October 26 - October 30 \ 2025 : Cairo 

 

Introduction

Welcome to the IACT training course on Multiple Project Management (Road Projects). This IACT program is specifically designed for professionals involved in planning, supervising, and delivering multiple road construction projects. Managing several projects at once requires strategic thinking, efficient resource allocation, and strong leadership.

Throughout this course, you will gain practical knowledge, tools, and techniques to effectively coordinate timelines, control budgets, manage risks, and ensure quality across all projects. Real-world examples and interactive discussions will help you apply best practices and improve your overall project management performance in the road

 

Objectives 

At this program's conclusion, participants should be able to:

Þ Managing road construction projects

Þ Components of feasibility studies of road projects

Þ Preparing and continuous updating of road project schedules

Þ Progress report; components, collaborative technique in preparing reports and presentation

Þ stuff for road projects

Þ Cash flow and cost control

Þ Understand the importance of Road Asset Management

Þ Understand the importance of Effectively Controlling Contractors

Þ Use modern tools and technologies for road decay prediction

Þ Create a road asset management plan based on the decay forecasting

Þ Evaluate available road asset management plans

Þ Plan and prioritize the road maintenance based on the multiple criteria decision making

Þ Identify and use the materials from one part of road network onto another parts

Þ Define success factors for Road Asset Management System in their environment

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Þ Project Managers

Þ Highway and Road Engineers

Þ Traffic and Transportation Planners

Þ Traffic and Transportation Engineers

Þ Incident Response Team Members

 

Course Methodology

The course uses self-assessments and a wide mix of business cases that promote healthy discussions around the importance of managing multiple tasks, deadlines and priorities. Participants will benefit from role plays covering workplace challenges related to handling tasks, deadlines and priorities. They will learn how to deal with conflicts that may arise as a result. Interactive team exercises are also used with each team presenting their findings and comments.  

Each module covers different aspects of using Game-Based Learning and Gamification in education. Coursework will incorporate your existing knowledge and experience and provide helpful learning environment with a good mix of theoretical and practical knowledge. On all outlines will apply Skills for Game-Based Learning and Gamification and practiced in hands-on, collaborative way within an international group setting.

 

This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours:

  • 30% Lectures, Concepts, Role Play
  • 30% Workshops & Work Presentations, Techniques
  • 20% Based on Case Studies & Practical Exercises
  • 20% Videos, Software & General Discussions

Pre and Post Test

 

Fees:

The Fee for the seminar, including instruction materials, documentation, lunch, coffee/tea breaks & snack is:

 4,250 USD$

 

Outline 

DAY 1:Road Infrastructure Roads Project Management

Þ Define the purpose of road maintenance activities.

Þ Manage road network inventory.

Þ Understand strategies for the prevention of road deterioration.

Þ Outline road maintenance management activity

Case Study: Planning Multiple Road Projects

National Highway Expansion – Phase Planning

A Ministry of Transport plans to launch three highway expansion projects across different regions simultaneously. Trainees will analyze how to create a synchronized schedule, prioritize tasks, and allocate initial resources while avoiding time conflicts.

Þ Multi-project planning

Þ Feasibility assessment

Þ Conflict resolution in scheduling

DAY 2: Monitoring and Actions

Þ Classification of road.

Þ Monitoring of surface condition.

Þ Variables in road condition monitoring.

Þ Recognizing factors affecting road lifetime.

Þ Learn about procedures for pavement rehabilitation and recycling.

Case Study: Resource Allocation and Overlap

The Equipment Shortage Dilemma

A construction firm managing two adjacent road projects faces a shortage of key paving equipment. Trainees will develop strategies for optimal equipment allocation and propose contingency plans to maintain progress on both sites.

Þ Resource and equipment management

Þ Team coordination

Þ Flexible planning

DAY 3:  Road Maintenance Project Management

Þ Overview of maintenance operations.

Þ Management of road surfaces.

Þ Shoulders and approaches.

Þ Maintenance of roadsides.

Þ Understand how to maintain bridges, tunnels, and drainage structures.

Þ Understand the implementation of traffic controls and safety devices.

Þ Control adverse weather conditions like snow, ice, dunes, and sand.

Case Study: Risk Management in Multi-Project Environments

Unexpected Flooding Impact

Three concurrent rural road projects are disrupted by heavy rainfall and flooding. Trainees will assess the damage, reprioritize activities, and design an emergency response plan that adjusts schedules and reallocates resources effectively.

Þ Risk identification and mitigation

Þ Emergency planning

Þ Schedule adjustments

Þ Conduct road safety audits.

Þ Incorporate road design innovations.

Þ Integrating Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).

 

DAY 4 : Road Maintenance and Construction

Þ Determine pavement condition.

Þ Strategies for pavement resurfacing.

Þ Manage work zones for minimal disruption.

Þ Structure a road maintenance program.

Þ Learn how to set road maintenance goals and performance measures.

Case Study: Stakeholder and Communication Challenges

Public Resistance to Road Diversions

One project requires a major road closure, causing public protests and resistance. Trainees

will explore community engagement strategies, stakeholder management, and how to adjust

plans without compromising project goals.

Þ Stakeholder management

Þ Communication strategies

Þ Collaborative decision-making

DAY 5  Developing a Robust Road Maintenance Plan

Þ Road improvement project planning.

Þ Craft project strategies and proposals.

Þ Deliver project outcomes.

Þ Road survey overview.

Þ Conduct road surveys and preliminary analysis.

Þ Understand how to create an effective communication plan.

Þ Address road maintenance quality issues.

Þ Implement preventive road maintenance techniques.

Þ Learn about promptly addressing road emergency repairs.

Þ Plan for road rehabilitation.

Þ Road reconstruction.

Case Study: Integration and Performance Evaluation

Final Delivery Under Pressure

With the final deadline approaching, one delayed project threatens the delivery of a connected project chain. Participants must create an integrated acceleration plan, evaluate team performance, and ensure quality and deadline compliance.

Þ Multi-project integration

Þ Performance evaluation

Þ Fast-track planning under pressure

 

Safety in Mega Projects and High-Risk Environments

📅 Duration: 5 Days
👷 Target Audience: Expert Safety Engineers, Mega Project Managers, Risk Assessors, HSE Professionals, Site Supervisors
🎯 Skill Level: Advanced

📌 Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the unique safety challenges of mega projects and high-risk construction environments.
✔ Develop and implement comprehensive safety management systems (SMS) for large-scale projects.
✔ Utilize advanced risk assessment methodologies to prevent catastrophic failures.
✔ Integrate technology-driven safety solutions (AI, drones, IoT, predictive analytics) for risk mitigation.
✔ Manage multi-stakeholder safety coordination in complex construction projects.
✔ Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO 45001, NFPA, and country-specific mega project regulations.
✔ Conduct crisis management and emergency response planning for high-risk scenarios.

📌 Course Outline:

🟢 Day 1: Introduction to Mega Projects and High-Risk Safety Management

🔹 Defining mega projects and their safety complexities (bridges, highways, tunnels, skyscrapers, industrial plants).
🔹 Common hazards in large-scale construction projects (structural failures, fire risks, chemical exposure, confined spaces).
🔹 Regulatory frameworks and safety standards for mega projects (OSHA 1926, ISO 45001, NFPA, ANSI).
🔹 Risk management frameworks (Bowtie Analysis, Swiss Cheese Model, ALARP).
🔹 Case Study: Review of safety challenges in a high-profile mega project failure.

🟢 Day 2: Advanced Risk Assessment and Hazard Mitigation Strategies

🔹 Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) methodology for large-scale projects.
🔹 Safety planning for extreme environments (deserts, offshore platforms, high-altitude sites).
🔹 High-risk construction activities (deep excavations, high-rise work, tunnel boring, explosive demolition).
🔹 IoT-based real-time safety monitoring: Wearable sensors, geofencing, predictive AI.
🔹 Hands-on Exercise: Conducting a risk assessment for a mega construction project.

🟢 Day 3: High-Risk Operations: Lifting, Heavy Equipment, and Work at Height Safety

🔹 Critical lift planning for mega cranes and tower cranes.
🔹 Heavy machinery and automated construction equipment safety protocols.
🔹 Fall protection and scaffolding safety in high-rise structures.
🔹 Structural integrity monitoring using smart sensors.
🔹 Case Study: Investigation of a high-rise construction site accident.

🟢 Day 4: Crisis Management, Emergency Response, and Multi-Stakeholder Coordination

🔹 Developing a mega project emergency response plan (ERP).
🔹 Incident Command System (ICS) for mega project crisis response.
🔹 Stakeholder coordination for safety compliance: Contractors, government bodies, local communities.
🔹 Public safety considerations in mega infrastructure projects.
🔹 Case Study: Managing a large-scale construction disaster response.

🟢 Day 5: Case Study Workshop & Safety Strategy Development

🔹 Participants analyze a real-world mega project safety failure.
🔹 Develop a risk mitigation plan based on best practices.
🔹 Group presentations on lessons learned and policy recommendations.
🔹 Final assessment and safety planning strategy development.
🔹 Certificate of Completion & Closing Remarks.

🛠 Tools & Technologies Used:

Drones & AI-Based Safety Monitoring (DJI Phantom, Spot AI, SmartVid.io) – For site surveillance.
BIM for Safety Planning (Navisworks, BIM 360 Safety) – For risk simulation.
Structural Health Monitoring Systems (Fiber Optic Sensors, Vibration Monitors) – For real-time stability assessment.
Incident Command Software (Veoci, D4H, WebEOC) – For crisis management.
Power BI / Tableau – For safety analytics and reporting.

 

 

 

 

Case Studies in Safety Failures and Lessons Learned

📅 Duration: 5 Days
👷 Target Audience: Expert Safety Engineers, Construction Managers, Risk Assessors, Incident Investigators, Site Supervisors
🎯 Skill Level: Advanced

📌 Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Analyze real-world safety failures in public construction projects and understand their root causes.
✔ Apply incident investigation techniques to assess failures and prevent recurrence.
✔ Understand common safety violations, human error factors, and systemic weaknesses.
✔ Develop corrective action plans and implement safety culture improvements.
✔ Learn from high-profile case studies across different construction sectors (bridges, tunnels, high-rise buildings, roadworks).
✔ Utilize risk management frameworks (Bowtie Analysis, Swiss Cheese Model, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis - FMEA).
✔ Formulate strategies for proactive safety planning to prevent catastrophic incidents.

📌 Course Outline:

🟢 Day 1: Understanding Safety Failures and Risk Analysis Frameworks

🔹 Introduction to construction safety failures: Types, causes, and consequences.
🔹 Risk management models: Swiss Cheese Model, Bowtie Risk Analysis, FMEA.
🔹 Common safety hazards leading to failures (structural collapses, electrocutions, fire incidents, excavation cave-ins).
🔹 Case Study: Analysis of a well-known construction disaster and its impact on the industry.

🟢 Day 2: Structural Failures and Engineering Disasters

🔹 Case Study 1: Bridge collapse – causes, design flaws, and maintenance failures.
🔹 Case Study 2: High-rise building structural failure – material defects and miscalculations.
🔹 Role of inadequate inspections and poor quality control in structural failures.
🔹 Lessons learned and recommendations for engineering design safety.
🔹 Hands-on Exercise: Conducting a failure investigation and risk assessment.

🟢 Day 3: Major Construction Site Accidents and Human Factors

🔹 Case Study 3: Tunnel collapse – poor geotechnical assessment and emergency response failures.
🔹 Case Study 4: Crane accidents – overloading, mechanical failure, and poor operator training.
🔹 Role of human error, miscommunication, and fatigue in safety failures.
🔹 Using behavioral safety techniques to improve safety culture.
🔹 Group Discussion: Analyzing human factor contributions to safety failures.

🟢 Day 4: Fire, Electrical, and Environmental Disasters

🔹 Case Study 5: Fire outbreak on a construction site – inadequate fire prevention measures.
🔹 Case Study 6: Electrical safety failures – electrocution and arc flash incidents.
🔹 Case Study 7: Environmental hazard incidents (toxic gas release, hazardous material spills).
🔹 Regulatory compliance requirements (OSHA, NFPA, ISO 45001) for fire and electrical safety.
🔹 Developing proactive fire prevention and electrical hazard mitigation plans.

🟢 Day 5: Case Study Workshop & Safety Strategy Development

🔹 Participants select a real-world case study to analyze in depth.
🔹 Root cause analysis using Bowtie Risk Model and FMEA techniques.
🔹 Developing corrective actions and safety improvement recommendations.
🔹 Group presentations on lessons learned and policy recommendations.
🔹 Certificate of Completion & Closing Remarks.

🛠 Tools & Software Used:

Incident Investigation Tools (TapRooT, SCAT, ICAM) – For root cause analysis.
Structural Analysis Software (SAP2000, ETABS, ANSYS) – For failure simulation.
Fire and Electrical Hazard Modeling (NFPA Fire Dynamics Simulator, EasyPower, Arc Flash Analysis Software) – For risk assessment.
IoT-Based Safety Monitoring (Real-Time AI-Based Incident Prediction Systems) – For proactive risk detection.
Power BI / Tableau – For incident trend analysis and data visualization.

 

 

 

 

 

Confined Space Entry and Rescue Operations

📅 Duration: 5 Days
👷 Target Audience: Expert Safety Engineers, Rescue Teams, Site Supervisors, Construction Managers, Industrial Hygienists
🎯 Skill Level: Advanced

📌 Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify and classify confined spaces based on OSHA, NFPA, and ISO standards.
✔ Conduct risk assessments and atmospheric testing for confined space entry.
✔ Develop and implement permit-required confined space (PRCS) entry programs.
✔ Utilize specialized equipment such as gas detectors, ventilation systems, and retrieval devices.
✔ Establish and train rescue teams for confined space emergency response.
✔ Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures to prevent accidental energization.
✔ Ensure compliance with OSHA 1910.146, NFPA 350, ISO 45001, and ANSI Z117.1 regulations.

📌 Course Outline:

🟢 Day 1: Fundamentals of Confined Space Safety

🔹 Defining confined spaces: Types, classifications, and common hazards.
🔹 Regulatory requirements (OSHA 1910.146, NFPA 350, ISO 45001, ANSI Z117.1).
🔹 Atmospheric hazards: Oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, flammable vapors.
🔹 Permit-required confined space (PRCS) programs: When and why they are needed.
🔹 Case Study: Review of real-world confined space incidents and lessons learned.

🟢 Day 2: Risk Assessment, Hazard Mitigation, and Entry Procedures

🔹 Risk assessment methodologies (Job Hazard Analysis, Bowtie Model).
🔹 Atmospheric testing and monitoring equipment: Gas detectors, multi-gas meters.
🔹 Ventilation and purging techniques to maintain safe oxygen levels.
🔹 Isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for confined space safety.
🔹 Hands-on Exercise: Conducting a confined space hazard assessment and air testing.

🟢 Day 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safe Entry Practices

🔹 PPE selection and use (respirators, SCBA, harnesses, protective clothing).
🔹 Emergency retrieval systems: Tripods, winches, body harnesses, rescue ropes.
🔹 Communication systems for confined spaces: Hardwired and wireless options.
🔹 Entry and exit protocols: Safe access, entry permits, and standby personnel.
🔹 Case Study: Investigation of an accident involving improper PPE use in confined spaces.

🟢 Day 4: Confined Space Rescue Operations and Emergency Response

🔹 Emergency response planning for confined space incidents.
🔹 Roles and responsibilities of the confined space rescue team.
🔹 Rescue techniques: Non-entry rescue, entry rescue, and vertical/horizontal extrication.
🔹 Medical response for confined space emergencies: CPR, trauma care, and toxic exposure treatment.
🔹 Case Study: Successful confined space rescue operation and response strategy.

🟢 Day 5: Case Study & Practical Simulation

🔹 Full-scale confined space rescue drill with live scenarios.
🔹 Developing a site-specific confined space entry and rescue plan.
🔹 Practical assessment of confined space risk management strategies.
🔹 Final course evaluation and review of key takeaways.
🔹 Certificate of Completion & Closing Remarks.

🛠 Tools & Equipment Used:

Gas Detection and Atmospheric Monitoring (Dräger X-am 2500, MSA Altair 5X) – For real-time hazard detection.
Ventilation Equipment (Confined Space Blowers, Air Movers, Purge Systems) – For maintaining safe air quality.
Rescue Equipment (Winches, Tripods, Full-Body Harnesses, SCBA) – For safe retrieval operations.
Confined Space Training Simulators (VR-Based Scenarios, OSHA-Supported Modules) – For hands-on experience.
Power BI / Tableau – For incident reporting, compliance tracking, and risk analysis.

 

Heavy Equipment and Lifting Operations Safety

📅 Duration: 5 Days
👷 Target Audience: Expert Safety Engineers, Crane Operators, Site Supervisors, Equipment Managers, Lifting Specialists
🎯 Skill Level: Advanced

📌 Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify and mitigate hazards associated with heavy equipment and lifting operations on construction sites.
✔ Implement safe lifting techniques, rigging procedures, and load control methods.
✔ Understand OSHA 1926.1400, ASME B30, ISO 23853, and LOLER standards for lifting safety.
✔ Conduct pre-operational inspections, load calculations, and stability assessments for cranes, forklifts, and hoists.
✔ Utilize IoT-enabled monitoring systems, anti-collision sensors, and AI-based safety tools for lifting operations.
✔ Develop emergency response plans for equipment failures, collapses, and lifting accidents.
✔ Train personnel on signal communication, tag lines, and critical lift planning.

📌 Course Outline:

🟢 Day 1: Fundamentals of Heavy Equipment Safety

🔹 Types of heavy equipment used in construction (cranes, excavators, forklifts, loaders, hoists).
🔹 Common hazards and risk factors (overloading, tip-overs, struck-by incidents, mechanical failures).
🔹 Regulatory and compliance standards (OSHA 1926.1400, ASME B30, ISO 23853).
🔹 Equipment pre-operational inspection and maintenance procedures.
🔹 Case Study: Review of major heavy equipment accidents and lessons learned.

🟢 Day 2: Lifting Operations and Rigging Safety

🔹 Load weight calculation and center of gravity assessment.
🔹 Safe rigging practices: Slings, shackles, hooks, and hoisting devices.
🔹 Crane hand signals and communication protocols.
🔹 Critical lift planning and multi-crane lifting operations.
🔹 Hands-on Exercise: Rigging inspection and proper slinging techniques.

🟢 Day 3: Advanced Lifting Safety and Stability Control

🔹 Crane stability and ground bearing pressure analysis.
🔹 Anti-sway and anti-collision systems for cranes and hoists.
🔹 Use of load moment indicators (LMI) and rated capacity indicators (RCI).
🔹 Weather conditions and environmental impacts on lifting safety.
🔹 Case Study: Investigation of a crane collapse incident and corrective actions.

🟢 Day 4: Smart Technologies and Emergency Response for Heavy Equipment Safety

🔹 IoT-based safety monitoring: Smart sensors, GPS tracking, and geofencing for heavy machinery.
🔹 AI-driven predictive maintenance to prevent equipment failures.
🔹 Emergency response planning for equipment failures and lifting accidents.
🔹 First aid for equipment-related injuries: Crush injuries, falls, and trauma care.
🔹 Case Study: Implementation of digital safety tools in a public infrastructure project.

🟢 Day 5: Case Study & Real-World Application

🔹 Hands-on case study: Planning and executing a critical lift operation safely.
🔹 Conducting a heavy equipment risk assessment on an active construction site.
🔹 Live demonstration of a lifting operation using proper rigging and signal communication.
🔹 Final assessment and emergency response simulation.
🔹 Certificate of Completion & Closing Remarks.

🛠 Tools & Software Used:

Crane Load Calculation Software (Crane Planner 2.0, LICCON, KranXpert) – For load assessment.
IoT-Based Equipment Monitoring (Connected Sensors, GPS Tracking, AI Predictive Analytics) – For real-time tracking.
Rigging Inspection Software (Lifting Gear Inspector, RiggSafe) – For compliance and auditing.
VR Simulation for Crane Operations (Serious Labs, ITI Virtual Reality Crane Simulator) – For hands-on training.
Power BI / Tableau – For incident data visualization and risk analysis.