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Rebuilding Ukraine Starts with Eurocodes

Dear colleagues,

The future of Ukraine’s infrastructure recovery is inextricably linked to the adoption of European standards. This is not just a matter of time—it is a crucial requirement for attracting international funding and implementing modern, safe, and long-lasting projects.

To equip Ukrainian professionals with practical knowledge and help avoid common mistakes, the BridgeUkraine alliance, together with the State Enterprise "National Infrastructure Development Institute" (SE "NIDI"), has launched the Empower Ukraine project.

We invite you to the first online session, dedicated to the invaluable experience of the United Kingdom in implementing Eurocodes, and the Ukrainian perspective on this process.

At this session, you will receive answers to key questions:

  • What real benefits and challenges lie ahead for Ukraine's industry in transitioning to Eurocodes?

  • How can costly mistakes be avoided by learning from the UK experience?

  • What practical steps have already been taken in Ukraine, and what lies ahead?

Our speakers — experienced industry practitioners:

???? Dave Cousins
Chief Engineer at Accolade Measurement, leading the UK bridge inspection team.
Member of the IABMAS Technical Committee on Bridge Testing and co-author of international guidelines.
Active volunteer with EFOD, delivering engineering projects in Africa.

???? Stephen Sidgwick
Engineer and senior manager with over 30 years of experience in infrastructure projects.
Division Director at Pell Frischmann, Chartered Engineer (ICE) and Certified Manager (CMI).
Expert in roads, railways, and construction.

???? Volodymyr Kaskiv
Key figure in shaping Ukraine's infrastructure science and policy.
Deputy Director for Scientific Affairs at SE “NIRI”.
Heads the research division implementing Ukraine’s new regulatory framework based on Eurocodes.
Full member of Ukraine’s Transport Academy and Editor-in-Chief of “Roads and Bridges” journal.

Event Details:

 Date: July 31, 2025 (next Thursday)
 Time: 12:00 Kyiv time
 Format: Online (Zoom)
 Participation: Free, quick registration — takes less than a minute.
 Register here

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain first-hand insights and become part of the community shaping the future of Ukraine’s engineering sector.

Sincerely,
The Empower Ukraine Project Team & SE "NIDI"

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