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17TH World Congress on Road Winter Service, Resilience and Decarbonisation - Pre-proceedings of the Congress

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Decarbonisation Session 05 - Decarbonisation of construction & maintenance Part 1

Wednesday, March 11 14:00 - 15:30
Chair: Louis Bettini, Chair of PIARC Technical Committee 4.5, Australia
Room: Room 4

Join this double session to explore cutting-edge strategies shaping the future of sustainable road infrastructure. Discover how global leaders are driving decarbonisation and innovation across every stage of the project lifecycle.

Key highlights include:
-Transformative approaches to decarbonisation in planning and design – Learn how early-stage decisions can dramatically reduce emissions.
-Next-generation construction practices – From low-emission equipment to smarter logistics and contract models, see what’s redefining the industry.
-Carbon calculators in action – Understand the tools that enable accurate measurement and informed decision-making for a low-carbon future.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights, share ideas, and connect with experts shaping tomorrow’s roads. Be part of the conversation that’s driving global change!

  1. Welcome and session introduction
  2. Presentations
  3. Questions and Answers
  4. Presentations
  5. Conclusion
  6. Organization

Welcome and session introduction

• Louis Bettini, Chair of PIARC Technical Committee 4.5, Australia

Presentations

  • Short speech by the master of ceremonies
    • Michael KLEISER (Austria) - Co-Leader of WG1 of TC 4.5 "Decarbonization of Road Construction and Road Maintenance"
  • Pilot Project: A timber-concrete composite bridge on the S37
    • Erwin PILCH (Austrian Motorway and Expressway Financing Joint-Stock Company, Austria)
    Individual paper Individual paper (pdf - 650KB)
  • Enhancing Climate Resilience in Road Infrastructure: Adopted Pavement Design Methodologies
    • Tarlia Luciele GERALD (Naidu Consulting (Pty) Ltd, South Africa)
    Individual paper Individual paper (pdf - 821KB)
  • Construction of sustainable pavement structures using industrial by-products : application in the eastern region of Morocco
    • souad EL MOUDNI EL ALAMI (Université Mohamed Premier , Faculté des sciences, Morocco)
    Individual paper Individual paper (pdf - 972KB)

Questions and Answers

• Moderator: Louis Bettini, Chair of PIARC Technical Committee 4.5, Australia

Presentations

Short speech from MC
 • Jean-Claude Roffe. Leader TC4.5 WG2, France

Conclusion

• Louis Bettini, Chair of PIARC Technical Committee 4.5, Australia

Organization

Session Organiser: Louis Bettini, Chair TC4.5, Australia
Session Secretary: Josh Mattheis, French Speaking Secretary, France