Theme:
Disrupting Tradition: The Evolutionary Crossroads of the
Quantity Surveying Profession
Durban Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel, 21-22 October 2024
Organised by the
SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR THE QUANTITY
SURVEYING PROFESSION
MAIN THEME EXPLANATION
The principal theme of the conference, "Disrupting Tradition: The Evolutionary Crossroads of the Quantity Surveying Profession," functions as an academic impetus for a critical appraisal of the ongoing and indispensable evolution within the domain of quantity surveying. This theme compels professionals, scholars, and industry luminaries to engage with the swiftly evolving terrains of construction, economics, and technological advancements, thereby interrogating the profession's capacity to either adapt to these changes or risk obsolescence. It advocates for a rigorous examination of the necessity for the quantity surveying discipline to undergo transformation to sustain its relevance, efficacy, and influence amidst burgeoning challenges such as the advent of artificial intelligence, the pervasive influence of the construction mafia, the rise of digitalisation, practices of fee discounting, evolving gender dynamics, shifts in the global economic landscape, issues of delayed payments, the imperative of sustainable development, and overarching transformation imperatives. This theme represents a clarion call for introspective analysis and proactive engagement, prompting a reassessment of entrenched methodologies and the adoption of innovative, flexible strategies poised to redefine the trajectory of the quantity surveying profession.
Two hundred delegates are expected to register for the conference, which will include academics, post-graduate researchers and practitioners involved in the built environment.
Abdullah Verachia
Lynette Ntuli
Nicky Verd
Grant Gavin
The papers submitted for the conference might explore topics including but not limited to the following:
Authors are invited to submit abstracts of 300 words maximum in English on or before 17 May 2024. Abstracts will be peer-reviewed by a scientific and technical committee.
The abstract must contain the following headings:
Abstracts will be evaluated in terms of the following criteria:
Submit abstracts via the link: QSConference2024
Sponsorship packages and agreement
The South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession invite you to show your support of the academic community by being a sponsor. The following sponsorship packages are available
PLATINUM SPONSOR – R60 000 (max. 4 companies)
GOLD SPONSOR – R30 000
VIRTUAL BOOTH SPONSOR - R 15 000
Virtual booths (You will be responsible for the setup yourself. Training will be provided on how complete the setup)
General items that can be included in the virtual booth are:
AWARD SPONSORSHIP
Conference Paper Awards
Presentation and Paper Award
OTHER SPONSORSHIP ITEMS (+- 200 delegates)
If you are interested in one of the above mentioned sponsorship packages please complete the form below and return it to Prof Gerrit Crafford at QSConference2024@outlook.com