Domotex Middle East To Focus on 'Green'

Dubai, UAE, Aug. 1, 2011 -- Domotex Middle East Sept. 12-14 will focus this year on environmentally friendly products.

Angela Schaschen, managing director of Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch, the organizer of Domotex Middle East, said, "In Qatar, which is expected to see $22 billion worth of construction contracts awarded by 2012, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact of the materials used for floor coverings; from the energy it takes to make a product, to the energy saving benefits green products can provide, to biodegradability when disposing of the materials. And with the global green building materials market expected to reach $406 billion by 2015 demand for green floor coverings is growing every year."

Despite the lack of regulations in many Middle Eastern countries to enforce a green code on the construction industry, there are some notable exceptions.

For example, Qatar has developed the Qatar Sustainability Assessment System, a green rating system which is specifically tailored for the requirements of the region.