Pacific Contractors, Suppliers, and Consultants Road Shows


The Asian Development Bank acknowledges that the global construction industry faces many challenges impacting participation in and pricing of large-scale ADB-funded infrastructure projects. The continued effects of COVID-19, higher construction material costs, labor shortages, surging inflation, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, high energy and commodity prices, and supply chain bottlenecks all affect contractors' interest in ADB-funded projects.

Aidana Tleuken

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Aidana Tleuken, an accomplished MSc graduate in Structural Engineering, currently serves as an early-stage researcher at Nazarbayev University, where she specializes in the fields of Civil Engineering and Circular Economy. With a strong foundation in structural engineering and a keen interest in sustainability, Aidana is committed to driving innovation in sustainable construction practices and resource efficiency. Her unique approach combines computational sociology research methods with valuable industrial experience, allowing her to achieve impactful intersectoral outcomes.

Rand Askar

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Rand Askar is a PhD candidate at the University of Minho, focusing on sustainable construction and rehabilitation. Her research emphasizes building adaptability and circular economy principles, aiming to design buildings for flexibility and durability. Her significant contributions include developing frameworks for circularity in the construction sector, enhancing resource efficiency and sustainability.

Luis Braganca

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Luís Bragança, PhD, is a Civil Engineering Professor at the University of Minho, Portugal, Director of the Sustainable Built Environment program and the Energy and Sustainable Construction Lab. With expertise in Sustainability, Rational Energy Use and Building Acoustics, he contributes to standardization in Sustainable Construction. Coordinating international and national research projects, he has authored 450+ publications. Former iiSBE President (2011-2021), his work focuses on advancing sustainable technologies and practices in the built environment.

Ferhat Karaca

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Dr. Karaca is an expert in civil and environmental engineering, with a focus on sustainable civil infrastructure and the built environment. He is known for his innovative research, which covers topics such as resilient infrastructure, urban services, and green technology solutions on a global scale. Dr. Karaca has collaborated with various international organizations on projects that include managing urban air pollution, designing future utility systems, and assessing sustainability.

Circular Economy in the Construction Industry (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 26)

In the seminar, the potential of circular economy (CE) in the construction industry, known for its significant environmental footprint, was discussed. It focused on the stakeholders’ perception of costs and benefits. A machine learning model analyzed data from 382 participants from Norway, Latvia, Kazakhstan, UAE, Pakistan, Turkey, Spain, and other countries which were collected using an online survey in 2023.

Syed Ali Raza Abidi

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Syed Ali Raza Abidi is a Member Executive Committee of the Constructors Association of Pakistan (CAP) and President of KCA.

EC Member, Construction Association of Pakistan

Managing Director, M/s. Friends Construction Syndicate (Pvt.) Ltd, Karachi

Construction and development professional. Having vast experience in construction field.

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