CI & CRC Joint Conference 2026
CRC leads academic, cutting-edge construction research, Texas A&M University & The University of Texas at San Antonio will host the annual Construction Research Congress. The Construction Institute Summit, with its heavy industry component, will facilitate interaction between construction research professionals, contractors, owners, and practitioners. Together, we will share new developments and innovative practices. Network with peers, earn PDHs, and get access to leading research and industry practices.
Construction Institute of ASCE
The Construction Institute (CI) is the first national organization designed to meet the needs of all individuals working within the construction industry. CI is fully inclusive, with active membership available to construction industry practitioners from all occupations and educational backgrounds. CI offers individuals and organizations the opportunity to network with other professionals, sharpen skills and shape the future of the industry by participating in technical activities, conferences and the development of internationally recognized standards.
Conference Steering Committee
- CRC 2026 Co-Chair: Michael “Phil” Lewis, Texas A&M University
- CRC 2026 Co-Chair: Ibukun Awolusi, The University of Texas at San Antonio
- CRC Technical Program Co- Chair: Chuma Nnaji, Texas A&M University
- CRC Technical Program Co- Chair: Jiannan Cai, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Conference Organizing Committee
- David Jeong, Texas A&M University
- Zofia Rybkowski, Texas A&M University
- Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Shelley Smith, Texas A&M University
- Debaditya Chakraborty, The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Gilles Albeaino, Texas A&M University
- Hernan Guerra, Texas A&M University
- Debra Justice, The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Ashrant Aryal, Texas A&M University
CRC Technical Track Chairs
- Track 1: Advanced Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analytics in Construction - Youngjib Ham, Seoul National University
- Track 2: Automation and Robotics in Construction Hubo Cai, Purdue University
- Track 3: Computer Applications, Information Modeling, and Simulation - Joseph Louis, Oregon State University
- Track 4: Contracting, Project Delivery, Organizational Management, and Legal Issues - Kunhee (KC) Choi, Texas A&M University
- Track 5: Construction Planning, Scheduling, Estimating, Economics, Quality and Value Engineering - Dan Tran, University of Kansas
- Track 6: Construction Education and Workforce Development - Steven K. Ayer, University of Colorado Boulder
- Track 7: Health, Safety, and Wellbeing - Masoud Gheisari, University of Florida
- Track 8: Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Systems and Materials Engineering and Design - Samuel Ariaratnam, Arizona State University