Meet Us Virtually at the 1st International Online Conference on Sustainable Construction (GO BUILD 2026), 18–20 November 2026

We are delighted to announce the 1st International Online Conference on Sustainable Construction: Globalize, Organize, Build, Unite, Innovate, Lead, Develop, chaired by Dr. Igor Martek, Deakin University, Australia and Dr. Mehdi Amirkhani, Adelaide University, Australia, which will take place from 18 to 20 November 2026.

GO BUILD 2026 units researchers, educators, students, industry professionals, and policymakers to highlight the vital role of sustainable building in achieving global sustainability goals. Focusing on innovation, collaboration, leadership, and education, the conference showcases cutting-edge solutions and strategies to create resilient, inclusive, and future-ready built environments, driving transformative progress in sustainable construction worldwide.

Topics of interest:
1. G – Global: Sustainable Development in the Global South: Challenges and Opportunities;
2. O – Organize: Workforce Development and Skills in the Construction Sector;
3. B – Build: Sustainable Building Practices;
4. U – Unit: Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Management;
5. I – Innovate: Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Construction;
6. L – Lead: Building Regulations versus Technology Innovations;
7. D – Develop: Innovation and Lifelong Learning in Built Environment Education;
8. Cross-Cutting Theme: Building Science and Performance Innovations.

Important deadlines:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 18 June 2026;
Abstract Acceptance Notification Deadline: 19 August 2026;
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 22 August 2026;
Registration Deadline: 13 November 2026.

Guide for authors:
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1495.

To register for this event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/GOBUILD2026?section=#registration.

For more information, please visit: https://sciforum.net/event/GOBUILD2026.

Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award:

Total of 4 winners will be selected for the two award types;
Each winner will receive a certificate and CHF 200.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact us at gobuild2026@mdpi.com. We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Sustainable Construction.