CALL FOR PAPERS
climate change.
1ST INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION
BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM 2011
Theme
“Winning & Sustainable 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
International Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
In association with:
CREAM Construction Research Institute of
Malaysia
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 Center
(CTMC), UTM
UTM International Business School (IBS)
Including a joint meeting of International
Council for Research & Innovation in Building
& Construction (CIB) Working Commission
112 Culture in Construction & CIB Task Group
082 Marketing in Construction
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concerns about corporate governance and
BACKGROUND AND 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.
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 3rd
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.
• 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
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 will be presented by international
academics, researchers and practitioners which
address current and future developments in
international construction business and
management .
KEY NOTE SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE
Professor Richard Fellows, Richard Fellows
(BSc, PhD, FRICS, FCIOB, MCIArb) is Professor of
Construction Business Management at
Loughborough University, UK; previously, he was a
Professor in the Department of Real Estate and
Construction, The University of Hong Kong and
Professor of Culture in Construction at Glasgow
Caledonian University, UK. He graduated from the
University of Aston and has worked as a quantity
surveyor for several major contractors. His research
interests concern economics, contracts and law, and
management of people in construction – especially
cultural issues as drivers of behaviour and
performance. He was a founder and for many years
was joint coordinator of the CIB group, W112 –
‘Culture in Construction’. Richard has published
widely in books, journals and international
conferences and is qualified as a mediator.
Mr Ian Luke, Managing Director, Skanska
Cementation International Ltd., a subsidiary of
Skanska Uk which is part of the worldwide Skanska
Group, has had an extensive international career in
the construction industry. He has worked on major
international projects, and sits on various joint
venture and consortium boards. Ian’s wide
 experience included being Corporate Procurement
Director where he successfully managed the first
phase of the procurement change programme. Ian
believes that keys in improving the Industry are in
dispute prevention and mediation, as well as the
need for radical changes to the procurement
processes that currently exist in the Industry. and a
move to a much more collaborative approach to
tendering /negotiating contracts.
Dr. Thomas Tang is Director for Corporate
Sustainability, AECOM Asia, a global provider of
professional planning, design and engineering
services. He is responsible for AECOM's
sustainability and CSR initiatives in the region as
well as reducing the company's internal carbon
footprint. He also has research experience
concerning the built environment, waste
management, energy and climate change with
particular interests in green technologies and
designing low carbon cities of the future.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Conference are to:
• Highlight current business strategies being
pursued by architectural, construction and
engineering consultants, contractors and
manufacturers.
• Provide a forum for researchers, industry, clients
and consultants to discuss and debate current
and future trends and developments in
international construction.
free online access to all of Emerald Publications For updates see the Symposium website:
built environment titles (total of 17).
http://www.razakschool.utm.my/icbms2011
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE SYMPOSIUM?
• Construction researchers in architecture,
construction, engineering, project management etc. CONFERENCE VENUE
• Contractors, consultants and project
managers. International Campus,
• Civil servants, clients/owners and property Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
developers. Jalan Semarak,
• Professionals and consultants from the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
construction and allied industries.
• Financiers, bankers, lawyers and policy
makers. CONFERENCE DIRECTORS & SECTRETARIAT
• Postgraduate students and others.
Professor Dr Christopher Nigel Preece (Universiti
OUTLINE PROGRAMME: Teknologi Malaysia)
Dr Mohamad Syazli Fathi (Universiti Teknologi
Day One – 21 September Malaysia)
Opening Ceremony & Introductions CONTACT DETAILS
Keynote Addresses
The Impact of Culture on International Project Department of Civil Engineering,
Success RAZAK School of Engineering & Advanced
Business Strategy & Internationalisation Technology,
Questions & Answers/Panel Discussion Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
Postgraduate Seminar International Campus,
CIB Joint Meeting CIB) Working Commission 112 Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Culture in Construction & CIB Task Group 082
Marketing in Construction (1) chrispreece@ic.utm.my
(2) syazli@ic.utm.my
Conference Dinner

Day Two – 22 September REGISTRATION FORM

WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?
Opening & Introductions
Keynote Addresses
• You will be part of a unique event which will
The Sustainability Challenges Facing International
commence the development of a body of knowledge Construction
in international construction business and International Construction Project Management –
management Current & Future Challenges
• This forum will bring together academics, Procurement, Contracts, Risk and Value
researchers and practitioners to discuss and debate Questions & Answers/Panel Discussion
current trends and developments. Closing Ceremony
• All delegates who register and attend the
Symposium in Kuala Lumpur will receive 30 days
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