2nd International Conference on Building Engineering and Management (ICBEM 2026) Successfully Held at SPA Vijayawada

The School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (SPAV), successfully organised the 2nd International Conference on Building Engineering and Management (ICBEM 2026) on 2nd and 3rd November 2026 at its campus in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

The two-day conference provided an academic and professional platform for researchers, academicians, industry experts and practitioners to exchange knowledge, present research findings and discuss emerging developments in building engineering, construction management and urban infrastructure.

The conference focused on four major themes:

Inauguration Ceremony – 2 November 2026

The conference commenced with an inaugural ceremony featuring the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp, introduction of dignitaries and the welcome address by the Conference Chairperson, Dr. Kranti Kumar Myneni.

The inaugural programme was graced by Shri V. Vijay Rama Raju, IAS, Commissioner, CRDA, as the Chief Guest, and Prof. Dr. Ramesh Srikonda, Director, SPA Vijayawada, as the Patron.

The keynote addresses were delivered by distinguished experts:

The inaugural session provided an opportunity to highlight contemporary challenges and opportunities in building engineering, sustainable construction and urban development.

Technical Sessions – Day 1

The first day featured parallel technical sessions across two venues, with research presentations addressing various aspects of building engineering and management.

The presentations covered public-private partnerships in urban infrastructure, governance and crowd management, Building Information Modelling (BIM), quantity estimation, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, sustainable water management, green-blue infrastructure, smart cities, climate-adaptive development, net-zero neighbourhoods and digital twin technologies.

The technical sessions encouraged academic interaction and knowledge sharing on innovative approaches to sustainable and resilient built environments.

Technical Sessions – Day 2, 3 November 2026

The second day continued with four technical sections conducted across two venues.

The sessions were chaired by:

The research presentations explored a diverse range of subjects, including climate-responsive building design, sustainable and digital construction practices, smart city development, urban infrastructure planning, artificial intelligence, blockchain applications, 3D printing technologies, building information modelling, construction project management, urban air quality, affordable housing, environmental resilience and sustainable infrastructure.

The sessions provided a platform for researchers and participants to share their work, exchange perspectives and discuss innovative solutions to contemporary challenges in the built environment.

Valedictory Ceremony

The two-day international conference concluded with the Valedictory Ceremony on 3rd November 2026, held from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Krishnaveni Sabhagaar, SPA Vijayawada.

The conference brought together diverse academic and professional perspectives through its inaugural programme, keynote addresses and technical research presentations.

Acknowledgement

The School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, expresses its sincere appreciation to the Chief Guest, Patron, Conference Chairperson, keynote speakers, session chairs, researchers, paper presenters, participants and all those involved in organising and supporting ICBEM 2026.

The successful conduct of the conference reflects SPAV's continued commitment to promoting academic excellence, research collaboration and professional engagement in building engineering, construction management and urban development.

ICBEM 2026 – Advancing Knowledge, Innovation and Sustainable Solutions for the Built Environment.