Today more than a billion people lack access to clean water and 2.4 billion lack access to proper sanitation, most of them in the developing countries. The technical session shall explore the technical & economic options for this task.
Technical Session 02
Tall Building Construction - How tall is good enough?
Buildings are getting taller and taller, mostly because urban space is limited, but there are technical & other challenges or lmiitations in terms for sustainability of tall buildings in the urban context. Technical experts shall share their views and propose their options & solutions in the light of their experiences.
Technical Session 03
New Construction Materials - Present & Future Options
Scientific and engineering research and developments are creating new materials for various uses by mankind. As availability and economic advantages change for both the existing and newer materials, so does change the mode and nature of construction. Experts in the field shall share their experience & knowledge with the audience and explore available future options for construction.
Technical Session 04
Ports & 21st Century Marine Transport Infrastructure
The latter half of the 20th century has witnessed a tremendous growth in international trade, which in turn has tremendously helped in uplifting the economies and well being of the Asia Pacific Region. The experts in the field of marine transport infrastructure shall share their knowledge & expertise and highlight the prospects for the region as a whole.
The Destination
Bangladesh is one of the few countries in South Asia, which remains to be explored. Bangladesh is like a painter's dream come true with a rich tapestry of colors and textures. Read More »
IFAWPCA is the flag-bearer of the building & construction industry in the Asia Pacific Region and it also represents our region in the CICA Board. With Asia becoming the focus of the world economy in terms of growth and new development projects we should all strive for the success of the 37th IFAWPCA Convention especially because it is being held in Bangladesh which stands in the cross-roads of South-East Asia and West Asia.
