Architectural Engineering Department Students: Scientific Visit to Cihan University Hospital
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Department of Architectural Engineering at Cihan University–Erbil organized a scientific site visit to Cihan University Hospital for its third-year students, under the supervision of their Working Drawing II lecturer, Prof. Dr. Rashed Hamed Yaseen.
Upon arrival, the students were received by Engineer Salim Abdullah Mustafa, Manager of the Resident Engineer’s Office at the project site. During the visit, Engineer Salim provided a detailed explanation of the project from both design and execution perspectives. He clarified the process of transforming architectural drawings into working drawings and emphasized the importance of accuracy in preparing construction details, as well as coordination among different disciplines, including structural, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Engineer Salim also explained the construction stages of the project, from the foundation works—including raft foundations, retaining walls, and waterproofing systems—through the structural framework, and finally to the finishing stages. He further discussed the installation of elevators, fire protection systems, HVAC systems, electrical works, and plumbing systems, highlighting how these systems are implemented according to the approved working drawings.
The visit included a comprehensive field tour of the basement and several hospital floors, where students observed various departments under construction, such as the emergency unit, outpatient clinics, intensive care units, operating theatres, and inpatient wards. Additionally, students posed questions and discussed the technical and practical challenges of large-scale healthcare projects.
At the end of the visit, Prof. Dr. Rashed provided concluding academic remarks, linking the on-site observations to the theoretical concepts covered in the Working Drawing II course. He emphasized the importance of understanding construction details and the critical role of working drawings in ensuring successful project execution. He also highlighted the necessity of combining theoretical knowledge with practical site experience to develop competent architectural engineers.
