ASC 2026 - PhD: Doctoral Forum: Associated Schools of Construction 62nd Annual International Conference California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, April 14-17, 2026

Submission Guidelines

Associated Schools of Construction Annual Conference

Third Doctoral Forum - April 15, 2026

Please follow these guidelines to prepare a 2-page extended abstract. Use Times New Roman font, size 12, and maintain single spacing. Use 1 1-inch margins on each side.

Extended Abstract Title: Limit to 25 Words or fewer.

1. Introduction: Provide a brief introduction to the research problem. Explain its significance and relevance in a broader academic or practical context.

2. Research Questions/Objectives: Clearly state the research questions/objectives that your study addresses.

3. Methodology: Describe the methodology used to conduct your research, including data collection methods.

4. Key Findings (if available): Summarize the key findings of your research. Highlight the most significant results, insights, or contributions to the field.

5. Theoretical/Practical Implications: Discuss the theoretical or practical implications of your research. Explain how your findings contribute to existing knowledge or have relevance in real-world applications.

6. Contribution to the Field: Highlight the unique contributions of your research to the field and emphasize its originality.

7. Conclusion: Provide a concise conclusion that summarizes the main points of your extended abstract.

8. References: If applicable, include a short list of key references or works that have influenced your research.

Instructions:

1. Author Information: Please refrain from including the author's name and affiliation within the extended abstract.
2. Focus on PhD Research: Submissions for the doctoral forum should be exclusively based on the student's PhD research. Other research projects are not eligible for submission.
3. Co-Authorship Limitation: Faculty advisors, committee members, and other doctoral students cannot be listed as co-authors in the extended abstract.
4. Formatting Requirements: The extended abstract should not exceed 2 pages. Use Times New Roman font, size 12, and maintain single spacing. Ensure that page margins remain unchanged.
5. Incorporating Graphics: You are allowed to include figures, graphs, and illustrations to present your research effectively. However, your abstract must not exceed the two-page limit. All graphics should be easily readable, and no font smaller than 9 points should be used in figures.
6. Submission Format: Please submit the extended abstract as a PDF file.

Contact

1. For any inquiries, kindly reach out to one of the doctoral forum co-chairs:
   1. Dr. Sandeep Langar, sandeep.langar@utsa.edu
   2. Dr. Amna Salman, azs0072@auburn.edu
   3. Dr. Salman Azhar,  salman@auburn.edu