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【Construction Site Visit - Trunk Road T2 & Cha Kwo Ling Tunnel cum Dragages HK Career Talk】 18 CEE undergraduate and postgraduate students, led by 𝐃𝐫. Andy Leung, Associate Head of CEE, went to visit an ongoing construction site (𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐤 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐓𝟐 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚 𝐊𝐰𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥), which is currently being developed by Dragages Hong Kong Limited on 14 September 2024. During the visit, students had the opportunity to delve into underground construction engineering and explore the project's advanced features, including the use of 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 (𝐓𝐁𝐌) excavation, cut-and-cover, drill-and-break, and drill-and-blast methods. This hands-on experience significantly enhanced their academic knowledge and practical skills by exposing them to real-world scenarios and cutting-edge technologies. The visit also included a career talk by Dragages HK, where students learned more about the construction industry. Two current Assistant Engineers, who are also CEE alumni, shared their career journeys, offering valuable insights and tips on transitioning from academia to the professional world of civil engineering. The students found the visit both fruitful and inspiring. CEE is committed to broadening students' exposure and strengthening connections with alumni and the industry. We look forward to collaborating with more industry partners to provide practical learning opportunities for our students, while also fostering a stronger sense of community within CEE. #HKPolyUCEE #CivilEnvironmentalEngineering #ResearchExcellence #KnowledgeTransfer #GreenInfrastructure #SustainableFuture #ConstructionSiteVisit #CEDDMajorProject #DragagesHKCareerTalk

Biannual Admission in Indian Universities and Higher Education Institutes from 2024-25 UGC has announced admission in Indian Universities twice in a year from this academic session 2024-25. The two admission cycles will be July-August and January-February. This will help the student to apply for admission for higher education during July- August or session starting from January-February. The biannual admission cycle in Indian Universities will be in line with the foreign Universities followed globally. This will help Indian Universities and Higher Education Institutes can enhance their international collaborations and student exchange programs.

BeWare practicum with case studies covering several topics (e.g. ecodesign, sustainable campus, nature-based and waste-based solutions, energy efficient and economic assessments, 3D printing). CERIS Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability DECivil Técnico #erasmus+ #resilience #sustainability #professionals

The Practicum aims to enhance resilience and sustainability in the built environment by showcasing practical applications. 🌱 This milestone is a pivotal part of our ERASMUS+ Project "BeWare - Development of Professional Courses in Building Resilience and Sustainability to Extreme Weather Events.", coordinated by the University of Lisbon (Instituto Superior Técnico) and with the following partners: Institute for Research in Environment, Civil Engineering and Energy (IECE) CRETHIDEV UNIR RWTH Aachen University Through hands-on examples and real-world scenarios, we're actively working towards a more resilient future, equipping professionals with the tools and knowledge to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events. 💡🏗️ #BuildingResilience #Sustainability #ERASMUSPlus #BeWareProject

The recent EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) Annual Meeting at the Omni Las Colinas Hotel was a resounding success. With a schedule chock full of meetings, receptions, educational sessions, a cornhole tournament and an awards dinner, one came away with a great sense of where #EIMA and the #EIFS industry stand now as well as the bright future the industry is poised to have. As seen from the YouTube video below, the meeting was designed to give members of the EIFS industry an experience and content that is extremely difficult to get anywhere else - especially in one venue. Examples include: * Educational Session from Donna Laquidara-Carr, Industry Insights Research Director, of Dodge Data & Analytics. Donna's presentation, "Construction Industry Top Trends," gave meeting attendees a first-hand look on the dynamics of the construction market and a forecast of what is to come. * Keynote Session from Joseph Lstiburek, founding principal of the Building Science Corporation. Referred to as "the Dean of North American building science" from the The Wall Street Journal, Joe delivered an informed - and entertaining - presentation on "The Evolution of EIFS in the Era of COVID and Carbon Counting." * "EIFS in Texas" was a moderated panel discussion that featured first-hand insights from EIFS experts in the Lone Star State, including Dennis Deppner of Master Wall Inc., Andy Boyd of Galindo & Boyd Wall Systems, Kevin Maxwell of PRIME WALL SYSTEMS, LLC., Keith Giddens of Baker Triangle and Kyle Lilly of Sto Corp. * Meetings and Updates from EIMA's Strategically-Aligned Working Groups. When the Board of Directors approved the industry's strategic plan in the summer of 2022, it adopted a structure where the goals of the industry are interlinked with the goals of the board and the working groups. This integrated approach ensures that each strategic initiative is always being worked on because there is at least one working group tied to it. Thanks go to all 19 sponsors who supported the meeting, including: Master Wall Inc., Sto Corp., Dryvit Systems, Sika USA, ADEX Systems Inc., Dow, Saint-Gobain ADFORS, Gypsum Management and Supply, WACKER, Wind-lock Corporation, ROCKWOOL North America, MKS Plastics LLC, Foam Products Corporation, Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry Media, Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association, Wall And Ceiling Alliance (WACA), Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association - OPCMIA, and Gypsum Association.www.eima.com #eima #eifs #annualmeeting #risingtides #construction #climatechange #housingaffordability #buildingperformance #modernbuildingmaterials #contractors #distributors #manufacturers

Because the volunteer members and leaders of trade association are investing significant time and resources to attend industry meetings, the staff of the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) tries very hard to make it worth the members' while. Consequently, one of the primary goals of each meeting is to provide content and programs - focused solely on the #EIFS industry - that are not readily available elsewhere. EIMA's annual meetings are designed to do just that with enticing venues, appealing networking opportunities, a first-rate members' dinner and architectural awards program, outstanding educational programs and time-efficient working group meetings that focus on industry-wide efforts and programs. The video below focuses on industry education highlights, and it complements the other video on networking that can be found here https://lnkd.in/eAhJwrg8. www.eima.com #industrymeetings #tradeassociations #risingtides #goeifs #buildingperformance #aestheticdesign #financialvalue #sustainability #modernbuildingmaterials #construction #valuechain

I recently came across a call for stories at the #EuropeanYearOfSKills official website. I am not sure if this campaign continues, but I have a story I would like to share with you. It is about the educational journey I took many years ago, which still continues professionally. You may find it inspiring!   After successfully completing my studies in civil engineering at the Technological Education Institute of Piraeus in 1999, I was eager to continue my studies in architecture. So, I decided to sit the national exams for graduates qualifying for admission to the Polytechnic Universities. In 2000, I succeeded in the national exams and enrolled at the School of Architecture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.   However, I did not attend at the time because as I was living and working in Athens, I was hoping I would be eligible for a transfer to the School of Architecture of the National Technical University of Athens. Unfortunately my application for a transfer from Thessaloniki to Athens was turned down and as I could not relocate to Thessaloniki due to my placement, later on, as permanent staff in the Prefecture of Piraeus, I gradually abandoned the idea of studying further…   That was until the idea to go for a postgraduate degree abroad came up!  Studying for a postgraduate degree meant I would be able to take a leave on educational grounds and return to my work placement afterwards.   I remember I felt really curious about studying town planning. I wanted to understand more about the world we live in and to expand my knowledge and horizons.  So, I applied for the postgraduate course in Planning Practice and Research at the School of City and Regional Planning at Cardiff University and luckily I was accepted. Studying at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd was an invaluable experience for me. Besides theoretical reading, learning and reflection on different issues concerning our lives, in time I realized that I gained a new perspective on things.    My advice to anyone looking to learn new skills, whether in typical education in a university or not, would be to choose a course in an upcoming field you would be curious to learn. Also, as developments in some industries are very fast paced, bear in mind that you need to keep up with your field (for example by attending short courses or learning through your professional network).   All in all, from my experience I have learned that if you want to improve yourself you have to keep trying, you have to keep learning!     #skills #successes #failures #growthmindset #storytelling #inspiration  

Innovation happens where disciplines meet and ideas are shared. Ideas aren't turned it to products without #engineers. As a Learned Society, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers creates opportunties for the sharing of knowledge and debate on such topics. Do you want to join the discussion and find out more? Sign up below ⬇

Fallon Manhanga started studying at the KTU Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture in 2016. After completing her first and second cycle studies, she is currently studying self-healing concrete in the faculty's laboratories during her doctoral studies. Her goal is to improve concrete that can repair cracks by itself, thus increasing the durability of structures and reducing maintenance costs. Read more about the student experience, Zimbabwe, and what Fallon likes in Lithuania.

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