On May 6, the international headquarters of the Arab Center for Engineering Studies (ACES) hosted a visit by IAS Sr. Policy Advisor Dr. David S. Nelson.

ACES was established in Amman, Jordan in 1983, initially as a geotechnical and materials testing engineering organization. Today, ACES provides a complete range of specialized engineering services which includes quality control of projects, special studies, environmental studies, materials testing, and land and marine surveying. ACES has fourteen offices located throughout the Middle East, including four which are currently IAS-accredited testing laboratories.

Dr. Izz Eddin Katkhuda is Director and Partner of ACES, and for the past two years has served on the IAS Board of Directors. Dr. Katkhuda’s experience and expertise in managing private-sector construction testing laboratories helps to assure that IAS’ leadership remains attuned to the special needs and opportunities of this sector.