The International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction

ISARC 2026

The ISARC 2026, scheduled to be held June 22-26, 2026 in Singapore will be host by National University of Singapore and will be held as an in-person symposium. The theme of ISARC 2026 will be “Constructing the Future: Sustainable, Smart, and Lean”.

Venue

National University of Singapore

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university and a leading global institution for education, research, and innovation. Located at the Kent Ridge campus, NUS offers a vibrant academic environment supported by modern facilities, strong industry partnerships, and a dynamic research ecosystem. As the host venue for ISARC 2026, NUS provides convenient city access and an ideal setting for connecting researchers, practitioners, and industry partners in construction automation, robotics, and the future of the built environment.

College of Design and Engineering

The NUS College of Design and Engineering (CDE) brings together engineering, architecture, design, and the built environment to address challenges in sustainable, resilient, and digitally enabled cities. CDE works closely with government and industry in areas such as robotics and automation, AI and data, advanced materials, energy systems, and human-centred design. With collaborative teaching spaces, laboratories, and innovation facilities, CDE provides a fitting academic setting for ISARC 2026.

Address:
NUS College of Design and Engineering
Block EA, Level 1
9 Engineering Drive 1 Singapore 117575
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Engineering Auditorium

The Engineering Auditorium (EA) is the main lecture and event hall of the NUS College of Design and Engineering. Located at Block EA, Level 1, Engineering Drive 1, it features a tiered auditorium, professional audio-visual support, and a spacious foyer suitable for registration, poster sessions, and networking activities. EA is within walking distance of CDE teaching blocks and is well connected by campus shuttle services and public transport.

For wayfinding, participants may search “ENG-AUD” on the NUS campus map.

How to Get Here

By MRT (Circle Line)

Alight at Kent Ridge MRT Station (CC24).
Take Exit A.
Walk to the bus stop outside National University Hospital (Bus Stop No. 18335).
Board one of the following services:
- NUS Shuttle Bus A1
  - Alight at NUS Yusof Ishak House (Bus Stop 11).
  - Walk about 10 minutes to NUS CDE.
- NUS Shuttle Bus K
  - Alight at The Japanese Primary School (Bus Stop 9).
  - Cross the overhead bridge to the NUS CDE bus stop.
- Public Bus 95 (SBS Transit)
  - Alight at NUS Yusof Ishak House (Bus Stop No. 16171).
  - Walk about 10 minutes to NUS CDE.

By Public Bus

From Clementi MRT Station (EW23):
- Go to Clementi Bus Interchange.
- Take Bus 96 (Tower Transit).
- Alight at NUS CDE (Bus Stop No. 16159).
From Buona Vista MRT Station (EW21/CC22):
- Take Exit D.
- Board Bus 95 (SBS Transit) from Bus Stop No. 11369.
- Alight at NUS Yusof Ishak House (Bus Stop No. 16171).
- Walk about 10 minutes to NUS CDE.

By Foot from NUS CDE Bus Stop

Follow campus signage into the CDE / Engineering complex.
The Engineering Auditorium is located centrally within the engineering blocks, near Blocks E1 / E2.

By Taxi or Ride-Hailing

Enter Engineering Auditorium, National University of Singapore as the destination.
Alternatively, search for ENG-AUD or Block EA, Engineering Drive 1.
After drop-off, follow signs to the Engineering Auditorium.

Shuttle Bus Service

Complimentary shuttle bus services will be arranged during the conference period to support participants travelling between the conference hotels and the main conference venue, Engineering Auditorium (EA), as well as movement within the NUS campus.

Date	Service	Time	Route / Notes
Monday, 22 June 2026	Morning hotel shuttle	Not available	No morning hotel-to-venue shuttle service will be provided on Monday.
Monday, 22 June 2026	Internal campus shuttle	9:00 am – 6:00 pm	Runs approximately every 30 minutes between key conference-related locations on campus.
Monday, 22 June 2026	Evening return shuttle	8:00 pm	Return shuttle service from the conference venue / event location to the conference hotels.
Tuesday–Thursday, 23–25 June 2026	Morning hotel shuttle	8:00 am	One shuttle bus will depart from each designated conference hotel to Engineering Auditorium (EA).
Tuesday–Thursday, 23–25 June 2026	Internal campus shuttle	9:00 am – 6:00 pm	Runs approximately every 30 minutes between key conference-related locations on campus.
Tuesday–Thursday, 23–25 June 2026	Evening return shuttle	Evening	One return shuttle will be arranged from the conference venue to the designated conference hotels.

Important Notes

Exact pick-up and drop-off points will be announced closer to the conference date.
Participants are advised to arrive at the designated pick-up point before the scheduled departure time.
Shuttle arrangements are subject to traffic conditions and operational adjustments.

Farzad is a Professor of Digital Engineering at the School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies, Teesside University, UK. He is the leader of the Centre for Sustainable Engineering and Open Research and Output Quality Lead, SCEDT, Teesside University. He is Editor in Chief: Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SCI/JCR IF=3.6, CiteScore Tracker: 9.1) and Associate Editor: AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION (SCI/JCR IF=10.3, Citescore: 16.7). Farzad has a robust research track record delivering more than 200 quality publications and more than 3800 citations. Farzad’s research covers various aspects of Construction 5.0, with a strong emphasis on adopting cutting-edge technologies to serve the NetZero and sustainability agenda, including XR for H&S training, AI and deep-learning for sustainable infrastructures and logistics, smart construction, circular construction, energy policies, data-driven digital twins, demand response optimisation, smart energies, DLT and blockchain technologies, and social innovation. Farzad has successfully led several high-profile research projects – from H2021, InnovateUK through to the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), European Regional Development Funds (ERDF), Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), Scottish Funding Council (SFC), Data Lab, and Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC). Farzad secured research and innovation income of over £2.5m. This expertise and standing are also recognised through several high-profile bodies, including the International Council for Building (CIB) and buildingSMART International. He graduated with 10 PhD students in the topics across the fields above, and some of them are already senior academics at reputable institutions such as the University of Cambridge, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Salford, and some hold leadership positions in the industry.