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11/18/2015
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A special group from Iraq visited ACI Headquarters, in Farmington Hills, MI, recently. Five engineering professors from the Building and Construction Engineering Department, University of Technology – Baghdad, visited ACI Headquarters to participate in the Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I and Concrete Construction Special Inspector programs. The professors, who are also members of the American Concrete Institute – Iraq Chapter, traveled over 8,000 miles to participate in ACI’s “Train-the-Administrator” program. The group went through a one day review and hands-on session for the Concrete Field Testing Technician program, followed by a written and practical exam on day two. They then participated in a two day classroom review for the Concrete Construction and Special Inspector program followed by a written exam on day three. In certifying these representatives, ACI is providing support to the University of Technology in the development of the industrial work force (construction sector) in Iraq. This in turn positions the University and its engineering graduates to work with the Iraq Chapter by providing follow up certification programs based on international standards. The objective of the “Train-the-Administrator” initiative is to assist ACI’s International Sponsoring Groups in bringing industry relevant certification programs to their concrete construction community. This effort will increase the number of functioning groups offering ACI Certification programs, thereby increasing the number of certified individuals providing high quality work in the concrete industry. The “Train-the-Administrator” program reflects ACI's strategic plan objectives to establish and expand strong and productive relationships with external organizations and individuals. “The ACI Iraq Chapter Orientation Program was a great success,” said John Conn, Director of Chapter Activities. “The program aligns with ACI’s objective to seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach, and positively impact the global community through mutually beneficial alliances.” To learn more about ACI Iraq visit http://www.aci-iraq.com/
A special group from Iraq visited ACI Headquarters, in Farmington Hills, MI, recently.
Five engineering professors from the Building and Construction Engineering Department, University of Technology – Baghdad, visited ACI Headquarters to participate in the Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I and Concrete Construction Special Inspector programs.
The professors, who are also members of the American Concrete Institute – Iraq Chapter, traveled over 8,000 miles to participate in ACI’s “Train-the-Administrator” program. The group went through a one day review and hands-on session for the Concrete Field Testing Technician program, followed by a written and practical exam on day two. They then participated in a two day classroom review for the Concrete Construction and Special Inspector program followed by a written exam on day three.
In certifying these representatives, ACI is providing support to the University of Technology in the development of the industrial work force (construction sector) in Iraq. This in turn positions the University and its engineering graduates to work with the Iraq Chapter by providing follow up certification programs based on international standards.
The objective of the “Train-the-Administrator” initiative is to assist ACI’s International Sponsoring Groups in bringing industry relevant certification programs to their concrete construction community. This effort will increase the number of functioning groups offering ACI Certification programs, thereby increasing the number of certified individuals providing high quality work in the concrete industry. The “Train-the-Administrator” program reflects ACI's strategic plan objectives to establish and expand strong and productive relationships with external organizations and individuals.
“The ACI Iraq Chapter Orientation Program was a great success,” said John Conn, Director of Chapter Activities. “The program aligns with ACI’s objective to seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach, and positively impact the global community through mutually beneficial alliances.”
To learn more about ACI Iraq visit http://www.aci-iraq.com/
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