Research Activities

1. Design Review:
The institute conducts design reviews and assessments for major projects, ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations. This includes multi-purpose facilities, hospitals, residential projects, and concrete bridges.

2. Code Development:
The institute actively participates in the development of various codes and specifications for construction works. The following are examples of codes and specifications that the institute has contributed to:

- Design and Execution of Reinforced Concrete Structures.
- Design Guidelines with Examples according to the Egyptian Code, Part I.
- Design Guidelines according to the Egyptian Code, Part II.
- Structural Detailing Guide and Drawing Preparation.
- Design Principles and Execution Requirements for Buildings.
- Design Principles and Execution Requirements for the Use of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers in Construction.
- Load and Force Calculations in Structural and Building Works.
- Safety Requirements for Multi-Purpose Facilities, Part I (Parking Garages).
- Design Principles and Execution Requirements for Moisture and Waterproofing in Buildings.
- Design and Selection of External and Internal Plasters.
- Egyptian Code of Ethics and Conduct for the Practice of Engineering (Final Draft).
- Unified Arab Code.

3. Specifications for Construction Works:
• Paint Works Specifications.
• Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Works Specifications.
• Earthworks Specifications (Excavation and Backfilling).
• General Expenditure and Financial Obligations Specifications.
• Architectural Metalwork Specifications.
• Engineering Consultancy Services Contract for Studies and Designs (Guideline Model).
• Engineering Consultancy Services Contract for Construction Supervision (Construction Management).
• General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (Guideline Model).
• Design and Build Contract (Financed by the Owner).
• Joint Consultancy Services Contract for Continuous Studies, Designs, and Ongoing Construction Supervision.
• Self-Compacting Concrete Works Specifications.

4. Supervision of work Execution:
The institute has supervised numerous important projects of national significance, exceeding a cost of one billion Egyptian pounds. Additionally, it has supervised several private projects. For these projects, a team of institute members is formed to monitor on-site activities and supervise the execution of major government projects.

5. Research and Scientific Theses:
Since its establishment, the institute has collaborated with various Egyptian government of universities and participated in research activities and supervision of scientific theses for Master's and Ph.D. students, both from within the institute and external candidates.

6. Training:
The institute organizes several training courses for fresh engineering graduates and individuals interested in enhancing their skills and keeping up with advancements in the field of engineering. The institute's training certification is considered an important qualification for obtaining the title of consulting engineer. Some of the courses offered by the institute include:

- Course on Defects in Structures, Avoidance Methods, and Repair Techniques.
- Course on the Egyptian Code for Reinforced Concrete.
- Course on Supervision of work Execution.
- Course on Applications and Solved Examples on Concrete Structures design using Egyptian Codes.
- Course on Site Visits and Field Training.
- Course on Quantity Surveying and Reviewing quantity surveying on-site and from shop Drawings for all specializations.