ABOUT ICI-BC
ICI was born on 7th September 1982 with Head Quarter at Chennai:- ICI - Life Membership (ALL INDIA) - 13173
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OBJECTIVES
- Promote growth of concrete construction and its sub-specialization.
- To disseminate information and train personnel by organizing seminars / conferences / workshops.
- Training programs for Fellow Members / Students and Corporate.
- Collaborate with National / International Agencies.
- Identify R & D problems of practical relevance.
- Arrange National and International Workshops, Conferences, Seminars, Deminars & Exhibitions
- Arrange Annual Lecture series on selected topics of relevance to Concrete Constructions
- To identify and recognize outstanding construction and outstanding performers in the field of Concrete Technology / Construction.
Chairman's Message
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Concrete is the most consumed material, next only to Water. This strikes a very poignant note…. And rightly so! Concrete, since decades and ages, has proved time and again, to be that robust material which has withstood all types of tests in time, be it the weathering action or the harsh changes in climatic conditions. Concrete has been put to a bewildering varieties of use be it construction of Large Dams, Tunnels, Viaducts, Grade separators, Highways, Runways, Support infrastructure or simply in any type of Buildings – small or large or very large. In fact there is no other material, as on date, as versatile, agile or trusted, as CONCRETE!
Concrete has become ubiquitous as being called as the MAGIC MATERIAL. However, with the stupendous success of CONCRETE as a Construction material by choice for construction of any type of man-made structure, the rapidly depleting Natural resources and concurrent climatic changes has brought a poignant note of concern. Though there is no material in sight, as of now, that can replace CONCRETE as a material of choice with similar intrinsic traits of quality assurance, robustness, resilience, agility, mouldability and durability, the use of concrete has come in for sharp, renewed focus.
Sustainability is a non-negotiable criterion, in any endeavor of development, going forward. We need to leave behind a better world than what it was when we entered. As we ramp up on Research and development in our quest to discover and invent new alternatives to various constituents of CONCRETE, the prudent way is to smartly enhance the efficiency towards use of concrete through judicious Engineering Design and Concrete-mix determination. In addition, enhancing the serviceable life of structures, through retrofitting and life-enhancement endeavors, is the prudent way forward.
Collaboration is the effective way forward. Collaboration means, just not between two entities; it should be a team effort cascading across multiple core-skill sets of proficiency ranging from Chemistry, Geology, Constructability, Recyclability, Sustainability, socio-economic factors, governance, policy, Academia, Industry and beyond.
Lets all come together to enhance the world of CONCRETE and associated body-of-knowledge, towards a greener, affordable, friendly and as ‘a-best-material-by-choice’.
Er.H.R.Girish
Chairman
Indian Concrete Institute-Bengaluru Centre, INDIA.
Important Events and Programs of ICI, Bangalore Centre, Karnataka
- Arranging monthly Technical Lectures, Endowment Lectures,National and International Workshops and Conferences.
- Providing Training Modules on Concrete and Concrete Technology for various organizations and Institutions. These tailor made programs are conducted throughout the year to cater for the specific needs of the organization concerned.
- Mile Stone
- Recieved Best Centre Award – Year 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
- Pioneer – ICI – IWC Innovative World of Concrete – International Conferences held at 1993-Bangalore, 1998-Kolkata, 2003-Pune,
2008-New Delhi, 2013-Hyderabad, 2018-Bangalore. - Pioneer – ICI – ACECON – 2000 - National conference
- Pioneer – Concrete Panorama and Deminar, the annual flagship event - CPD – 2009, CPD – 2011, CPD – 2012, CPD – 2013,
CPD – 2014, CPD – 2015, CPD – 2016 and CPD – 2017.
ICI-BC WORKING GROUPS
- The following working groups are formed for the smooth conduct of activities for the year 2017-19.
- As a team we will be able to make a difference and contribute for the betterment of the profession.
- The working groups will be functioning as per the guidelines of the Advisory Board.
- Lecture Programmes
- Seminar / Conference/ Workshops
- Technical Tours/ Site Visits
- Student Chapter Activities/ New Student Chapters
- Training Programmes for Members /Certifications
- Product Awareness Programs/ Need Based Special Programs
- Honors and Awards : Exemplary Achievements
- Membership Development/ ICI Centres
- Website
- Technical Publications/Research