Call for Papers: 2026 Smart Construction & BIM Conferences (Digital Twin/Robotics)

The construction industry is undergoing a digital revolution in 2026, often referred to as Construction 4.0. For researchers working on Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twins, or Construction Robotics, publishing in the right venue is essential for visibility.

With the current date being January 2026, the submission windows for the major Summer and Autumn conferences are open now. Below is the curated list of top "Smart Construction" conferences for 2026.

1. ISARC 2026 - The "Holy Grail" of Construction Automation

The International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC) is the premier global event for this niche. It is the highest-impact venue for papers on construction robotics (e.g., bricklaying robots, drone surveying) and automated processes.

Conference: 2026 43rd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2026)
Estimated Date: June/July 2026
Location: (Likely Europe or Asia, rotates annually)
Focus: Construction Robotics, Automated Site Monitoring, AI in Construction Safety.
Indexing: Scopus, Ei Compendex, and Web of Science (WoS).
Submission Status: OPEN NOW. Deadlines are typically in February/March.
Official Website: https://www.isarc-symposium.com/ (Check IAARC homepage for the specific 2026 link).

2. ICCUE 2026 - Smart Cities & Urban Engineering

For research focused on the broader "Smart City" and infrastructure level (rather than just a single building site), ICCUE is a top choice. It bridges the gap between civil engineering and urban digital management.

Conference: 2026 13th International Conference on Civil and Urban Engineering
Abbreviation: ICCUE 2026
Date: August 24-26, 2026
Location: Rome, Italy
Focus: Smart Infrastructure, Urban Digital Twins, Sustainable Building Materials.
Indexing: Scopus and Ei Compendex.
Why Submit: It offers a strong "Smart City" track that welcomes BIM and GIS integration papers.
Official Website: https://www.iccue.org/

3. ICCRE 2026 - Construction Robotics Focus

While technically a "Robotics" conference, ICCRE has a massive track dedicated to "Field Robotics," which covers autonomous excavators, drones, and inspection robots used in construction.

Conference: 2026 11th International Conference on Control, Robotics and Engineering
Abbreviation: ICCRE 2026
Date: April 2026 (Urgent: Deadline likely this month!)
Location: Nagoya, Japan (or Virtual)
Focus: Mechatronics, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Engineering, Control Systems.
Indexing: IEEE Xplore and Ei Compendex.
Why Submit: If your research is more "Hardware/Code" heavy and less "Civil Engineering" focused, this is the better home for your paper.
Official Website: http://www.iccre.org/

4. ICCEE 2026 - General Civil & Smart Tech

The International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering is a generalist venue that has heavily pivoted toward "Smart Construction" in recent years to stay relevant.

Conference: 2026 International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering
Date: May/June 2026
Location: Turkey or Central Europe.
Focus: Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), IoT Sensors in Concrete, Green Building Tech.
Indexing: Scopus and Ei Compendex.
Official Website: http://www.iccee.org/