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The First Conference on Gen-AI in Built Environment: Transforming Disciplines and Practices

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Conference overview

Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) is rapidly reshaping the built environment, offering unprecedented opportunities to personalise education, streamline routine tasks, enhance creative design, and drive data-informed decision-making. From design and construction to operations and facilities management, Gen-AI has the potential to significantly boost productivity and transform professional practices. As this disruptive technology gains momentum, urgent questions arise around its ethical, technical, and pedagogical implications. How can industry adopt Gen-AI responsibly and effectively? How can educators prepare the next generation of professionals? And how can we ensure that innovation aligns with integrity and impact? The First Conference on Gen-AI in the Built Environment responds to this moment of transformation. Co-organised by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the Council of Heads of the Built Environment (CHOBE), this one-day event brings together industry leaders, educators, and researchers for critical dialogue, bold ideas, and collaborative problem-solving. Join us for a dynamic programme of insightful presentations, interactive sessions, and meaningful networking.

Who Should Attend

This conference is ideal for:

  • Industry professionals seeking insights into Gen-AI tools
  • Academics and educators exploring AI-enhanced teaching
  • Aesearchers studying AI in construction and design
  • Policymakers shaping digital innovation strategies
  • Technology and EdTech developers creating AI-driven solutions

Registration

The conference fee is £150 and includes full access to all sessions and networking opportunities. Register for the event.

Call for Proposals

We invite 15 or 30-minute presentations aligned with the conference themes. Submissions from educators, researchers, and practitioners are welcome. Click here to submit your proposal.

Conference Themes

Themes are categorised into three concurrent panels; however, the list is not exhaustive, and other relevant topics and proposals are also welcome.

Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Panel Themes

1. Gen-AI for Automation and Efficiency in Education

2. Gen-AI for Personalised Learning

3. Creative and Critical Thinking Through Gen-AI

4. Ethics and Responsible Use of AI in Education

5. Gen-AI Literacy for Staff and Students

6. AI-Based Teaching and Learning Strategies

Industry Panel Themes

1. AI-Driven Design and Construction Workflows

2. Optimising Operations and Facilities Management with Gen-AI

3. Customising Client and Stakeholder Engagement through Gen-AI

4. Ethical, Legal, and Contractual Implications of Gen-AI in Industry

5. Upskilling the Workforce: Gen-AI Competence in Practice

6. AI-Enhanced Sustainability and Risk Management

Research Panel Themes

1. Emerging Research on AI Applications in Construction and the Built Environment

2. Interdisciplinary Methodologies for Studying Gen-AI Integration

3. Gen-AI, Design Thinking, and Innovation in Research Practice

4. Digital Ethics and Research Integrity in the Age of Gen-AI

5. Evaluating the Impact of Gen-AI on Research Productivity and Collaboration

Key Dates

  • Proposal Submission Deadline: 26 September 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: 10 October 2025
  • Registration Deadline: 7 November 2025
  • Conference Date: 28 November 2025

For queries, please get in touch with the organising team at ehsan.asnaashari@ntu.ac.uk

Booking information

The conference fee is £150 and includes full access to all sessions and networking opportunities. Register for the event.

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