The project, one of the main drivers of the conference, is aiming to create a European construction capable of building the "homes and offices of tomorrow". The 17.5 million (Euros) research project brings together 26 partners from 14 counties, including the University's European Union Research group (EURG), based in the Department of Civil and Building Engineering. Loughborough is the only UK university involved in the project.

I3CON will apply innovative construction and production technologies to enable the development of a sustainable and environmentally friendly construction industry that can deliver the "intelligent" buildings of the future. These buildings will be flexible with adaptable space that are able to monitor their own environments, using less energy and producing less waste. Using state-of-the-art production technologies they will have services, such as electricity, communications and plumbing, already built into the structure, streamlining the enture construction process.

The conference has attracted a wide audience from more than 13 countries and willprovide delegates with networking opportunities and the chance to develop ideas for further work related to the I3CON themes.

There is still chance to register for this exciting event. For further details on the conference, including the conference programme, details of workshops and to download a conference brochure and registration form click here