Opportunities have been identified for consulting engineers to become more involved in risk assessment, as well as providing relevant authorities with expert advice on safety and restoration issues immediately post disaster and on longer term recovery plans utilising a sustainable life cycle approach.
Reports from member countries highlighted the fact that most economies in the region still report strong growth, and that significant investments in infrastructure are planned. Concerns were raised that there would be a shortage of skilled professionals in the very near future, providing significant opportunities and challenges for both multinational and local consulting firms. Reports and presentations will be available through the conference website shortly at http://www.tcdpap2013bangkok.com/
Geoff French, FIDIC President, with ASPAC and Member Association Representatives at the opening Ceremony of the FIDIC Asia Pacific Conference in Bangkok (7-8 March 2013).
Among the participants of this FIDIC regional conference are governmental agencies, member associations and consulting engineering firms and groups working in Asia Pacific.
From left to right: Pablo Bueno, FIDIC President-Elect; Geoff French, FIDIC President; and Enrico Vink, Managing Director.
