International Society for Intelligent Construction

ISIC 2022 International Conference
2022-09-06 - 2022-09-09
The next International Conference of the International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC 2022) will be held in Guimarães, Portugal, from September 7 to 9, 2022. The theme of ISIC 2022 is “Trends on Construction in the Post-Digital Era.” The historic town center of Guimarães is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001. The conference will be hosted by our team at the University of Minho. In 2019, ISIC renamed the International Intelligent Construction Technologies Group (IICTG), launched in Guimarães during the 3rd International Conference of Transportation Geotechnics in 2016.
ISIC 2022 will be our third international conference, following the first one of the IICTG in Minnesota, USA, in 2017 and the second one in Beijing, China, in 2019. ISIC 2022 will follow our mission to serve as a unique platform for promoting intelligent construction applications to improve the quality of construction, cost-saving, the resilience of infrastructure from climate changes, and risk reduction. To achieve those goals, a holistic approach is essential from multidisciplinary fields, including civil engineering, construction machinery, electronic sensor technology, survey/testing technologies, information technology/computing, etc. In this digital era, it is our vision to address societal issues for humans’ wellbeing in their physical environments. We anticipate the ISIC 2022 will be well attended by agencies, industries, academics, and consultants in the above fields from all over the world.

ISIC Meeting at TRB 2023
2023-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
ISIC will have a meeting at TRB 2023 from 11 AM to noon EST, Wednesday, January 11th, 2023. The meeting is for ISIC members and friends to update the ISIC’s 2023 plan and beyond. It’ll be a hybrid meeting at the Washington Convention Center. Meeting registration links will be emailed to all ISIC members. If you are not a member yet, please let us know by using the ISIC online contact form (https://is-ic.org/contact/) to send us your request including names, affiliations, emails, etc.
This is the draft agenda:

Webinar No. 005 – How Veta Leverages Values of Intelligent Construction Technologies
2023-03-30 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
We’ll conduct the next ISIC webinar from 9AM to 11AM US CDT (2PM WET, 10PM Beijing Time), March 30, 2023. The topic is “How Veta Leverages Values of Intelligent Construction Technologies”. Veta is a public domain software to view and analyze geospatial data from various intelligent construction technologies (ICT). ICTs are innovative technologies that include the characteristics of perception, analysis, decision-making, or execution that improve efficiencies, qualities, and infrastructure construction. Veta development has been sponsored by the US FHWA and transportation pooled fund studies (TPF) since 2013. Veta currently supports Intelligent Compaction (IC), Paver-mounted thermal profiler (PMTP), dielectric profile systems (DPS), etc. Veta will also support E-Ticketing, Material Delivery Management Systems (MDMS), Ground penetration RADAR (GPR), and other ICTs in the next few years. This webinar will provide a brief history and background of Veta. Speakers from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and contractors will also share their perspectives and demonstrate field case studies on how Veta helps them to leverage the values of IC, PMTP, and DPS to diagnose asphalt paving issues and make timely corrective actions to improve the pavement qualities. Register here (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/602984700057392732).

Intelligent Compaction Research Pays Off Webinar
2023-04-18 10:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | webinar
The National Road Research Alliance provides a monthly seminar to highlight the research and related topics that will make an impact on the work done here in the state of Minnesota and around the country. The next Research Pays Off webinar will be at 10AM US CDT, April 18, 2023, on “Evaluation of Levels 3-4 Intelligent Compaction Measurement Values (ICMV) for Soils Subgrade and Aggregate Subbase Compaction” presented by Cesar Tirado of UTEP and George K. Chang of Transtec Group. We would acknowledge the Co-PI, Prof. Soheil Nazarian of UTEP, who had presented the project scope before.
Project webpage: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/mnroad/nrra/structure-teams/intelligent-construction/compaction.html
JOIN THE WEBINAR
There is no need to register. Use the Teams link on the Research Pays Off page to join the webinar: Research Pays Off Webinar Series – NRRA – MnDOT (state.mn.us)
This webinar is an open invitation to join as the topic suits your interests. Feel free to forward this event to anyone else.
ABOUT THE PAST RESEARCH PAYS OFF
For more about Research Pays Off, the upcoming schedule, and links to previous webinar recordings, visit the webpage: Research Pays Off Webinar Series – NRRA – MnDOT (state.mn.us)

MTC&E 2023 ISIC Track
2023-05-15 - 2023-05-16
The International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) North America Chapter will sponsor an ISIC track during the Minnesota Transportation Conference and Expo (MTC&E) from May 15 to May 16th, 2023, in Minneapolis, MN, USA. The ISIC Track’s theme is “Digital Workflow from Design to Construction“ packed with hot topics by great speakers. Please register now to reserve your seats!

Transportation Research Board (TRB) 103rd Annual Meeting
2024-01-07 - 2024-01-11 | Washington Convention Center, United States
The ISIC 2024 co-sponsor, Transportation Research Board (TRB), will conduct its 103rd Annual Meeting from January 7 to 11, 2024 in Washington, D.C. We expect the event will attract thousands of transportation professionals from around the world, the meeting program covers all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policymakers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions.

ISIC-FHWA Meeting at TRB 2024
2024-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Washington Convention Center, United States
The next ISIC-FHWA Meeting at TRB 2024 will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Room 155 of the Washington Convention Center from 11 AM to 12 PM (US Eastern Standard Time). Please click this registration link to save a seat and indicate whether you’ll be in-person or remote. The following is the draft agenda.

ISIC 2024 International Conference
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-12 | Double Tree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld,, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
The 4th International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) International Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida, USA, from September 10 to 12, 2024. The conference theme is “Sustainability through Technology”.

ISIC-FHWA Meeting at TRB 2025
2025-01-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Washington Convention Center, United States
*** THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO ALL ***
ISIC will have an annual meeting with FHWA at TRB 2025. The following is the current draft schedule. Please mark it on your calendar. More information to come!
January 7, 2025, Tuesday, 11 AM to 12 PM (US Eastern Standard Time)
Washington Convention Center (Room 303), TRB 2025 Annual Meeting
Title: ISIC and FHWA Meeting at TRB
Purpose: Cooperate b/w ISIC and FHWA to advance/promote intelligent construction technologies
Format Hybrid
Agenda
ISIC-FHWA TRB Meeting-Agenda-2025-v2

iHEEP ISIC Workshop on Oct. 6, 2025
2025-10-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | iHEEP, 2101 N Oak St, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577, United States
The International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) will host a workshop titled “Digital Workflow from Design to Construction for Pavements” at the iHEEP 2025 conference (66th International Highway Engineering Exchange Program conference) in Myrtle Beach, SC, from October 5 to 10, 2025. The agenda is as follows:
Monday (October 6th, 2025) PM (EST)

Time
Topic
Speakers

3:00 PM
Introduction
Dr. George K. Chang (Transtec Group, A Terracon Company)

3:00 PM – 3:25 PM
1 – Milling and Pavement Equipment and the Use of 3D Models
Laikram Narsingh (John Deere Wirtgen Group); Jim Preston (TOPCON)

3:25 PM – 3:50 PM
2 – Geometric and Material As-Built Data Collected by Road Construction Equipment
Laikram Narsingh (John Deere Wirtgen Group); Jim Preston (TOPCON)

3:50 PM – 4:15 PM
3 – Living Models in Asset and Pavement Management Systems with Updates from Machines
Chuck Hixon (Matt McDonald); Tim Kowalski (John Deere Wirtgen Group)

4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
4 – Agency’s Perspective
Rebecca Embacher (MnDOT)

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
5 – Contractor’s Perspective
Scott Fernald (Granite Construction)

5:00 PM
Adjourned

Detailed abstracts for each workshop session, along with speakers’ bios, can be downloaded here. Please register for iHEEP 2025 and reserve your seats for this fantastic workshop now!

2026 MTC&E ISIC Track - Digital As-Built (DAB) and Workflow of Pavement Construction
2026-03-18 | MTC&E
ISIC will sponsor and conduct a one-day ISIC Track – Digital As-Built (DAB) and Workflow of Pavement Construction during the 2026 MTC&E conference (Minnesota Transportation Conference and Expo) on March 18, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN, USA. All ISIC Track sessions 01-09 will be in Rooms 13, 14, and 15 of MTC&E at the Saint Paul RiverCentre (175 Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102).

Objective

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Digital As-Built (DAB) technologies and their application in pavement construction workflows.
Explore how DAB enhances quality control and assurance in construction projects.
Discover how DAB workflows and software technologies support updates to asset and pavement management systems.
Engage with perspectives from agencies, industry leaders, and contractors.

Agenda

Afternoon Session

Contacts

Rebecca Embacher, MnDOT, +1 (651) 373-5222, rebecca.embacher@state.mn.us
George Chang, Transtec Group, A Terracon Company, +1 (512) 913-1847, GKChang@TheTranstecGroup.com

2026 ISIC NA Conference
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-26 | Louisville Marriott Downtown
The 2026 ISIC North America (NA) Conference will be held at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, from August 24 to 26, 2026.

2026 ISIC International Conference
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-14
The International Society for Intelligent Construction Conferences (ISIC) will hold the 5th ISIC International Conference at Harbin Institute of Technology in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, from September 12th to 14th, 2026. This is a part of the year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Intelligent Compaction (IC) technologies. Please also check out the series of 50th IC articles on the ISIC website (www.IS-IC.org).
With the rapid advancement of intelligent technologies across various industries, humanity is entering the early stage of the intelligent era. The boundaries between disciplines and sectors are gradually being broken, and the understanding that fundamental principles transcend professional divisions is becoming widely recognized. As essential infrastructure for human society, infrastructure systems are becoming increasingly integrated with intelligent technologies. To promote the development of intelligent infrastructure technologies and to enhance interdisciplinary and cross-industry integration, communication, and collaboration, the International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) has successfully conducted four International Society for Intelligent Construction Conferences in the United States, China, and Europe. This upcoming one is the fifth ISIC international conference (ISIC 2026).
1. Conference Dates
September 12th to 14th, 2026
2. Conference Venue
Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
3. Conference Theme and Presentations
The theme of this conference (ISIC 2026) is ‘Interdisciplinary and Integration’. Focusing on the automation of infrastructure construction as its main thread, the conference aims to share and exchange the latest developments and future research directions in intelligent infrastructure construction and education across different countries. It also seeks to integrate resources from relevant disciplines and professional fields, establish a cross-disciplinary and cross-industry communication platform, promote the integrated development of infrastructure construction with related fields such as construction machinery and information technology, and advance technological innovation, technological upgrading, and practical implementation within related industries.
The conference will consist of several sections, including keynote speeches, thematic presentations, exhibitions, and forums. These sessions will cover new technologies, new products, new equipment, and engineering applications in related fields, such as civil engineering, construction machinery, information and inspection technologies, and artificial intelligence. The topic topics covered in the conference presentations and papers are as follows (updating…but not limited to)

Latest progress and development directions of intelligent construction in China Railway
Latest progress and development directions of intelligent construction in China’s highways
Latest progress and development directions of intelligent construction in China’s aviation
Education and talent development of infrastructure intelligent construction in China
Latest progress and development directions of the intelligentization of in China’s construction machinery
Latest progress and development directions of intelligent infrastructure development in the United States
Latest progress and development directions of intelligent infrastructure construction in Europe
Education and talent development of infrastructure intelligent construction in the Europe
Education and talent development of infrastructure intelligent construction in the United States
Automation and intelligence in engineering construction
Construction automation and construction robots
Information platform and comprehensive data utilization
Perception technology in engineering construction
Other related topics

We are now soliciting relevant presentations and papers, and will hold an award event. Outstanding papers will be recommended for publication in core journals.
Conference languages: Chinese and English. Appropriate simultaneous Chinese–English interpretation will be provided.
4. Organizing Institution
International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC)
5. Host Institution
Harbin Institute of Technology
6. Important Dates

Opening of online registration: May 5, 2026
Deadline for submission of presentation proposals and paper abstracts: June 20, 2026
Completion of the conference program: July 30, 2026
Deadline for discounted conference and hotel registration: August 16, 2026

7. Conference Website and Contact Information

Conference Webpage (TBA): https://tse.hit.edu.cn (HIT website)
ISIC Website: www.is-ic.org
Tel: +86-13251607145
Email: ISIC2026@hit.edu.cn
