Engr. Ronnet Closa, whose name is now synonymous with sustainable engineering in the Middle East, was recently adorned with yet another feather in her illustrious cap. This time, she received the esteemed Innovator of Green Engineering Award from Dubai Vibes Eminent Awards 2023. The award is not just a testament to her individual excellence, but it also underscores the ever-growing importance of green engineering in today’s climate-conscious world.
When you look at Closa’s journey, you find a narrative that aligns seamlessly with a progressive world moving towards ecological responsibility. As the Manager (HSE & Sustainability) at PIVOT Engineering and General Contracting Company, she has held the beacon for sustainable construction and design. This journey with PIVOT began in June 2015. Here, she has donned multiple hats, with her role as a Corporate Senior Environmental and Sustainability Engineer being the most pivotal.
In the glittering skyline of Dubai and the UAE, several edifices owe their green credentials to Closa’s meticulous planning and innovative solutions. Her work on the P118 ADCO NEB Infrastructure, AKOYA DAMAC Luxury Villas, and the Mussafah Tower stand as beacons of her excellence. Beyond these, Saraya C34 Residential Tower, The First Avenue Mall & Hotel, and Al Jaddaf Tower also bear the signature of her green engineering strategies.
The focal point of Closa’s vision is not just to construct buildings, but to craft sustainable habitats that harmoniously coexist with nature. Through her tenure at PIVOT Engineering, she has championed the use of technologies that curtail energy consumption, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and yet, accentuate indoor air quality and inhabitant comfort.
Closa’s association with sustainable solutions isn’t just limited to her role at PIVOT. Her tenure as a Senior HSE Engineer (Client Representative) at Dorsch Holding GmbH in Abu Dhabi laid the groundwork for her belief in projects that are compliant with rigorous health, safety, and environmental regulations.
The Innovator of Green Engineering Award is just the recent highlight in Closa’s decorated career. Her remarkable paper presentation was honored at the International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology back in 2017. However, more than the accolades, it’s the recognition of her peers and her tangible contributions to the UAE’s construction landscape that truly define her success.
In Engr. Ronnet Closa, the industry finds not just a leader but an inspiration. At a time when the global conversation is turning towards sustainability, leaders like Closa are paving the way, setting standards, and ensuring that progress and preservation can, indeed, go hand in hand. As she continues to mold the future of green engineering in the UAE, her legacy serves as a blueprint for emerging engineers who aspire to make a difference.