Sri Lankan Planning Engineers Association – SLPE – SLPA UAE

The Sri Lankan Planning Engineers Association was inaugurated on the 25-Aug-2024 at a general meeting under the supervision of the Sri Lankan Professionals Associations of UAE. The SLPE-UAE is a now a member association along with 8 other professional associations within Sri Lankan Professional Association FZ- LLC Registered within the Meydan Free Zone.

VISION of SLPE-UAE

“To elevate the reputation of Sri Lankan Planning Engineers to the pinnacle of the profession in the UAE.”

MISSION of SLPE-UAE

“To serve as the premier professional body for Sri Lankan Planning Engineers in the UAE, fostering their career advancement and professional development by championing internationally recognized standards in planning engineering practice while also actively contributing to the elevation of the planning engineering profession in Sri Lanka.”

Objectives

a) Professional Development

To promote and safeguard the interests of the Sri Lankan Planning Engineers in the UAE while enhancing and elevating their professional image.
To improve the quality and standard of work in order to gain better recognition among industry.
To promote higher disciplinary standards among its members.
To promote the continuous professional development (CPD) of Sri Lankan planning engineers in the UAE through workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
To facilitate certification programs and professional qualifications recognized internationally.

b) Networking and Collaboration

To create a platform for networking and collaboration among Sri Lankan planning engineers in the UAE.
To foster relationships with other professional associations and organizations

c) Knowledge Sharing

To encourage exchange of knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions in the field of project planning, programme management, and portfolio management
To organize conferences, webinars, and discussion forums on topics relevant to scheduling, planning, delay analysis, claim management, and etc

d) Mentorship and Support

To provide mentorship and support for new graduates and young professionals who are entering the field of project planning and scheduling
To offer career guidance and support for professional growth and advancement.

e) Representation and Advocacy

To represent the interests and concerns of Sri Lankan planning engineers in the UAE to relevant authorities, institutions, and employers.
To advocate for the recognition and respect of Sri Lankan planning engineers’ contributions within the industry.

f) Community and Social Engagement

To build a sense of community and belonging among Sri Lankan planning engineers in the UAE through social and cultural activities.
To contribute to the welfare and development of the broader Sri Lankan community in the UAE.

g) Ethics and Professional Standards

To promote high ethical standards and professional integrity among members.
To ensure adherence to industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices in all professional activities.

h) Research and Innovation

To encourage and support research and development in planning and project management.
To facilitate the dissemination of research findings and innovations to the wider engineering community.

i) Recognition and Awards

To recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of members through awards and recognition programs.
To promote excellence and inspire high performance among Sri Lankan planning engineers in the UAE.

j) Diversification to professional careers

To guide and module to diversify planning career into different unique fields such as delay analysts, claim specialist, expert witness professionals, forensic analysts, system dynamics professionals, etc.
Gather and share new knowledge bases of above interdisciplinary subject matters and explore new opportunities as a strong professional body in UAE.
Acquire recognition of “Sri Lankan Forensic Analyst/Claim specialist” brand tag and position The Association as a Apex professional body for Delay Claim Experts in the Middle East region.