Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A delegation of young architects from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services is taking part in a professional training programme in China, where participants are studying modern construction materials, technologies and advanced approaches to urban planning.
One of the first sites visited by the delegation was the Sichuan Wangang Metal Product manufacturing plant.
The Uzbek representatives were introduced to prefabricated formwork systems made from metal sheets and briefed on their different types, technical capabilities and advantages in construction.
The use of such systems can reduce construction time and costs, improve the quality of structures and help meet seismic safety requirements.
The ability to assemble complete structures from smaller interconnected components makes it easier to build buildings with complex designs and high-rise structures. The reusable nature of the formwork also improves construction cost efficiency.
During the visit, the young architects exchanged views with Chinese specialists and manufacturers on the potential application of these technologies in Uzbekistan, including in the construction of multi-storey residential buildings, social infrastructure facilities and high-rise buildings.
At a testing site, the delegation watched demonstrations of formwork installation, concrete pouring, removal of the structures after the concrete had set and electric welding operations.
An official opening ceremony was also held in China for a training programme for the Uzbek delegation at Sichuan University of Architectural Technology. The event was attended by the university's management and teaching staff, as well as private-sector representatives.
Participants emphasised the importance of international knowledge exchange and acquiring modern expertise and technologies for the development of the construction industry. They noted that the success of reforms largely depends on having qualified specialists with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills.
The programme includes theoretical classes and practical study of advanced solutions. Its main areas of focus include the digitalisation of urban planning, improving energy efficiency, energy conservation, preserving green spaces and strengthening the environmental sustainability of urban environments.
The delegation is led by Umida Boyzokova, an adviser to the minister. She thanked the Chinese side for organising the training and providing suitable conditions for participants, urging the young specialists to make the most of the opportunity to gain new knowledge and experience.
In the afternoon, the delegation visited the museum of Sichuan University of Architectural Technology, which was opened to mark the institution's 70th anniversary.
Participants learned about the university's history, stages of development and achievements in education and science. They also visited its teaching and practical laboratories, examined modern equipment and learned about the facilities available for students to apply their knowledge in practice.
The training programme is expected to broaden the young architects' professional horizons, familiarise them with international experience and introduce technologies that could be applied in Uzbekistan's construction and urban planning sectors.
