Conference Theme: Transforming BIM to Action Important Dates Abstract Submission due date: 18 August, 2017(Friday) Acceptance Notification: 25 August, 2017 (Friday) Paper Submission due date: 06 October, 2017(Friday) Conference Date: 22 November, 2017 (Thursday)

1. HKIBIM Annual Conference 2017 – Call For Papers
The Organization Committee of the HKIBIM Annual Conference 2017 invites you to submit
a paper to be featured at the Conference.
About HKIBIM Hong Kong BIM Conference
The HKIBIM Annual Conference is the premier annual event for experienced professionals
to demonstrate the practical use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes using
real cases. The speakers are encouraged to illustrate lessons learned in practical projects
so that more professionals from different disciplines can improve their productivity through
efficient use of BIM and advanced practical knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity to
share your knowledge and experience with the larger BIM community.
Conference Theme: Transforming BIM to Action
Conference Submission Topics
The conference topics should be related, but not limited to:
(1) 3D laser scanning, image based modelling;
(2) Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV);
(3) Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, BIM-based Immersive Virtual Environment;
(4) Wearable Technology, Internet of things (IoT);
(5) Computational design with BIM by visual programming;
(6) Facilities Management, BIM Interoperability, COBie, BIM data exchange;
(7) Energy Performance Modelling;
(8) Prefabrication, 3D printing;
(9) Smart Cities, Industry 4.0.
The experiences of BIM working with disciplines from design, construction, engineering,
project management, manufacturing, financing, insurance, risk management and legal to
showcase achievements in a manageable system, accuracy, productivity and cost
effectiveness is expected from the paper.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission due date: 18 August, 2017(Friday)
Acceptance Notification: 25 August, 2017 (Friday)
Paper Submission due date: 06 October, 2017(Friday)
Conference Date: 22 November, 2017 (Thursday)

2. Presentation Format
-All presentations must be in English and will be limited to 20-30 minutes.
-All presentations must be accompanied with a visual aid (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi,
animation or video) done by computer projection.
-All presentations must be original, unpublished, and not submitted concurrently for
presentation and publication elsewhere.
Submission and Assessment Guidelines
To qualify for acceptance as a speaker, you are invited to submit an abstract that must meet
all of the following requirements:
-In fewer than 500 words, the abstract must clearly demonstrate the relevant context,
knowledge and experience in applying Building Information Modelling.
-The topic and content must include at least one of the suggested conference topics. They
must be able to demonstrate the practical use of BIM as evidenced by real cases or projects.
-Each paper that covers multiple disciplines must include at least two of the following
disciplines, but is not limited to two: the disciplines of architecture, building construction,
civil engineering, interior design, IT and programming, manufacturing, financing, insurance,
risk management and legal. Integrated multi-discipline models are preferred.
-Abstract in MS Word DOC format must be submitted electronically by email to:
hkibim@creativegp.com
Publication Rights
By submitting a paper to the conference, the authors give the right to the HKIBIM to publish
the abstract, the full version presentation, visual aid and the video footage of the full
presentation. Manuscripts of papers generally will not be returned to the authors. Authors
are reminded to keep a second copy of their paper for the conference. Where the organiser
may need to amend the content and format of the paper, authors are assumed to give
consent and authorise the organiser to amend and publish the abstract and full presentation
paper, and to include them in any conference publication.
For enquiries, please contact our Annual Conference Working Group at
hkibim@creativegp.com. We look forward to reading your paper and seeing you at the
HKIBIM Hong Kong BIM conference!
Yours sincerely,
Dr Neo CHAN
Chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling (HKIBIM)

3. HKIBIM Annual Conference 2017
Call for Paper Reply Slip
(Please return it on or before 18 August 2017 to email: hkibim@creativegp.com)
Title Prof Dr Mr Mrs Miss
Name
Position
Topic
Organization /
Company Name
Postal Address
Email
Tel Fax
Submission Topic
Area
(Please select)
3D laser scanning, image based modelling
Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, BIM-based Immersive Virtual
Environment
Wearable Technology, Internet of things(IoT)
Computational design with BIM by visual programming
Facilities Management, BIM Interoperability, COBie, BIM data
exchange
Energy Performance Modelling
Prefabrication, 3D printing
Smart Cities, Industry 4.0
Abstract
（within 500 words）
For enquiries, please contact our Annual Conference Working Group at hkibim@creativegp.com or
Ms Joanne Hui at +852 3159 2908.