A Report on a Workshop Entitled: "Modern Techniques used in Preserving and Maintaining Buildings: Principles and Concepts”
The workshop was held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in the University Administration conference room, under the patronage of Professor Dr. Sherif Khater, President of the University, Professor Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Affairs, the leadership of Prof. Dr. Sherif Masoud El-Badawy, Interim Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Amira Yasin, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental development Affairs, organized and coordinated by Prof. Dr. Mohamed Shawky, Head of the Department of Architectural Engineering, and lectured by Prof. Dr. Hossam Al-Barambali.
The workshop was opened by Professor Dr. Mohamed Shawky,
then Professor Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim welcomed the attendees, after that he referred to the importance of the symposium’s topic and explained the necessity of applying the codes for buildings and maintenance, as it has a positive impact on the aesthetic appearance and maintaining the life span of the building, as well as preserving public money.
Professor Dr. Hossam Al-Barambali clarified a number of important topics, namely: how to deal with buildings in general - whether public buildings or privately owned buildings- different methods of maintenance and the necessity for applying and developing a plan for each type, introduction to artificial intelligence and how to use it in maintenance, and different types of buildings and how to maintain them.
In the end, it was recommended to apply modern scientific methods in building maintenance, such as artificial intelligence, in addition to the role of artificial intelligence in managing and operating smart buildings.
Professor Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim, awarded Prof. Dr. Hossam Al-Barambali, the Faculty of Engineering shield.
