An engineering lecturer at the Accra Technical University (ATU) believes that persistent challenges facing engineering and the built environment, can be effectively addressed through technical conferences.
Engineer Dr Mark Pim-Wusu, Head of the Department of Building Technology at ATU, highlighted the role of such gatherings in shaping innovative solutions while equipping students and professionals with relevant knowledge.
Speaking ahead of an upcoming REACO Conference 2025, at the Accra Technical University on June 12, 2025 with the focus on tackling pressing issues in infrastructure, sustainability, and urban development, he stated, “Conferences are key to the development of nations.”
“Electricity costs are rising, but innovations in energy-efficient building design are available, these are ideas students and professionals need to be exposed to.”
Dr Pim-Wusu noted that such conferences also help participants showcase their capabilities and learn from others.
“It’s an avenue to share ideas. The knowledge gained here can directly influence how we plan, build, and innovate.”
The REACO Conference, organized by REACO International, is scheduled for June 26–28, 2025, at the Accra Digital Centre.
This year’s theme, “Resilient Infrastructure: Pragmatic Solutions for a Changing World.
The event is expected to convene engineers, architects, contractors, urban planners, and policy experts.
In addition to technical sessions and exhibitions, the conference will include a field trip on June 28 to observe real-world applications of resilient infrastructure practices.
Ebenezer Duncan, Executive Director of REACO International, stressed the critical responsibility engineers carry in shaping safe environments.
“If a doctor makes a mistake, one life is affected. But when an engineer errs and a building collapse, many lives are at risk,” he warned, calling for greater accountability, especially in construction on vulnerable terrain such as waterlogged areas.
He added that the conference aims to move beyond dialogue by fostering partnerships and exchanging practical solutions.
“We are not just organizing a conference; we are building a community of professionals committed to creating a sustainable future.”
