Universities and academic institutions play a crucial role in the education of the young, equipping them with knowledge and skills that would enable them to contribute to the development of the society. It is important, therefore, to ensure the safety of school buildings, particularly from natural disasters like earthquakes to prevent the loss of infrastructures…
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The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) invites earthquake engineering experts and researchers, civil and structural engineers, disaster risk managers, advocates, and academicians to submit abstracts and/or organize a special session for the 6th Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering (6ACEE). The 6ACEE, with the theme Bridging Theory and Practice in Earthquake Engineering for…
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The International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) is a fellowship of structural engineers comprising of members in 100 countries around the world, with interest in all types of structures and materials. With a mission to exchange knowledge and to advance the practice of structural engineering, IABSE organizes annual international symposia, quadrennial congresses, and…
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The Asia-Pacific Housing Forum is a biennial conference organized by the Habitat for Humanity. It gathers under one roof all stakeholders engaged in seeking solutions to low-income housing issues that make business and economic sense. The fifth housing forum with the theme Building Impact through Ecosystems for Bottom of the Pyramid Affordable Housing and Sanitation…
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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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