The International Road Federation’s (IRF) annual “Preserving Our Highway Infrastructure Assets” seminar is an international event that brings engineering and construction leaders and key government stakeholders together. Experts from all levels of government and private industry, engineers, contractors, equipment manufacturers and others gather to discuss cutting-edge technologies, design and maintenance strategies, case studies, and more regarding how transportation infrastructures can be strengthened.
The event will be held at the Miami Beach Holiday Inn in Miami, Florida, 11–13 September 2012.
A key aspect of this year’s event will be a look at funding and its connections to infrastructure design and decisions. For example, international lending organizations, such as the World Bank, and donor agencies are increasingly providing loans and technical assistance to support the development and implementation of Pavement Preservations programs that will assist highway agencies and strengthen commerce and industry.
SPEAKERS
Dr.Carlos Chang Albires, P.E., will serve as the lead instructor. Dr. Chang is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso. His major areas of interest are pavement evaluation and design, pavement management, construction management, knowledge management, and asset management. Dr. Chang is licensed as a professional engineer in Texas and member of the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE). He is recognized as an international consultant in his area of expertise and has participated in major highway projects. He is also registered as an international consultant at the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB).
Guest speakers will include experts from The World Bank, Oakland Metropolitan, Transportation Commission, Pavement Preservation Systems, AgileAssets Inc., Deighton Associates Limited, Valley Slurry Seal, COLAS North America, Florida DOT, and Abu Dhabi DOT.
IRF is a global leader in advocating for better, safer and environmentally friendly roads.
