About
This executive program invites business leaders and AEC professionals to Taiwan to explore its advancing smart and sustainable development practices. Through focused industry exchanges with leading AEC organizations, participants gain direct insight into digital strategies, BIM-enabled workflows, and emerging sustainability approaches.
The program features discussions with owners, designers, and project principals who share leadership perspectives and real-world project experiences. Company visits and on-site observations highlight smart supervision and digital site applications in practice.
With a cultural tour in Taipei and a one-day visit to Taichung, the program concludes by offering participants a concise yet compelling understanding of Taiwan's progress in smart and sustainable development.
On-site Practices & Technical Implementation
Through company visits, participants observe smart supervision, digital site applications, and coordination workflows in action. These sessions emphasize operational practices and technology deployment on real construction projects.
Course
2026 Summer+ Programs
Smart & Sustainable: Executive Insights in Taiwan (June 8 - June 12, 2026)
(Please be aware that the course will be taught in English, and all schedules are subject to change.)
Executive Insight Sessions
Talks and discussions led by owners, designers, and project principals offer strategic perspectives on decision-making, project governance, and leadership challenges in major development projects. These sessions highlight executive thinking rather than technical details.
Cultural & Urban Context Exploration
Activities include the Taipei Old Town Walk and the Taichung field visit, which deepen participants' understanding of Taiwan's social, urban, and cultural setting, enriching their perspective on development priorities and sustainability efforts.
Fees
Accommodation
The course fee does not include accommodation. If you require housing, please inquire via email, and we will do our best to assist with the arrangements.
Refund Policy
The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
The program fee is:
- Fully refundable if NTU cancels the program.
- 90% refundable if the student cancels the program before the start of class.
- 50% refundable if the student cancels the program before June 9, 2026.
- Not refundable if the student cancels after June 9, 2026.
*The fee for activities won't be refunded if you choose to be absent from these activities.
* We reserve the right to verify the program's viability by May 15, 2026. If minimum enrollment is not met, the program may be subject to cancellation, with refunds provided accordingly.
How To Apply
Eligibility
Students who major in Civil Engineering or architecture and related fields.
(Junior, senior and graduate students have priority.)
Application Period
December 09, 2025 – May 09, 2026
Application Steps
Application procedures:
1. Register and verify your email.
2. Fill in the online application form.
3. Pay the application fee of USD 300 online by credit card. (non-refundable)
4. Upload Documents:
I. A current CV (PDF format)
II. Proof of employment (PDF format)
III. A business card (optional; PDF or image format)
IV. A 1-page statement of purpose outlining what technical or practical insights you hope to gain from the program (PDF format)
V. A headshot photo (JPG format)
5. Check the result: NTU will review the submitted documents and will send the acceptance/rejection notice.
6. Pay the program fee within 5 working days after receiving the acceptance notice. You can choose to pay by bank wire or by online credit card.
7. After NTU confirms your payment status, you can fill in the admission information. NTU will send you the Admission Letter and Pre-departure guide before the program starts.
* If you pay the program fee by bank wire to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, NTU Branch, please note that you need to consider the exchange rate discrepancy and the wire fees charged by your bank and Hua-Nan bank to make sure you make the exact amount paid to NTU account. Hua-Nan bank may charge an additional USD 20 wire fee.
中國大陸學員申請規定
入臺證辦理須時1~1.5個月，請務必於4/2前完成申請及繳費，並於4/13前繳清所有入臺證辦理所需文件。在您的入臺證尚未正式批准前，請勿離開您的所在地（或所在第三國）感謝您的配合。
請注意，切勿自行辦理 \"自由行簽證\"，否則將無法以自由行簽證參與本課程！
Please note that it requires 1 to 1.5 months to apply for the ROC Exit/Entry Permit, students of Mainland China nationality must complete all the documentation before Apr 18. Please note that if you are currently outside of China, please do not leave the country until your Taiwan Entry Permit has been successfully approved.
Faculty
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Shang-Hsien (Patrick) Hsieh
Special Award:
Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Engineering (2021)
Position:Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NTU
Education:Ph.D. (1993.05) & M.S. (1990.01)
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
B.S. (1985.06)
Department of Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Digital Transformation in Construction Industry for Sustainable Development
Life-cycle Engineering Information & Knowledge Management Transdisciplinary Education for Engineers
Computational Mechanics
Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics
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Course Coordinator:
Dr. Ying-Chieh Chan
Special Award:
ASCE Outstanding Reviewer, 2019
Ministry of Science and Technology – Young Scholar Fellowship 2018-2020
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NTU
Education:Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Architectural Engineering Program) (2010.08-2015.08)
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Advanced Infrastructure Systems Program) (2009.08-2010.05)
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan B.S. in Civil Engineering (2004.08-2008.05)
Sustainable building design
Building energy modeling
Building envelopes and commercial facades
Indoor environmental conditions
Thermal and visual comfort
Daylighting and lighting controls
Solar energy utilization in buildings
Smart buildings, intelligent building control
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Course Coordinator:
Dr. Jacob Je-Chian LIN
Special Award:
Winners of World Economic Forum - Future of Construction Ideas Competition (2017.02)
William E. O'Neil Research Award (2016.08)
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NTU
Education:University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Construction Management (2014-2020)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Science – MS Computer Science (2017-2018
National Taiwan University Master of Science - MS, Civil Engineering - Computer-Aided Engineering (2013)
National Taiwan University Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering (2010)
Visual Data Analytics
Computer Vision
Building Information
Modeling Project Controls
Lean Construction
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Contact Us
Wendy WEI (Ms.)
wendywei@caece.net
Tel: +886-2-33666573