Seminar on ‘Building the Future Together’ held

Rawalpindi

“Pakistan has great energy resources and with strategic planning and implementation of ‘Building Codes’ and constructing ‘Energy Efficient’ buildings, we can save substantial energy."

This was stated by Parks & Horticulture Agency (Rawalpindi) Chairman Malik Ibrar Ahmed MNA while speaking at the seminar on building codes ‘Building the Future Together,’ organised by the ‘Punjab Energy Efficiency & Conservation Agency (PEECA)’ on Saturday.

The MNA appreciated the efforts of PEECA and further stated that by smartly constructing our buildings, we can save substantial costs and resources which will lead in enhancing a nature friendly environment and by conserving existing resources of mines mainly coal & natural gas.

The seminar presented comprehensive overview on developing building codes and highlighted the importance of building codes to builders, small & mid-scale constructors, architects, housing scheme developers and ABAD members and to develop understanding between the stakeholders in following the building codes to avoid disasters.

Meanwhile, Abdur Rahman, programme manager, PEECA, in his opening remarks welcomed the distinguished guests and described the vision of PEECA to create awareness among the masses for promotion of energy efficiency and conservation measures in Punjab, by conducting regular Awareness Programs under the umbrella of Punjab Energy Department, Government of Punjab.

‘Building the Future Together,’ turned out to be a high profile gathering of country’s prominent speakers from various recognised forums of the related industry and private and government organisations, presented their papers and discussed the topics on: BECP Energy Provisions-2011, PEECA’s work on ECBC, Pakistan Green Building Guidelines, and an interactive round table session on Pakistan’s Energy Scenario and need for Energy Conservation.

The high profile speakers included: Engineer Asad Mahmood, Zahid Usman, Engineer Faiz Bhutta, Aqrab Rana and Suhaib Tahir. The speakers emphasised that through implementing the building codes and by developing energy efficient buildings, we can reduce carbon emission, conserve & save energy to reduce burden on the National Grid and to create a safer Pakistan by encountering disasters.

"Punjab Energy Efficiency & Conservation Agency (PEECA), has successfully organised various seminars on energy related issues, to enhance Punjab Energy security and fuel economic growth by creating an environment that reliably meet the energy demands of all sectors of Punjab's economy through a sustainable and affordable energy mix and its efficient use.