The deteriorating global economic climate and subsequent liquidity problems have shifted attention to economical construction. Precast offers a cost-effective, efficient and high quality alternative, allowing rapid construction whilst minimizing costs. Open strategic communication and cooperation between contractors, consultants and precast manufacturers is necessary to recognize this growing market. Precast Concrete Middle East 2009, an exclusive two-day conference with four essential half-day workshops took place in Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, UAE on 28 June – 1 July 2009. Regional and international industry leaders gathered in Abu Dhabi addressing the key challenges and solutions of integrating precast structures into the design process.