RICS Cobra 2012
RICS in partnership with the School of Construction, Arizona State University, presents the world's leading annual construction, building and real estate research conference. This conference is dedicated to providing stimulating debate and discussions between researchers from around the world, providing the basis for new areas of research for construction.
Key themes in discussion include:
- Alternative delivery systems
- Construction industry education
- Construction innovation
- Construction management
- Built environment and sustainability
- Construction materials
- Knowledge management
- Legal research
- Procurement and supply chain
- Property law
- Project management
- Real estate development
- Structure engineering
- Urban development
- Professional development
- Doctoral research of any of these themes.
Key dates
| Call for abstracts goes out: | 01 November 11 |
| Abstracts submittal deadline: | 01 March 12 |
| Accepted abstracts notification: | 20 March 12 |
| Conference registration opens: | 02 April 12 |
| Full paper submittal deadline: | 01 June 12 |
| Reviews/recommendations: | 01 July 12 |
| Final paper deadline: | 01 August 12 |
| Conference registration closes: | 15 August 12 |
Submissions
Submit your full paper of no more than eight pages via email to cobra2012@pbsrg.com.
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Conference venue and hotel
The conference will be held at the exclusive Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, giving you instant access to the heart of Las Vegas, including the Bellagio, the amazing Las Vegas City Centre and the many shops and casinos available on the street of dreams.
All attendees will be required to stay at the Monte Carlo. A $30 surcharge will be charged to attendees who do not stay at the host hotel. This is due to the conference accommodations being provided by the host hotel.
Special rate per room for single occupancy is: $69.00 (plus taxes), valid until 17 August 2012.
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| Delegates | Fee |
| Standard delegates | $550 |
| Doctorate students | $300 |
- Attendance at the opening evening drinks reception, sponsored by RICS, on Monday 10 September 2012
- Attendance at the three-day conference from 11-13 September 2012
- Breakfast, lunch and refreshments during the conference
- Attendance at the conference evening dinner on Tuesday 11 September 2012
For booking enquires, please email cobra@rics.org.
