The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) conducted a special training seminar on performance based design 9th – 10th June 2011 at the Metropolitan Club in Makati City, Philippines. The seminar included an overview of performance based design, a pushover analysis including concepts, methods and tools/evaluation of seismic performance of structures, and seismic…
DetailsAIT Consulting Executive Director and CEO, Dr. Naveed Anwar, travelled to Manila, Philippines in early June to meet with clients and associates and discuss the status and expansion of current activities underway as well as to explore new initiatives in the area. Dr. Naveed was accompanied by the President and CEO of Sy^2 + Associates, Inc.…
DetailsThe Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with the 15th ASEP International Convention (15AIC) entitled “Safer, Smarter, Greener” on 28th – 29th September 2011. The conference theme is: “To improve the quality of life, the challenge to structural engineers is to design and build safer structures in an…
DetailsDr. Ezatullah Ahmed, Chancellor of Kabul Polytechnic University (KPU), Afghanistan, visited Asian Institute of Technology on 25th May 2011 to explore collaboration and learn about the academic and research programs offered at the institution. During the visit, Dr. Amed explained that the World Bank in Afghanistan has extended its Strengthening Higher Education Program (SHEP2) through…
DetailsThe Thematic Working group on Environment and Disaster Management of the United Nations Asia-Pacific had a Special Exhibition for the Regional Coordination Mechanism (RCM) on 23rd – 25th May 2011 at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok during the Ministerial Segment of the ESCAP 67th Commission Session. The RCM consisted of more than twenty…
DetailsThe United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) periodically convenes the Asia-Pacific Urban Forums to discuss critical and emerging issues, to view them from the perspective of different stakeholders and to share innovative practices. AIT will participate in the 5th Asia Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-5) as a partner organization 21st -23rd June…
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