There has been a remarkable increase in the number of people who believe that earthquakes pose a real threat to their lives due to the weak structure of their houses. Most of latter structures are now over 30 years old and in need of urgent structural remedial work.

Sabancı Holding affiliate Kordsa, known as "the Reinforcer" in the tire, construction and composite industries, has participated in the 40th Turkeybuild Exhibition held at TÜYAP Beylikdüzü exhibition center between May 23–27 and shared its innovative concrete reinforcement synthetic fiber product KraTos with construction industry professionals. 

The National Intercollegiate Concrete Canoe Competition is organized by İTU Engineering Preparation Club at Ayazağa Campus in İTU Pond on May 15. During the competition, project presentation and canoe characteristics such as durability and speed for 2 people and 4 people categories were evaluated by the jury.