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NZBERS2026

"People and the Built Environment"

Symposium themes:

  • Health, Safety and Wellbeing

  • Skills, Education and Workforce Development

  • Leadership and Empowerment

  • People, Policy and Industry Support

  • Innovation, Research and Collaboration

  • Design, Culture and Community Impact

12 - 13 November 2026
Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand

The New Zealand Built Environment Symposium (NZBERS) addresses the pressing need for a built environment prioritising sustainability, affordability, and resilience. It brings together experts to explore eco-friendly construction practices, innovative cost-reduction strategies, and resilient infrastructure solutions that can withstand environment challenges. It emphasises the importance of designing spaces catering to people of all backgrounds and needs while addressing environmental and societal challenges. 

NZBERS2026 REGISTRATION LINK
NZBERS2026 PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

  • Abstract and Extended Abstract Submission Closing

    01 April 2026

    Abstract and Extended Abstract Acceptance

    15 April 2026

    Full Paper Submission Closing

    01 June 2026

    Full Paper Acceptance

    01 August 2026

    Revised Paper Submission Closing

    01 September 2026

    Camera Ready Submission Closing

    15 September 2026

    NZBERS2026 Symposium

    12 - 13 November 2026

  • LOGO_MASSEY_SOBE

  • Chairs

    Dr. Don Samarasinghe

    Massey University

    Assoc. Prof. Michael Rehm

    University of Auckalnd

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    Advisors

    Dr. Wajiha Shahzad

    Massey University

    Prof. Monty Sutrisna

    Massey University

    Prof. James Rotimi

    Massey University

    Dr. Eziaku Rasheed

    Massey University

    Organising Committee

    Dr. Mikael Boulic

    Massey University

    Dr. Chandana Siriwardana

    Massey University

    Dr. An Le

    Massey University

    Dr. Zhenan Feng

    Massey University

    Dr. Harold Aquino

    Massey University

    Dr. Chinthaka Atapattu

    Massey University

    Dr. Fahimeh McGregor-Zaeri

    Delta Informed Decisions

    Dr. Imelda Piri

    Auckland University of Technology

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    Mr. Wajhat Ali

    Otago Polytechnic Auckland Campus

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  • Abstract, Extended Abstract, and Paper Submission Link

    Please login to Microsoft CMT using the link below for submission. First you need to register a Microsoft CMT account. Then click on “Create new submission” on the top left of the page to proceed with the submission.

    Abstract Template

    Extended Abstract Template

    Full Paper Template

    FULL PAPER TEMPLATE

    Presentation Template

    PRESENTATION TEMPLATE

    Note*

    All accepted papers for NZBERS2026, in accordance with our agreement with Springer Nature, will be published in the proceedings and Scopus Indexed.

    All extended abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts (not Scopus-indexed).

  • Industry

    Academia

    Student

    NZ$ $$$/delegate

    NZ$ $$$/delegate
    NZ$ $$$/delegate

    The symposium registration fee includes attendance at all sessions during the symposium, lunch and conference dinner (evening of Day 2, 13 November 2026). At least one of the authors of an accepted paper must be registered for the paper to be included in the conference proceeding. Each registration can cover up to two papers. 

  • GOLD

    SPONSOR

    NZ$5,000

    Sponsorship includes:

    • 4 X Complimentary registrations for the symposium & dinner

    • Your logo in the symposium proceeding

    • Desk in exhibition space

    • 10-minute presentation at plenary session

    • Naming rights as sponsor for dinner (13 November 2026)

    SILVER

    SPONSOR

    NZ$2,500

    Sponsorship includes:

    • 2 X Complimentary registrations for the symposium & dinner

    • Your logo in the symposium proceeding

    • Desk in exhibition space

    • Naming rights for either one of the following:

      • one of the symposium sessions; or

      • Lunch event on 13 November 2026

    BRONZE

    SPONSOR

    NZ$1,000

    Sponsorship includes:

    • 1 X Complimentary registration for the symposium & dinner

    • Your logo in the symposium proceeding

    • Desk in exhibition space

  • Accommodation Options

  • Collaborators (Institutitions)

    LOGO_MASSEY
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    Event Endorsed By:

    LOGO_AUBEA_INC_BLACK_H
    LOGO_CIB

NZBERS2026

"People and the Built Environment"

Symposium themes:

  • Health, Safety and Wellbeing

  • Skills, Education and Workforce Development

  • Leadership and Empowerment

  • People, Policy and Industry Support

  • Innovation, Research and Collaboration

  • Design, Culture and Community Impact

12 - 13 November 2026
Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand

The New Zealand Built Environment Symposium (NZBERS) addresses the pressing need for a built environment prioritising sustainability, affordability, and resilience. It brings together experts to explore eco-friendly construction practices, innovative cost-reduction strategies, and resilient infrastructure solutions that can withstand environment challenges. It emphasises the importance of designing spaces catering to people of all backgrounds and needs while addressing environmental and societal challenges. 

  • Abstract and Extended Abstract Submission Closing

    01 April 2026

    Abstract and Extended Abstract Acceptance

    15 April 2026

    Full Paper Submission Closing

    01 June 2026

    Full Paper Acceptance

    01 August 2026

    Revised Paper Submission Closing

    01 September 2026

    Camera Ready Submission Closing

    15 September 2026

    NZBERS2026 Symposium

    12 - 13 November 2026

  • LOGO_MASSEY_SOBE

  • Chairs

    Dr. Don Samarasinghe

    Massey University

    Assoc. Prof. Michael Rehm

    University of Auckalnd

    ​

    ​


    Advisors

    Dr. Wajiha Shahzad

    Massey University

    Prof. Monty Sutrisna

    Massey University

    Prof. James Rotimi

    Massey University

    Dr. Eziaku Rasheed

    Massey University

    Organising Committee

    Dr. Mikael Boulic

    Massey University

    Dr. Chandana Siriwardana

    Massey University

    Dr. An Le

    Massey University

    Dr. Zhenan Feng

    Massey University

    Mr. Wajhat Ali

    Otago Polytechnic Auckland Campus

    Dr. Harold Aquino

    Massey University

    Dr. Chinthaka Atapattu

    Massey University

    Dr. Fahimeh McGregor-Zaeri

    Delta Informed Decisions

    Dr. Imelda Piri

    Auckland University of Technology

    ​

    Mr. Wajhat Ali

    Otago Polytechnic Auckland Campus

    ​

    ​

    ​

    ​

    ​

    ​

    ​

    ​

    ​

    ​

    ​

    ​

  • Abstract, Extended Abstract, and Paper Submission Link

    Please login to Microsoft CMT using the link below for submission. First you need to register a Microsoft CMT account. Then click on “Create new submission” on the top left of the page to proceed with the submission.

    Abstract Template

    Extended Abstract Template

    Full Paper Template

    FULL PAPER TEMPLATE

    Presentation Template

    PRESENTATION TEMPLATE

    Note*

    All accepted papers for NZBERS2026, in accordance with our agreement with Springer Nature, will be published in the proceedings and Scopus Indexed.

    All extended abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts (not Scopus-indexed).

  • Industry

    Academia

    Student

    NZ$ $$$/delegate

    NZ$ $$$/delegate
    NZ$ $$$/delegate

    The symposium registration fee includes attendance at all sessions during the symposium, lunch and conference dinner (evening of Day 2, 13 November 2026). At least one of the authors of an accepted paper must be registered for the paper to be included in the conference proceeding. Each registration can cover up to two papers. 

  • GOLD

    SPONSOR

    NZ$5000.00

    Sponsorship includes:

    • 4 X Complimentary registrations for the symposium & dinner

    • Your logo in the symposium proceeding

    • Desk in exhibition space

    • 10-minute presentation at plenary session

    • Naming rights as sponsor for dinner (13 November 2026)

    SILVER

    SPONSOR

    NZ$2500.00

    Sponsorship includes:

    • 2 X Complimentary registrations for the symposium & dinner

    • Your logo in the symposium proceeding

    • Desk in exhibition space

    • Naming rights for either one of the following:

      • one of the symposium sessions; or

      • Lunch event on 13 November 2026

    BRONZE

    SPONSOR

    NZ$1000.00

    Sponsorship includes:

    • 1 X Complimentary registration for the symposium & dinner

    • Your logo in the symposium proceeding

    • Desk in exhibition space

  • Accommodation Options

  • Collaborators (Institutitions)

    LOGO_MASSEY
    aut-university-nz.png
    the-university-of-auckland1386-2_edited.jpg
    Picture1.png

    Event Endorsed By:

    LOGO_AUBEA_INC_BLACK_H
    LOGO_CIB

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

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