conference scope
The scope of the conference is to encourage active debate amongst researchers. Submissions by students in particular, but also from departmental personnel who are working in the built enviromental disciplines and those who are concerned with the challanges that the South African construction industry faces, are particularly welcome. The conference seeks to explore current advances in construction research relevant to the present and future state of development of the construction industry, nationally and globally. Papers should focus on new research themes and topics, innovative research strategies or well articulated methodologies applied in the Southern African context. Reporting on work recently completed or work in progress is especially welcome. The aim is to address the role and the contribution of all who add value to the construction industry's performance.
conference theme
Sustainable Construction through Quality and Innovation Beyond 2010
main topics
Papers will be accepted within the broad areas of Construction Industry Sustainability, Quality and Innovation. Papers will be grouped around the thematic areas and can include the following key topics:
Sustainability
· Human resources development
· Business performance
· SMME development
· Construction economics
· Developing country issues
· Impact of HIV/AIDS
· Value management
Quality
· Best practice and benchmarking
· Knowledge management
· Industry capacity
· Health and safety
· Skills development
· Education and training
Innovation
· IT in construction
· Construction project management
· Emerging contractor issues
· Tendering strategies
· Affordable housing
· Alternative designs and materials
· Climate change and green buildings
Note: the above topics are merely a guideline. All topics within the broad spectrum of Construction Industry, sustainable construction, quality and innovation will be considered.