The Nepal earthquake in April 2015 was one of the most destructive with death toll of more than 9,000 and almost 500,000 houses and other infrastructures including school buildings destroyed. A strong aftershock in May caused even further causalities and damage. A Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) was undertaken jointly by the Government of Nepal…
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The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) launches the Engineering Leadership Program (ELP), designed for professionals who wish to develop their leadership skills by providing practical real-world case-method of learning. “There is a need for qualified personnel to lead teams and create solutions in development and capacity building projects. This program addresses the need for leadership…
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The Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka (SSE-SL) celebrated its Silver Jubilee with a commemorative International Conference on Structural Engineering carrying the theme “Towards Excellence in Structural Engineering” from 24-26 August 2015 at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The conference brought together engineers, academics, scientists, government officials, and other professionals across Asia and…
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There is a huge demand for sustainable, earthquake-resilient, and cost-effective technological solutions for housing in both urban and rural Nepal. The Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC) in collaboration with UN Habitat, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), and Institute of Engineering (IOE) organized a three-day exhibition and…
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The De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila, Philippines established a new research arm, Center for Engineering and Sustainable Development Research (CESDR), dedicated “to promote, catalyze, and crystallize scientific activities in engineering sciences and technology to achieve strategic advances in complex engineered systems and firm-level technologies necessary for the sustainable development of the country.” Professor Andrea…
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VINCI Construction, France’s leading construction company with offices around the world including Africa, Central and South America, North America, Southeast Asia, Arabian Peninsula visited AIT Consulting, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in August to discuss possible collaboration specifically in the area of structural and earthquake engineering. Mr. Philippe Vancapernolle, Technical Director for Southeast Asia, VINCI…
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