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Monitoring Visit at the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia (NUACA)
20.01.2025
On January 16, representatives of the “Centre for Education Projects” PIU and the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia conducted a working visit to the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia (NUAC). The purpose of the visit was to monitor the ongoing Competitive Innovation Fund (CIF) implemented grant project. Representatives of the “Centre for Education Projects” PIU and the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia , accompanied by the head of the NUACA grant project, associate professor of the Chair of Engineering Geodesy, Ph.D. Varazdat Hovhannisyan and by the head of the Coordinating Department of Education, and Associate Professor of the Chair of Theoretical Mechanics and Resistance of Materials, Ph.D. Angin Martirosyan, got acquainted with the ongoing work on the creation of the "SMARTLAB" center, which is being established within the framework of the project "Providing smart solutions for modeling, design and management of engineering systems and increasing the efficiency of educational programs by equipping them with laboratory testing devices". As part of the project, the following activities have been carried out: establishment of an Internet of Tools (IoT) laboratory, Allocation and furnishing of appropriate area for specific testing devices within existing laboratories, establishment of a computer classroom equipped with the necessary software packages, Introduction of Building Information Modeling (BIM) approaches into the educational programs of the University. It should be noted that the establishment of the "SMARTLAB" is being carried out according to the action plan defined by the grant project. During the visit, the CEP PIU respective program staff together with the the representative of the MOESCS Committee of Higher Education and Science, and the university representatives, discussed the planned activities outlined in the project timeline and their implementation progress. Accompanied by the head and by the coordinator of the grant project, the members of the monitoring team visited the newly equipped "SMARTLAB" laboratory and the computer classroom furnished by the university. It should be noted that within the framework of the grant project computer equipment was purchased which was fully delivered and installed in the designated areas.
H. Gharibjanyan, the Head of Component 1.3 of the “Centre for Education Projects” PIU, carried out a comprehensive review of the computer equipment and video communication systems, ensuring their compliance with the contract specifications. It should be mentioned that some laboratory equipment and materials acquired through the grant project had already been installed in the respective laboratories, while others were still in storage. A procurement process was underway for the final batch of laboratory equipment, and according to university representatives, the results of the tender are in the evaluation phase. The “Centre for Education Projects” PIU expert consultant will conduct a thorough review of the equipment and materials during the next monitoring visit once all items have been delivered. The Coordinator of the grant project Angin Martirosyan also informed that the review of professional education programs has started. She emphasized that the Building Information Modeling (BIM) approaches will be integrated into the educational programs of the university.
