International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Construction (ICSBC 2025)

Aim:

This conference will serve as a platform for experts, researchers, and industry professionals in Construction Engineering and Geomatics to discuss innovative approaches and best practices that advance sustainable construction methods and infrastructure development. The conference will explore the integration of cutting-edge construction technologies, sustainable materials, and geospatial tools, aimed at creating resilient and resource-efficient built environments.

By bringing together leaders in the fields of construction management, digital transformation, and geomatics, the conference will foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, focusing on strategies to meet the demands of modern construction while minimizing environmental impact. Themes will cover smart cities, digital technologies like BIM, AI, sustainable materials, and environmental monitoring, paving the way for sustainable solutions in building the future.

1. Sustainable Construction

  • Sustainable Building Materials
  • Adapting to Climate Change
  • Extreme weather resilience
  • Low-Carbon Infrastructures
  • Carbon Capture
  • Sustainable Transport Infrastructures
  • Policy and Regulation
  • Green Certifications and Standards
  • Lean Construction
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Nature-Based Solutions

2. Digital Transformation

  • Drones
  • 3D Printed Construction
  • Digital Twins
  • Augmented Construction
  • BIM (Building Information Modeling)
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Big Data and Analytics
  • Cybersecurity
  • Robotics in Construction
  • Cloud Computing for Construction

3. Resource Optimization

  • Infrastructure Investment
  • Cost Management
  • Value Engineering
  • Human Resources Management
  • Circular Economy
  • Waste Management
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Recycled and Upcycled Materials
  • Supply Chains and Material Sourcing
  • Transportation and Logistics

4. Smart Cities

  • Smart Materials
  • Sustainable Urban Planning
  • Geomatics in Smart City Development
  • Biophilic Design
  • Real-Time Urban Monitoring
  • Smart Waste Management Systems
  • Autonomous Transportation and Mobility
  • Smart Water Management
  • Smart Healthcare Solutions
  • Data-Driven City Management
  • Disaster Preparedness and Response

5. Energy and Water Conservation

  • Renewable Energy
  • Green Sources of Fresh Water
  • Energy-Efficient Design
  • Water Management
  • Rainwater Harvesting
  • Greywater Reuse
  • Net-Zero Energy Buildings
  • Water Footprint Analysis
  • Hydropower Integration in Buildings
  • Groundwater Management
  • Aquifer Recharge

6. AI in Construction

  • Design
  • Scheduling
  • Automated Quality Control
  • Autonomous Construction Equipment
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Cost Estimation
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Risk Assessment
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Material Optimization

7. Geomatics and Surveying

  • Geospatial Technologies
  • Optimized Land Use
  • Advanced Surveying Techniques
  • GIS
  • Land Suitability and Zoning
  • Site Selection and Planning
  • 3D Modeling
  • Terrain Mapping
  • Spatial Data Integration
  • Land Management
  • Remote Sensing
  • Environmental Monitoring

8. Conservation, Assessment and Repair

  • Assessment of Buildings and Infrastructure
  • Repair and Rehabilitation
  • Case Studies
  • Historical and Cultural Buildings
  • Structural Health Monitoring
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Seismic Retrofitting
  • Adaptive Reuse
  • Post-Disaster Damage Assessment
  • Preventive Maintenance Strategies

Technical Program Committee

TPC CHAIR
Dr. Atef Badr

MTC, Oman

Prof. Michael Grantham

Institute of Concrete Technology, UK

Prof. Sumi Tetsuya

Kyoto University, Japan

Mr. Raman Mangabhai

Cement and Concrete Science, UK

Prof. Jean Venables

Past President of ICE, UK

Prof. Mark Alexander

University of Cape Town, South Africa

Prof. Mujib Rahman

Aston University, UK

Dr. Seyed Ghaffar

University of Birmingham Dubai, UAE

Eng. Alumualla Almamari

MODES, Oman

Prof. Thomas Kang's

Seoul National University

Dr. Abdullahi Umar

MTC, Oman

Dr. Muyideen Oladimeji

MTC, Oman

Prof. Dominic Reeve

Uni of Swansea, UK

Dr. Jean Venables

Past President of ICE, UK

Eng. Haitham Muqaibal

MTC, Oman

Dr. Sadiq Al-Muscati

DGE Consultants LLC, Oman

Dr. Charles Fentiman

Cement and Concrete Science, UK

Ar Randi Garcia

MTC, Oman

Dr. Yun Bai

University College London, UK

Prof. M. Iqbal Khan

King Saud University, KSA

Prof. Yunqing Xuan

Uni of Swansea, UK

Mr. Richard Day

The Concrete Society, UK

Dr. Chris Goodier

Loughborough University, UK

Dr. Agnieszka Klemm

Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

Dr. David Law

RMIT University, Australia

Prof. Jiaping Liu

Southeast University, China

Prof. Viktor Mechtcherine

TU Dresden, Germany

Dr. Ulrich Schneck

CITEC GmbH, Germany

Prof. Kosmas Sideris

Democritus Uni. of Thrace, Greece

Prof. Wensheng Zhang

Building Materials Academy, China

Dr. Alaba Boluwade

SQU, Oman

Prof. Dawei Han

Uni of Bristol, UK

Prof. John Williams

Uni of Portsmouth, UK

Dr. Majid Al-Jahdhami

MTC, Oman

Prof. Jan Vymazal

Czech Uni, Czech Republic

Dr. Abideen Ganiyu

British University of Bahrain, Bahrain

Prof. Martin Tillotson

Leeds Uni, UK

Dr. Ahmed Awad

MTC, Oman

Dr. Ali Al-Maktoomi

SQU, Oman

Eng. Al Khalil Al Amri

MTC, Oman

Mr. Roger Venables

Venables Consultancy, UK

Dr. Nobuo Kawahara

Yokohama City University, Japan

Eng. Aisiti Munawaroh

MIE University, Japan

Dr. Majed Ali

MTC, Oman

Ar. Randi Garcia

MTC, Oman

Dr. Morsaleen Chowdhury (Coordinator)

MTC, Oman

International Advisory Committee

ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

Dr. Atef Badr
Dr. Atef Badr

Military Technological College, Oman

Prof. Michael Grantham
Prof. Michael Grantham

Institute of Concrete Technology, UK

Prof. Sumi Tetsuya
Prof. Sumi Tetsuya

Kyoto University, Japan

Mr. Raman Mangabhai
Mr. Raman Mangabhai

Cement and Concrete Science, UK

Prof. Ashraf Ashour
Prof. Ashraf Ashour

University of Bradford, UK

Prof. Dominic Reeve
Prof. Dominic Reeve

Uni of Swansea, UK

Dr. Charles Fentiman
Dr. Charles Fentiman

Cement and Concrete Science, UK

Invited Speakers

Prof. Michael Grantham
Prof. Michael Grantham

Institute of Concrete Technology, UK

Dr. Atef Badr
Dr. Atef Badr

Military Technological College, Oman

Prof. Sumi Tetsuya
Prof. Sumi Tetsuya

Kyoto University, Japan

Prof. Dominic Reeve
Prof. Dominic Reeve

Uni of Swansea, UK

Prof. Ashraf Ashour
Prof. Ashraf Ashour

University of Bradford, UK

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