{"id":9,"date":"2025-12-03T14:35:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/icon2026\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-06-22T19:49:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:49:05","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-hero alignfull stk-block-hero stk-block stk-1b5c55a stk-block-background is-style-default stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"1b5c55a\"><style>.stk-1b5c55a-inner-blocks{align-items:flex-start !important;justify-content:flex-end !important;row-gap:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-1b5c55a {background-color:transparent !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2025\/12\/220930-UF-653-DCP-COLLABORATORY_back-cover.jpg) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) 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Convergence of IConIC<\/strong> <strong>Technology, Operations, and Management<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Florida is proud to announce and host the <strong>first International Conference on Industrialized Construction (IConIC<\/strong> <strong>2026)<\/strong>. This landmark event represents the first concerted effort to forge a vital synergy between diverse industrial operations principles (drawing on expertise from Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, and Systems Management) and the multifaceted field of construction (Planning, Design, Construction, and Facility Management).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#d9d4d833\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#fa4616;border-bottom-width:3px\"><strong><strong>Conference Themes<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a5331a9e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" 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improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facility and asset management for modular systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workforce development for the next-gen IConIC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#0021a5;border-bottom-width:3px\"><strong><strong><strong>Opportunities for Industry &amp; Students<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Industry Engagement:<\/strong> A full day of industry-oriented programming to bridge research and practice. We highly encourage long abstracts and case studies from industry participants showcasing successful projects and innovative practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hands-On Software Training &amp; Certification Credits:<\/strong> On-site hands-on tutorial sessions in Autodesk software for both beginners and advanced users, covering the newest construction and design tools across Autodesk\u2019s latest platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student &amp; Industry Awards:<\/strong> IConIC awards will be presented to recognize outstanding student research and to honor significant contributions from industry experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#d9d4d833;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:4.8rem\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#fa4616;border-bottom-width:3px;margin-top:0;padding-top:0\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Keynote Speakers<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b653aba5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--sharp)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-92d440f1 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/Autodesk-Exec-Steve_Blum-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Steve Blum Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-537\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/Autodesk-Exec-Steve_Blum-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/Autodesk-Exec-Steve_Blum-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/Autodesk-Exec-Steve_Blum-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/Autodesk-Exec-Steve_Blum-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/Autodesk-Exec-Steve_Blum-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/Autodesk-Exec-Steve_Blum-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-1a3d6b99 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Steve Blum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55f482785c6bb334a49acbe87a1cb5df\" style=\"color:#0021a5;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Autodesk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0\">Steve Blum is Autodesk\u2019s EVP and COO, leading go-to-market strategy, operations, and customer experience. A UF electrical engineering graduate and 2025 ECE Hall of Fame inductee, Steve has helped shape Autodesk\u2019s transformation and growth while championing industry innovation, customer focus, industrialized construction, workforce readiness, and an \u201cexpect to win\u201d mindset.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b653aba5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--sharp)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/01\/Mohamed-Al-Hussein-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Mohamed Al-Hussein Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-341\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/01\/Mohamed-Al-Hussein-headshot.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/01\/Mohamed-Al-Hussein-headshot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/01\/Mohamed-Al-Hussein-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Dr. Mohamed Al-Hussein<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0021a5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">University of Alberta Research Chair in the Industrialization and Decarbonization of Construction<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0\">Dr. Mohamed Al-Hussein is Senior University of Alberta Engineering Research Chair in the Industrialization and Decarbonization of Construction and a professor in the of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He held the NSERC Industrial Research Chair in the Industrialization of Building Construction and was the inaugural director of the Nasseri School of Building Science and Engineering. He is a highly sought researcher in the areas of modular construction, lean manufacturing, construction process optimization, and BIM. Dr. Al-Hussein\u2019s research has been published in well over 400 articles in leading journals and conference proceedings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#0021a5;border-bottom-width:3px\"><strong><strong><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>For more information on IConIC 2026, email: <a href=\"mailto:IConIC@ufl.edu\">IConIC@ufl.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Conference on Industrialized Construction (IConIC 2026) Gainesville, Florida | August 3-5, 2026 Abstract Submission: January 31, 2026 February 28, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":211,"featured_media":73,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/211"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/iconic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}