
The 1st International Online Conference on Sustainable Construction
Globalize, Organize, Build, Unite, Innovate, Lead, Develop
18–20 November 2026





Sustainable Construction, Green Building Technologies, Smart and Digital Technologies, Building Performance and Resilience, Emerging Technologies in Construction, Building Regulations and Ethics, Education and Life-long Learning
- Go to the Sessions
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- A. Sustainable Building Practices
- B. Building Science and Performance Innovations
- C. Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Construction
- D. Innovation and Lifelong Learning in Built Environment Education
- E. Building Regulations versus Technology Innovations
- F. Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Management
- G. Workforce Development and Skills in the Construction Sector
- H. Sustainable Development in the Global South: Challenges and Opportunities
- Event Details
BUILT 2026 is Now OPEN for Abstract Submission and Registration.
Instructions for authors are available online.
Submit your abstracts HERE.
For any inquiries, please contact us at built2026@mdpi.com.
Welcome from the Chairs
Advancing Sustainable Built Environments: Balancing Economic Growth, Environmental Stewardship, and Social Equity
GO BUILD 2026 will feature a wide range of dynamic and interdisciplinary sessions covering critical topics, including but not limited to the following:
G – Global: Sustainable Development in the Global South: Challenges and Opportunities
O – Organize. Workforce Development and Skills in the Construction Sector
B – Build: Sustainable Building Practices
U – Unit: Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Management
I – Innovate: Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Construction
L – Lead: Building Regulations versus Technology Innovations
D – Develop: Innovation and Lifelong Learning in Built Environment Education
Cross-Cutting Theme: Building Science and Performance Innovations
Event Chairs

School of Architecture and Built Environment, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
Dr. Igor Martek is currently an academic at Deakin University, Australia. He earned his PhD in 'Enterprise Strategies in International Construction' from the University of Melbourne. He has an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management, NSW, and an MA in International Relations from the Australian National University, Canberra. He has worked extensively in industry in evaluating, generating and managing large capital projects in various locations around the world. He has worked in Europe, including Eastern Europe, the Maghreb, Levant, China, Korea, and was managing director, Far East, of a British consultancy firm based in Tokyo, for ten years. His research interests include the procurement and facilitation of capital projects as an instrument of national competitive strategy, and the competitive behaviours of international construction firms.

UniSA Online, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Adelaide University, Australia
Dr. Mehdi Amirkhani is a Senior Lecturer for the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) program at UniSA Online (UO), leveraging his extensive experience across five Australian universities to create engaging learning environments. With twelve years as an Architect and a nationally Accredited Home Energy Efficiency Assessor, he has enriched over 120 construction projects, bridging theory with practice. Mehdi specialises in environmental technology, teaching units on lighting, energy estimation, thermal comfort, acoustics, and computational simulation. His expertise lies in sustainable design and building retrofitting to enhance occupants' health and well-being. As a researcher, he focuses on building environmental technologies, net-zero energy buildings, and indoor environmental quality. His PhD introduced an innovative approach to lighting design in office buildings, optimising visual comfort and energy efficiency. Mehdi's dedication to education is reflected in his leadership roles and curriculum development efforts, including increasing student satisfaction ratings and integrating industry standards into teaching. He has served as a guest lecturer at various universities and as a judge for prestigious industry awards. An Associate Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy, Mehdi is also Co-Director of the Zero Energy Mass Custom Home (ZEMCH) Network Australia and a Full Member of Design Matters National.
Sessions
B. Building Science and Performance Innovations
C. Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Construction
D. Innovation and Lifelong Learning in Built Environment Education
E. Building Regulations versus Technology Innovations
F. Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Management
G. Workforce Development and Skills in the Construction Sector
H. Sustainable Development in the Global South: Challenges and Opportunities
Registration
When registering as an "Academic", please register with your academic email address, as this will accelerate the registration process. If you are registering several people under the same registration, please do not use the same email address for each person, but their individual university email addresses. Thank you for understanding.
Participation to the conference is considered final only once the registration fees have been paid. The number of participants is limited: once the number of paid registrations reaches the maximum number of participants, unpaid registrations will be cancelled.
Please note that, in order to finalize the scientific program in due time, at least one registration by any of the authors, denoted as the “Covering Author”, is required to cover the presentation and publication of any accepted abstract. The “Covering Author” registration deadline is 9 October 2026. Your abstract will be withdrawn if your registration is not completed by this date.
Finally, only registered authors will be able to apply for the Conference Awards.
Early Bird Until 22 August 2026 |
Regular Until 13 November 2026 |
Supported documents | |
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Author, Reviewers, Topical Advisory Panel Members, Review Board Members, Editorial Board Members, Guest Editors | 50.00 CHF | 70.00 CHF | |
Academic | 70.00 CHF | 90.00 CHF | |
Non-Academic | 120.00 CHF | 180.00 CHF | |
Student | 50.00 CHF | 70.00 CHF |
Please upload a valid proof of your student identify, e.g. Certificate of Study, Student ID card. |
Chairs, Session Chairs, Invited Speakers, Committee Members of the Conference, MDPI Guests, Editorial Board Members | |
Listener |
Active discounts
Group of 3: 5% discount
Group of 5: 10% discount
Group of 10: 15% discount
Adelaide Univeristy Student Discount: 100% discount
Adelaide University Faculty Discount: 30% discount
Deakin Univeristy Faculty Discount: 30% discount
Deakin University Student Discount: 100% discount
Note: Group size refers to the number of registered attendees in the same registration order.
Cancellation policy
> 2 weeks before the conference | Full refund |
< 2 weeks before the conference | No refund |
Disclaimer
We will endeavour to present the program advertised. However, MDPI and its partners reserve the right to alter or cancel, without prior notice, arrangements, timetables, plans, or other items relating directly or indirectly to the 1st International Online Conference on Sustainable Build, Unite, Innovate, Lead, Train. MDPI and its partners are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such cancellation.
Beware of Unauthorized Registration
Note that Sciforum is the only official registration platform to register to BUILT 2026. Beware that entering into financial agreements with non-endorsed companies can have costly consequences.
Insurance
The organizers do not accept liability for personal accident, loss, or damage to private property incurred as a result of participation in the event.
Payment methods
Wire transfer, Credit card
Currencies accepted by this event
Swiss francs (CHF) , Euros (EUR) , US dollars (USD) , Pounds sterling (GBP) , Japanese yen (JPY) , Canadian dollars (CAD) and Singapore dollars (SGD)
Instructions for Authors
BUILT 2026 will accept abstracts only. The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.
1. Deadline for abstract submission: 18 June 2026.
2. Abstract acceptance notification: 19 August 2026.
You will be notified of the acceptance of an oral/poster presentation in a seperate email.
1. The abstract structure should include the introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections of about 300-400 words in length.
2. All abstracts should be submitted and presented in clear, publication-ready English with accurate grammar and spelling.
3. You may submit multiple abstracts. However, only one abstract will be selected for oral presentation.
4. The abstracts submitted to this conference must be original and novel, without prior publication in any journals or it will not be accepted to this conference.
Detailed Requirements:
1. The submitting author must ensure that all co-authors are aware of the contents of the abstract.
2. Please select only one presenter for each submission. If you would like to change the presenter after submission, please email us accordingly.
The slot for the oral presentation is 15 mins. We advise that your presentation lasts for a maximum of 12 mins, leaving at least 3 mins for the Q&A session.
Authors are encouraged to prepare a presentation in PowerPoint or similar software, to be displayed online along with the abstract. Slides, if available, will be displayed directly on the website using the proprietary slide viewer at Sciforum.net. Slides can be prepared in exactly the same way as for any traditional conference where research results are presented. Slides should be converted to PDF format prior to submission so that they can be converted for online display.
Should include the title, authors, contact details and main research findings, as well as tables, figures and graphs where necessary.
- Size in pixel: 1080 width x 1536 height–portrait orientation.
- Size in cm: 38,1 width x 54,2 height–portrait orientation.
- Font size: ≥16.
- Examples of successful submissions can be viewed here at the following links: (1), (2), (3).
- You can use our free template to create your poster.
The poster template can be downloaded HERE. We will reach out to you closer to the dates of the conference with more information.
It is the authors' responsibility to identify and declare any personal circumstances or interests that may be perceived as inappropriately influencing the representation or interpretation of clinical research. If there is no conflict, please state "The authors declare no conflicts of interest." This should be conveyed in a separate "Conflict of Interest" statement preceding the "Acknowledgments" and "References" sections at the end of the manuscript. Any financial support for the study must be fully disclosed in the "Acknowledgments" section.
MDPI, the publisher of the Sciforum.net platform, is an open access publisher. We believe authors should retain the copyright to their scholarly works. Hence, by submitting an abstract to this conference, you retain the copyright to the work, but you grant MDPI the non-exclusive right to publish this abstract online on the Sciforum.net platform. This means you can easily submit your full paper (with the abstract) to any scientific journal at a later stage and transfer the copyright to its publisher if required.
Publication Opportunities
1. Journal of Sustainability or Designs
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to the dedicated Topic(TBD) hosted by the participating journals Sustainability and Designs,with a 10% discount on the publication fee. Please note, if you have IOAP/association discounts, conference discounts will be combined with IOAP/association discounts. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI’s standard peer-review procedure. The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper.
All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference report of The 1st International Online Conference on Sustainable Build, Unite, Innovate, Lead, Train in Engineering Proceedings (indexed within Scopus, ISSN: 2673-4591); if you wish to publish an extended proceeding paper (4-8 pages), please submit it to the same journal after the conference.
Carefully read the rules outlined in the 'Instructions for Authors' on the journal’s website and ensure that your submission adheres to these guidelines.
Proceedings submission deadline: 29 January 2027.
Manuscripts for the proceedings issue must be formatted as follows:
Title.
Full author names.
Affiliations (including full postal address) and authors' e-mail addresses.
Abstract.
Keywords.
Introduction.
Methods.
Results and Discussion.
Conclusions.
Acknowledgements.
References.
Event Awards
To acknowledge the support of the conference's esteemed authors and recognize their outstanding scientific accomplishments, we are pleased to announce that the conference will provide 4 awards including Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award.
The Awards
Number of Awards Available: 4
Sponsors and Partners
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Organizers
Co-organizers
Media Partners
Conference Secretariat
Ms. April Teng
Email: gobuild2026@mdpi.com
For inquiries regarding submissions and sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us.
A. Sustainable Building Practices
Circular Economy and Waste Reduction: Strategies for material reuse, recycling, and minimizing construction waste.
Energy-Efficient Building Design and Management: Optimizing building performance through passive design, renewable energy, and smart systems.
Decarbonisation and Sustainable Retrofitting: Techniques for reducing carbon footprints in new and existing buildings.
Modern Methods of Construction: Modular and prefabricated construction methods to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Smart Digital Technologies: Use of automation, robotics, and data-driven tools for sustainable construction processes.
Supply Chain and Social Procurement: Sustainable sourcing and equitable supply chain practices.
Cultural Sustainability and Design: Incorporating cultural and societal values into sustainable building design.
Health, Safety, and Wellbeing: Designing buildings that promote occupant health and safety.
B. Building Science and Performance Innovations
Building Performance Assessment: Post-occupancy evaluations, including thermal comfort, lighting, and indoor air quality.
Advanced Energy Systems: Integration of renewable energy technologies, such as solar, wind, and geothermal, into building designs.
Material Performance and Durability: Innovations in high-performance, low-carbon materials for enhanced longevity and sustainability.
Smart Building Technologies: Use of IoT, sensors, and automation for real-time energy and environmental performance optimization.
C. Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Construction
This sub-theme explores cutting-edge technologies that enhance sustainability outcomes in construction, particularly in developing nations.
Generative AI in Construction: Optimizing design, planning, and resource allocation.
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): Enhancing planning and visualization of sustainable spaces.
Building Information Modelling (BIM): Improving project efficiency and sustainability through digital twins.
Advanced Material Technologies: Innovations in material production, performance, and recycling.
Technology Transfer and Local Investment: Strategies for adopting sustainable technologies in the Global South.
D. Innovation and Lifelong Learning in Built Environment Education
This sub-theme highlights advancements in construction education to prepare future professionals for sustainable practices.
Experiential Learning and Industry Partnerships: Bridging academia and industry through practical training.
Integrating Technology in Education: Incorporating VR, AR, and AI into building education curricula.
Engaging Indigenous Knowledge: Promoting diversity and inclusion in construction education.
Sustainability in Design Education: Teaching methodologies for sustainable architectural and engineering design.
Workforce Readiness: Preparing students for emerging challenges in the global construction industry.
E. Building Regulations versus Technology Innovations
This sub-theme explores the balance between compliance with regulatory frameworks and the adoption of innovative practices to advance sustainability.
Compliance with Building Codes and Standards: Aligning sustainable practices with national and international regulations.
Ethical Considerations in Construction: Addressing social and environmental responsibilities in project execution.
Legal Aspects and Contract Management: Mitigating risks through effective contracting and dispute resolution.
Fire Safety Measures: Innovations in fire-rated materials and safety compliance.
International Contracting Arrangements: Exploring FIDIC, design-build, PPP, and other delivery modes in developing countries.
F. Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Management
Building Resilience to Extreme Weather Events: Structural and systemic solutions for durability and safety.
Risk Assessment and Disaster Preparedness: Proactive planning for project and community resilience.
End User-Centric Design: Engaging communities in the design and development process.
Ecology Protection in Urban Development: Integrating environmental considerations into infrastructure planning.
G. Workforce Development and Skills in the Construction Sector
This sub-theme focuses on building a skilled, diverse, and sustainable construction workforce, particularly in developing regions.
Attracting and Retaining Talent: Strategies to address labor shortages and promote career longevity.
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion: Encouraging participation from underrepresented groups.
Human Resources Development: Balancing expatriate and local hires in international projects.
Training and Skill Development: Programs for management, skilled, and semi-skilled workers.
Digital Workforce Development: Equipping workers with skills for smart technologies and automation.
H. Sustainable Development in the Global South: Challenges and Opportunities
This sub-theme addresses the unique needs of developing nations in achieving sustainable construction while pursuing economic growth.
Market Identification and Entry: Evaluating and selecting sustainable projects in offshore markets.
International Alliances and Joint Ventures: Collaborative models for sustainable project delivery.
Project Risks in Developing Countries: Managing institutional, social, financial, and political challenges.
Sustainable Technology Transfer: Building local capacity through technology and skill development.
National Sustainability Strategies: Policy frameworks to transition construction industries toward sustainability.