NICMAR Delhi-NCR
NICMAR Hyderabad
# Conference Tracks Focus Areas
1 Panel Discussions Panel Discussions are designed to generate ideas about the pressing indicative topics like “workforce development”, “automation”, and “climate-resilient design”.

The panels will have invited experts from the industry and academics who will deliberate upon a given topic for one hour in a stimulating intellectual environment.
2 Plenary Sessions (Key note speakers) Keynote talks by renowned industry leaders and visionaries, exploring the future of the built environment.

Few indicative topics are:
Smart Cities, Urban Planning and Societal trends
Technology and Innovation in built environment
Sustainability in built environment
Leadership and Team Dynamics
Latest trends in Contract Management and Dispute resolution
3 Research Paper Presentations Authors are invited to submit their original unpublished manuscripts that demonstrate the current research in various sectors of Construction and Project Management and related areas. Papers can be either in the form of original research, case study or a perspective paper.

o Technology and Innovation:
Advanced Project Delivery and Contracting
Lean Design and Construction
Human-Machine Interface
Offsite Construction
Innovative Construction Materials
Construction Robotics and Automation
AI and Machine Learning in Design and Construction
3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Twins
Blockchain Application in Construction Industry
Construction safety

o Sustainability:
Circular Economy in Construction
Carbon Neutral Built environment
Carbon offset strategies in construction
Biophilic Design for Wellbeing
Resilient Infrastructure
Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance

o Smart Cities:
IoT (Internet of Things) in construction
Intelligent transportation systems
Data-driven urban design and development
Inclusive and Accessible Design
Affordable Housing Solutions
Urban Greening and Public Spaces
Urban safety

o Additional Sub themes:
Geopolitics and the Built Environment
Financing and Investment Models
Future of Construction Workforce
Ethical Considerations in Construction
4 PhD Conclave (On 2nd December 2026 - Pre-Conference day) The PhD Conclave at ICFBE-2026 offers a dedicated platform for PhD scholars (second year and above) to present and discuss their ongoing research in the built environment, construction management, sustainability, and allied domains.

Designed to foster scholarly dialogue, mentoring, and collaboration, the Conclave enables participants to receive constructive feedback from senior academicians and industry experts, refine their research direction, and enhance industry relevance.
5 BIM/Project Management Software Workshop (On 2nd December 2026 - Pre-Conference day) The BIM and Project Management Software Workshop at ICFBE-2026 is a hands-on learning track designed to equip participants with practical skills in leading digital tools used across the construction and infrastructure sectors. The workshop will provide experiential exposure to BIM platforms and project management software for planning, coordination, cost control, scheduling, and decision-making.

This interactive session bridges theory and practice, enhances digital competencies, and prepares professionals, academicians, and researchers to effectively adopt technology-driven solutions for efficient and sustainable project delivery.
Accepted papers will be published in conference proceedings with ISBN number. Selected papers may be published in journals (charges applicable).