Key Themes / Sub-Themes
The 2026 Conference invites research and professional contributions across the following key areas:
01
AI-Driven Cost Management and Predictive Analytics
Examining the role of artificial intelligence in transforming estimating, forecasting, benchmarking, and decision-making, while integrating risk management and cybersecurity within digital construction.
02
Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Procurement of Infrastructure and Housing
Focusing on lifecycle costing, adaptation measures, resilient materials, and long-term asset performance.
03
Social Impact, Inclusive Development, and Community Value
Examining how quantity surveyors can support projects that deliver broader social and economic benefits in a local context.
04
Digital Transformation and the Future Skills of the Quantity Surveyor
Addressing BIM, automation, data literacy, and the evolving professional competencies needed in practice.
05
Ethics, Governance, and Responsible Innovation in the Built Environment
Looking at accountability, transparency, procurement integrity, and human judgment in a technology-driven industry.
Abstract Submission
Submission Platform
All abstracts must be submitted via
EasyChair.org
.
Submission Email
Send abstracts to
esr@sacqsp.co.za
with the subject line:
"2026 QS Conference Abstract Submission"
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