Promote and advance the science and practices of civil engineering and related professions for sustainable developments in the Asian region;

Establish and expand partnerships with worldwide civil engineering societies/institutions to exchange ideas and information;

Address timely and topical civil engineering related products, processes, and procedures;

Identify new technologies/knowledge ready for transfer into practice;

Identify and discuss civil engineering technology needs, issues, and practices for the early decades of the 21 st century;

Develop programs of coordination and mutual action in designated matters affecting the interests of civil engineers and related professions;

Identify education and workforce training-related needs of the design/construction industry and civil engineering profession;

Create network with leaders of the worldwide design and construction community;

Understand trade issues affecting:

The common goal for the Asian countries is the Sustainable Development in the 21 st Century. To achieve this goal, the 2 nd CECAR will focus upon the following seven main themes:

Each theme will consider those technologies needed to improve civil engineering practices through innovations and new design and construction processes.

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