Nie, Q.2024-11-222024-11-222024http://hdl.handle.net/2263/99372Papers presented virtually at the 42nd International Southern African Transport Conference on 08 - 11 July 2024This article, set against the backdrop of Chinese bridge construction, explores how education and training of high-quality talent can enhance the transportation industry's ability to confront future challenges. Firstly, it analyses the challenges faced by Chinese bridges, including the scarcity of high-quality talent, the integration of computer technology with bridge construction, and intelligent construction and smart detection. Secondly, in light of the current highly integrated landscape of artificial intelligence and bridge construction, three strategies for cultivating high-quality talent and methods for social education and popularization are proposed. Finally, through successful case studies, the importance of talent development and education is demonstrated, along with suggestions for collectively addressing future challenges in the transportation industry.4 pagesPDFenSouthern African Transport Conference 2024Chinese bridge constructionEducation and training of high-quality talentTransportation industryArticle