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Ibb- The Department of Architecture at the University of Science and Technology (UST) – Ibb Branch organized, on Thursday morning, a scientific seminar and applied workshop titled “Solutions of Insulation Systems and Construction Chemicals from Sika Company“, in cooperation with the Building Skills Foundation and its accredited distributor in Ibb Governorate, the Building Experts Company for Insulation and Construction Chemicals, under the patronage and presence of the Director of the Branch, Dr Makram Al-Jamali, and his Deputy, Dr Badr Al-Farah, with the participation of students of the Department of Architecture.
The seminar aimed to introduce students to the latest insulation systems, construction chemicals, and technologies used in the construction sector, and to enhance their applied skills by reviewing modern products and methods of using them according to approved technical specifications, contributing to linking academic knowledge with labor market requirements.
University of Science and Technology – Ibb Branch Affirms the Importance of Applied Training
In the opening speech of the seminar, the Director of the Branch, Dr Makram Al-Jamali, welcomed the attendees and the representatives of the Building Skills Foundation, affirming the University‘s keenness to enhance integration between the theoretical and applied aspects and to introduce students to the latest technologies and materials used in architectural and construction fields.
He pointed to the importance of organizing specialized seminars and workshops that contribute to developing students’ capabilities, raising their professional efficiency, and preparing them to keep pace with the rapid developments in the building and construction sector.
For his part, the Deputy Director of the Branch, Dr Badr Al-Farah, affirmed the Department of Architecture‘s interest in expanding areas of cooperation and partnership with the private sector and institutions specialized in building and construction, given the opportunities these partnerships provide to learn about modern technical solutions and practical applications offered by international companies, foremost among them Sika Company, specialized in construction chemicals and insulation systems.
Latest Insulation Systems and Construction Chemicals from Sika Company
The seminar, moderated by Dr Ali Darmoush, Head of the Department of Architecture at the Branch, and presented by Eng. Majid Mataafi, Director of the Building Skills Foundation Branch in Sana’a, and Eng. Walid Al-Ariqi, Technical Department Officer at the Foundation, reviewed a range of modern solutions and technologies used in architectural and construction projects.
The scientific themes addressed the most prominent applications of waterproofing and thermal insulation systems, methods of treating cracks, concrete admixtures, restoration and protection materials, in addition to ceramic fixing solutions and treatment of structural joints.
The characteristics of these products, their various uses, and their role in improving implementation quality, protecting facilities from influencing factors, and enhancing building sustainability and extending their lifespan were also introduced, in accordance with relevant technical specifications.
Applied Workshop to Enhance the Skills of Architecture Students
The event witnessed the implementation of an applied workshop inside the seminar hall, including a practical demonstration of a number of insulation products and construction chemicals, introducing students to the methods of mixing, preparation, application, and correct treatment, according to the approved instructions and technical specifications for each product.
The workshop provided students with the opportunity to closely learn about the practical aspects of using modern building materials and to understand the mechanisms of employing them in various projects, enhancing their specialized knowledge and linking what they receive in classrooms with realistic applications in the labor market.
Scientific Competition and Incentive Prizes for Participants
The seminar concluded with an interactive activity and a scientific competition that addressed a number of questions related to the seminar’s themes and the practical applications of insulation systems and construction chemicals, amid remarkable interaction from the students.
The competition witnessed the distribution of incentive prizes to the winners, in a step aimed at enhancing interactive learning, motivating students to participate positively, and consolidating the scientific and applied information addressed by the event.
At the conclusion of the seminar, the Building Skills Foundation presented an honorary shield to the Department of Architecture at the University of Science and Technology (UST) – Ibb Branch, in appreciation of the cooperation and efforts exerted in organizing the seminar and making its scientific and applied activities a success.
Academic and Professional Attendance
The event was attended by a number of faculty members of the University Branch, namely: Prof Ahmed Emad Al-Athouri, Prof Majid Al-Sayani, Dr Rafiq Haimed, Assistant Lecturer Sadeq Atef, and the engineers Hamza Al-Majidi, Essam Bahloul, Radfan Al-Salahi, and Osama Al-Sulami.
On the part of the Foundation, Eng. Marwan Al-Hajafi, Public Relations Officer at the Building Skills Foundation in Sana’a, and Eng. Majid Al-Mazroui, Director of the Building Experts Company, Ibb Branch, participated, along with a number of academics, administrators, and students of the Department of Architecture.
This event comes within the framework of the University of Science and Technology (UST) – Ibb Branch‘s interest in developing the educational process, enhancing partnership with specialized institutions, and providing training and applied opportunities that contribute to preparing qualified architectural cadres capable of keeping pace with technical developments in the fields of building and construction.
