Call for Papers
Organised for the
INTERNATIONAL COST ENGINEERING COUNCIL (ICEC)
Hosted by the
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN QUANTITY SURVEYORS (ASAQS)
In collaboration with the SACQSP Research Conference
SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR THE QUANTITY SURVEYING PROFESSION (SACQSP)
Assisted by the
SOUTH AFRICAN PROJECT CONTROLS INSTITUTE (SAPCI)
Co-ordinator of Content, Papers & Programme:
PROF J.J.P. (BASIE) VERSTER
Department of Quantity Surveying and Construction Management, University of the Free State
CONGRESS ORGANISING COMMITTEE
The Congress is being organised by representatives from the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors and the South African Project Controls Institute, comprising Professors Pearl (Congress Director) and Verster (Academic Programme co-ordinator), and Messrs. Bennett (SAPCI) and Vermeulen (ASAQS).
SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
This committee will consist of recognised national and international academics with relevant expertise, and representatives from industry. Prof Basie Verster will act as coordinator of the content, papers and programme.
CONFERENCE HOST AND SECRETARIAT
The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) is acting as host for the conference. Secretarial, administrative and management matters are under the care of the Congress Secretariat, Turners Conferences (Pty) Limited. All enquiries regarding Abstracts, Papers and Programme should be addressed to:
Mrs. Kerry Firmani, Tel: +27 31 3688000; Fax: +27 31 3686623; e-mail: kerryf@turnergroup.co.za
All other enquiries should be directed to:
Mrs. Gill Slaughter, Tel: +27 31 3688000; Fax: +27 31 3686623; e-mail: info@icec2012.org.za
OBJECTIVES
This Eighth World Congress is intended to bring together an international audience of industry representatives, academics and postgraduate researchers to deliberate issues of common interest with the aim of fostering international exchange and friendship in the pursuit of promoting excellence in professional practice within the build and engineering environments. It will provide a platform to highlight the vision in bringing together the total cost management professions towards a bright future in a changing environment. CPD certificates will be issued to local delegates.
CONFERENCE SCOPE
The scope of the conference is to encourage active debate amongst practitioners, researchers, and post-graduate students. Submissions by students, personnel who are working in the quantity surveying, cost engineering and project management disciplines and those who are concerned with the challenges that the built environment professions face are particularly welcome. The conference seeks to explore current advances in research relevant to the present and future state of development of the professions and industry, nationally and globally. Papers should focus on new research themes, practices and topics, innovative research strategies or well articulated methodologies applied in the context of specific disciplines. Reporting on work recently completed or work in progress is especially welcomed. The aim is to address the role and the contribution of all who add value to the industry's and profession's performance.
MAIN THEMES
Papers will be accepted within the broad areas of real estate and industrial engineering, the built environment professions' and property / construction sector development. Papers with similar themes will be grouped for sessions. The main focus of the Congress is on the three professions of Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering and Project Management. Topics may include:
- Cost Efficient Design and Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Property Development
- Sustainability and the Environment
- Value Management
- Risk Management
- Construction Management
- Knowledge Management
- Innovative and Creative Practices
- Best Practice and Ethics (deleted Creative and)
- Information Technology
- Continuing Professional Development
- Professional Responsibility and Employer Authority
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Education, Training & Knowledge Transfer & Management
- Dispute Resolution
- Cost Management
Note: the above topics are merely a guideline. All topics within the broad spectrum of the Built Environment Professions as well as Construction Industry and Property Development will be considered.
ABSTRACTS AND PAPERS
Authors are invited to submit abstracts in English (British) of not more than 300 words for peer review by the Scientific and Technical Committee. Each abstract should be submitted as per the online guidelines, depicting the topic area that the proposed paper will address. The name(s) and full contact details of the author(s), as well as specific details pertaining to their role (study-leader, researcher etc.). Abstracts should indicate: Purpose of the paper, Design / Methodology / Approach, Findings, Research limitations / implications (if applicable), Practical implications (if applicable), Originality / Value of the paper, Key words. Abstracts will be reviewed in terms of relevance to the aims and objectives of the Congress; originality of subject matter; likely academic rigour of the proposed paper; and likely contribution to knowledge, or practical relevance, of the proposed paper. The abstract template to be used and the paper- and oral presentation guidelines can be downloaded from:
www.icec2012.org.za
KEY DATES
- Submission of abstract: 17 October 2011
- Notification of abstract acceptance: 30 November 2011
- Submission of draft paper: 28 February 2012
- Notification of paper acceptance: 15 April 2012
- Submission of final paper: 15 May 2012
SUBMISSIONS
Submit abstracts and papers online at www.icec2012.org.za. Each paper will be sent to at least two referees who are knowledgeable in the field of blind peer reviewing of papers. Authors of accepted papers will be invited to present the papers, which will be published in the Congress Proceedings CD. Note that at least one of the authors must register, attend the conference and present the paper, as a condition for publication.
The author who will present the paper must be identified. A short CV of authors must be forwarded at the same time as the paper submission.
For assistance with abstract and paper submissions, contact Kerry Firmani at Turners Conferences: kerryf@turnergroup.co.za.
CONGRESS FEES
Delegates are encouraged to register early to benefit from the discounted fee. Early bird registration ends on 31st January 2012. Thereafter, registration fees are subject to a surcharge. All fees exclude accommodation which should be arranged through the Congress Secretariat or by the delegates themselves.
CONGRESS COSTS
| ICEC Member - early bird |
R 4 900 |
| ICEC Member - late registration |
R 5 400 |
| Non-ICEC Member - early bird |
R 5 900 |
| Non-ICEC Member - late registration |
R 6 500 |
| SA Delegate (Member of ASAQS / SAPCI) - early bird |
R 4 900 |
| SA Delegate (Member of ASAQS / SAPCI) - late registration |
R 5 400 |
| Day Delegates (per day) |
R 2 500 |
| Students (On production of a valid, current student card - SA) |
R 1 200 |
Note: - Final registration is subject to Receipt of Full Payment
Full delegate conference fees reflected above include:
- Attendance at all programme sessions on Monday 25th to Wednesday 27th June 2012
- Full set of conference proceedings
- Welcome reception on Sunday, 24th June 2012
- Social event on Monday, 25th June 2012
- Gala Dinner on Tuesday, 26th June 2012
- All lunches, teas at programme sessions
Attendance at the Technical Workshops is not covered by the basic conference fee. Full details of these sessions (planned for Saturday 23rd June and Sunday, 24th June), together with associated fees will be made available through the official Congress website and newsletters closer to the event.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
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Saturday, 23 June 2012
| Full day: |
Sports - by arrangement |
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Technical Workshops |
| Afternoon: |
AAQS meeting |
| Evening: |
Informal dinner for ICEC / AAQS members - by invitation |
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Sunday, 24 June 2012
| Full day: |
Registration |
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ICEC Council Meeting |
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Technical Workshops |
| Evening: |
Welcome reception for all delegates |
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Monday, 25 June 2012
| Morning: |
Registration / Welcome |
| Full day: |
Programme Sessions / Exhibition |
| Evening: |
Evening at Leisure |
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Tuesday, 26 June 2012
| Full day: |
Registration |
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Programme Sessions / Exhibition |
| Evening: |
Gala dinner |
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Wednesday, 27 June 2012
| Morning: |
Registration |
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Programme Sessions / Exhibition |
| Mid-day: |
Closure and lunch |
CONGRESS WEBSITE
Further details will be published on the Congress website: www.icec2012.org.za
ACCOMMODATION
Special Congress rates have been negotiated by the Congress Secretariat at a range of hotels in close proximity to the Congress venue. Full details of availability, prices etc will be posted on the Congress Website. Enquiries in this regard should be addressed to:
Mrs. Gill Slaughter: Tel: +27 31 3688000; Fax: +27 31 3686623; e-mail: info@icec2012.org.za
VENUE
International Convention Centre, Durban (ICC)
REGISTRATION
Registration can be submitted to: info@icec2012.org.za.
Online registration will be available soon so please visit www.icec2012.org.za
SUBMISSIONS
Submit abstracts online at www.icec2012.org.za or email them to: kerryf@turnergroup.co.za
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