MAA signs MOU with Southwest Jiaotong University

MAA Group recently signed a MOU with Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU)

 亞新集團與西南交大簽訂備忘錄

 

Founded in 1896, Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) is one of China’s oldest and prestigious higher education institutions. Often referred to as “the Cornell of the East”, SWJTU is known for best known for its railway engineering program, as well as its modern education in transportation, mining & metallurgy, and civil engineering. 

This year, a series of activities were held to celebrate the 120 anniversary of SWJTU, including its first BIM Competition on 14th May, held by its School of Civil Engineering at the Jiuli Campus. With over 500 competitors separated into teams of five, activities for this competition included modeling, poster design, animated film and oral presentations. MAA’s Chairman Dr. Za-Chieh Moh, Executive Senior Vice President Mr. Richard Moh and Manager Mr. Kang Szu Min were invited as jurors. Mr. Richard Moh gave an opening speech emphasizing two key BIM concepts; the fundamental relationship between BIM and civil engineering, and the interdisciplinary nature of BIM. Apart from the judging the BIM competition, on April 21st, MAA signed a MOU with the School of Engineering to cultivate and enhance the capabilities for BIM technology through cooperation and information exchange. 

4月21日與西南交通大學土木土木工程學院針對深化及拓展雙方在BIM技術應用與研發的交流與合作簽訂合作備忘錄,5月21日在慶祝西南交大120週年的校慶活動中,土木工程學院首次舉辦BIM競賽,參賽選手約500名,亞新工程顧問集團董事長莫若楫、執行副總莫仁維、經理康思敏、應邀擔任本次比賽的評委,莫執行副總亦在賽事中致詞,解釋了BIM的兩個觀念首先是土木的本質,其次是跨領域的整合。

 


BIM Competition held at Jiuli Campus

 


Chairman Dr. Za-Chieh Moh delivers his opening speech for the Undergraduate Division BIM Competition

 


ESVP Mr. Richard Moh delivering his opening speech for the Graduate Division BIM Competition

 


Group Picture with Participants from BIM Competition

 


Signing of the MOU between MAA & Southwest Jiaotong University