Do you know how to design a shelter? We do! But continuous improvement, training, and workshops are never too much!
On June 6, the First SCHRONTECH 24 Shelter Technology Workshop took place at the Military University of Technology as part of the 3rd International Scientific Conference “Crisis Management - Civil Protection - Rescue” (ZK-OL-RAT Warsaw 2024).
AMW Invest was a workshop partner, and we had the pleasure of listening to lectures from leading Polish specialists in protective construction. We were also joined by international guests like Jyrki Ronkainen, who spoke about new protective construction standards based on ISO 22359, and Arto Kaikkola, who presented Finland's approach to modernizing older protective structures and utilizing public facilities (pools/gyms) as shelters in emergencies. The conference also provided insights into the technical guidelines for selecting doors in protective structures—the first document of its kind in Poland, developed by SIBO.
AMW Invest was well represented by its top architects, which was particularly rewarding since the lectures were followed by engaging plenary discussions and informal conversations. During the workshops, we also had the opportunity to view exhibitions from invited companies, with AMW Invest proudly presenting its own booth.
Our CEO, Paweł Kurtyka, M.Sc., Eng. Arch., delivered a lecture titled "Examples of Modern Protective Structures for the Polish Armed Forces," showcasing ongoing and completed projects. This allowed participants to see firsthand that working for the military offers great satisfaction but also involves unique challenges. As the Military Design Office, AMW Invest is well-versed in such challenges, unafraid of them because “We Design for the Republic of Poland” is our motto.
We thank the Organizers—Institute of Protective Construction, Military University of Technology, and International Association of Protective Structures—and especially the participants for attending the workshops, and we look forward to seeing you at the next edition!
