Scientific-professional conference held organized by DIMK Serbia and the IMS Institute Belgrade

In the organization of the Society for Testing and Research of Materials and Structures of Serbia (DIMK) and the IMS Institute Belgrade, on April 17, 2026, a scientific-professional conference titled:

„DESIGN, EXECUTION, AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF BUILDING STRUCTURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS“

The conference was held in the premises of the IMS Institute Belgrade, from 10:00 to 15:15, with a total of 134 participants, which testifies to the great interest and timeliness of the topic.

At the very opening, the importance of such gatherings as a place for the exchange of knowledge and experience between the scientific and professional public was highlighted. It was especially emphasized that the presenters were eminent experts in their fields, whose lectures significantly contributed to the quality of the discussion and the transfer of contemporary knowledge. The large turnout of participants further confirmed the importance of the topics addressed by the conference.

During the conference, numerous current topics were discussed in the fields of design, execution, quality control, as well as maintenance of building structures in accordance with applicable national and European regulations and standards. Special emphasis was placed on:

• the importance of optimal design and quality execution as the basis for the durability of structures, 

• the application of the national annex SRPS EN 13670/NA, 

• the role of regular and extraordinary inspections of structures, 

• modern methods of nondestructive testing, 

• the assessment of the actual concrete strength in the structure, 

• the assessment of condition and planning of repair and rehabilitation measures. 

It was concluded that design, construction work, modern rehabilitation, and systematic maintenance of facilities are key pillars of the safety of building structures, as well as of the people who use them.

In the final session, it was emphasized that there is significant room for further improvement of cooperation between science and practice, as well as all participants in the construction process. Constructive discussions and exchange of experience showed that such gatherings are of exceptional importance for improving engineering practice.

Special thanks were extended to all lecturers for their quality presentations, to the participants for their active involvement, and to the sponsors – Ading and MC-Bauchemie companies, whose support contributed to the successful realization of the conference.

After the conference, participants were awarded certificates of participation, as well as flash drives containing all presented papers.

Those present expressed exceptional satisfaction with the organization of the conference, the quality of the presentations, and the practical examples that were presented, noting that their participation was highly beneficial. It is especially significant that many participants showed interest in future events of this type, asking questions about upcoming conferences.

With the conclusion that the conference objectives were fully met, it was expressed in the hope that such meetings will continue in the future, with an even larger number of participants and new topics of importance to the profession