Global Leadership Forum For Construction Engineering and Management Programs GLF-CEM

The Role of Academic Leadership inIncorporating the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Construction Education and Research

22-23 May 2025 at Purdue University in conjunction with WBC2025

Announcement

The Global Leadership Forum for Construction Engineering and Management Programs (GLF-CEM) is an international platform that aims to bring together academic leaders in the field of Construction Engineering and Management. This forum is designed for professors from universities worldwide who hold leadership or administrative roles within their programs.

The forum’s goal is to establish a community of academic leaders in Construction Engineering and Management, fostering collaboration and discussions on common challenges related to Research, Teaching, Academic Administration, and Collaborative Opportunities. The two-day conference will feature keynote speakers and panel sessions, offering insights from global leaders.

The 2025 GLF-CEM will be held at Purdue University in conjunction with the CIB World Building Congress. The theme for 2025’s forum is The Role of Academic Leadership in incorporating the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Construction Education and Research. This joint event will encourage shared learning, networking, and deeper discussions on global trends in construction.

Preliminary Conference Program

22 May 2025: Keynote and panel sessions

23 May 2025: Keynote and panel sessions

Panel Themes

To be announced

Planning Committee

  • Prof. Mike Kagioglou, De Montfort University, UK – Chair, GLF-CEM
  • Prof. Dayana Costa, Federal University of Bahia, Brazil –Vice chair, GLF-CEM
  • Prof. Patricia Tzortzopoulos, Nottingham Trent University, UK –Vice Chair, GLF-CEM
  • Prof. Lucio Soilbeman, University of Southern California, USA – Past chair, GLF-CEM
  • Prof. Makarand (Mark) Hastak, Purdue University, USA – Past Chair, GLF-CEM

Local Organization

  • Prof. Makarand (Mark) Hastak, Purdue University, USA, Chair for 2025 Forum
  • Prof. Patricia Tzortzopoulos, Nottingham Trent University, UK, Co-chair for 2025 Forum
  • Prof. Dayana Costa, Federal University of Bahia, Brazil – Co-chair for 2025 Forum

More Information

For more information about the conference, please contact Prof. Makarand (Mark) Hastak at [email protected]  or visit the official GLF-CEM website at https://glf.cem.ecn.purdue.edu