Preserving Our Highway Infrastructure Assets
September 11-13, 2012
Miami, FL USA
Affordable, Safer, and Environmentally Friendly Pavement Preservation Practices
As the global leader in advocating for better, safer and environmentally friendly roads, and building upon the success of the first three seminars, IRF is proud to invite you to the 4th Annual Executive Seminar: “Preserving Our Highway Infrastructure Assets: Focus on Implementation” in Miami, Florida September 11-13, 2012. Utilizing IRF’s international presence, the seminar will connect international transportation experts with people at all levels of government and private industry to discuss challenges and cutting-edge solutions.
Last year’s seminar fielded experts from over 16 countries who discussed and shared their expertise on the latest and best Pavement Preservation Solutions and Road Asset Management Practices. This year’s seminar focuses is on the implementation of best Asset Management practices through using effective management systems, adopting innovative techniques and new materials for maintenance and rehabilitation, and applying cutting- edge funding tools and programs to sustain pavement preservation.
These are crucial questions for road engineers, highway planners and network managers at home and abroad. International lending organizations 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.
Lead Instructor: Dr. Carlos Chang Albitres
Dr. Chang is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. Chang’s 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 registered as an international consultant at the Inter-American Development Bank.
Hotel Information
4333 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
Florida 33140, USA
Tel: +1 305 532 3311
