c4SMC: Industry Solutions as a Service
An industry collaboration initiative embracing smart technologies and processes in delivering a modern construction industry.
Vision
To be a world-leading industry-focused construction research and training centre utilising concepts and technologies brought forward by the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Mission
To contribute to the development of a smart modern construction industry that is capable of dealing with the challenges of sustainability, digitalisation, industrialisation, supply chain, resilience, design, management & economics, and education, which are proactively responded to through academic, industry, professional bodies and government collaboration.
Goals
- Offer High Achiever construction management scholarships.
- Explore research grant opportunities.
- Host visiting academics and industry experts.
- Encourage academic and research exchange.
- Establish DigiCon lab: A state-of-the-art digital construction laboratory for research, development, and training solutions.
- Provide consultancy services to the construction sector.
- Upskill the construction sector with cutting-edge technologies.
- Develop policy directions for the construction sector.
- Provide a platform to engage with construction stakeholders.
- Conduct doctoral research.
- Develop a collaborative research culture that also engages the industry.
Collaborators
Contact
Email: c4smc@westernsydney.edu.au
Latest News
Digital Built Environment Research Colloquium 2025: Strengthening Research Collaboration
The Centre for Smart Modern Construction (c4SMC) at the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, in collaboration with the (Arch_Manu) at the University of New South Wales, hosted the Digital Built Environment Research Colloquium 2025 on 14 March 2025 at 91ԭƬ’s Parramatta City Campus. This dynamic event provided a collaborative platform for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from both centres to exchange ideas, explore recent advancements, and foster potential research partnerships in the digital built environment.
Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Research, Training and Supervision 2024: Professor Srinath Perera
Professor Srinath Perera received the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Research, Training and Supervision at the 91ԭƬ Excellence Awards Ceremony, held on 12 December 2024. He was selected from among seven nominees.
Book publication: Global Net Zero Carbon Practices in Construction
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of a new book: "Global Net Zero Carbon Practices in Construction," edited by Niluka Domingo, Sepani Senaratne , Suzanne Wilkinson, and Srinath Perera. This book brings together global expertise to address one of the most pressing challenges in the construction industry: achieving net zero carbon.
Upcoming Events
Exciting c4SMC events are coming your way in 2026! Check back soon or follow us on social media for updates.