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CALL FOR PAPERS

1ST INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM 2011

Theme

“Winning Strategies for International Projects”

Venue

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Date

21-22 September, 2011

Organized by:

Department of Civil Engineering, RAZAK School of Engineering & Advanced Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

In collaboration with:

Project Management Research Collaboration (ProMaRC: The University of Hong Kong, Loughborough University, National University of Singapore, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)

Innovative Construction (ICON Research Alliance), UTM

Construction Technology & Management Centre (CTMC), UTM

UTM International Business School (IBS)

The deadline for abstracts is

January 2nd, 2011

Background & Scope

International construction faces tremendous challenges, and at the same time, great opportunities for those architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) firms operating at a global level. Today’s construction market is worth an estimated $7.5 trillion. By 2020, it will be an estimated $12.7 trillion – 70% growth. Emerging construction markets in Asia and Pacific will grow by an estimated 125% by 2020 (Global Construction Perspectives & Oxford Economics) China is predicted to take over the US as the largest construction market by 2018 and be worth $2.4 trillion by 2020. India will overtake Japan by 2020 to become the 3^rd largest global construction market. Growth in emerging markets is predicted to outpace developed countries

Large construction and infrastructure projects in developing countries such as Latin America and the Far East have been commissioned as a result of attempts to increase the competitiveness of industries in these regions and to attract foreign investment. In developed countries it is a need to upgrade or replace older facilities. Construction firms expanding to other parts of the world may need to work on understanding very different business cultures and environments.

Pressure on public spending is generating downward pressure on margins. Client’s demands for lower priced contracts are forcing firms to restructure their marketing strategies and approaches to pricing.

E-commerce is changing the way in which business is carried out by altering tendering processes and stimulating new approaches to project collaboration. Novel approaches to client handling through the use of partnering arrangements have been developed.

Global construction is quite fragmented with many AEC firms attempting to be dominant in specific niches. Focusing on the creation of an international network of contacts, the AEC firms are attempting to better target their marketing efforts.

Public Private Partnerships (PPP)/Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) will continue to grow internationally.

Continuing globalization, urbanization, population growth and mass migration will increase emphasis on the importance of delivery of intelligent infrastructure.

Focus will continue to be on good project management, quality, on-time performance, partnering arrangements and managing disputes, in order to improve effectiveness of relations between the project stakeholders. However, delivering value to a much broader range of stakeholders is becoming crucial, given increased concerns about corporate governance and climate change.

Aim, Objectives & Outline Programme

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AIM – TO DEVELOP A BODY OF KNOWLEDGE OF INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

This symposium will aim to develop the body of knowledge for international construction business and management.

Papers are invited from academics, researchers and practitioners which address current and future developments in international construction to;
a) provide an analysis of the global market,
b) identify the challenges and business opportunities in specific regions/countries ie. Europe, China, North and South America, the Middle East, Africa, India, ASEAN, Australia etc. and
c) identify winning strategies in specific sectors of construction, for example design, contracting, engineering consulting, housebuilding, property development, product manufacturing etc.

Key note addresses, presentations and seminars will consider issues related to the international construction project lifecycle ie. market demand/conception, feasibility, design, pre-construction, construction, commissioning, facilities management etc .. For example;
• challenges faced by construction businesses operating in developed, and developing regions of the world,
• approaches to market entry,
• successful alliance and joint venture strategies,
• procurement, PPP/PFI, collaborative working,
• cultural impact on international projects and managing the human resource,
• supply chain management on international projects,
• environmental, sustainability and CSR strategies,
• management of risk on overseas projects,
• value management in projects,
• funding of projects and finance,
• developing a quality culture,
• harnessing information technology for project success,
• legal considerations in executing international projects.

OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Conference are to:
• Present information and analysis on global construction markets.
• Highlight current business strategies being pursued by architectural, construction and engineering consultants, contractors and manufacturers.
• Focus on the demands and experiences of construction clients i.e. Governments, private developers across a range of sectors i.e. energy, utilities, retail, manufacturing, airports, healthcare etc.
• Provide a forum for researchers, industry, clients and consultants to discuss and debate current and future trends and developments in international construction.
• Present a number of international, high-profile construction project case studies, to illustrate winning project strategies.

Outline Programme

Day One

Opening & Introductions

Session 1 Global Construction Market Analysis

Session 2 Business Opportunities in Specific

Countries

Session 3 Sector Specific Business Strategies

Questions & Answers/Panel Discussion

(Special Meeting of CIB Task Group: Marketing in Construction)

Conference Dinner

Day Two

Opening & Introductions

Session 4 Export Strategies

Session 5 Construction Client Focus

Session 6 International Construction Project

Case Studies

Questions & Answers/Panel Discussion

Closing Ceremony

Objectives of the Symposium

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The objectives of the Symposium are to:

Present information and analysis on global construction markets.
Highlight current business strategies being pursued by architectural, construction and engineering consultants, contractors and manufacturers.
Focus on the demands and experiences of construction clients i.e. Governments, private developers across a range of sectors i.e. energy, utilities, retail, manufacturing, airports, healthcare etc.
Provide a forum for researchers, industry, clients and consultants to discuss and debate current and future trends and developments in international construction.
Present a number of international, high-profile construction project case studies, to illustrate winning project strategies.
Consider the business challenges and opportunities given increased demand for:
- value management in projects
- environmental management services
- development of CSR policies and practices
- PPP/PFI
- collaborative approaches to procurement

Why You Should Attend The Symposium

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WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?

• be part of a unique event which will commence the development of a body of knowledge in international construction business and management
• this forum will bring together academics, researchers and practitioners to discuss and debate current trends and developments.
• all academic papers will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers.
• accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings
• all delegates who register and attend the Symposium in Kuala Lumpur will receive 30 days free online access to all of Emerald Publications built environment titles (total of 17).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE SYMPOSIUM?
• Construction researchers in architecture, construction, engineering, project management etc.
• Contractors, consultants and project managers.
• Civil servants, clients/owners and property developers.
• Professionals and consultants from the construction and allied industries.
• Financiers, bankers, lawyers and policy makers.
• Postgraduate students and others.

Call for Abstracts

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Authors are invited to submit abstracts, relating to the conference themes. The abstract should be written in English (in MS word format only)

All abstracts should be structured as follows:

Title: The title should be short, preferably less than 15 words.
Author(s): Provide contact details for the authors including names, surnames, organization/company, phone/fax no., e-mail and full postal address.
Keywords: Provide up to 5 keywords.
Background: Short summary of relevant background and problem addressed.
Objectives: Define the “tangible and measurable” objectives of the work presented in the paper.
Methodology: Describe briefly the methodology that you are using or have used to achieve your objectives.
Results: Provide a short summary of the results and clearly state how they related to the context of international construction business and project management.

Important Dates

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January 2nd, 2011 Deadline for submission of abstracts

February 2nd, 2011 Notification of acceptance of abstract

April 2nd, 2011 Submission of full papers (guidelines to be advised)

June 2nd, 2011 Notification of acceptance of papers with comments

July 2nd, 2011 Submission of revised final (camera ready) paper

Abstract should be sent to the Organizing Committee by December 2^nd, 2010 via e-mail to

(1) chrispreece@ic.utm.my

(2) syazli@ic.utm.my

Best Paper Awards

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The International Scientific Review Committee will decide on the award of best papers, to be published in the Journal of Engineering Construction & Architectural Management (ECAM), and the Journal of Quantity Surveying & Construction Business (JQSCB)

In addition, a special issue of the Journal of Quantity Surveying & Construction Business (JQSCB) will publish a number of selected and extended papers from the Symposium.