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Inspiring Graduate: Prateek Narang, a newly minted master’s degree in construction engineering and management holder, has accomplished a lot during his time at UIC. Read about his remarkable career: https://shorturl.at/qaI8O #UIC #UICCollegeofEngineering #ConstructionEngineering

Transforming Higher Engineering Education in Norway with RESPO.    Get ready to be inspired because the RESPO project is on a mission in Norway to revolutionize higher engineering education.   We're taking on the challenge of impacting higher engineering education by bridging the gap between the university and industry needs. Major companies are seeking specific competencies, and we're here to help universities align their curricula to meet those demands.  RESPO aims to identify competency gaps and prepare students for real-world success.    Stay engaged with RESPO as we continue to unveil innovative solutions for education.  https://lnkd.in/dmaHkrVz Olav Torp Alenka Temeljotov Salaj Aleksander Zidansek Andreja Abina Darko Kovacic Bojan Cestnik Rebeka Kovacic Lukman NTNU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering   #RESPO #HiRESPO

Congratulations to Dr. Renato Macciotta, Taylor Wollenberg-Barron and Nima M. from our Centre; Chris Grapel and Dr. Jorge Rodriguez from Klohn Crippen Berger; and Roger Skirrow and Dr. Kristen Tappenden from Alberta Transportation on this major award and recognition! Alberta’s sustainable economic growth requires continued safe and reliable economic corridors. Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) manages hundreds of active geohazard sites that impact the province’s highways. Many geohazards, which include unstable soil slopes and embankments, rock falls, subgrades and retaining walls, extend beyond the highway right-of-way onto private or crown land in natural terrain, frequently in remote or inaccessible areas. Traditional monitoring techniques can be financially onerous with negative impacts on the environment and employee safety. Klohn Crippen Berger and the UAlberta Geotechnical Centre have partnered to establish a research program aimed at enhancing TEC’s geohazard management strategy. The research focuses on evaluation of geohazard monitoring techniques, enhancement of risk management practices, reduction of environmental footprint, and reduction of impacts outside the highway right-of-way. To view the project and other winners of the Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) Showcase Awards Gala 2024, visit https://lnkd.in/guaW-8C8 #outreach #stem #stemeducation #engineering #geotechnicalengineering #geotechnical #geoenvironmental #geoscience #geosciences #geoengineering #geotechnics #geotechnique #geomechanics #civilengineering #civil #research #canada #innovation #professionaldevelopment #opportunities

Within the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, students and academics who are involved in teaching and research that relate to the various stages of a construction project are developing a transdisciplinary mindset. This transformation of traditional practices is leading to a radical shift in higher education that is equipping graduates with the skills they need when they enter the world of work. Members of the departments of Architecture and Civil Engineering have embarked on an innovative approach to built environment education. This approach achieved international recognition for its impact, scalability and sustainability when it received the Quanser Global Sustainability Award for 2023. It was the only shortlisted project from Africa. Read more in the Innovate magazine:  https://bit.ly/3N6weYZ #impactresearch #postgraduatestudies #teachingandlearning #immersivelearning #transdisciplinaryresearch #construction #civilengineering #archtecture #education #skills #innovation #EBITrocks #UniversityOfPretoria #excellence

🚧 The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Global Student Challenge is currently well underway! 💡 42 student teams from 21 universities around the world are competing using our startup ideas platform, Validate, to create a virtual organisation and test team skills on a unique and challenging construction project. 🌏 With representation from universities in the UK, China, USA, Oman, South Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Australia, and Bahrain - winning the competition is no small feat. 🍀 We wish all participants the very best throughout the competition and we look forward to hearing about the impressive work you accomplish in Validate! 🏆 For inspiration, pictured below is last year’s CIOB Global Student Challenge winning team. Four construction students from Universitas Indonesia (University of Indonesia): Juan Fidel Ferdani (studying Civil Engineering), Nada Laili Nurfadhilah (studying Environmental Engineering), Elgrytha Victoria Tybeyuliana (studying Environmental Engineering), and Evan Ariel Christoper (studying Civil Engineering). #GSC #CIOB #CIOBGlobalStudentChallenge #UniversityChallenge #Construction #Innovation #Innovative #Entrepreneurship #Entrepreneurial #IdeaGeneration #Enterprise #Enterprising #ConstructionChallenges #Building #StudentCompetition #Competition

announce the opening of applications for the NORISK International Master in Risk Assessment and Management of Civil Infrastructures. About NORISK: The NORISK EMJM (Norisk | (msc-norisk.org)) is a prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Course designed to address the critical need for professionals with a solid foundation in risk assessment and management within the context of civil infrastructures. This program stands out for its highly specialized curriculum and multidisciplinary approach. Program Overview: Duration: One academic year (60 ECTS) Dual-degree structure: Master’s degree awarded by two partner Universities (30 ECTS each) Rotating program among esteemed partners Possibility of being involved within a secondment in several of the Associated Partners Language of instruction and examinations: English Full members: Minho University (Coordinator, Portugal); La Rochelle University (France); Universita degli Studi di Padova (Italy); and Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (Spain) Key Focus Areas: The NORISK EMJM emphasizes advanced knowledge and skills in assessment, management, reliability, and risk analysis. Participants will be equipped to address the intricacies of monitoring, digitalization, and intervention on civil infrastructures, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as energy, transport, communications, water, health, defense, national security, banking, and financial services. Scholarships: There will be scholarships for excellent students from different geographical regions of 1400EUR/month, covering also the tuition fees. Do not loose this opportunity! Application Process: We invite qualified candidates to submit their applications through our online portal: https://lnkd.in/d2dXXxut. The call for students is currently open, and the deadline for applications is 31st of January of 2024. Why NORISK? By enrolling in NORISK, you will benefit from a comprehensive and integrative educational experience that goes beyond conventional boundaries. Our program aims to provide optimized and sustainable solutions for the complex challenges posed by civil infrastructures. We encourage individuals with a passion for contributing to the field of risk analysis and infrastructure management to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Should you require any further information or assistance during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions team at info@msc-norisk.org.

There's growing evidence that volunteerism and giving back can improve your quality of life. I thought about that as I read my client Caleb's post on his work on an Alumni Advisory Board at Washington State University. His give back is to help the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department stay closely aligned with the needs in the marketplace. Caleb has done this for the last 4 years! Read up on what his Advisory Board has provided; it's impressive. Here's the coaching question: "what could you volunteer to do?" #Volunteerism # #CareerSuccess #CareerCoaching

Reflecting on Four Years of WSU Advisory Board Service Following my return home from Pullman, I’ve been reflecting on my time serving on the Advisory Board for the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at Washington State University (WSU) over the past four years. This has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and has allowed me to contribute to the department's advancement, support its mission, and collaborate with fellow board members, faculty, and students in the following ways: -Supporting Innovation: Promoting cutting-edge research and development within the CEE department. -Enhancing Education: Advocating for initiatives that enrich the learning experience and prepare students for successful careers. -Fostering Connections: Strengthening ties between academia and industry to create opportunities for students and faculty. Serving on the board has provided me with invaluable insights into the future of our industry. I’ve become acutely aware of the challenges that college leadership, faculty, staff, and students face, especially post-COVID. There are no easy remedies in this environment, but I am excited to continue this journey and contribute to shaping the future of civil and environmental engineering education. #WSU #CivilEngineering #EnvironmentalEngineering #AdvisoryBoard #EngineeringExcellence #Pullman #GoCougs

Dear Respectful Industry Connection, I am Tew Yong Sheng, a final year undergraduate student from Quantity Surveying Programme in School of Housing, Building and Planning (HBP), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), I am conducting a research project on Cost Optimization in Housing Development Projects. The objective of the research is: a) To analyses the challenges for cost optimization in housing development project. b) To evaluate the effectiveness of cost optimization methodologies and strategies employed in housing development projects. I would like to invite you to participate in my research questionnaire Your responses will be handled with utmost confidentiality and will be utilized solely for academic purposes. The questionnaire consists of 3 sections and will take approximately 3-5 minutes to complete. The questions are mainly multiple-choice and Likert-scale. The questionnaire is anonymous and confidential, and your responses will only be used for academic purposes. Your participation in this research questionnaire is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time without any consequences. However, your input is very valuable and will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of housing development and cost optimization. If you are interested in participating in this research questionnaire, please click on the link below to access the online survey: https://lnkd.in/gHq2n8yb Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at yongshengggggg@gmail.com

With my time at NTNU concluding this September and my PhD nearing its completion, I've come to realize that I've kept my work under wraps for too long. It’s time to spill my PhD beans! 🫘📚 As I prepare to dive back into the job market, it’s time that I start pimping myself to potential suitors and share some of my research here on LinkedIn.🤵🏽♂️ Thus, over the coming weeks, I’ll share some of what I’ve been working on as a PhD student. Hopefully, this will provide some value to industry practitioners (please hire me 🙏) and academics (please cite me 🙏). 📜 First up is a paper titled “Comparing Road Construction Projects Against an IPD Standard”. The paper marked my debut on the academic scene and was my first contribution to the Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (#IGLC28), where I will return for the fifth time next week. So, naturally, this feels like a fitting place to start! Research snapshots 📸 ❔ Question: How can projects use alternative organization and contract arrangements to achieve incentives that resemble the IPD arrangement? 🗝️ Keywords: Lean Construction, Public-Private Partnership, Relational Project Delivery Methods, Integrated Project Delivery 📑 Brief: Collaborative project delivery methods like Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) aim to enhance project performance but face limitations from laws, regulations, and internal restrictions. This study examines three large road construction projects to explore how alternative organizational and contractual arrangements can achieve IPD-like incentives. 🔍 Findings: Key factors for efficient project execution include the level of collaboration, timing of contractor involvement, and the structure of contracts and procurement procedures. This paper was written in collaboration with my co-authors, Atle Engebø, Paulos Wondimu, Agnar Johansen, and Bo Kalsaas. It is also accessible here: https://lnkd.in/dEtzNe_y I'm excited to share more insights and findings from my PhD research in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!