Il tema trattato in Canada (Quebec 2008) proponeva ai consulenti tecnici i modi costruire una industria forte per servire meglio la società. Lo scorso anno a Londra i lavori della Fidic hanno individuato i requisiti fondamentali delle ‘infrastrutture del mondo e come i progettisti possono assumere un ruolo guida nella proposizione di soluzioni idonee.
FIDIC, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (the acronym stands for the French version of the name) represents globally the consulting engineering industry. As such, the Federation promotes the business interest of firms supplying technology-based intellectual services for the built and natural environment. FIDIC activities are carried out by committees, task forces and forums appointed by the Executive Committeeand mainly composed of volunteers. The Executive Committee is elected by the General Assembly to carry out the work of the Federation.