NEWS FLASH – November 21, 2014

NEWS FLASH – November 21, 2014
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12 Induction Ceremony held
GhIE represented at WECSI 2014
Peer review meeting on Structural Design
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12 INDCUTION CEREMONY FOR NEW MEMBERS HELD
The Ghana Institution of Engineers held the 12th Induction Ceremony for New Members on
Tuesday November 18, 2014 at the Engineers Centre. One hundred and five out of the one
hundred and twenty Seven Inductees were inducted into the Ghana Institution of Engineers as
Members by the President of the GhIE, Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie, FGhIE.
The Inductees comprised engineers from Civil, Chemical/Mining, Mechanical / Agricultural
/Marine and Electrical / Electronic Technical Divisions. The Guest of Honour was Ing. Edwin
O. Apatu, FGhIE (PP). The GhIE President Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie and the Immediate Past
President of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, Ben R. Aniagyei took turns in addressing the
Inductees.
The Chairman for the Membership Committee, Ing. Kwabena Bempong presented 115
inductees who had successfully gone through the assessment process and had been accepted
by the Council of the Ghana Institution of Engineers and were presented with certificates
accordingly. Five Inductees were awarded for their performance during the Examination.
Present at the ceremony were Past Presidents, Council Members, GhIE Members, members of
Sister Professional bodies as well as Guests of the inductees and Press Men.
Below are scenes from the ceremony
On the high table L-R, Ing. Kwabena Bempong, Ing. Ben R. Aniagyei, Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie, Ing. W. E. O Apatu,
Ing. George Essandoh
A section of the Past Presidents at the Ceremony
A section of the Inductees at the Ceremony
Some Guests at the Ceremony
Ing. Bempong Membership Committee Chairman, delivering his address
Ing. George Essandoh, the Executive Secretary presenting the inductees to the gathering
Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie, President, addressing the Inductees
Ing. B. R. Aniagyei, Immediate Past President advising the Inductees
Ing. W. E. O. Apatu, Past President and Guest of Honour, delivering his speech.
An Inductee receiving his certificate
Inductees taking the Engineers Pledge
An inductee receiving an Award from the president.
Inductees in a group photograph with the GhIE Executives
GhIE REPRESENTED AT WORLD
INFRASTRUCTURE WECSI 2014
ENGINEERING
CONFERENCE
ON
SUSTAINABLE
The Ghana Institution of Engineers was represented at the World Engineering Conference on
Sustainable Infrastructure (WECSI) 2014, Abuja, Nigeria by a delegation made up of the
president, Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie, Ing. Kwaku Boampong, President Elect and and Ing.
George K.A. Essandoh, Executive Secretary
The Conference, which had as its theme, “Development of Sustainable Infrastructure in
Africa”, was held in Abuja on November 2 – 7, 2014. Highlights of events were as
follows,Technical Sessions, Exhibition, Technical Tours, NSE Annual General Meeting Elections
and 2nd General Assembly of FAEO
The 2nd General Assembly of FAEO concluded with a change of leadership mantle from Engr.
Dr. Martin van Veelen to Engr. Mustafa Shehu as President. Engr. Julius M. Riungu of Kenya
became the President-Elect.
Ghana’s term of the Presidency of WAFEO also came to an end. However, the Assembly
extended that term for another two years and endorsed Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie to assume
that office.
A section of delegates at the WECSI 2014
PEER REVIEW MEETING ON STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR PROPOSED HOTEL AUSTRIA FOR
PROPERTY AND HOUSING LTD
The Accra Metropolitan Authority (AMA) contacted the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE)
to peer review a structural design, which has been submitted for permit approval. The
project, which is a proposed Hotel, is expected to be 13-storeys with one level basement to
be located at Osu, Accra. The GhIE constituted a Panel to handle this request. The Panel
members were professional engineers, mostly Structural Engineers and others who matter for
such design implementation. In attendance was the design Architect (Orthner & Othner). The
presenter was Ing. Francis Bonzoe,
The total time proposed for the review was one month. Gathering of information was
expected to take one week after the first sitting. The deadline date was to finalize the
presentation in the presence of the design Architect.
The Meeting was held on November 10, 2014.
NEWS FLASH – November 21, 2014
Page
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In This Edition
12 Induction Ceremony held
GhIE represented at WECSI 2014
Peer review meeting on Structural Design
1
8
9
12 INDCUTION CEREMONY FOR NEW MEMBERS HELD
The Ghana Institution of Engineers held the 12th Induction Ceremony for New Members on
Tuesday November 18, 2014 at the Engineers Centre. One hundred and five out of the one
hundred and twenty Seven Inductees were inducted into the Ghana Institution of Engineers as
Members by the President of the GhIE, Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie, FGhIE.
The Inductees comprised engineers from Civil, Chemical/Mining, Mechanical / Agricultural
/Marine and Electrical / Electronic Technical Divisions. The Guest of Honour was Ing. Edwin
O. Apatu, FGhIE (PP). The GhIE President Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie and the Immediate Past
President of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, Ben R. Aniagyei took turns in addressing the
Inductees.
The Chairman for the Membership Committee, Ing. Kwabena Bempong presented 115
inductees who had successfully gone through the assessment process and had been accepted
by the Council of the Ghana Institution of Engineers and were presented with certificates
accordingly. Five Inductees were awarded for their performance during the Examination.
Present at the ceremony were Past Presidents, Council Members, GhIE Members, members of
Sister Professional bodies as well as Guests of the inductees and Press Men.
Below are scenes from the ceremony
On the high table L-R, Ing. Kwabena Bempong, Ing. Ben R. Aniagyei, Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie, Ing. W. E. O Apatu,
Ing. George Essandoh
A section of the Past Presidents at the Ceremony
A section of the Inductees at the Ceremony
Some Guests at the Ceremony
Ing. Bempong Membership Committee Chairman, delivering his address
Ing. George Essandoh, the Executive Secretary presenting the inductees to the gathering
Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie, President, addressing the Inductees
Ing. B. R. Aniagyei, Immediate Past President advising the Inductees
Ing. W. E. O. Apatu, Past President and Guest of Honour, delivering his speech.
An Inductee receiving his certificate
Inductees taking the Engineers Pledge
An inductee receiving an Award from the president.
Inductees in a group photograph with the GhIE Executives
GhIE REPRESENTED AT WORLD
INFRASTRUCTURE WECSI 2014
ENGINEERING
CONFERENCE
ON
SUSTAINABLE
The Ghana Institution of Engineers was represented at the World Engineering Conference on
Sustainable Infrastructure (WECSI) 2014, Abuja, Nigeria by a delegation made up of the
president, Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie, Ing. Kwaku Boampong, President Elect and and Ing.
George K.A. Essandoh, Executive Secretary
The Conference, which had as its theme, “Development of Sustainable Infrastructure in
Africa”, was held in Abuja on November 2 – 7, 2014. Highlights of events were as
follows,Technical Sessions, Exhibition, Technical Tours, NSE Annual General Meeting Elections
and 2nd General Assembly of FAEO
The 2nd General Assembly of FAEO concluded with a change of leadership mantle from Engr.
Dr. Martin van Veelen to Engr. Mustafa Shehu as President. Engr. Julius M. Riungu of Kenya
became the President-Elect.
Ghana’s term of the Presidency of WAFEO also came to an end. However, the Assembly
extended that term for another two years and endorsed Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie to assume
that office.
A section of delegates at the WECSI 2014
PEER REVIEW MEETING ON STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR PROPOSED HOTEL AUSTRIA FOR
PROPERTY AND HOUSING LTD
The Accra Metropolitan Authority (AMA) contacted the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE)
to peer review a structural design, which has been submitted for permit approval. The
project, which is a proposed Hotel, is expected to be 13-storeys with one level basement to
be located at Osu, Accra. The GhIE constituted a Panel to handle this request. The Panel
members were professional engineers, mostly Structural Engineers and others who matter for
such design implementation. In attendance was the design Architect (Orthner & Othner). The
presenter was Ing. Francis Bonzoe,
The total time proposed for the review was one month. Gathering of information was
expected to take one week after the first sitting. The deadline date was to finalize the
presentation in the presence of the design Architect.
The Meeting was held on November 10, 2014.
NEWS FLASH – November 21, 2014
Page
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In This Edition
12 Induction Ceremony held
GhIE represented at WECSI 2014
Peer review meeting on Structural Design
1
8
9
12 INDCUTION CEREMONY FOR NEW MEMBERS HELD
The Ghana Institution of Engineers held the 12th Induction Ceremony for New Members on
Tuesday November 18, 2014 at the Engineers Centre. One hundred and five out of the one
hundred and twenty Seven Inductees were inducted into the Ghana Institution of Engineers as
Members by the President of the GhIE, Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie, FGhIE.
The Inductees comprised engineers from Civil, Chemical/Mining, Mechanical / Agricultural
/Marine and Electrical / Electronic Technical Divisions. The Guest of Honour was Ing. Edwin
O. Apatu, FGhIE (PP). The GhIE President Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie and the Immediate Past
President of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, Ben R. Aniagyei took turns in addressing the
Inductees.
The Chairman for the Membership Committee, Ing. Kwabena Bempong presented 115
inductees who had successfully gone through the assessment process and had been accepted
by the Council of the Ghana Institution of Engineers and were presented with certificates
accordingly. Five Inductees were awarded for their performance during the Examination.
Present at the ceremony were Past Presidents, Council Members, GhIE Members, members of
Sister Professional bodies as well as Guests of the inductees and Press Men.
Below are scenes from the ceremony
On the high table L-R, Ing. Kwabena Bempong, Ing. Ben R. Aniagyei, Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie, Ing. W. E. O Apatu,
Ing. George Essandoh
A section of the Past Presidents at the Ceremony
A section of the Inductees at the Ceremony
Some Guests at the Ceremony
Ing. Bempong Membership Committee Chairman, delivering his address
Ing. George Essandoh, the Executive Secretary presenting the inductees to the gathering
Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie, President, addressing the Inductees
Ing. B. R. Aniagyei, Immediate Past President advising the Inductees
Ing. W. E. O. Apatu, Past President and Guest of Honour, delivering his speech.
An Inductee receiving his certificate
Inductees taking the Engineers Pledge
An inductee receiving an Award from the president.
Inductees in a group photograph with the GhIE Executives
GhIE REPRESENTED AT WORLD
INFRASTRUCTURE WECSI 2014
ENGINEERING
CONFERENCE
ON
SUSTAINABLE
The Ghana Institution of Engineers was represented at the World Engineering Conference on
Sustainable Infrastructure (WECSI) 2014, Abuja, Nigeria by a delegation made up of the
president, Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie, Ing. Kwaku Boampong, President Elect and and Ing.
George K.A. Essandoh, Executive Secretary
The Conference, which had as its theme, “Development of Sustainable Infrastructure in
Africa”, was held in Abuja on November 2 – 7, 2014. Highlights of events were as
follows,Technical Sessions, Exhibition, Technical Tours, NSE Annual General Meeting Elections
and 2nd General Assembly of FAEO
The 2nd General Assembly of FAEO concluded with a change of leadership mantle from Engr.
Dr. Martin van Veelen to Engr. Mustafa Shehu as President. Engr. Julius M. Riungu of Kenya
became the President-Elect.
Ghana’s term of the Presidency of WAFEO also came to an end. However, the Assembly
extended that term for another two years and endorsed Ing. Magnus L. Quarshie to assume
that office.
A section of delegates at the WECSI 2014
PEER REVIEW MEETING ON STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR PROPOSED HOTEL AUSTRIA FOR
PROPERTY AND HOUSING LTD
The Accra Metropolitan Authority (AMA) contacted the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE)
to peer review a structural design, which has been submitted for permit approval. The
project, which is a proposed Hotel, is expected to be 13-storeys with one level basement to
be located at Osu, Accra. The GhIE constituted a Panel to handle this request. The Panel
members were professional engineers, mostly Structural Engineers and others who matter for
such design implementation. In attendance was the design Architect (Orthner & Othner). The
presenter was Ing. Francis Bonzoe,
The total time proposed for the review was one month. Gathering of information was
expected to take one week after the first sitting. The deadline date was to finalize the
presentation in the presence of the design Architect.
The Meeting was held on November 10, 2014.

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