The fourth training session within the Horizon Europe project CircBoost was held at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Belgrade, on 22 May 2026 under the title “Practical application of recycled aggregate in structural concrete: a Serbian perspective”.

The training featured the following lectures:
- Assoc. Prof. Ivan Ignjatović – “From waste to resource: regulatory framework, standards, and the road ahead for concrete recycling”,
- Asst. Prof. Jelena Carević – “Recycled aggregate concrete in practice: mix design, challenges, lessons learnt and European experience”

Those who were unable to attend the training can now access the full online recordings, available through the University of Belgrade e-learning platform here.

To obtain the access password for the online training, please contact the CircBoost team at:
info@circboostproject.eu.

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 141 at the Faculty of Civil Engineering,

Professor Lev Khazanovich from the University of Pittsburgh

will deliver a lecture entitled:

“Advancements in Mechanistic-Empirical Design of Jointed Concrete Pavements in the U.S.”

more information here.

On June 9, the international Bechtel–ENKA University Innovation Challenge 2026 was held, showcasing innovative student ideas and solutions.

Students from three universities participated in the competition: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, the State University of Novi Pazar, and the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Civil Engineering. One of the two winning teams consisted of first-year Master's students from the Civil Engineering Geotechnics study module at our Faculty: Zorka Lazarević, Jasmina Batrnjin, and Matija Mihajlović.

Within the Geotechnical Stability and Slope Protection category, the team presented a solution entitled “Rapid LiDAR Slope Monitoring”, named “GeoRay” – an intelligent system for early warning and continuous monitoring of slope stability using LiDAR technology.

The members of the winning team were awarded a six-month paid internship and the opportunity to further develop their proposed solution, while all other participants received commemorative gifts.

We congratulate Zorka, Jasmina, and Matija on this outstanding achievement and their significant contribution to promoting the reputation of our Faculty. We wish them every success in their future work and in the further development of their innovative idea.   

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Bechtel and ENKA for organizing and supporting this exceptional event. We hope that the Bechtel–ENKA University Innovation Challenge will grow into a lasting tradition, fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence among students.

Third-year undergraduate students visited the Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport complex.
During the visit, representatives of Belgrade Airport introduced the students to the latest projects being carried out at the airport, with particular emphasis on the expansion of the existing Apron C for aircraft parking and servicing.

We would like to thank Belgrade Airport for their hospitality, time, and valuable insights shared with our students, and we look forward to continuing our successful cooperation.

On the island of Brač, Croatia, from 27 to 30 May 2026, the international scientific conference CETRA 2026 (Conference on Roads and Road Infrastructure) was held, bringing together more than 300 participants from over 40 countries worldwide. More than 180 scientific and professional papers in the field of transport infrastructure were presented at the conference.

The paper authored by our colleagues Filip Trpčevski, teaching assistant Nikola Milovanović, docent Vladan Ilić, associate professor Dejan Gavran, docent Sanja Fric, docent Stefan Vranjevac, and teaching assistant Miloš Lukić, entitled “Methodology for Measuring Water Film Depth on Road Sections Prone to Aquaplaning Under Traffic,” was awarded the Best Paper Award of the conference.

The research was conducted within the RESAFE research project, funded through the PRISMA programme of the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia.

On this occasion, the authors received the Best Paper Award, representing significant international recognition of the quality of their research and its contribution to the scientific and professional community in the field of transport infrastructure.

Congratulations!

Faculty members from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Radević and Assist. Prof. Dr. Vedran Carević, visited the company Penetron Hellas in Athens as part of a professional training program. During the visit, they had the opportunity to become familiar with the systems and products of this renowned manufacturer. They toured the training and educational center, where they were introduced to various types of products and systems, received expert explanations on their application on construction sites, and learned—through presentations—about major projects in which these systems have been implemented.

We would like to thank our hosts for their warm welcome, professional presentation, and the time they dedicated to us.

On Friday, March, 20, 2026. at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Belgrade, Milica Mirković Marjanović, BSc Civil Engineering, defended her PhD thesis: 

DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF THERMAL AND ENERGY PROPERTIES OF
BUILDING MATERIALS IN THE MULTILAYER BUILDING ENVELOPE

The members of the Commission were: Full Professor Ljiljana Brajović, Associate Professor Goran Todorović, Associate Professor Aleksandar Savić (mentor), Principal Research Fellow Ksenija Janković (IMS Institute, Belgrade)

Congratulations!

The Faculty of Civil Engineering has signed a sponsorship agreement with the international construction company STRABAG, thereby continuing a long-standing and successful cooperation developed through numerous activities. Over the next two years, STRABAG will hold the status of a Silver Partner of the Faculty of Civil Engineering.

The agreement was signed by Mr. Vojin Zajić, Technical Director of STRABAG in Serbia, and Prof. Dr. Branislav Bajat, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering.

STRABAG is one of the largest construction companies in Europe, operating in more than 50 countries and employing around 70,000 people, including many former and current students of the Faculty of Civil Engineering. The company is engaged in the construction of infrastructure projects as well as various types of building construction.

The continuation of this cooperation provides a solid basis for further strengthening the partnership and and fostering mutual growth.

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, students of the Geotechnical Engineering Module had the opportunity to visit Opticus Ing, the representative of the German company NAUE in Serbia, which specializes in the application of geosynthetic materials in modern engineering practice.The students attended a professional lecture on geosynthetics, their properties, design principles, and the wide range of applications in soil stabilization, embankment construction, slope protection, landfills, and infrastructure facilities. Special emphasis was placed on practical examples from engineering practice and on contemporary trends in the application of sustainable and efficient geotechnical solutions.

As part of the course Concrete Technology and Construction of Concrete Structures, attended in the third semester of the Master’s academic studies by students of the Structural Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering modules, a professional visit was organized to Doka and Sika in Šimanovci, as well as to the construction site of the National Stadium.

During the visit to DOKA, students had the opportunity to become familiar with the formwork and scaffolding systems of this renowned manufacturer. They toured the showroom, where they were able to see various system types, listen to expert explanations regarding their application on construction sites, and attend a presentation introducing major projects in which the company’s engineers have participated.

At Sika, students visited the production facilities for manufacturing construction materials and the laboratories for material testing. On this occasion, they learned about the production technology and quality control procedures applied to Sika’s wide range of construction products. During a professional presentation, the company’s engineers also showcased representative projects where advanced technical solutions based on Sika products were implemented.

With the support of MPM Construction Plus, a visit to the construction site of the National Stadium was also organized. There, students had the opportunity to observe various stages of reinforced concrete structural works under real conditions and to speak with the engineers supervising the construction process.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our hosts from Doka, Sika, and MPM Construction Plus for their warm welcome, professional presentations, and dedicated time. Special thanks are extended to Doka for covering the transportation costs for all participating students.