EFI INTERNATIONAL COMMENCE CIVIL ENGINEERING ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS
DUBAI

Under the visionary leadership of Chief Civil Engineering Officer Ms Nazek Al Sabbagh, the Dubai Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation have introduced a number of civil engineering accreditation programs. EFI International trainers will deliver all the accreditation courses.

These accreditation programs are a first in the Gulf region and focus on a series of four Regulation and Design Guideline Codes.  In 2007 over 500 contractors and consultants will be accredited in the following four codes:

• Building
• Construction Materials and Quality
• Marinas and Small Craft Harbour
• Urban Planning and MEP Services.

All accredited and certified professionals will be empowered and authorized to oversee the enforcement of regulations as set by the Authority. The main objective is to for all to know and understand the Civil Engineering Department’s requirements and regulations and to ensure that all work is conducted safely and efficiently, that high quality workmanship is the norm and there is a significant reduction in down time and wastage and costs.

EFI International is proud to have been selected by the Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation as the provider of these accreditation programs.

Comments:  An Excellent Introduction to the New JAFZA Building Regulations & Design Guidelines ( Fourth Edition-2006) as really well-presented by the two highly qualified ‘Professional Mentors’, Colin Johansen and Greg Williams, who navigated all the 25 Sections with clarity and alacrity over a 3 (three) day period with good audience participation, regular ‘Stretch Pauses’ combined with some “ Good, Old –Fashioned Australian Humour !!!’. Let me say that, after over 35(thirty-five) years practising ‘Architecture in 4 (four) continents and 5(five) countries, this Course has changed my whole attitude to the Building Regulations………….I now want to read them!!!     Feedback from a Nakheel Architect

CHANGE MANAGEMENT
BEACONSFIELD MINE, TASMANIA

Project brief
To work with key mine personnel in the analysis of current practices and the implementation of best practice models for cultural change management and internal communications

The project
EFI International brought its considerable expertise gained in Australia and internationally to the project. Stage one involved a restructure and focus on HR and communication systems. The EFI International team designed and implemented an assessment of the entire workforce, and carried out qualitative and quantitative surveys, questionnaires and focus groups.

Stage two involved the implementation of key findings including the development of HR and performance management systems and policies across the organisation.

MENTORING PROGRAM
DUBAI

Project brief
To develop business and leadership skills of 57 top departmental managers so that they play a more dominant role in the development of the emirate.

The project
EFI International set up a team of seven hand-picked, leading Australian business and government identities who became coaches and advisers to the leaders, in areas ranging from health, finance, customs, ports and courts through to civil aviation, tourism and police.

The year-long program incorporated face-to-face meetings in Dubai and mentoring via email and telephone hook-ups.

ABU DHABI EMIRATISATION COUNCIL

To work closely with the Abu Dhabi Emiratisation Council as part of a whole-of-government plan to provide greater employment opportunities for Emirates

The project
Based in Abu Dhabi for the duration of the project, the EFI International team undertook an assessment of trends and issues relevant to the UAE labor and job markets as part of developing a suite of progressive education, training and employment strategies for the region.

15th ASIAN GAMES
DOHA

Project brief
To train around 45,000 Games’ employees and volunteers

The project
The 2006 Doha Asian Games were a resounding success, attributable in no small part to the employees and volunteers trained by EFI International. The Games, the second largest sporting event in the world (behind the Summer Olympics), were under the wise patronage of His Highness the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani. EFI International congratulates the people of Doha and thanks His Highness, the people of Qatar and the Organising Committee (DACOG) for the opportunity to be involved in this great world event.

Dubai Export Development Corporation

The project
In 2007-2008 EFI was appointed by the Dubai Export Development Corporation to draw up its strategic managment and operational blue print. The DEDC will provide a major contribution to supporting and further developing Dubai as a hub of export and re-export and EFI International is delighted to have been awarded the contract to develop some of the core aspects of the DEDC.