1. Themes and Sub-themes

Sustainable Built Environment

  • Construction and climate change
  • Future of construction and the Built Environment
  • Sustainable construction for youth development

Engineering and Built Environment Education and Training

  • Decolonization of the curriculum
  • Equality, diversity, and inclusion in engineering and IT
  • Community engagement and upliftment
  • Student employability and graduate satisfaction
  • Skills gap identification and reskilling of unemployed graduates

Digitalization and Emerging Technologies

  • Technology infusion in design, industry, and governance
  • Applications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
  • Smart and secure technologies

Professionalism and Ethics

  • Regulation and professionalization of the built environment
  • Mentorship for professional registration and development
  • Collaboration among industry, universities, and government

Quality and Safety in Engineering & Built Environment

  • Construction safety and hazard identification
  • Risk assessment and safety equipment
  • Health and well-being, including mental health

2. Abstract Submission Guidelines

  • Deadline: January 30, 2025
  • Length: 250-300 words
  • Format: Typed in single space, Tahoma font size 12
  • Content: Clearly indicate alignment with the conference themes
  • Submission: Upload abstracts at icscbe.wsu.ac.za/icscbe/submissions.php

3. Guidelines for Paper Submissions

  • Title: Provide a concise and informative title (max 21 words).
  • Abstract: Well-crafted summary highlighting objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Introduction: Establish background, knowledge gap, and objectives.
  • Literature Review: Review current literature (within 5 years) and state the problem.
  • Methods: Briefly describe research design, data collection, and analysis.
  • Results: Summarize the main findings.
  • Conclusion and Recommendations: Summarize implications, contributions, and suggestions.
  • Formatting and Style: Use Harvard referencing.
  • Text: Microsoft Word, single-spaced, 12pt Tahoma.
  • Length: 5000-6000 words maximum.
  • Language and Style: Clear, concise, formal.
  • Structure: Use an unstructured abstract with logical sections.
  • Keywords: Up to six keywords.

4. Payment

  • NB: All people who wants to participate will have to register first
  • For payments you will have to log in to the system and follow the steps with or without the paper
  • Addional documents are attached to the portal for your Hr Or finance use such as Tax Clearance,CSD Registration report Certificate etc., for addidional information feel free to contact Prof X Mashwama or email icscbe@wsu.ac.za
  • Each invoice: Caters for only one person hence you have to all register to confirm your attendance.

    • Important Dates and Registration

    • Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 January 2025
    • Abstract Feedback Deadline: 10 February 2025
    • Full Paper Submission Deadline: 30 April 2025
    • Full Paper Feedback Deadline: 15 May 2025
    • Full Paper Feedback Deadline Extension: 31 May 2025
    • Camera Ready Paper Submissions: 31 May 2025
    • Camera Ready Paper Submissions Extension: 31 May 2025
    • Early Registration Fee: R3000 (by 1 April 2025)
    • General/Late Registration Fee: R3500 (Open)
    • Student Fee: R1500 (with proof of studentship)

    Paper Presentations and Workshops

    • Paper Presentations: 20 minutes (15 for presentation, 5 for Q&A)
    • Workshops: 60 minutes (45 for presentation, 15 for Q&A)

    Conference Publications

    Presenting authors must register and pay the fee to present. The Scientific Committee accepts a maximum of two presentations per delegate. All accepted papers will be published in the proceedings (ISBN: 978-0-7961-7042-2, DOI) and submitted for indexation.

    Accommodation, Travel and Visa Information

    Traveling to East London: Direct local flights from Johannesburg are available. International attendees should book a connecting flight after landing in a major South African city. For road travel, multiple accessible routes exist.

    Hotels and Accommodation: Delegates arrange their own accommodation. A list of local hotels/B&Bs will be provided. Transportation is the delegate's responsibility.

    SA Visa: Visit the South Africa Department of Home Affairs for visa information.

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