Kathmandu: February 18, 2021: Advanced College of Engineering and Management (acem) has signed MoU with Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) at Hotel Marriott, Naxal, today.

Mr. Ramesh Kumar Silwal, Chairman signed on behalf of acem, and Mr. Rabi Singh, President, on behalf of FCAN.

The MoU highlights that both the organizations are willing to work together towards preparing the graduates aligned to the ever-changing needs of the industry.

Mr. Silwal shared that this partnership will add a lot of value to students along with opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills through real construction work experiences.

He also said that it is time we produce industry-relevant engineering graduates.

Mr. Rabi Singh, President, FCAN opined that this collaboration will expand the area of support to the students in a broader perspective in enhancing their learnings and exposure through working on various real construction projects.

Mr. Kapil Dev Regmi, Executive Director, acem, shared that this partnership will facilitate the effective utilization of the intellectual capabilities of both institutions in mutual interest realizing the importance of meaningful collaboration between the industry and academia.

Mr. A D Lama, Vice President, FCAN, spoke about multi-dimensions of partnership and providing a platform to the Civil Engineering students of acem to gain practical knowledge in the field of construction.

Er. Uddav Chaulagain, Director, acem, and ERMC, shared why academia should collaborate with industries and why it is important to support developing the competent future engineers within the country capable of doing construction work in the professional field.