Infrastructure refers to the essential facilities and structures built on the ground, such as roads, water systems, and utilities, which are integral to daily life. Unlike other properties, infrastructure is designed to provide critical services, like transportation and water supply, to the public. These services, provided through infrastructure, are referred to as infrastructure services.
Infrastructure services possess unique characteristics that set them apart from other goods and services. Due to their high demand, infrastructure services are often difficult to replace. For example, water provided through a distribution system is an indispensable resource for daily living.
The Next Generation of Infrastructure training course will focus on:
- Shared Use: Infrastructure services are typically expensive to build and maintain and are often shared by society. For example, water systems and supply pipes are commonly used by many individuals, which makes it impractical for a single entity to own and operate them independently.
- Non-Rivalry: Unlike typical goods, infrastructure services can be used simultaneously by multiple people without causing competition, provided there is no congestion.
- Non-Excludability: It is challenging to restrict access to infrastructure services, such as public highways, where it is difficult to charge only the users (vehicles or pedestrians).
- Cost Structure: The fixed costs of infrastructure projects, such as construction expenses, are far higher than variable costs, which are dependent on the number of users.
- Regional Monopoly: Infrastructure services often have a dominant position in a region due to their large-scale investments and operational costs, and they are typically used by the entire community.
By the end of this Energy Training Centre training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concept of infrastructure projects, their promoters, and the motivation behind their planning.
- Gain knowledge of safety measures and advancements in infrastructure planning and implementation.
- Develop a deeper understanding of accidents, disasters, and the challenges in promoting infrastructure concepts.
- Focus on environmental goals and the mitigation of climate change's harmful effects.
- Emphasize social goals, such as improving access to better social and economic conditions.
The Next Generation Infrastructure training course will use a variety of proven learning techniques to ensure the maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the material. The training course will be highly interactive, featuring briefings and a central project scenario that drives all course learning. Participants will engage in project work through assigned roles, participate in open discussions, and explore real-world examples through competency-led activities.
Organizations will improve their ability to expand and enhance their infrastructure construction capabilities by:
- Gaining a clear understanding of construction requirements
- Promoting health and safety awareness
- Becoming familiar with material-specific standards
- Gaining leadership advantages for contractors and project teams involved in infrastructure projects
By attending The Next Generation of Infrastructure training course, delegates will enhance their skill sets and competencies in:
- Gaining comprehensive knowledge of various infrastructure types
- Understanding the material-specific requirements for construction-led ownership and validation
- Deepening their awareness of infrastructure feasibility studies
- Providing confident leadership to project teams and contractors on-site, including negotiating for sustainable practices
This training course is designed for anyone involved in or interested in projects within the construction industry, regardless of the project’s size or complexity.
The Next Generation of Infrastructure training course will be highly beneficial for:
- Construction leads that wish to step up
- Construction Site Managers
- Civil Engineer
- Architectural Engineer
Day One: Various Infrastructure Systems and Their Development
- Ancient Civilization and Infrastructure
- Roads, Ports, and Aqueducts of the Roman Empire
- Development of Nations in the Medieval Ages: Early Modern Period and Infrastructure
- Infrastructure of the Modern Period
- Infrastructure of Everyday Life
- Large-Scale Dams and Their Impact
Day Two: Principles for Infrastructure Development
- Concept of Infrastructure Projects
- Promoter of the Project Concept
- Motivation for the Planning
- Safety Measures
- Advancement of Planning Concept
- Advancing to Realize the Idea of Infrastructure
- Accidents and Disasters
- Failure in Promotion of Infrastructure Concepts
Day Three: Infrastructure Commercialization and Business Entity
- Project Entity of Infrastructure
- Pure Public Type
- Business Entity
- Public–Private Mixture Type
- Private Business Type
- Supply Control Type
- Financing Infrastructure Business
Day Four: Sustainable Infrastructure
- Analysis of the current understanding
- Defining sustainable infrastructure
- Climate mitigation infrastructure
- Sustainable transport infrastructure
- Green infrastructure projects
- Social infrastructure
Day Five: Development of Infrastructure
- Design of Infrastructure
- Environmental Assessment
- Construction Contracts
- Maintenance of Infrastructure
- Investment in Maintenance and
- Replacement of Infrastructure
- Roles of Infrastructure in Development Economics
