FIDIC Centenary Conference - Quality of Life - Our Responsibility

The FIDIC Centenary Conference to be held in Barcelona (15-18 September 2013) is the most significant event that has been for the infrastructure industry. - See more at: http://fidic.org/node/970#sthash.28p0sX55.dpuf

Over the last century, consulting engineers have made a truly significant impact on society worldwide.  Innovative advances in transport, water supply, energy, buildings, and vital infrastructure have all led to improved health and economic development, and hence a much better quality of life. 

However, much of humanity still struggles for food, clean water, and even survival.  
These issues need to be addressed more effectively. Technical solutions alone are insufficient in the broader discussions on effective governance and restricted finance.  Consulting engineers will need to become more involved in the political and social debate and its impact on the solutions offered for global challenges, to better match available resources to the needs of society.

The past one hundred years of engineering excellence have shown what can be achieved.  The foundations for a sustainable future have been provided, with the consulting engineer now established as an essential partner for an improved society.  Effective engineering is clearly fundamental for humankind, but the strategic planning skills of engineers need to be universally recognised and used for the benefit of everyone.

FIDIC’s promise is to be recognised as a trusted adviser to decision makers involved in the planning and construction of a sustainable infrastructure for future generations!   FIDIC will collaborate with other like-minded organisations and companies to achieve this objective.