Welcome!
WBC2022 will focus the building community’s attention on making our world a better place to live. We hope you’ll join us!
The CIB (International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction) is:
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a global network of researchers and industry professionals
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working together to improve building processes and enhance the performance of the built environment.
Every three years, the CIB holds the World Building Congress (WBC) to:
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connect the international building community
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discuss the latest research
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share insights and inspiration to improve projects worldwide, and
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create lasting networks for future collaboration.
WBC2022 will showcase the work of the CIB Working Commissions and Task Groups and include:
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sessions focussing on the ongoing research of our global members.
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thematic keynotes and industry sessions
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feature presentations on state-of-the art infrastructure and building projects currently under construction around Melbourne, including:
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the Melbourne Metro
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road tunnels and freeway projects
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rail separations, and
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high-rise buildings for housing and commercial purposes.
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Congress-goers will be able to visit project sites, engage with industry professionals and watch research improving practice in real time.
Congress Updates
Important Dates
3 June 2022
15 June 2022
20 June 2022
27-30 June 2022
IWC Wild Card Entry Deadline
Registration Deadline
Camera-Ready Papers and Presentations due
WBC2022
highlights
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Virtual and onsite attendance options
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Presentations on cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art construction projects underway
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Congress Dinner on Weds 29 June 2022 at Melbourne Town Hall
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Become a Sponsor today!

join us at wbc2022 in person or online
CIB is pleased to announce that the World Building Congress 27-30 June 2022 will proceed with a hybrid format with both in-person and online attendance. The CIB Board met on March 14th-16th and reviewed the latest developments with the global pandemic including travel restrictions, which have eased significantly in Australia in recent weeks. It also had the results of a second survey of potential attendees’ attitudes, which were strongly in favour of the hybrid option.
Register today!
keith hampson
President, CIB and
CEO, SBEnrc
“We are most grateful to Ron Wakefield and his team at RMIT for their commitment and support in hosting WBC2022 on behalf of Australia’s Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre (SBEnrc). We fervently hope that our members and other industry practitioners, government policy makers and clients and researchers around the world will be able to gather in person in Melbourne in June, as there is no doubting the added value that this will bring for attendees”.
ron wakefield
Dean, RMIT University School of PCPM and
Chair, WBC2022 Local Organising Committee
“Over 400 full papers have been accepted for WBC2022 and sponsors have confirmed their support. We are delighted that CIB has confirmed it will go ahead with a hybrid format, Melbourne will be ready to offer a warm welcome and we look forward to seeing people face-to-face in June”.
don ward
CEO, CIB
"I am delighted that our Board has decided to go ahead with the face-to-face conference supported by an online option. We exhort all CIB members and authors of accepted papers to spread the word that WBC2022 is on, it will be a great event and for many it will be a reminder of how valuable a face-to-face conference is compared with online”.
Coming to Melbourne?
Please be COVID Safe:
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Stay home if unwell
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Display your Congress Access Pass to enter RMIT buildings
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Practise good hygiene
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Follow the current government directives which are subject to change
BECOME A SPONSOR!
BENEFIT PACKAGES AVAILABLE TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
CONTACT WBC2022@RMIT.EDU.AU FOR DETAILS

TO THE EVENT
27 JUN 2022, 9:00 AM AEST AT RMIT UNIVERSITY
Get in Touch
RMIT University
School of Property, Construction and Project Management
RMIT Building 8, Level 8
360 Swanston St
Melbourne, 3000
Australia
+61 3 9925 1934