Keynote Speaker I
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Holschemacher
Institute Director, Structural Concrete Institute,
HTWK Leipzig, University of Applied Sciences, Leipzig, Germany
Title:
Timber-Concrete Composite - A High-Efficient and Sustainable Construction Method
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
09:15 am - 09:45 am
Timber-concrete composite (TCC) is a well-tried building method for construction of sustainable and robust floor systems with high load-bearing capacity. TCC sections consist of timber beams linked by shear connectors with a plain or reinforced concrete slab. Usually, by the shear connectors only flexible bond between the timber beams and the concrete slab may be provided. Nevertheless, TCC slabs have high flexural stiffness and appropriate load-bearing capacity enabling their application in residential and office buildings, and even in bridge construction.
The keynote reports state-of-the-art and recent developments in design and construction of TCC slabs. Especially, in the context of revaluation and strengthening of existing timber-beam ceilings it is a widely accepted technique today. But also in design of new buildings, TCC slabs are an advantageous solution because of their reduced environmental impact in contrast to traditional reinforced concrete slabs. By many examples in recent design practice the high efficiency of TCC systems was proved.
Keynote Speaker II
Dr. Maged Mahmoud Hamed, Ph.D., P.E.
Lead Environmental Specialist and Regional Safeguards Coodinator
World Bank, West and Central Africa Region
Title:
Cleaner and More Resilient Projects
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
09:00 am - 09:30 am
Transformational development projects have very positive impacts on people’s lives and livelihood, but they also come with potential environmental, social, health, and safety risks and impacts. In this presentation, we explore management options for mitigating those impacts, to achieve cleaner and more resilient projects, through regulatory requirements at national level, and in the context of international development agencies guidelines. This will be further elaborated in terms of representative case studies.
Dinner Banquet
Nile Cruise Dinner and Show
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
You are invited to dinner on the Nile pharaoh cruising restaurant for a two hours sailing trip on the
Nile with belly dancer,
folklore show, Oriental music and dinner. All the time, you'll be delighted in our Chef's menu along with a selection of Egyptian
favorites, made with the freshest ingredients, and prepared to make it a memorable dining experience.
Pick-up point: Nile University
Duration: Two hours from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Dinner: Dinner included excluding beverage
Price: US$60
Minimum number of participants: 15 persons
Guide: Private guide is included
Post-Conference
Dispute Resolution Workshop
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Zoom URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3365082496?pwd=MWh4WjhPbFZoS2RTdElQMWVOcUVSQT09
PMI: 336-508-2496, Password: 395011
Recommended and endorsed by the Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction
Instructor: Dr. Yiannis Vacanas
Title:
Arbitration: An Overview of the Main Alternative Dispute Resolution Method
Disputes can be resolved in court or via alternative dispute resolution methods. In this
workshop the main internationally prevalent method will be explored: Arbitration. After an
exploration of the main principles of Arbitration, the most important issues that parties
should consider during the use of this dispute resolution mechanism will be analyzed by
explaining the current theory and discussing real cases.
Short Bio:
Dr Yiannis Vacanas is a Civil engineer, Arbitrator and Mediator with more than 18 years of
experience in the construction industry; with experience in structural design, delay and
disruption analysis, claim preparation, contract procurement, construction project
management and dispute resolution. As he has been involved in public and private
construction projects as a consultant, a client representative and a contractor he has a
thorough understanding of the complex issues that can emerge in a construction project.
Academically, he holds a BEng in Civil Engineering (UCL, 1st class), an MSc in Construction
Law and Arbitration (King’s College London) and a PhD in Construction Project Management
(Cyprus University of Technology). His research interests are related to delay and disruption,
delay avoidance, construction claims and dispute resolution.
Yiannis is a Fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a member of the
Society of Construction Law, with appointments as an arbitrator or expert witness in
construction disputes.
| Schedule: |
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| 09:00 am - 10:20 am | Principles of Arbitration |
| 10:20 am - 10:35 am | Break |
| 10:35 am - 12:00 am | Exploration of Common Issues and Pitfalls via Case Discussion |
Price:
Early Bird Registration price: US$99
Standard Registration price: US$109
To register: https://isec-society.org/store/ISEC-11-registration
All participants will be awarded a certificate of completion of three Professional Development Hours (PDH).
