The First Conference on –
Gen-AI in Built Environment: A Convergence of Multidisciplinary Perspectives
Friday, 28 November 2025, Nottingham Trent University, UK
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), the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB), ATLAS SkillTech University (India), 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. Contributions from a wide range of disciplines are welcome, encouraging cross-sector knowledge sharing and mutual learning. We believe that diverse perspectives are essential to navigating the opportunities and challenges of Gen-AI in ways that are inclusive, responsible, and forward-thinking.
Who should attend?
- Industry professionals seeking insights into Gen-AI tool
- Academics and educators exploring AI-enhanced teaching
- Researchers studying AI in construction and design
- Policymakers shaping digital innovation strategies
- Technology and EdTech developers creating AI-driven solutions
Registration
The conference fee is £50 and includes full access to all sessions and networking opportunities. To register for the event, please click here.
Call for proposals
We invite proposals for 15- or 30-minute presentations that align with the conference themes. Submissions from educators, researchers, and practitioners, particularly those with interdisciplinary perspectives, are welcome. Proposals should be no more than 350 words and should outline the focus and content of your presentation. Submissions typically include a clear problem statement, defined objectives, a brief summary of the work carried out, key outcomes or findings, the contribution to the field, and the broader impact or implications. Click here to submit your proposal.
Research 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
- Gen-AI for Automation and Efficiency in Education
- Gen-AI for Personalised Learning
- Creative and Critical Thinking Through Gen-AI
- Ethics and Responsible Use of AI in Education
- Gen-AI Literacy for Staff and Students
- AI-Based Teaching and Learning Strategies
- Innovative Assessment Techniques in an AI-Driven Environment
- Rethinking Quality Assurance in the Age of Gen-AI
- Industry Panel Themes
- AI-Driven Design and Construction Workflows
- Optimising Operations and Facilities Management with Gen-AI
- Customising Client and Stakeholder Engagement through Gen-AI
- Ethical, Legal, and Contractual Implications of Gen-AI in Industry
- Upskilling the Workforce: Gen-AI Competence in Practice
- AI-Enhanced Sustainability
- Gen-AI Integration and Adoption by Policymakers, Local Authorities, and Professional Bodies in the Built Environment
- Research Panel Themes
- Emerging Research on AI Applications in Construction and the Built Environment
- Interdisciplinary Research Methodologies for Studying Gen-AI Integration
- Gen-AI, Design Thinking, and Innovation in Research Practice
- Digital Ethics and Research Integrity in the Age of Gen-AI
- Evaluating the Impact of Gen-AI on Research Productivity and Collaboration
Key dates
- Proposal Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 10 October 2025
- Registration Deadline: 7 November 2025
- Conference Date: 28 November 2025
Co-Chairs
- Dr Andrew Knight, Executive Dean, School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Nottingham Trent University
- Dr Amrit Sagoo, Head of Construction Management Department, Nottingham Trent University
- Dr Ehsan Asnaashari, Senior Lecturer & Course Leader MSc Construction Management, Nottingham Trent University
For queries, please get in touch with the organising team at ehsan.asnaashari@ntu.ac.uk
The conference website can be accessed here.
