QSConference2021: Quantity Surveying Research Conference 2021 Virtual Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth, South Africa, November 10, 2021 |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=qsconference2021 |
Poster | download |
Abstract registration deadline | July 2, 2021 |
Submission deadline | August 16, 2021 |
Notification of abstract acceptance | August 23, 2021 |
Notification of conference paper acceptance | September 13, 2021 |
Submission of final paper | October 4, 2021 |
Programme publication | October 18, 2021 |
QUANTITY SURVEYING RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Conference Theme: The Quantity Surveying Profession: No more business as usual
The dwindling number of cranes interspersed across our South African skyline speaks to the reality of the poor economic growth we are experiencing in the construction industry. We have fallen down a slippery slope exacerbated by a relentless, unyielding and fast-paced business environment. This monumental shift requires a change in leadership perception. Change is not easy, but the biggest threat is a businessperson fixated on past triumphs and traditional thinking. It is no longer business as usual.
Submission Guidelines
Abstracts: Authors are invited to submit abstracts of 300 words maximum in English on or before 2 July 2021.
The abstract must contain the following headings:
- Purpose
- Design
- Research limitations/implications
- Findings based on empirical research
- Value to the conference theme
- Practical implications
Abstracts will be evaluated in terms of the following criteria:
- Relevance to the conference theme
- The originality of the subject matter
- Coherence, clarity and focus of abstract
- The rigour of empirical research
Papers: All papers will be double-blind peer-reviewed by a scientific and technical committee.
List of Sub-Themes
- Competition and competitiveness
- Contracts, dispute resolution and ethics
- Education and training
- Entrepreneurship and business modelling
- Environment, adaptation and sustainability
- Equality and diversity
- Infrastructure development
- Innovation and technology
Key Dates
- Submission of abstracts - 2 July 2021
- Notification of abstract acceptance - 7 July 2021
- Submission of draft paper - 16 August 2021
- Notification of conference paper acceptance- 13 September 2021
- Submission of final paper - 4 October 2021
- Programme publication - 18 October 2021
Conference Organising Committee
- Ms Patience More – South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession, Registrar
- Prof Nishani Harinarain - South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession, Education, Standard and Research Chairperson
- Ms Lisa Le Grange – South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession, Finance Manager
- Mr Oscar Nkosi – South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession, Liaison Officer
- Prof Gerrit Crafford – Nelson Mandela University, Academic Conference Chair & Conference Secretariat
- Mr Roy Cumberlege – Nelson Mandela University, Quantity Surveying Head of Department
- Mrs Sharon Dent - Nelson Mandela University
- Mr Mylan Jonas – Nelson Mandela University
- Mrs Sibulelokuhle Xulaba – Nelson Mandela University
Keynote Speakers
- To be confirmed (Three keynote speakers)
Publication
The 2021 SACQSP Internation Research Conference proceedings will be published by Nelson Mandela University. The papers in the publications will have joint copyright among the authors, Nelson Mandela University and the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession.
Venue
Virtual
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to Prof Gerrit Crafford - gerrit.crafford@mandela.ac.za
Sponsors
South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession
Nelson Mandela University, Department of Quantity Surveying