using
the concrete pouring bucket.
Pouring the concrete and assembly work was suspended in order to concrete in
the Cobiax void formers on the surfaces, and presented a further challenge in
terms of the limited space,” explains Wieghaus. “This means the spacers, which
also function as structural parts, create the bond. Subsequently, in a second
step, the slab is concreted over.”
Potential savings from using void former modules
The cost of the entire supporting structure of the building also came down,
thanks to the smaller amount of concrete and reinforcing steel used. “An added
bonus is that the smaller amount of concrete also reduces the emission of
pollutants toxic to the environment. For the SPRINGER QUARTIER project,
saving 496 m³ of concrete meant reducing CO2 by 105 tonnes. Among other
things, this results from eliminating 80 concrete mixer journeys to the
construction site. “Within the next 5 years, we want to reduce CO2 emissions
by a total of 1 million tonnes, through using our products in reinforced
concrete construction, in order to progress the rethink towards sustainable
construction”, concludes Wanninger. As more than 14 million square metres
of Cobiax voided flat slabs have already been produced, corresponding to 2
million tonnes of concrete saved and a CO2 reduction of 180,000 tonnes, this
objective seems quite realistic.
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Event Info
Power Purchase Agreement
7 – 10 June 2020, Dubai
19 – 22 October 2020, Singapore
www.infocusinternational.com/ppa
Overview
There are many moving pieces affecting the future of electric power development in emerging
market. Unlike the past Independent Power Project models, which featured standardised take-or-pay
contracts – today’s market demands more innovative incentives to ensure better availability, better
performance, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Economies throughout
developing countries urgently need to master the key tools, models, and lessons learned for transforming
and strengthening today’s electricity sector. These include the latest models in negotiating Power Purchase
Agreements (PPAs), in designing and managing new competitive power markets, as well as attracting the
right mix of renewable energy sources.
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of designing and managing competitive power markets, attracting private investments in renewable energy,
through a series of real case examples of contracts and markets. Case Studies will include real examples
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• LEARN about all the essentials of
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• EXPOSE to the frontiers of international
experience in IPP development
• LEARN theory and practice of pricing and
tariff design
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• PERFORM a policy and risk analysis of
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Teaching Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials with
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Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course, you
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■ LEARN about all the essentials of different PPAs
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■ EXPOSE to the frontiers of international experience in IPP
development
■ LEARN theory and practice of pricing and tariff design
■ ANALYSE the relationship between Public, Private, and Government
sector
■ PERFORM a policy and risk analysis of PPA contracts
■ EXPLORE a PPA relationship with EPC, O&M, Fuel Supply, and
Interconnect Agreement
■ GAIN the tools and models in directing your country’s electricity
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■ IMPROVE your awareness of the common pitfalls and mistakes to
avoid in today’s private power investments
■ LEAD successful power project finance transactions
■ IDENTIFY how financial derivatives can be used as an effective
hedge of financial and electricity market based risks
Who Should Attend
■ Contract / Agreement Negotiators
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Policy Analysts
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■ Power & Utility Companies
■ IPP Developers
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Renewable Power & Energy Mix
15 – 17 June 2020, Singapore
www.infocusinternational.com/energymix
Overview
In increasing parts of the world, renewable power sources – particularly solar and wind – are now
the cheapest way to generate electricity. This, combined with being crucial mechanisms by which to lower
the carbon emissions of energy systems, means they are also the fastest-growing supply of new power generating
capacity. It is vital that anyone involved in electricity systems, from new power project developers
to incumbent utilities, investors and policymakers, has a thorough understanding of how renewables are
impacting the energy mix and the wider power business.
In particular, the transition away from conventional thermal generators towards renewable ones has profound
implications for how power systems are designed, operated and policed – on a variety of timescales
from sub-second management to long-term capacity planning. These in turn create both new market opportunities
and significant businesses risks within the sector, not just for those
involved in system-wide aspects such as the grid or policy, but for those involved in individual project development
too.
In three intensive and informative days, this course explains and illustrates the key impacts of renewable
power integration into modern energy systems, based on global lessons and examples. Most importantly it
provides attendees with a market assessment framework and recommended approach to identifying and
quantifying how these integration challenges change the specific new opportunities and risks facing their
own businesses.
Benefits of Attending
• Learn from global experiences in
renewable power project development
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• Understand how technical challenges
translate into financial and business
opportunities
• Illustrate key system impacts such as
investment requirements, energy costs
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• Analyse and discuss evolving value chain
roles, partnerships and competitors
• Assess the market potential for solutions
such as energy storage, virtual power
plants and smart grids
• Gain an insight into the influences of
market liberalisation and policy shifts
Who Should Attend
• Renewable power project developers
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• Investors, including commercial and
development banks, venture capital and
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Teaching Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials with
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Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course, you
will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the
signatures from both the Course Director and the
Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your
endeavour and serve towards your professional
advancement.
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Abigail Harris
Infocus International
Tel: +65 6325 0215
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/energymix

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/energymix
BRAND NEW COURSE
“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was
just ma r v e l l o u s , u p to t h e g a m e . I t w a s a v a l u e fo r m o n ey w o r ks h o p .”
Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi
Renewable Power & Energy Mix
Essential approaches to market assessment, power project opportunity & business risk analysis
15 – 17 June 2020, Singapore
Benefits of Attending
■ Learn from global experiences in renewable power project development and integration
■ Understand how technical challenges translate into financial and business opportunities
■ Illustrate key system impacts such as investment requirements, energy costs and capacity margins using simple
quantitative models
■ Analyse and discuss evolving value chain roles, partnerships and competitors
■ Assess the market potential for solutions such as energy storage, virtual power plants and smart grids
■ Gain an insight into the influences of market liberalisation and policy shifts
Who Should Attend
■ Renewable power project developers
■ Power plant owners and operators (utilities and IPPs)
■ Transmission/Distribution system operators
■ Policymakers and policy advisors
■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity
■ Vendors & EPC contractors
■ Large energy users
■ Commercial energy-sector services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
Book 3 persons
or more and save
$300
each
Supported by:
OFFSHORE MAGAZINE
ENERGY INSIGHT

Event Info
Mastering Wind Power
8 - 10 July 2020, Singapore
www.infocusinternational.com/wind
Overview
A comprehensive, up-to-date and business-focused roadmap to success in delivering wind power
growth, today and tomorrow.
Attendees will leave with an excellent understanding of all the key factors facing wind power developers
and investors, from resource assessment and energy production complexities, through project development
and planning challenges, to financial returns and risks.
The course schedule is designed to be highly participative, including time to work in groups to apply and
illustrate the learning points throughout the course. To do so, attendees will utilise online tools, wind resource
datasets, energy yield, financial and other simple calculations, along with structured discussions on
key planning and market environment considerations.
In keeping with the business-focused theme of the course, these illustrative exercises are designed to
provide time-efficient clarification of the key course takeaways, aimed at commercially-focused business
developers and investors. They are therefore deliberately made accessible to non-experts, not designed to
replicate the complex or in-depth detailed planning undertaken – over much longer periods! – by experienced
engineers and technical teams.
Course Highlights
• Learn from global experiences in wind
power project development
• Understand unique properties of wind
resource, and how these feed into financial
risk analysis
• Gain a business-focused, up-to-date
perspective on current and emerging wind
technology innovations and project delivery
best practices
• Analyse and discuss practical and project
delivery risks facing wind power projects,
including key stakeholder engagements
• Get hands-on with a financial model to better
understand financial risks and returns for wind
power projects
• Compare and contrast the unique extra costs
and complexities of offshore wind projects
with those onshore
Who Should Attend
• Renewable power project developers
• Power plant owners and operators
(utilities and IPPs)
• Transmission/Distribution system operators
• Policymakers and policy advisors
• Investors, including commercial and
development banks, venture capital and
private equity
• Vendors & EPC contractors
• Large energy users
• Commercial energy-sector services
suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
Teaching Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials with
plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions,
and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key
learning points. Current market examples and data are
utilised wherever helpful.
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course, you
will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the
signatures from both the Course Director and the
Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your
endeavour and serve towards your professional
advancement.
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Abigail Harris
Infocus International
Tel: +65 6325 0215
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/wind

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/wind
BRAND NEW COURSE
“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was
just m ar vellous, up to the ga m e . I t w a s a v a l u e fo r m o n ey workshop.”
Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi
Mastering Wind Power
8 – 10 July 2020, Singapore
Benefits of Attending
■ Learn from global experiences in wind power project development
■ Understand unique properties of wind resource, and how these feed into financial risk analysis
■ Gain a business-focused, up-to-date perspective on current and emerging wind technology innovations and
project delivery best practices
■ Analyse and discuss practical and project delivery risks facing wind power projects, including key stakeholder
engagements
■ Get hands-on with a financial model to better understand financial risks and returns for wind power projects
■ Compare and contrast the unique extra costs and complexities of offshore wind projects with those onshore
Who Should Attend
■ Renewable power project developers
■ Power plant owners and operators (utilities and IPPs)
■ Transmission/Distribution system operators
■ Policymakers and policy advisors
■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity
■ Vendors & EPC contractors
■ Large energy users
■ Commercial energy-sector services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
Book 3 persons
or more and save
$300
each
Supported by:
OFFSHORE MAGAZINE
ENERGY INSIGHT

Event Info
Mastering Solar Power
13 - 16 July 2020, Singapore
www.infocusinternational.com/solar
Overview
A comprehensive, up-to-date and business-focused roadmap to success
in delivering solar power growth, today and tomorrow.
Attendees will leave with a good understanding of the key factors from an
integrated, multidisciplinary and commercial viewpoint, including: target market
analysis, economic competitiveness, channels-to-market, financing influences and
risk, project development processes, best practices and emerging technologies.
The course schedule includes time to work in groups to apply the learning and
illustrate key project development considerations, by discussing, developing
and quantifying an initial business proposal for a solar PV power plant. To do so,
attendees will utilise energy yield, financial and other simple calculations, along
with the chance to debate key planning and market environment considerations.
In keeping with the business-focused theme of the course, these illustrative
exercises are designed to provide time-efficient clarification of the key course
takeaways, aimed at commercially-focused business developers and investors.
They are therefore accessible to nonexperts, not designed to replicate the
complex or in-depth detailed planning undertaken - over much longer periods! -
by engineers and technical teams.

“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was
j u st m ar vellou s , u p to t h e g a m e . I t w a s a v a l u e fo r m o n ey w o r ks h o p .”
Shadric Namalomba, Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi
Mastering Solar Power
Course Highlights
• Speak the language of solar energy: terminology and concepts explained
with clarity and relevance
• Understand the 13 key – variables 16 July determining 2020, the Singapore
economics of solar PV projects
• Review current and emerging market opportunities for solar PV, including
integrations such as energy storage
• Navigate the typical project development requirements, processes and risks
• Learn and discuss how financial returns and risks arise in PV projects
• Be better able to converse with project partners, suppliers, investors,
policymakers and other stakeholders
• Know what to look for when evaluating PV project opportunities
• Identify key investment and project performance risks
• Learn how to analyse and critique current and emerging business models
Who Should Attend
Benefits of Attending
This course is ideal if:
■ Speak the language of solar energy: terminology and concepts explained with clarity and relevance
■ Understand the • You key variables are working determining within the the economics power of sector solar PV in projects a commercial or business
■ Review current development and emerging market role. opportunities You need a for clearly solar PV, explained, including integrations multi-faceted such understanding as energy storageof
■ Navigate the typical how project PV projects development are developed requirements, and processes why and and how risks they succeed (or fail), including
■ Learn and discuss how how market financial and returns technology and risks arise changes in PV projects are driving new innovation opportunities
■ Be better able to converse with project partners, suppliers, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders
along with new competitive risks.
■ Know what to look for when evaluating PV project opportunities
■ Identify key investment • You are and from project the performance investment, riskspolicy or professional services community. You
■ Learn how to need analyse to and embrace critique current the inevitable and emerging growth business of models solar energy, and want to gain an
independent perspective on the economic environment in which these projects
Who Should operate, Attend including the development, operational and business risks that most
matter to them.
This course is ideal if:
■ You are working within the power sector in a commercial or business development role. You need a clearly-explained,
multi-faceted
Including
understanding
but
of how
not
PV
limited
projects are
to:
developed and why and how they succeed (or fail), including how market
and technology changes are driving new innovation opportunities along with new competitive risks
■ You are from the investment, policy or professional services community. You need to embrace the inevitable growth
of solar energy, and want to gain an independent perspective on the economic environment in which these projects operate,
including the development, operational and business risks that most matter to them.
• Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital
and private equity
• Power generation companies, utilities and IPPs
• Policy makers and policy advisors
• Transmission/Distribution system operators
• Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
• Equipment vendors & EPC contractors
• Large energy users and electricity buyers
including but not limited to:
■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity
■ Power generation companies, utilities and IPPs
■ Policy makers and policy advisors
■ Transmission/Distribution system operators
■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
■ Equipment vendors & EPC contractors
■ Large energy users and electricity buyers
Supported by:
OFFSHORE MAGAZINE
ENERGY INSIGHT
Book 3 persons
or more and save
$400
each
E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/solar

Event Info
Teaching Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials with plenty of
opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions, and the use of
quantitative models to illustrate key learning points. Current
market examples and data are utilised wherever helpful.
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive
a Certificate of Completion bearing the signatures from both
the Course Director and the Course Organiser. This Certificate
will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional
advancement.
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Abigail Harris
Infocus International
Tel: +65 6325 0215
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/solar

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/solar
“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was
just ma r v e l l o u s , u p to t h e g a m e . I t w a s a v a l u e fo r m o n ey workshop.”
Shadric Namalomba, Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi
Mastering Solar Power
13 – 16 July 2020, Singapore
Benefits of Attending
■ Speak the language of solar energy: terminology and concepts explained with clarity and relevance
■ Understand the key variables determining the economics of solar PV projects
■ Review current and emerging market opportunities for solar PV, including integrations such as energy storage
■ Navigate the typical project development requirements, processes and risks
■ Learn and discuss how financial returns and risks arise in PV projects
■ Be better able to converse with project partners, suppliers, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders
■ Know what to look for when evaluating PV project opportunities
■ Identify key investment and project performance risks
■ Learn how to analyse and critique current and emerging business models
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal if:
■ You are working within the power sector in a commercial or business development role. You need a clearly-explained,
multi-faceted understanding of how PV projects are developed and why and how they succeed (or fail), including how market
and technology changes are driving new innovation opportunities along with new competitive risks
■ You are from the investment, policy or professional services community. You need to embrace the inevitable growth
of solar energy, and want to gain an independent perspective on the economic environment in which these projects operate,
including the development, operational and business risks that most matter to them.
including but not limited to:
■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity
■ Power generation companies, utilities and IPPs
■ Policy makers and policy advisors
■ Transmission/Distribution system operators
■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
■ Equipment vendors & EPC contractors
■ Large energy users and electricity buyers
Book 3 persons
or more and save
$400
each
Supported by:
OFFSHORE MAGAZINE
ENERGY INSIGHT

Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts for Energy Industry
24 – 26 August 2020, Singapore
www.infocusinternational.com/epcenergy
Overview
Event Info
Today, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects are uniquely challenging. Parties
currently involved in large complex and fast-track EPC projects frequently suffer financial loss that
could have been mitigated by effective contract management. Appropriate practical “know-how”
of EPC contracts will improve your ability to take appropriate steps, or to obtain necessary advice,
to minimise or manage such risks.
This intensive workshop provides valuable insight into the rapidly evolving world of EPC contracts. It
has been designed specifically for the professionals and management of energy industries and will be of
particular interest to those with current or planned projects in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and the CIS.
You will analyse an EPC contract, clause by clause, focusing on your challenges in international and
domestic projects. This unique interactive master class discusses the key issues in EPC contracts which are
relevant for lenders, sponsors and borrowers in international construction projects and the keys to deliver
successful projects.
Course Highlights
• Global and local legal and commercial
framework in Asia, Middle East, Africa,
Europe and the CIS
• Contract negotiation best practices
• Tips on contractual risk mitigation
• Contract financing and project
structuring
• Contractor relationship management
• Clause-by-clause discussion based
on an actual contract precedent
Key Learning Objectives
• UNDERSTAND the current finance
market for EPC contracts
• MANAGE legal risks and environment
for EPC contracts in the region
• DISCOVER alternative procurement
options for projects and the risks and
opportunities associated with these
options
• DISTINGUISH new and effective contract
negotiation strategies
• ANALYSE the types of claims that may be
made under EPC contracts and develop
strategies to manage these claims
• GAIN INSIGHTS into the best current
dispute resolution options and the risks
and costs associated with each option
Teaching Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials with
plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions,
and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key
learning points. Current market examples and data are
utilised wherever helpful.
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course, you
will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the
signatures from both the Course Director and the
Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your
endeavour and serve towards your professional
advancement.
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Abigail Harris
Infocus International
Tel: +65 6325 0215
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/epcenergy

Free Takeaway
3 detailed articles on EPC contract precedents containing discussions on:
EPCM & Alliancing Contracts
EPC contracts in the global market
FIDIC contract and the challenges faced by construction contractors
Group Discount
book 3 person to save
$300 per person
Managing and Negotiating
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts
for Energy Industry
Mastering the legal and commercial framework, contract negotiation, financing, risk and contractor
relationship complexities of upstream and downstream EPC projects
24 – 26 August 2020, Singapore
Course Highlights
Global and local legal and commercial framework in Asia,
Middle East, Africa, Europe and the CIS
Contract negotiation best practices
Tips on contractual risk mitigation
Contract financing and project structuring
Contractor relationship management
Clause-by-clause discussion based on an actual contract
precedent
Key Learning Objectives
UNDERSTAND the current finance market for EPC contracts
MANAGE legal risks and environment for EPC contracts in the
region
DISCOVER alternative procurement options for projects and the
risks and opportunities associated with these options
DISTINGUISH new and effective contract negotiation strategies
ANALYSE the types of claims that may be made under EPC
contracts and develop strategies to manage these claims
GAIN INSIGHTS into the best current dispute resolution options
and the risks and costs associated with each option
Supported by:
““A very thorough presentation with excellent real
life examples and war stories from the trainer.”
- Exxonmobil
“A mustattend for professionals wishing to
improve in EPC contracts management.”
- Century Power Generation
“Interesting, extremely helpful and relevant.
A very clear presentation style which kept the
material interesting and the audience
engaged.”
- National Oil Company of Namibia
“The seminars were highly informative and the
trainer is clearly very experienced in the EPC and
major projects worldwide. It was very relevant for
us in our business.”
- Qatar Petroleum
“
“The trainer spoke knowledgeably about matters
that concern lenders, sponsors and borrowers
bringing different perspectives to the discussion.”
- KBC Bank NV
“Interesting explanation of every clause of the
contract (i.e. the thorough assessment of an EPC
contract).”
- KFW Bankengruppe
OFFSHORE MAGAZINE
ENERGY INSIGHT
E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/epcenergy

Event Info
Power Project Finance
7 – 11 September 2020, Johannesburg
www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance
Overview
Project finance is widely used for large infrastructure projects including thermal and renewable
power projects. The technique enables project risks to be allocated to the parties best able to manage
them and facilitates the raising of long term debt without recourse to the project developer.
The correct allocation of risk through an appropriate commercial structure is the foundation of a sound
financing plan and this course will develop these themes by walking through the commercial contracts and
finance documentation and provide an understanding of how to determine the optimal amount of debt
using cash flow and ratio analysis. Current circumstances in the African power project sector will be
discussed.
Investment committees need to be sure that all risk aspects have been studied and the course will detail
the key elements of the due diligence exercise. The course will also provide a guide on how to approach the
debt market.
Benefits of Attending
The course is intended to provide a firm
understanding of the principles which create
a bankable power project finance structure in
terms of risk allocation and the commercial and
financial structure. On completion of this course
you will understand:
• How a power project is structured
and financed
• How to identify power project risks
and mitigation strategies
• The role of the financial model and cash
flow and ratio analysis
• Debt sizing techniques
• Project finance term sheets and
loan documentation
• Contract documentation
• The due diligence process
• How to efficiently identify viable
project prospects
• How to approach the debt market
• Project analysis & development
• Commercial & legal
• Commercial services suppliers
(law, insurance etc.)
• Policy makers and policy advisors dealing
with energy sector financial issues
Teaching Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials with
plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions,
and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key
learning points. Current market examples and data are
utilised wherever helpful.
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course, you
will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the
signatures from both the Course Director and the
Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your
endeavour and serve towards your professional
advancement.
Who Should Attend
• Power project developer,
investor or financier
• Finance & accounting
• Project finance & structured finance
• Power project management
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Abigail Harris
Infocus International
Tel: +65 6325 0215
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance
“Excellent training with a world class and highly experienced specialist.”
Senior Power Expert, Regulatory Commission for Electricity Sector, Senegal
Book 3 persons and
save $500 each
Power Project Finance
7 – 11 September 2020, Johannesburg
Benefits of Attending
The course is intended to provide a firm understanding of the principles which create a bankable power project
finance structure in terms of risk allocation and the commercial and financial structure. On completion of this course
you will understand:
■ How a power project is structured and financed
■ How to identify power project risks and mitigation strategies
■ The role of the financial model and cash flow and ratio analysis
■ Debt sizing techniques
■ Project finance term sheets and loan documentation
■ Contract documentation
■ The due diligence process
■ How to efficiently identify viable project prospects
■ How to approach the debt market
Who Should Attend
Including but not limited to people working in:
■ Power project developer, investor or financier
■ Finance & accounting
■ Project finance & structured finance
■ Power project management
■ Project analysis & development
■ Commercial & legal
■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
■ Policy makers and policy advisors dealing with energy sector financial issues
Supported by:
OFFSHORE MAGAZINE
ENERGY INSIGHT

Electricity Economics in Changing Electricity Markets
16 – 18 November 2020, Singapore
www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics
Overview
Are you ready for the new challenges & opportunities as power markets around the world evolve?
This is an essential core knowledge course for those involved in the business or regulation of the power
industry.
It leads you through a clear, accessible and thorough examination of the economics of power generation,
from power plant cost influences to end-customer prices. It contextualises this analysis with key consideration
of industry drivers and trends, including increasingly liberalised and competitive markets, evolving policy
support and management frameworks, the growth and integration of renewable power sources, and the
restructuring of power systems towards more decentralised operations.
A highly interactive presentation style allows for plenty of Q&A and time to discuss the issues from multiple
stakeholder perspectives; including power plant owners, investors, policymakers and energy customers. This
course is an essential primer for those seeking to navigate successful business routes through transitioning
electricity systems.
Benefits of Attending
• Clear, independent and businessfocused
introduction
• Language designed for non-experts;
particularly senior executives,
policymakers & investment decision-makers
• Core knowledge building, including
up-to-the-minute examples from
markets around the world
• Interactive discussion of key market
and economic variables
• Quantification of key issues using simple
numerical calculations, real data and
Excel-based tools
We will examine these key questions:
• Which variables drive the economics
of electricity generation?
• How do generation costs combine with
other factors to produce end-use
electricity prices?
• How are current technology & system
trends impacting electricity costs and prices?
• What are policymakers doing to keep costs
down?
• Who are the key stakeholders and
influencers on electricity economics?
• What are the value-chain impacts of market
Liberalisation and Competition?
• How are solar and wind power
(and other low-carbon options) changing
market environments?
• and many more!
Event Info
Who Should Attend:
• Power generators, utilities and IPPs
• Investors, including commercial and
development banks, venture capital and
private equity
• Policymakers and policy advisors
• Transmission / Distribution system
operators (grid)
• Power system vendors & EPC contractors
• Large electricity users
• Commercial services suppliers
(law, insurance etc.)
Teaching Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials
with plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive
discussions, and the use of quantitative models
to illustrate key learning points. Current market
examples and data are utilised wherever helpful.
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course,
you will receive a Certificate of Completion
bearing the signatures from both the Course
Director and the Course Organiser. This
Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve
towards your professional advancement.
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Abigail Harris
Infocus International
Tel: +65 6325 0215
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was
just m a r v e l l o u s , u p to t h e g a m e . I t w a s a v a l u e fo r m o n ey w o r ks h o p .”
Shadric Namalomba, Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi
Electricity Economics
in Changing Electricity Markets
The new economics of power markets in a low-carbon world
16 – 18 November 2020, Singapore
Book 3 persons
and save
$300
each
Benefits of Attending
■ Clear, independent and business-focused introduction
■ Language designed for non-experts; particularly senior executives, policymakers & investment decision-makers
■ Core knowledge building, including up-to-the-minute examples from markets around the world
■ Interactive discussion of key market and economic variables
■ Quantification of key issues using simple numerical calculations, real data and Excel-based tools
We will examine these key questions:
■ Which variables drive the economics of electricity generation?
■ How do generation costs combine with other factors to produce end-use electricity prices?
■ How are current technology & system trends impacting electricity costs and prices?
■ What are policymakers doing to keep costs down?
■ Who are the key stakeholders and influencers on electricity economics?
■ What are the value-chain impacts of market liberalisation and competition?
■ How are solar and wind power (and other low-carbon options) changing market environments?
■ and many more!
Who Should Attend
■ Power generators, utilities and IPPs
■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity
■ Policymakers and policy advisors
■ Transmission / Distribution system operators (grid)
■ Power system vendors & EPC contractors
■ Large electricity users
■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
Supported by:
OFFSHORE MAGAZINE
ENERGY INSIGHT
E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics

Gas & LNG Markets, Contracts & Pricing
16 – 20 March 2020, Singapore
28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020, Port of Spain
23 – 27 Nov 2020, Singapore
www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng
Overview
Event Info
Due to the complex geopolitical nature of gas/ LNG sourcing and long term nature of gas transactions
between buyers and sellers, it is commercially prudent for those involved in thisprocess to know the global
gas & LNG supply & markets condition, available methodologies for price determination, contract structure
and negotiation techniques. Any misjudgement in any of these areas could result in wrong sourcing decisions,
significant adverse financial consequences and legal liabilities.
This course has, therefore, been designed to enable the professionals in the gas sector and gas advisory
services to make right sourcing decision, construct gas/LNG contracts and negotiate from a position of
strength and knowledge in order to gain a competitive edge in the process.
Course Highlights
• Global gas/LNG market and market structure
in Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe
and USA regions
• Current gas/LNG outlook and trends
• Contract terminology and construction -
operational, commercial and legal basis of
gas, LNG and Gas Transportation Contracts
• Principles of gas/LNG Sales and Purchase
Agreement (GSPA/SPA), Gas Transportation
Agreement (GTA) and Regasification
Agreements
• Gas/LNG pricing principles, current practice
and price indexation in competitive gas
markets
• Contracting and negotiation - proven
techniques
Benefits of Attending
• Background knowledge to framework to
facilitate gas/LNG commercial decisions
• Understanding current trends of the gas
organisation structure
• Knowledge of the underlying rationale for
gas contract terms and conditions
• Learn to construct gas, LNG and gas
transportation contracts and negotiate them
• Understanding of techniques of gas/LNG
price setting in competitive markets
• Awareness of operation of trading hubs,
spot and arbitrage
• Holistic understanding of what is required
to put a new supply chain in place
Who Should Attend
Energy professionals including
but not limited to:
• Purchasing/Supply Chain
• Legal/Contracts Negotiation
• Commercial
• Finance/Pricing
• Marketing
• Trading
• Sales/Business Development
• Project Finance
• Corporate Planning
From Sectors:
• Natural gas E&P
• Gas/LNG trade, shipping,
transmission, distribution
• Government agencies
• Gas based power generation
• Gas/LNG related project finance, asset
management, hedge funds,
equity/fixed income
• Gas pipeline and high pressure transportation
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course,
you will receive a Certificate of Completion
bearing the signatures from both the Course
Director and the Course Organiser. This
Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve
towards your professional advancement.
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Weslyn Lee
Infocus International Group
Tel: +65 6325 0274
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng
5 day course
“The best gas / LNG course I have ever attended. I will gladly
recommend it to anyone.” by past participant, Chevron
GAS & LNG
MARKETS, CONTRACTS & PRICING
A comprehensive all-in-one course addressing all key elements for successful gas & LNG business strategies
16 – 20 Mar 2020
28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020
23 – 27 Nov 2020
Singapore
Port of Spain
Singapore
Course Highlights
■ Global gas/LNG market and market structure in Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe and USA regions
■ Current gas/LNG outlook and trends
■ Contract terminology and construction - operational, commercial and legal basis of gas, LNG and Gas
Transportation Contracts
■ Principles of gas/LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA/SPA), Gas Transportation Agreement (GTA)
and Regasification Agreements
■ Gas/LNG pricing principles, current practice and price indexation in competitive gas markets
■ Contracting and negotiation - proven techniques
Benefits of Attending
■ Background knowledge to framework to facilitate gas/LNG commercial decisions
■ Understanding current trends of the gas organisation structure
■ Knowledge of the underlying rationale for gas contract terms and conditions
■ Learn to construct gas, LNG and gas transportation contracts and negotiate them
■ Understanding of techniques of gas/LNG price setting in competitive markets
■ Awareness of operation of trading hubs, spot and arbitrage
■ Holistic understanding of what is required to put a new supply chain in place
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