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Road Operations & Maintenance in Road & Transport Projects

Sep 8, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025

| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Overview

This 5-day Road Operations & Maintenance in Road & Transport Projects workshop provides an immersive exploration of the core principles and practices vital for maintaining and enhancing road networks. Throughout the week, participants will delve into maintenance planning and scheduling, asset management, safety protocols, environmental considerations, and cutting-edge technological innovations. By engaging in interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises, attendees will not only learn how to effectively plan and execute maintenance activities but also understand how to integrate safety, sustainability, and emerging technologies into their projects. This intensive format ensures that by the end of the program, participants are fully equipped with the knowledge and practical skills needed to implement robust, cost-effective, and forward-thinking road maintenance strategies.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the Fundamentals of Road Maintenance: Gain a solid foundation in the various maintenance strategies and understand the critical role of regular upkeep in prolonging road life and ensuring safety.
  • Develop Skills in Maintenance Planning and Scheduling: Learn how to effectively plan and schedule maintenance activities using modern tools and techniques to minimize disruptions and optimize resource use.
  • Enhance Knowledge in Safety and Environmental Management: Acquire the ability to implement and oversee safety standards and environmental best practices within road maintenance projects.
  • Incorporate Innovative Technologies in Maintenance Practices: Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements and learn how to incorporate innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of road operations.
  • Apply Asset Management Principles: Understand and apply the principles of asset management to maintain high-value road infrastructure effectively and sustainably.

Target Audience

  • Road Authorities & Operators
  • Road Design Consultants & Contractors
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Pavement design engineers

Agenda

Monday – Friday (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

View the IRF Road Operations & Maintenance schedule & directory.

Instructor

Dr. Amin K. Akhnoukh

Dr. Amin Akhnoukh is a professor of construction engineering and management at East Carolina University, North Carolina, USA. Dr. Akhnoukh earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering (1997) from Cairo University, M.S. in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University (2005), Kansas, USA, and Doctorate in Construction Engineering (2008) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. Dr. Akhnoukh has worked as an assistant and associate professor of civil and construction engineering at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2009-2017) and as associate and professor of construction management (2018-todate) at East Carolina University. Dr. Akhnoukh has generated more than $3.0 million in research funding from the National Science Foundation, NASA, and State Departments of Transportation. Dr. Akhnoukh has more than 100 refereed publications in the area of construction materials, infrastructure asset management, and artificial intelligence applications in construction. Dr. Akhnoukh has more than 10 years of construction experience in Egypt, the middle east, and the United States. He is a registered professional engineer in Egypt and the United States, and a NASA and IRF Fellow.

Venue & Hotel

Grand Millennium

Address: 160 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, MY 55100

Phone: + 60 3 2117 4888

Website: https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/kuala-lumpur/grand-millennium-hotel-kuala-lumpur

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