Rephrased statement: Engr. Rasheed Hassan, the President of the Nigeria International Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), has called on civil engineers to focus their efforts on designing and implementing infrastructure solutions that emphasize resiliency and sustainability.
Engineer Hassan made this appeal while addressing members at this year’s Future World Vision Conference held at Radisson Blue Ikeja in Lagos. The conference’s theme was “Future World Vision: Infrastructure Reimagined, Redefined, and Reinvented….CONTINUE READING
He stressed the importance of this plea to civil engineers, citing the increasing unpredictability of the world and the alarming levels of uncertainty. Engineer Hassan noted that numerous potentially disruptive trends, such as automation and new materials, can impact the field of civil engineering.
Additionally, he encouraged civil engineers to consider factors like climate change, machine learning, and robotic automation, which could collectively transform the future world.
Engineer Hassan explained that Future World Vision (FWV) plays a crucial role in helping civil engineers envision infrastructure projects that can shape the future built environment.
He stated that FWV informs current decisions by providing a new perspective on the opportunities and challenges that will influence tomorrow’s built environment.
The primary goal of the conference was to raise awareness among professionals in the built environment, particularly civil engineers, about the exciting yet challenging future that lies ahead.
In his opening remarks, Engr. Austin Odibi, the Society’s President-Elect and Chairman of the Programs and Membership Committee, emphasized the conference’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of civil engineering.
He expressed gratitude to the conference’s speakers, presenters, and panelists for sharing their expertise and insights. Engr.
Odibi also acknowledged the sponsors and partners whose support made the conference possible and commended the conference committee members for their dedication in ensuring a smooth and enriching experience for all participants.
Engr. Odibi concluded by urging everyone to embark on the journey toward a future world where infrastructure is reimagined and reinvented, with the hope that the conference would inspire transformative ideas and create a lasting impact in the civil engineering profession.
