About the cidb Post Graduate Conference
About the cidb
Postgraduate Conference
About the cidb Post Graduate Conference
About the cidb Post Graduate Conference
About the cidb Postgraduate Conference
The cidb Postgraduate Conference is a premier platform for knowledge sharing. It is a cornerstone of academic research in the construction industry. This biennial conference bridges the gap between academic inquiry and industry practice, ensuring that research remains dynamic, relevant, and aligned with global best practices.
A Meeting Point for Thought Leaders
The conference brings together academics from around the world, industry practitioners, public sector officials, and policymakers. It serves as a melting pot of ideas, fostering discussions and collaborations that lead to innovative solutions for the industry’s most pressing challenges.
Raising Research Standards
At the heart of the conference is a rigorous peer-review process where scholars evaluate each other’s work, enhancing research quality and impact. The conference plays a key role in strengthening the research capacity of universities, igniting academic passion, and embedding a culture of inquiry within the construction field.
A Collaborative Effort
Organized in partnership between the cidb and South African universities, the conference is hosted on a rotational basis by different institutions. This ensures inclusivity and broad participation across academia, fostering national and international engagement.
Diverse and Impactful Topics
The cidb Postgraduate Conference covers a wide range of subjects across the construction industry value chain. Key themes include policy development and implementation, industry best practices, performance improvement, and issues related to development and inclusion. Through these discussions, participants gain valuable insights into industry trends and challenges, equipping them with the knowledge needed to drive progress.
Why Participate?
- For academics: A unique opportunity to present research, receive constructive peer feedback, and benchmark against global standards.
- For industry practitioners: A chance to engage with cutting-edge research that can inform business strategies and improve operational efficiencies.
- For policymakers: A vital forum to understand research-driven solutions that can shape effective policies for the construction industry.
Get Involved
Whether you are a researcher, industry expert, policymaker, or potential sponsor, the cidb Postgraduate Conference offers a platform to contribute to and benefit from the latest advancements in construction research. Join us in shaping the future of the industry through knowledge and innovation.
Actioning the cidb Mandate
The Postgraduate Conference puts into practice the cidb mandated to promote and develop a construction industry research agenda that defines national development priorities.
- For Academics: A unique opportunity to present research, receive constructive peer feedback, and benchmark against global standards.
- For Industry Practitioners: A chance to engage with cutting-edge research that can inform business strategies and improve operational efficiencies.
- For Policymakers: A vital forum to understand research-driven solutions that can shape effective policies for the construction industry.
cidb 12th Postgraduate Conference
The 12th cidb Postgraduate Conference will take place from 10 to 12 July 2022 at the International Convention Centre in East London, South Africa.
The conference aims to provide an opportunity to review and create knowledge on achieving a sustainable construction industry through innovation and digitalisation, consequently highlighting the resulting processes and practices needed in delivering and operating sustainable construction projects more effectively and efficiently by emphasising innovation and digitalisation.
Local and international keynote speakers at the 12th cidb Postgraduate Conference include:
- Mr Bongani Dladla, cidb CEO
- Mr Gregory Mofokeng, BBCBE CEO
- Mr Troy Everett, TAFE New South Wales, Australia
- Professor Samuel Laryea, University of the Witwatersrand
- Professor Chimay Anumba, University of Florida
- Professor Nicholas Chileshe, UNISA Australia
- Professor David Edwards, Birmingham City University
Conference Fees
- Delegate R3 500 + VAT
- Student Delegate R1000 + VAT
- Accompanying Person R500 + VAT (non-presenters)
- International delegate $300
- Online Delegate $150 (Only International)
