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The New Zealand Section was established on January 15, 2025, after its successful operation as an ASCE International Group from 2013-2024.

The purpose of ASCE sections is to provide local engagement for ASCE members through meetings, guest speakers, networking, professional development at all career stages, technical content, event notices and resource information, support to ASCE Student Members and their transition to professional membership. Successful operation under the leadership of Section Officers relies on the efforts and engagement in activities by all Section members.

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Engineering Intelligence Colloquium, August 20, 2025

ASCE New Zealand Section successfully co-hosted the first Engineering Intelligence Colloquium: “The Barriers and Benefits of AI in Engineering Practice” at The University of Waikato, bringing together 170 attendees from academia and industry to the Waikato School of Engineering. Distinguished keynote speakers included R10 Director April Lander and Section President Parsa Yazdi who highlighted the importance of the topic and global perspective on AI's role in professional engineering practice and development.

Parsa Yazdi, President of ASCE New Zealand Section, delivering a keynote speech and welcoming attendees at the Engineering Intelligence Colloquium.
Parsa Yazdi, President of ASCE New Zealand Section, delivering a keynote speech and welcoming attendees at the Engineering Intelligence Colloquium.
April J. Lander, ASCE Region 10 Director, delivering a keynote address on how ASCE supports engineers in practice and research on Artificial Intelligence.
April J. Lander, ASCE Region 10 Director, delivering a keynote address on how ASCE supports engineers in practice and research on Artificial Intelligence.
A group of 170 attendees, including students, practicing engineers, and academics, participated in the Engineering Intelligence Colloquium.
A group of 170 attendees, including students, practicing engineers, and academics, participated in the Engineering Intelligence Colloquium.
ASCE NZ Board meeting with a group of postgraduate students at the University of Waikato.
ASCE NZ Board meeting with a group of postgraduate students at the University of Waikato.
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The Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council (ACECC) is organizing the 10th Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region (CECAR10) in Jeju, South Korea, October 21–24, 2025, hosted by the Korean Society of Civil Engineers. The theme of the Conference is "Sustainable Management and Resilient Technology (SMaRT) in Civil Engineering”.

Leadership

  • Parsa Yazdi, P.E., M.ASCE
    President of New Zealand International Group
  • Mofreh Fawzy Saleh, P.E., F.ASCE
    President-elect of New Zealand International Group
  • Mohammed Majeed, C.Eng, M.ASCE
    Treasurer of New Zealand International Group