Who Are We?
Engineers for Social Responsibility Inc. is an independent group of engineers who consider that being knowledgeable in the field of technology means that they also have a special obligation to the public at large. This includes raising the awareness of the engineering profession to the consequences of its activities and explaining and discussing the ramifications of developments in engineering and engineering works to the public. In these days of greater accountability, the professional can no longer hide behind a mask of “professionalism”.
Coming Events
Auckland, Growth, Infrastructure and Aggregate Sustainability
Date and Time: Thursday, 20th July 2017, 6 pm
Venue: Business School, University of Auckland, Grafton Road, CaseRoom1/260-005 (Building 260, Level 0, Lecture Room 05)
Speakers:
Dr Doug Wilson, Transportation Engineering Group Leader, The University of Auckland,
Emeritus Prof Philippa Black, Geology, The University of Auckland.
Abstract:
This presentation will specifically discuss aggregates as a
basic building block of both horizontal and vertical infrastructure alongside
sustainability imperatives. A case study
will be used to demonstrate issues of aggregate resource, quality and
geo-spatial location and the need to balance these against future demand and
other important drivers for urban infrastructure. More...
Everyone is welcome – no registration required
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