2nd edition · 28–29 January 2027 · Online, hosted in Canada

RC-FBSIC 2027Call for papers

Call for papers, 2027.

RC-FBSIC 2027 invites original research in seven tracks. Abstracts are due 4 December 2026; the conference runs online on 28–29 January 2027.

Tracks

What to submit.

Example topics are a guide, not a limit. If your work spans two tracks, choose the main one and mention the other in your abstract.

  1. L01

    AI for the Built Environment & Infrastructure

    • Machine learning for structural health monitoring
    • Generative and parametric design
    • Digital twins of buildings and networks
    • AI in construction planning, cost and site safety
  2. L02

    Smart Cities, IoT & Urban Digital Systems

    • Sensor networks and urban data platforms
    • Mobility and traffic systems
    • Smart grids and building energy management
    • Security and privacy of city systems
  3. L03

    Sustainable Engineering & Green Construction

    • Low-carbon materials and life-cycle assessment
    • Energy-efficient and net-zero buildings
    • Water, waste and circular construction
    • Climate-resilient design
  4. L04

    Peace & Conflict Resolution

    • Post-conflict reconstruction and infrastructure
    • Community mediation and social cohesion
    • Conflicts over land, water and energy
    • Humanitarian response and shelter
  5. L05

    Education Technology & Intelligent Learning Systems

    • AI tutoring and learning analytics
    • Engineering and sustainability education
    • Online and blended learning at scale
    • Digital skills for the construction workforce
  6. L06

    Social Sciences, Human Behaviour & Sustainable Development

    • Behaviour change and household energy use
    • Housing, health and wellbeing
    • Inclusion and equity in urban development
    • Measuring progress on the SDGs
  7. L07

    Technology Policy, Governance & Legal Frameworks

    • Building codes and standards
    • Regulation of AI and data
    • Climate policy and green finance
    • Public procurement and infrastructure governance

Key dates

Deadlines.

  1. 01 Call for papers openSubmissions open on Microsoft CMT. Upcoming
  2. 02 Abstract deadline250–300 word structured abstract, any of the seven tracks. Upcoming
  3. 03 Abstract decisionReviewed on a rolling basis, about ten days after you submit. Rolling
  4. 04 Full paper deadline3,000–5,000 words, APA 7th edition. Upcoming
  5. 05 Final acceptanceDouble-blind review decision with reviewer comments. Upcoming
  6. 06 Registration & camera-readyAt least one author registers; final PDF uploaded to CMT. Upcoming
  7. 07 Conference, onlineTwo days of keynotes and parallel track sessions, 09:00–17:00 ET. Scheduled
  8. 08 Proceedings publishedChapter book with ISBN; a DOI for each paper. Upcoming

Deadlines close at 23:59 Eastern Time (UTC−5) on the date shown.

Guidelines

Requirements

  • Original work, not published or under review elsewhere.
  • Written in English and within the scope of one track.
  • Ethical approval for studies involving people, where required.
  • Any use of AI writing or analysis tools is stated in the paper.

Format

Abstract
250–300 words, structured: background, objective, method, key findings, contribution.
Full paper
3,000–5,000 words including references.
Style
APA 7th edition. Times New Roman 12 pt, double-spaced.
File
PDF or DOCX, uploaded to Microsoft CMT. Remove author names for review.

Decisions

Accept; accept with minor revisions; revise and resubmit; or reject. Authors may be asked to revise before final acceptance.

Presentation required

At least one author must register and present. Papers that are not presented are removed from the proceedings.

Abstracts close 4 December 2026

Present your work in January.

Send a 250–300 word abstract through Microsoft CMT. You will hear back in about ten days.