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Promoting Collaboration with Universities in the Philippines

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Promoting Collaboration with Universities in the Philippines

AnyWay’s Climate Resilient Symposium brought together different stakeholders to collaborate on solutions for the transport infrastructure and included several academic institutions whose participation will help shape the next generation of leaders in the fight against climate change.

AnyWay’s Climate Resilient Symposium brought together different stakeholders. Amongst those in attendance were senior staff and students representing universities around the Philippines, including De La Salle University (DLSU), Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), and University of the Philippines (UP). The participation of these academic institutions underscores the collective commitment to addressing climate challenges through collaboration and knowledge sharing. 

To further expand the collaboration with these academic institutions in the Philippines, we are discussing more programs aimed at enriching the knowledge and knowhow of students and professors on climate resiliency-related aspects. By collaborating closely, we’re not just imparting knowledge, but also fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability for the next generation. Beyond theoretical engineering studies, AnyWay plans to enhance the understanding of the contribution of climate resiliency for transport infrastructure to achieving sustainable development goals. 

Capacity building plays a pivotal role in localizing solutions, ensuring that they’re tailored to the specific needs of communities. This initiative isn’t just about infrastructure; it’s about empowering local talent to address pressing challenges head-on. 

AnyWay has been providing climate resilient solutions in many countries around the world.With the Philippines being ranked as the world’s number one vulnerable country, building resilience into its infrastructure is of the highest importance.

Learn more about AnyWay’s Climate Resiliency Symposium in the Philippines here.  

BRINGING TOGETHER INDUSTRY LEADERS IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES TO DISCUSS CLIMATE-RESILIENT TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

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ANYWAY SOLUTIONS BRINGS TOGETHER INDUSTRY LEADERS IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES TO DISCUSS CLIMATE-RESILIENT TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

In response to the urgent need for climate action in the Philippines, AnyWay Solutions Ltd. (AnyWay) held a full-day symposium to discuss climate-resilient transport infrastructure challenges and solutions.

The Symposium was held on Tuesday, April 17th, at the prestigious Mind Museum, where 180 delegates from government, policymakers, engineers, and contractors gathered to listen to and participate in a discussion on addressing the Philippines’ transport needs. Knowledge was exchanged on current practices and practical solutions to help strengthen infrastructure and the overall economy (i.e. technology solutions, including satellite technology and the role of AI) and opportunities to integrate climate-resilient solutions into transport infrastructure projects.

Esteemed guest speakers such as Secretary Borje from the Climate Change Commission (CCC), Prof. Mikail Chester from Arizona State University (ASU), Prof. Michelle Rubido Palumbarit- UN CIFAL (UNITAR), and Department of Works and Highways (DPWH), Secretary Bonoan by Assistant Secretary Constante Llanes, to name a few, graced the stage. Everyone was aligned with common goals to share knowledge and encourage action for a better climate-resilient future that supports progression towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

The event was moderated by Philippines News Anchor Mai Rodriguez, and the speakers were rounded out by multiple AnyWay Solutions subject matter experts. Alex Campbell, Director of Engineering Solutions, and Zeevik Halber, AnyWays CEO, introduced a holistic approach to climate-resilient transport solutions, including transport design, pavement engineering, asset management, satellite technologies and the future of AI in transport infrastructure engineering.

With transportation networks serving as vital lifelines for communities, the symposium achieved its goal of raising awareness and mobilizing resources to bolster the resilience of these essential systems and protect the economies by reducing disruption to industries and people’s livelihoods. Delegates left with a renewed sense of responsibility and increased knowledge to address the critical issue of climate change and its impact on transportation systems across vulnerable regions of the Philippines.

“We are at a critical juncture in addressing the impacts of climate change on transport infrastructure,” said Zeevik Halber, CEO at AnyWay Solutions. By bringing together leaders from all these groups to a one-day symposium, AnyWay demonstrated its holistic approach to climate resiliency beyond mere engineering. Policy making, sharing advanced technologies and techniques, capacity building, and broader awareness are all necessary elements critical to creating climate resiliency. Together, we can make a difference!”

About AnyWay Solutions
AnyWay, has been at the forefront of providing climate-resilient solutions to the global transport infrastructure industry for over two decades. As specialists in climate resiliency for transportation infrastructure, we take a holistic approach to providing engineering designs and solutions for our clients, offering services, technologies and techniques beyond conventional engineering. Our commitment to quality in the highly specialized transportation infrastructure sector is what sets us apart. Our solutions help our clients build infrastructure resilient to climate events, allowing communities to adapt and respond to changes – infrastructure that withstands climate impacts and is known for quality and durability. AnyWay is a member of the Canadian Metrontario Group of Companies, founded in 1946.

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Keren Moshkoviz
Director of Strategic Planning 
AnyWay Solutions
kmoshkoviz@anywaysolutions.com

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Climate Resiliency for Transport Infrastructure Symposium – Philippines

AnyWay presents an exclusive symposium addressing the importance of climate resiliency in mitigating the effects of climate change on transport infrastructure in the Philippines. Bringing together government, policymakers, engineers and contractors, this full-day symposium will tackle challenges and highlight innovative ideas, lessons learned and practical solutions related to the planning, design, financing, construction and maintenance of resilient and sustainable transport infrastructure.

Join us for an opportunity to:

  • Network with your peers in an environment that fosters partnership-building and collaboration.
  • Exchange knowledge on current practices and practical solutions that help strengthen infrastructure and the overall economy (i.e. technology solutions including satellite technology and the role of AI).
  • Learn about opportunities to integrate climate-resilient solutions into transport infrastructure projects.

RSVP by April 14th, 2024 

Space is limited: RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Workshop on Climate Resiliency for Road Transport

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Workshop on Climate Resiliency for Road Transport

In an effort to support developing nations with knowledge sharing on the importance of climate resiliency on transport infrastructure, we are pleased to offer a three-hour workshop for transport infrastructure engineers.

This workshop is designed to provide an introduction to the risks of climate change and how they impact transport infrastructure. Participants will be introduced to the principles of climate change, the vulnerability and risks associated wit a transport infrastructure network, and best-practice approaches to integrate into transport infrastructure projects to enhance their resiliency to climate change effects. The workshop will introduce drainage and water management approaches that are aimed at increasing he resiliency to an uncertain climate future. Tehniques that will be addressed include infrastructure technology (InfraTech) that can be used to capture pertinent data, proper drainage and catchment area analysis, pavement design principles, and approaches to produce more robust pavement assets. Ask extensive set of resources will be reviewed where participants can turn to access more information and learn about how best to manage transport infrastructure assets as we navigate an uncertain climate future. 

Course themes:

  1. Introduction to climate change and climate resiliency of transport infrastructure. 
  2. Climate vulnerability and risk assessments. 
  3. InfraTech and data acquisition and interpretation
  4. Best-practices for climate resiliency of transport infrastructure. 
  5. How to get more information. 
  6. Conclusions and questions. 

Course outcomes:

  • Define the vulnerability and risks of transport infrastructure assets, including bridges, culverts, drainage elements, and pavements. 
  • Understand pavement design parameters and their relevance to creating climate resilient designs. 
  •  Develop an understanding of how InfraTech can assist with the decision making process. 
  • Develop a set of road transport interventions that can be used to safeguard critical infrastructure from an uncertain climate future. 
  • Understand the need for forward-looking designs. 
  • Understand how to get more information related to the subject and what is needed to better estimate the resiliency of transport infrastructure networks/projects. 

Schedule a workshop

Reach out if you would like to schedule an online workshop for your department hosted by AnyWay’s Alex Campbell. 

Download the workshop brochure. 


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AnyWay and De La Salle University Enter Partnership to Enhance Climate-Resilient Transportation

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AnyWay and De La Salle University Partner to Enhance Climate Resilient Transportation

Memorandum of agreement signed between De La Salle University and AnyWay Solutions

We have partnered with De La Salle University (DLSU) – Gokongwei College of Engineering to exchange knowledge, and collaborate on climate-adaptive transportation infrastructure over the next five years. 

By signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), we have officially partnered with De La Salle University (DLSU). The partnership aims to establish knowledge exchange and collaboration programs on climate-resilient transportation infrastructure that benefit both parties over the next five years. The MOA provides a framework for us to collectively understand, collaborate, and discuss specific programs to:  

– Identify opportunities for the exchange of faculty and research staff 

– Identify other areas of possible research interest and collaboration 

– Make faculty and students aware of the educational resources offered

 

For the first few years, we will work together with DLSU to educate the students on various aspects of climate resiliency for transport infrastructure, including pavement design, pavement rehabilitation, low-volume roads engineering and rehabilitation and upgrading of road pavement structures through implementing techniques and technologies of soil stabilization to develop graduate research projects. A mentorship program will also be established to continue research into these topics.  

At COP28, the Philippines was highlighted as one of the nations most susceptible to the impacts of climate change. Recognizing the urgency to bolster the country’s infrastructure against these effects, DLSU sought a partnership with AnyWay Solutions, based on our 20-year track record of delivering climate-resilient transportation solutions to developing countries.

This collaboration will leverage our expertise to engage with academia and global experts in a concerted effort to fortify the nation’s resilience. By building local capabilities and introducing cutting-edge technologies to the next wave of engineers, this partnership is poised to play a pivotal role in crafting a sustainable transportation network for the Philippines that will serve future generations well. Such partnerships are instrumental in transferring knowledge and expertise to those who will continue to develop and maintain the nation’s transportation infrastructure, while also fostering research and the adoption of innovative technologies to climate resilience. 

Following the signed MOA, Zeevik Halber, AnyWay CEO was invited to appear on Business Outlook on ABS-CBN News in the Philippines. In the interview, he shares more details on the partnership and the projects and solutions that will help the Philippines strengthen their transportation infrastructure and enable it to become more resilient in the wake of climate change.

See the full interview below beginning at 10:00.

“As we look to the future of our industry workforce, programs like the ones we are embarking on with the DLSU will prepare the next generation of engineers for the challenges ahead of them, specifically to benefit the Philippines and build local capacity.”  –Zeevik Halber, AnyWay CEO.

Leveraging New Technology for Sustainable Infrastructure

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Leveraging New Technology for Sustainable Infrastructure

Insights from TRB2024

During my time in Washington, DC, while attending the highly anticipated Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, I had a few Ah-ha moments. As the world is moving towards everything digital, it is surprising that I learned Infrastructure is the second-least digitally transformed sector of the economy. It’s even more surprising knowing that Infrastructure is responsible for 79% of all greenhouse gas emissions.

When we pair infrastructure with technological solutions, we can reduce GHG emissions significantly. So why aren’t we moving the needle faster? Technology is essential to infrastructure achieving net zero and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Still, much infrastructure operates almost exactly as it did 50 or even 100 years ago because of systemic barriers to technology adoption.

Where can we start?

  1. Introducing existing and new technology-based solutions to the infrastructure sector can help reduce the environmental impacts of roads and improve road safety by improving the quality, cost-effectiveness, and affordability of road design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
  2. Technology can also facilitate adapting our infrastructure to make it more resilient to a changing climate using AI-enabled decision support tools, AI analyzing road conditions, Asset design and monitoring by satellite imagery and much more.

In developing countries, the positive impact can be even greater as they are cost-sensitive and most vulnerable to climatic events. Making digital tools accessible and practical to address the unique challenges of developing countries will greatly impact people’s lives.

To summarize, we need to make bigger efforts to support emerging technologies, which can be applied at any point in the infrastructure lifecycle to achieve one or more of the impacts listed above. To overcome the barriers to implementing Tech in a practical way in the infrastructure sector, we need to work together to reveal the full strength of tech solutions in delivering cost-effective, fast and data-driven solutions.

Research and development of new transportation solutions are greatly needed to continue improving our world, and we can only achieve greatness together. Platforms like TRB allow professionals from all walks of life to share experiences, knowledge and collaborate for the future of our transportation networks and proactively face challenges.  Thank you to the organizers of TRB for continuing to foster this amazing group of industry professionals, from YPs to the most seasoned engineers. I look forward to learning more throughout the year, and we will see you in January 2025 once again.

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Keren Moshkoviz

Director of Strategic Planning
AnyWay Solutions

Caribbean Climate Resiliency Community of Practice

Part of the Caribbean Climate Resiliency Roundtable Series

Webinar #1: Roadmap to Climate Resilient Transport Infrastructure – Introducing the Community of Practice

Register Here

Join us for the inaugural Caribbean Climate Resiliency Roundtable webinar, where like-minded professionals and transport officials involved in the Caribbean communities collaborate on climate resiliency issues and solutions and share and learn with a robust group with diverse knowledge for the region’s benefit. A Community of Practice for Disaster-Resilient, Climate-Friendly, Inclusive, and Safe Roads and Transportations Systems.

What to expect?
Building off what we heard at the 2023 Caribbean Congress in the Bahamas, we are implementing a roundtable series to continue the discussion and advance implementing solutions and policies for the greater region. We will use the fists session to introduce the objectives and discuss the challenges the Caribbean faces regarding climate-resilient infrastructure, which will lay the foundation for the community of practice roadmap. With the help of this cohort, we aim to achieve our goals and address pertinent issues and real solutions.

Speakers:

Alex Campbell, Director of Engineering Solutions, AnyWay – Moderator
Magid Elabyad, Senior Vice President, International Road Federation (IRF Global) – Host
Federico Pedroso, Disaster Risk Management Specialist, The World Bank – Panelist
William Ashby, Portfolio Manager – Economic Infrastructure Division, Caribbean Development Bank – Panelist
Mark Cummins, Planning Consultant, Former Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources – Panelist

Key discussion goals:

–   Share challenges and goals

–   Discuss similar issues where novel solutions may already be in place

–   Bringing stakeholders together to ensure the Caribbean is a sustainable region

–   Move the Caribbean to the forefront of climate adaptation

Date/Time: November 1, 2023 @ 12:00 PM EST (1-hour)

Where: Virtual, Go-to Webinar

Co-hosted by the IRF Global and AnyWay Solutions

Register Here

World Highways Magazine Feature: Climate Resiliency Beyond Design and Construction

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World Highways Magazine Feature: Climate Resiliency Beyond Design and Construction

AnyWay’s CEO, Zeev Halber was featured in the May/June issue of World Highways Magazine, a leading International magazine for road planning, design, construction, financing and management. In the article titled Climate Resiliency Beyond Design and Construction, Zeev comments on transport infrastructures role in modern society and what is required to build a stronger and more sustainable future for all with the right approach and resources. The article outlines the importance of community engagement in transport infrastructure projects. 

“By working together on infrastructure projects, communities can build social connections and strengthen their sense of shared purpose which will have a positive spillover effect in other areas of community life.” – Zeevik Halber, CEO

AnyWay believes community involvement is essential to transport infrastructure rehabilitation projects that take a climate resiliency approach. By inovolving communities in the design and implementation of these projects, infrastructure planners and designers can:

  • gain valuable insights into local needs and concerns
  • gain trust and promote social cohesion
  • ensure infrastructure projects are sustainable over the long term

Read the full article here. 

AnyWay Solutions Receives Recognition from PNG – A Proud Moment ​

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AnyWay Solutions Receives Recognition from PNG – A Proud Moment

We are excited to share that AnyWay Solutions was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG). The certificate was presented by the Prime Minister and Minister of Roads to recognize AnyWay’s outstanding work in supporting the Connect PNG initiative.

Connect PNG, led by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Roads, is focused on improving the country’s transportation network to withstand climate challenges. AnyWay Solutions played a pivotal role in assisting PNG in achieving its goals by using innovative engineering solutions, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge technologies to upgrade and rehabilitate more than 350 kilometers of roads, thus making them resilient to the effects of climate change.

This recognition showcases the immense dedication and expertise of the entire AnyWay Solutions team. Their commitment to sustainable and resilient infrastructure development has not only fulfilled the government’s vision but has also brought about tangible positive impacts on the communities and industries relying on these vital road networks.

The certificate of appreciation reflects the trust and recognition bestowed upon AnyWay Solutions by the Government of PNG. It is a testament to the collaborative efforts and strong partnership between AnyWay and the government, working hand in hand to achieve the shared goal of building a more resilient and connected nation.

“I would like to express my gratitude to the Government of Papua New Guinea, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Roads and the Secretary of the Department of Roads and Highways for their vision, support, and trust in AnyWay Solutions. It is through such partnerships that we can overcome the challenges posed by climate change and create a brighter, more resilient future for all.” – Zeevik Halber, CEO

As we celebrate this achievement, we are reminded of the critical role that climate resiliency plays in infrastructure development. AnyWay Solutions remains dedicated to continuing our mission of delivering innovative engineering solutions and expertise that empower nations to thrive in the face of climate challenges.

Together, we can build a world where transportation infrastructure not only connects people and places but also fosters sustainability, resilience, and prosperity.

AnyWay Wins 2023 Excellence in Roads African Award for Resilient Infrastructure

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The AnyWay team was honoured to accept the inaugural award in the “Resilient Infrastructure” category on behalf of AnyWay and the Ministry of Roads and Highways at the 3rd IRF Africa Regional Congress this April. Our CEO, Zeevik Halber, was present at the award ceremony to accept the 2023 Excellence in Roads African Award for our project; Design and project supervision of road pavements rehabilitation and upgrading through in-situ stabilization of 11.5 km of roads in South La and Community 18 and 20.

AnyWay’s impact on the project: AnyWay was contracted as the main contractor and employed a local construction company for the complete construction works under its supervision. We identified the primary reason for the premature failure of pavements, including out-of-specification materials and inadequate drainage. With increasing rainfall due to climate change, the drainage structures incorporated into existing pavement infrastructure were proving insufficient. AnyWay introduced a design that rehabilitated and upgraded the engineering properties of existing pavement materials. The upgraded pavements became bound sub-base which, together with a new base course layer and surfacing, can adequately accommodate future intense rainfall events. This is part of AnyWay’s dedication to climate-resilient infrastructure. In addition to pavement design services, AnyWay was on site throughout the construction process to ensure that the appropriate quality was achieved for the project. This will allow the pavement to have an excellent return on investment.

The award submissions are evaluated by an independent, international panel of judges with expertise in the roads and transportation industry. This project will set a new standard for the African continent and inspire future infrastructure development. This is an important step towards achieving resilient and reliable road networks for Africa.