The capital, Damascus, witnessed the official launch ceremony and dialogue session dedicated to announcing the "National System for Assessing Damage to Buildings and Engineering Facilities after Disasters"

This event is part of a specialized engineering series under the slogan "From Destruction to Reconstruction." It aims to standardize engineering inspection procedures across all Syrian governorates, eliminate discrepancies in individual building safety assessments, and contribute to protecting lives and property while building a comprehensive national database for accurate strategic planning in the reconstruction phase.

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Key themes of the event :

• Launch of the technical guides: Unveiling the two essential volumes that constitute the scientific reference for field engineers:
  • Book One: The Integrated Guide and Procedure for Conducting Engineering Assessments of Buildings in Urban Areas.
  • Book Two: Methodology, Working Mechanism, and Practical Guide for Survey and Evaluation Processes.

Government Vision: A statement by the Minister of Public Works and Housing, Mustafa Abdul Razzaq, regarding the qualitative leap in the state's preparedness to deal with the repercussions of disasters and to take quick and effective decisions to rehabilitate vital infrastructure.