LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE VIETNAM

Coordinator: Dr. Do Huu Thanh [Vietnam] Director ICD & ICCEC National University of Civil Engineering.

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Ben O. Uwakweh [USA] Alfredo Serpell [S. America] Stephen Ogunlana [U.K.] P.D. Rwelamila [Africa] A. Aghayere [USA] B. Ilozor [USA] M. Shofolowe [USA] L. Waller [USA]

CIB W107 Conference Secretariat NCA&T State University School of Technology 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC, 27411

CIB Working Commission 107 Construction In Developing Countries

FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information about the conference contact Ben O. Uwakweh at: cibw107@ncat.edu / bouwakwe@ncat.edu For additional information about CIB W107 contact the coordinators: Pantaleo Rwelamila ~ Rwelapmd@unisa.ac.za, Alfredo Serpell ~ aserpell@ing.puc.cl and Stephen Ogunlana ~ S.O.Ogunlana@hw.ac.uk. You can also find more information on the activities of CIB W107 at http://cibw107.ncat.edu.

INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

HANOI - VIETNAM
November 1 November 3

Counseil International du Batiment Symposium of Working Commission 107.

ABOUT CIB: CIB is the worlds foremost organization for construction researchers and practitioners. It was founded in 1953 to encourage, facilitate and develop international cooperation in building, housing, planning research, studies, and documentation . CIB brings together professionals from a broad spectrum of building organizations worldwide. The unrivaled collection of expertise of its almost 500 members is channeled through a network of international working commissions whose subject matter extend over virtually every area of building and construction.

SYMPOSIUM AIM: The primary aim of the conference is to afford the opportunity of which researchers, academia, professional and government officials may exchange ideas on how the construction industry, through innovation and sustainable practices can enhance economic growth in the developing countries.

THEME: The international symposium theme is on innovation and sustainable construction. The sub themes are: Innovation in construction Sustainable construction practices and cost effectiveness Construction workforce and productivity Building information modeling (BIM) Innovative project delivery system Construction safety management and quality Project management and quality construction. Construction industry development entities within developing countries. PROGRAM:
We expect to have about 200 delegates from different countries for three and half days of presentations, worships and debates on how the construction industry can facilitate economic growth in developing countries.

CIB Working Commission 107 Construction In Developing Countries HANOI - VIETNAM November 1 November 3

Surname Initials. Title( Prof./Dr./Ms./Mr.) Profession/Job Title.. Company/Organization. Address. .. CityPostal code.. County... Telephone No Fax No... E Mail Please select I plan to attend the conference Yes No I plan to submit a paper Yes No Proposed theme. ... ... Accommodation Conference Hotel Daewoo Hotel I expect to be accompanied by a partner Yes No Please also send information to.. .... .... Signature..... Date.....

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The Symposium will bring together an international audience of Construction educators Researchers in engineering, architecture, and building construction Managers of construction projects Owners of construction Persons interested in building construction education and its impact on research. Producers of construction software Government agencies

Preconference reception Day 1: plenary session and break out session Day 2: plenary session ,break out session, workshops and conference dinner Day 3: plenary session, break out session, workshops and closing session Optional Tour

VENUE AND LOCATION: Hanoi, Vietnam Hotel_ Daewoo hotel 60 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (+84.4) 3831 5000 Fax: (+84.4) 3831 5010

REGISTRATION: The conference registration fee is $200 and includes conference materials, the Welcome Reception on Monday, Opening Reception on Tuesday, and the Conference Gala Dinner on Wednesday evening, and a copy of the conference procession. All fees must be paid in USD. funds.

CONFERENCE LOCATION: Hanoi is a charming city located in northern Vietnam on the banks of the life-giving Red River, and it is not only the political capital of the country, but also its cultural hub. Hanoi is a city like no other, offering a wide variety of museums, galleries, performing arts presentations, sporting events, and an abundance of fine dining. For more information about Hanoi, please go to www.destination360.com/asia/vietnam/ hanoi.

IMPORTANT DATES: Abstract submission deadline: Jan. 3, 2011 Notification of acceptance: Jan. 15, 2011 Submission of full paper: Mar. 15, 2011 Acceptance of paper: May 15, 2011 Submission of final paper (camera ready): July 15, 2011 Hotel reservation final due date: October 15, 2011 Registration priority: October 15, 2011

The Conference will be held at the Daewoo hotel , 60 Kim Ma Street. The hotel is within walking distance of many excellent restaurants, shops, and the Hoan Kiem lake.

North Carolina A&T State University School of Technology National University of Civil Engineering Hanoi