2026 International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management
(ICCREM 2026)
20–22 November 2026 | Hong Kong, China
Conference Theme: AI Reshaping the Future Built Environment: Intelligence, Sustainability, and Resilience
Introduction
The 2026 International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management (ICCREM 2026) is jointly organized by Harbin Institute of Technology, City University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Tsinghua University, Guangzhou University, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture,South China University of Technology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Chongqing University, Chang'an University, Umeå University (Sweden), Louisiana State University (USA), University of Alberta (Canada), Marquette University (USA), and Nottingham Trent University (UK). It is hosted by City University of Hong Kong. Supporting organizations include the Construction Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the High-Quality Development Research Institute of the China Construction Industry Association, the ECAM journal, and the Journal of Engineering Management. The International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management has been held annually since 2003. The conference proceedings from 2003 to 2012 were indexed by ISTP or ISSHP, and those from 2013 to 2025 have been indexed by EI.
Topics
This conference encompasses a broad range of topics. Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
| Building Intelligence and Autonomous Systems |
| AI-Enabled Building Operation, Maintenance, and Smart Control |
| Intelligent Analysis of Spatial Behaviour in Buildings |
| Digital Twin Cities and Smart Building Integration |
| Foundation Models for Buildings and Intelligent Design Generation |
| Intelligent Safety Management and Proactive Risk Early Warning |
| Intelligent Construction Robotics and Human–Robot Collaborative Construction |
| Human–Building Interaction |
| Built Environment Resilience |
| ESG Framework Development in the Construction Industry |
| Smart Construction and Building Informatisation |
| Green Construction and Sustainable Development |
| Construction Industrialisation and Supply Chain Management |
| Digital City Operations and Management |
| Construction Economics and Real Estate Management |
| Urban Renewal and Resident Well-being |
| Building Life Cycle Assessment |
| Prefabricated Buildings and Modular Construction |
Publications
Conference proceedings will be published by ASCE Press. All accepted papers will be included in the ASCE Library database and submitted to EI Compendex for indexing. Abstracts should be approximately 150 words in length. Full papers must be written in English and formatted according to the guidelines provided on the conference website. Formatted papers should be no fewer than 4 pages and no more than 12 pages. Papers should be submitted electronically in MS Word format. At least one author of each accepted paper must complete registration and payment by the specified deadline for the paper to be included in the proceedings. Based on reviewers' evaluations, selected high-quality papers will be recognised as Outstanding Papers of the Year, and some will be recommended for publication in a special issue of ECAM following appropriate revisions.
Important Dates (Beijing Time)
- 3 April 2026: Abstract submission deadline (optional)
- 17 April 2026: Abstract review notification (optional)
- 3 July 2026: Full paper submission deadline
- 31 July 2026: Notification of paper acceptance (via email)
- 14 August 2026: Revised paper submission deadline
- 20–22 November 2026: Conference dates
Submission
Note: Authors submitting full papers directly are encouraged to submit an abstract first. Please submit abstracts via the submission link (https://www.aischolar.com/conference/iccrem2026/submission) within the conference website (www.iccrem.com). New users must register before submission. Upon abstract approval, authors may upload their full papers.
Conference Venue
Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It is a major city in the Pearl River Delta, the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, and the Asia-Pacific region. Hong Kong comprises Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, situated on the eastern side of the Pearl River Estuary in Guangdong Province. Bordering Shenzhen across the Shenzhen River to the north, Hong Kong lies opposite Macau and Zhuhai across the Pearl River to the west. Hong Kong occupies a central location among the nations along the western Pacific coast and serves as a crucial junction for Pacific and Indian Ocean shipping routes. It is a vital commercial and financial hub in Asia, an international business centre, a global financial centre, and a leading international metropolis and centre for shipping and trade.
City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is a dynamic public research-intensive comprehensive university situated at the geographical and cultural heart of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China. As one of the eight institutions funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC) of the HKSAR Government, CityU is also included in the Ministry of Education of China's list of "National Key Universities". A core member of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao University Alliance, the Beijing–Hong Kong Universities Alliance, the Sino-Russian Engineering Universities Alliance, and the Shanghai–Hong Kong University Alliance, CityU actively fosters regional and international collaboration in higher education. In the field of business education, the University holds dual accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), attesting to its globally recognised standards of excellence.
Guided by its strategic pillars of "Innovation, Interdisciplinarity, and Internationalisation", CityU is committed to cutting-edge research and high-quality professional education, dedicated to developing solutions for pressing global challenges such as climate change, public health, smart cities, and sustainable development, and to driving transformative societal impact. The University motto, "Officium et Civitas" (Professional Excellence and Societal Engagement), encapsulates its dual commitment to academic distinction and social responsibility. In recent years, CityU has been advancing its "HK Tech 300" ten-year blueprint and has established City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) to deepen its integration into the science and technology innovation ecosystem of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area.
In 2025–2026, CityU has achieved outstanding performance in major international rankings: 63rd in the QS World University Rankings, 73rd in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, 54th in the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings, and 99th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), renowned for its rigorous research-based metrics. Notably, within Hong Kong and Macao, only CityU and the University of Hong Kong have secured positions within the global top 100 across all four major ranking systems, such as QS, THE, U.S. News, and ARWU, demonstrating CityU's comprehensive and robust institutional strength and earning widespread recognition in the international higher education community.
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering(ACE)
The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, under the Colledge of Engineering, is one of the University's key engineering disciplines. Transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries, the Department integrates architectural design, structural engineering, building physics, and sustainable technologies, offering a comprehensive talent development pathway from undergraduate studies (BEng in Architectural Engineering) through to MPhil and PhD programmes. The curriculum emphasises the integration of theory and practice, with a strong focus on digitalisation, decarbonisation, and intelligent technologies. The programmes have received provisional accreditation from professional bodies including the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, CityU's "Civil and Structural Engineering" ranked 46th globally, placing firmly among the top three in Hong Kong.
The Department boasts formidable research capabilities, with focal areas including intelligent construction (such as BIM, digital twins, and robotic construction), green and zero-carbon buildings, advanced composite materials, infrastructure resilience, urban disaster risk management, and smart city systems. Supported by world-class research facilities, including the Structural Engineering Laboratory, the Building Environment and Energy Laboratory, and the Smart Construction and Robotics Platform, faculty and students consistently publish in high-impact journals and undertake major projects funded by government and industry. Furthermore, the Department maintains close collaborations with leading global institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), ETH Zürich, Tsinghua University, and the National University of Singapore, as well as industry leaders including Arup, AECOM, and Sun Hung Kai Properties. These partnerships actively promote pedagogical innovation, technology transfer, and industry–academia–research integration, providing intellectual support and talent development for sustainable urban development in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond.
Committee
| Conference Leadership | |
| Permanent Honorary Chairs | Professor Wang Yaowu, Harbin Institute of Technology, China |
| Professor Shen Qiping, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China | |
| Executive Chairs | Professor Chen Long, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China |
| Professor Thomas Ng, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China | |
| Professor Luo Xiaowei, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China | |
| Steering Committee Members | Professor Li Xiaodong, Tsinghua University, China |
| Professor Xue Xiaolong, Guangzhou University, China | |
| Professor Sun Chengshuang, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, China | |
| Professor Lan Feng, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, China | |
| Professor Hong Jingke, Chongqing University, China | |
| Professor Zhang Jingxiao, Chang'an University, China | |
| Professor Yan Hui, South China University of Technology, China | |
| Professor Lu Weizhuo, Umeå University, Sweden | |
| Professor Zhu Yimin, Louisiana State University, USA | |
| Professor Mohamed Al-Hussein, University of Alberta, Canada | |
| Professor Bai Yong, Marquette University, USA | |
| Professor Sun Ming, Nottingham Trent University, UK | |
| Organising Committee | |
| Chairs | Professor Dai Jianguo, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China |
| Professor Man Qingpeng, Harbin Institute of Technology, China | |
| Co-Chairs | Professor Wang Qiancheng, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China |
| Conference Secretary | |
| Chairs | Dr Chen Gaoxiang, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China |
| Professor Guo Hongling, Tsinghua University, China | |
| Professor Ma Xuefeng, Harbin Institute of Technology, China | |
| Co-Chairs | Dr Yuan Ye, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China |
| Dr Wang Guanning, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China | |
| Dr Feng Zhaorong, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China | |
Contact Information
Address: City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, China
Postal Code: 999077
Email: iccrem@hit.edu.cn (For financial enquiry only) | iccrem@vip.163.com
Website: www.iccrem.com
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