CBPM 2026: Construction Business & Project Management Conference 2026 UCT Graduate School of Business, V&A Waterfront Cape Town, South Africa, June 23-25, 2026

Scope

In the face of accelerating climate change, rapid urbanisation and technological disruption, the construction industry should urgently reposition itself to deliver resilient, sustainable and inclusive built environments. This is especially vital for Africa and other emerging regions, where infrastructure gaps, social vulnerability and economic pressures intersect in increasingly complex ways. By convening researchers, practitioners, policymakers and future leaders, this conference seeks to catalyse innovation, share practical insights and co-create pathways towards resilient, sustainable construction and project management futures worldwide.

Topics of Interest

The conference committee encourages the submission of articles that communicate applied and empirical findings in the following topic areas (though not limited to this):

• Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and Automation in Construction and Project Management
• Digital Twins, BIM and Virtual Construction Technologies
• Robotics, Automation and 3D Printing in Construction
• Innovative Use of Technology and Smart Construction Systems
• Sustainable Materials and Low-Carbon Construction Technologies
• Net-Zero Carbon Strategies and Circular Economy in the Built Environment
• Climate Adaptation and Disaster-Resilient Construction
• Resilient Housing and Affordable Construction Systems
• Sustainable Infrastructure for Emerging Economies
• Infrastructure Development and Smart City Innovation
• Procurement Innovation, PPPs and Transformation
• Cost Estimation, Scheduling and Financial Management in Construction
• Contract Management, Claims and Dispute Resolution
• Construction Health, Safety and Predictive Risk Modelling
• Mental Health, Wellbeing and Safety Culture in Construction
• Construction Business Practice, Strategy and Leadership
• Labour Market Challenges, Skills Development and Workforce Transformation
• SME Development and Entrepreneurial Growth in Construction
• Construction Education and Pedagogical Innovation
• Women in Construction and Gender-Inclusive Industry Transformation

Important Dates

Important Dates:

Publications

All accepted papers will appear in the conference proceedings with a DOI and ISBN number. Extended versions of the papers will be published as book chapters/special issues of the International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management (indexed in Scopus) and the Journal of Construction Business and Management published by UCT Library.

Awards

Please note that a selection of the best papers will be identified by the CBPM Committee for publication in one of our partner journals. If your paper has been identified as one of the 'best papers', you may receive an invitation from the editor to revise and submit your paper to the journal. Authors of such papers are not obliged to accept the invitation and may opt-out of this initiative at any time.

Submission Guidelines

Authors from all over the world are invited to submit original and unpublished papers, which are not under review in any other conference or journal. All papers will be peer-reviewed by the program committee based on their originality, significance, methodological soundness, and clarity of exposition. The Scientific Committee will check the similarity index of all the submitted papers using Turnitin.

Paper length must be between 5 and 10 pages, incorporating all text, references, figures, and tables. Submissions imply the willingness of at least one author to register, attend the conference, and present the paper, either physically or virtually. Access the paper template here: CBPM Conference Paper Template

Please submit your Full Paper through EasyChair.

Committees

Program Committee

• Prof. Abimbola Windapo – University of Cape Town, South Africa
• Prof. Ayodeji Aiyetan – Durban University of Technology, South Africa
• Prof. Justus Ngala Agumba - Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
• Prof. Cecilia Modupe Mewomo – Tarleton State University, USA
• Prof. Ikechukwu A Diugwu - Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria
• Dr. Nnedinma Umeokafor – University of Greenwich, UK
• Dr. Chikezirim Okorafor – Durban University of Technology, South Africa
• Dr. Iruka Chijindu Anugwo - Durban University of Technology, South Africa
• Dr. Kehinde Alade – Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigaeria
• Dr. Amanda Filtane – University of Cape Town, South Africa
• Dr. Dr Steve Kabemba - University of Cape Town, South africa
• Mr Johnson Adetooto - Purdue University, USA
• Mr Fabio Companie - University of Cape Town, South Africa
• Mr Mochelo Lefoka - University of Cape Town, South Africa

Organizing committee

• Prof. Abimbola Windapo - University of Cape Town, South Africa
• Prof. Ayodeji Aiyetan - Durban University of Technology, South Africa
• Prof. Justus Ngala Agumba - Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
• Prof. Cecilia Modupe Mewomo – Tarleton State University, USA
• Dr. Nnedinma Umeokafor – University of Greenwich, UK
• Dr. Chikezirim Okorafor – Durban University of Technology, South Africa
• Dr. Iruka Chijindu Anugwo - Durban University of Technology, South Africa
• Dr. Kehinde Alade – Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigaeria
• Dr. Amanda Filtane – University of Cape Town, South Africa
• Dr. Dr Steve Kabemba - University of Cape Town, South africa
• Mr. Darmarajan Chinasamy – Secretary, University of Cape Town, South Africa
• Ms. Lee-Candy Moses - External and Community Engagement Lead

Venue

The conference will be held both virtually and physically in Cape Town.

Physical Venue: UCT Graduate School of Business, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

Contact

Email: cbpmconference@uct.ac.za or cbpmconference@gmail.com