Rice Global E&C Forum
 
Rice Global E&C Forum
 
 

Welcome to the Rice Global Engineering & Construction Forum

The Rice Global E & C Forum is the only organization focused solely on the discussion and study of problems and opportunities facing the contracting side of the E & C industry. The Rice Global E&C Forum (RGF) has a vision to be the premier venue for discussion of critical issues impacting the future of the global E & C industry.

The mission of the RGF Council is to accomplish its vision through collaboration with Rice University, by conducting an Annual Forum and holding monthly roundtable meetings within a neutral environment.

Join us for a Discussion – Upcoming Roundtable Meeting

Date:  Friday, May 18, 2012

“Engineering Sustainable Concrete Structures: Challenges, Opportunities and New Frontiers”

With more than 23 billion tons per year, concrete continues to be the most widely used manufacturing material on Earth. Unfortunately, the process of concrete production and use is responsible for 5-10% of the total CO2 emissions worldwide, making concrete the 3rd largest contributor to the CO2 emissions after electricity generation and transportation. On the other hand, there is no other bulk material on the horizon that could replace concrete as the backbone material for our increasing infrastructure demands imposed by mega-urbanization. Thus, there is an urgency to rethink concrete as a sustainable part of our societies. In this talk, current challenges and opportunities in modern engineering of concrete materials and the new frontiers that hold the promise for a paradigm shift in concrete design and technology will be presented.

Speaker:  Dr. Rouzbeh Shahsavari, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University

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XV Annual Forum

“Capitalizing on a Shifting Marketplace”
September 10 and 11, 2012

It’s the Annual E&C Industry event you will not want to miss. Come join us at the annual forum to hear from prominent and Important Engineering & Construction Industry speakers address the current climate! The program at Forum XV will include the sudden emergence of ample, secure energy supplies in the U.S. as a  result of shale development and enhancements of deepwater production technology.

Agenda is now posted! For more information, click here.

Become A Member

The Rice Global E&C Forum would not be what it is today if it were not for its members. Learn how you can become actively involved in our Forum by visiting our membership information page or Corporate Member Sponsor Committee Chair, David Timberlake at david.timberlake@kiewit.com.
Join us now for 2012.  This is an excellent time to enroll as our new membership year begins January 1st.
We thank our members for enabling the Forum Board of Directors to establish and maintain a continuous dialogue on current and future issues related to the benefit of the Engineering and Construction industry. Our membership directory is available for your review.

EWB Needs YOU

to be a speaker, trainor or mentor. Learn more of their 2012 "List of Needs".

Monthly Roundtables

May 18, 2012
June 8, 2012
July 13, 2012
August 17, 2012
October 5, 2012
November 9, 2012
December 14, 2012

Annual Forum XV

September 10-11, 2012

Location

Rice University
Ley Student Center
Grand Hall

Time

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Details

$25 includes a boxed lunch
Park at the Central Campus Garage or in West Lot.

Need a Student Intern?

Contact our University Liaison at ed.segner@rice.edu