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.

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.

At the end of 2025, the Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Branislav Bajat, signed two agreements with representatives of the company “Bechtel Enka UK Limited” – Melinda Lotti Wen (Bechtel) and İnci Sarıbaş (Enka), thereby continuing a long-standing successful collaboration.

Under the first agreement, “Bechtel Enka UK Limited” became a Platinum Friend of the Faculty for the next two years. The second agreement concerns the organization of a student innovation competition, unique in the region, which will be implemented during 2026 in cooperation with Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje.

The signing of these agreements represents an important step in continuing the collaboration and successfully implementing the planned activities!