Call for Papers for the Inaugural Conference; Quantity Surveying in Academia, Research, Training and Development.
The Conference will be held on 5th May 2009 at the Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED), International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Gombak, Kuala Lumpur
The best papers produced and presented at QS Academia will be considered for publication in the Journal of Quantity Surveying & Construction Business (see http://jqscb.blogspot.com)
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Background & Objectives of QS Academia
The Procurement and Project Delivery System Research Unit and Department of Quantity Surveying, International Islamic University Malaysia, will be organizing a conference on contemporary issues confronting quantity surveying in academia, research, training and development on 5th May 2009.
This one day conference attempts to achieve the following key objectives:
* Promote the roles and functions of quantity surveyors in academia, research, training and development
* Establish cooperation between quantity surveyors from within academia and their industrial counterparts
* Exchange ideas and establish collaboration in harmonizing teaching, learning and training of quantity surveyors among the different institutions of higher learning, research and training.
* To identify challenges and constraints facing quantity surveyors in academia and develop strategies to overcome these problems
This one day conference attempts to achieve the following key objectives:
* Promote the roles and functions of quantity surveyors in academia, research, training and development
* Establish cooperation between quantity surveyors from within academia and their industrial counterparts
* Exchange ideas and establish collaboration in harmonizing teaching, learning and training of quantity surveyors among the different institutions of higher learning, research and training.
* To identify challenges and constraints facing quantity surveyors in academia and develop strategies to overcome these problems
Conference Themes
Papers are invited on any topics relating to contemporary issues confronting quantity surveying in academia, research, training and development in Malaysia or elsewhere on matters related to:
* Teaching and learning
* Research and development
* Continuous professional development
* Bridging the gap between academia and industry in Quantity Surveying
* The future of the Quantity Surveying profession
* The roles and functions of the Institution of Surveyors and the Board of Quantity Surveying in teaching, learning, research and development
* Other issues related to teaching, learning, research and development across the Built Environment.
* Teaching and learning
* Research and development
* Continuous professional development
* Bridging the gap between academia and industry in Quantity Surveying
* The future of the Quantity Surveying profession
* The roles and functions of the Institution of Surveyors and the Board of Quantity Surveying in teaching, learning, research and development
* Other issues related to teaching, learning, research and development across the Built Environment.
Important Dates
Submission of abstract
20 December 2008
Notification of acceptance of abstract
2 January 2009
Submission of first draft paper
30 January 2009
Refereeing decision
15 February 2009
Submission of final paper
2 April 2009
Conference
5 May 2009
20 December 2008
Notification of acceptance of abstract
2 January 2009
Submission of first draft paper
30 January 2009
Refereeing decision
15 February 2009
Submission of final paper
2 April 2009
Conference
5 May 2009
Abstracts
- Abstracts of 150-300 words, and up to 5 keywords, should be submitted by email to the Conference Secretariat at
- secretariatqsacademia@yahoo.com.
- Papers will be themed to form cohesive sessions.
Submission and Publication of Full Papers
- Full papers must not exceed 10 sides of A4 and must be submitted using the conference paper template.
- Each paper will be sent to two referees.
- It is a condition of inclusion that at least one of the authors pays the registration fee and attends the conference.
- Only these papers will be accepted for publication and considered for presentation during the conference.
Facilitators
The one day conference will be facilitated by;
Professor Sr. Dr. Khairuddin Abdul Rashid BSc, MSc, PhD, MISM, BQSM
(khairuddin@iiu.edu.my)
Associate Professor Dr. Christopher Nigel Preece BSc, PhD, FCIOB, MCIM, FHEA
(chrispreece@iiu.edu.my)
Assistant Professor Sr. Dr. Tan Chin Keng BQs, MBA, PhD, MISM, BQSM
(tckeng@iiu.edu.my)
Advisor: Professor Dr. Mansor Ibrahim. Dean, Kulliyyah of Architecture & Environmental Design, IIUM
Professor Sr. Dr. Khairuddin Abdul Rashid BSc, MSc, PhD, MISM, BQSM
(khairuddin@iiu.edu.my)
Associate Professor Dr. Christopher Nigel Preece BSc, PhD, FCIOB, MCIM, FHEA
(chrispreece@iiu.edu.my)
Assistant Professor Sr. Dr. Tan Chin Keng BQs, MBA, PhD, MISM, BQSM
(tckeng@iiu.edu.my)
Advisor: Professor Dr. Mansor Ibrahim. Dean, Kulliyyah of Architecture & Environmental Design, IIUM
Venue
The Conference will be held at the Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED), International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Gombak, 50728
Registration Fees
Early bird fees (before 1 March 2009)
Student (with valid ID) RM 80
Non-student RM 200
International USD 70
Full fees
Student (with valid ID) RM 100
Non-student RM 250
International USD 80
Student (with valid ID) RM 80
Non-student RM 200
International USD 70
Full fees
Student (with valid ID) RM 100
Non-student RM 250
International USD 80
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