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Instructions for Abstract Submission 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction [MOC] Summit & 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction [ICIC] An Odyssey to Industrialize Construction Submission format options available: Option 1: Presentation only Option 2: Paper & Presentation Option 3: Poster CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The organizing committee of the 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction [MOC] Summit & 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction [ICIC] is pleased to announce a call for abstracts. The MOC Summit & ICIC will be held on May 19-21, 2015, at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Compared to traditional construction approaches, the industrialized construction process reduces cost and construction time, generates higher quality products, and creates healthier and safer environments for workers and occupants. The 2015 MOC Summit & 1st ICIC will bring together delegates from industry and academia to showcase the benefits and address the challenges of industrializing building construction through a series of interactive presentations, panel discussions, and information sessions. This year the scope has been expanded to include an academic component and published conference proceedings. The theme for this year is “An Odyssey to Industrialize Construction”. Possible topics include: - Workforce accommodation and logistics Industrialization of residential and commercial building construction Heavy industrial construction Construction material innovations (wood and bio-based products, steel, precast concrete) Simulation and optimization for industrialized construction Industrialized building systems and design Productivity and ergonomics Building information modelling (BIM) Lean manufacturing Socioeconomic aspects of modular and offsite construction Evidence-based and user-centric design Target cost and target scheduling Modular construction: Case studies and lessons learned Automation and robotics in construction Advancements in building manufacturing technologies Page 1 of 4 Instructions for Abstract Submission ORGANIZATION AND ABSTRACT REVIEW PROCESS Session track organization will correspond to the abstract topics listed above. All abstracts submitted will be blind-reviewed and evaluated by a review committee. Each abstract will be reviewed with respect to the stated topic under which it was submitted in order to ascertain the following: - Whether the subject matter is relevant and suitable Whether the instructions and presentation format requirements described in this Call for Abstracts were followed; and The overall quality of the abstract. Criteria for evaluating the quality of abstracts include originality of ideas, conciseness of the presented methods and results, clarity of theoretical and/or applied implications, and quality of writing. Abstracts which do not meet these criteria will be rejected. All submitters are bound by copyright rules and distribution of material law. WHO SHOULD ATTEND The 2015 MOC Summit & 1st ICIC is open to anyone who works in or has an interest in the field of modular and offsite construction. Submitted abstracts may explore research, practice, advanced technologies and software applications, and/or policy. HOW TO SUBMIT Abstracts must be submitted via the MOC Summit & ICIC website as per the instructions outlined later in this document. Please read ALL the instructions carefully before completing the abstract submission form. Changes to submitted abstracts will not be accepted after the abstract submission deadline. PARTICIPATION / REGISTRATION By submitting an abstract to the MOC Summit & ICIC, abstract authors are agreeing that at least one author will be able to present on the date and at the time assigned by the organizing committee in order to secure inclusion in the Summit program and published proceedings (for Paper & Presentation option only—see below). Please note that all contributors on submitted abstracts planning to attend the MOC Summit & ICIC (including presenters) are required to complete a registration form and pay the registration fee by April 30th, 2015. Abstracts for which at least one author/presenter is not registered by April 30th, 2015 will automatically be withdrawn from the program. SUBMISSION FORMATS Three submission format options are available to prospective presenters submitting abstracts: (1) Presentation only (presenter gives presentation during Summit program); (2) Paper & presentation (paper published in proceedings; author gives presentation during Summit program); and (3) Poster (poster displayed during poster session). 1. Presentation Only For this option, there is no need to submit a paper—only an abstract is required. The presentations will be limited to 20 minutes (15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for questions/discussion). Important dates for Presentation Only option: Page 2 of 4 Instructions for Abstract Submission April 10th, 2015 Deadline for ABSTRACT Submission Within 2 working days of Submission Notification of Decision on ABSTRACT April 30th, 2015 Presenter REGISTRATION Deadline May 19th - 21st, 2015 MOC Summit & 1st ICIC 2015 <<back to top>> 2. Paper & Presentation Presentations of papers that are accepted for inclusion in the Summit program will be limited to 20 minutes (15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for questions/discussion). Abstracts are not to exceed 300 words. A template for full paper submission is available here. Important dates for Paper & presentation option: March 6th, 2015 (New) Deadline for ABSTRACT Submission Within 2 working days of Submission Notification of Decision on ABSTRACT March 20th, 2015 Deadline for PAPER Submission Within 10 working days of Submission Notification of Decision on PAPER 30th, 2015 19th 21st, April Deadline for Final PAPER Submission Author/Presenter REGISTRATION Deadline May - 2015 2015 MOC Summit & 1st ICIC <<back to top>> 3. Poster The Poster Session is a display presentation. Posters must be staffed by the author for a designated period of time. Poster dimensions should be 24” (height) x 36” (width), and as a minimum posters should include the following components: Poster title Name and affiliation of each author Introduction Methodology Results Conclusion Acknowledgements Poster abstracts are not to exceed 300 words. Important dates for Poster option: April 10th, 2015 Deadline for ABSTRACT Submission Within 2 working days of Submission Notification of Decision on ABSTRACT April 30th, 2015 Author/Presenter REGISTRATION Deadline May 19th - 21st, 2015 2015 MOC Summit & 1st ICIC <<back to top>> Page 3 of 4 Instructions for Abstract Submission INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN ABSTRACT Visit the abstract submission website: http://www.mocsummit.com/abstract-submissions/ Follow the on-screen directions to complete your submission. Important information - - All abstract notifications will be sent to the e-mail address of the abstract submitter. It is the responsibility of the abstract submitter to distribute the information to any presenting authors and/or co-authors. The abstract title and abstract will be printed in the program as entered. Please do not use all caps in the title or abstract. The online submission system will not accept abstracts longer than 300 words. If the submitter is an author on the abstract, they must include their own name and affiliation among the listed authors. CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY If no author or co-author is able to attend the Summit to present in person, the abstract must be withdrawn in advance (by April 30th, 2015) so that an alternate paper may be substituted. Please note that there will be a cancellation penalty for withdrawals after April 30th, 2015 (20% of registration fee). CONTACT If you have any questions regarding the abstract/paper submission process, please email [email protected] Page 4 of 4
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