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New study highlights transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in Geotechnical Engineering

9 September 2025

A landmark open-access paper, Artificial intelligence transformations in geotechnics: progress, challenges and future enablers , has just been published in Computers and Geotechnics (Elsevier). The work, authored by an international team of experts led by Dr Brian Sheil and collaborators across Europe, Asia, and beyond...

Job Vacancy: Centre Administrator

5 September 2025

We are looking for an experienced and motivated administrator to play a pivotal role in the success of our education and research programmes. Based at the Civil Engineering Building in West Cambridge, this varied position will see you at the heart of the Cambridge Laing O'Rourke Centre's activities, working closely with...

Silent Crisis in Construction: Tackling Mental Health and Suicide Risks

3 September 2025

A new article by Dr Olivia Remes , Research Associate and mental health researcher at the University of Cambridge's Laing O'Rourke Centre, sheds light on the “silent crisis” of suicide within the global construction industry.

Job vacancy: Research Assistant/Associate in Data Science for Construction Productivity

26 August 2025

The Department of Engineering's Laing O'Rourke Centre is seeking a motivated Research Assistant/Associate to join our team in advancing data science for construction productivity.

Dr Olaf Wysocki joins Cambridge to advance 3D reconstruction

5 August 2025

From laser-scanned cities to next-generation digital twins, Dr Olaf Wysocki has joined the University of Cambridge’s Laing O’Rourke Centre as an Assistant Research Professor, where he is working alongside Dr Brian Sheil to advance cutting-edge research in 3D reconstruction.

Professor Middleton honoured for outstanding contribution to bridge engineering

18 July 2025

Professor Campbell Middleton , Director of the Cambridge Laing O’Rourke Centre and Laing O'Rourke Professor of Construction Engineering at the University of Cambridge, has been named the winner of the Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award at this year’s NCE Bridges Awards. The NCE Bridges Awards honour the...

CEM13 Tackles Industry Challenges at 13th Annual Dissertation Conference

11 July 2025

Today marked a proud moment as our CEM13 students presented their research findings at the 13th Annual Construction Engineering Masters Dissertation Conference. A huge congratulations to all presenters for their impressive work and thought-provoking insights. The presentations featured a range of compelling topics...

CEM Alumnus takes interoperability study to IGLC 33

5 June 2025

We are proud to announce that Marc Blancher, alumnus of the Construction Engineering Masters (CEM) programme , presented his conference paper at the 33rd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 33) , held in Japan from 2–8 June 2025. Blancher’s paper, titled “ The Adaptive Interoperability...

Cambridge researchers call for evidence-based approach to lean construction at major global conference

4 June 2025

A new study led by researchers from the University of Cambridge's Laing O'Rourke Centre has been presented as a plenary session at the prestigious 33rd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) , held in Osaka and Kyoto, Japan, from 2 to 4 June. The paper Where Is the Evidence of Performance...

Real-world construction takes the spotlight as sustainable offsite construction project returns

21 May 2025

Following a successful inaugural run in 2024, the University of Cambridge’s Department of Engineering is proud to relaunch its pioneering Sustainable Offsite Construction project for a second year. This hands-on initiative continues to promote environmentally responsible construction while equipping students with essential...

New study highlights transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in Geotechnical Engineering

Job Vacancy: Centre Administrator

Silent Crisis in Construction: Tackling Mental Health and Suicide Risks

Job vacancy: Research Assistant/Associate in Data Science for Construction Productivity

Dr Olaf Wysocki joins Cambridge to advance 3D reconstruction

Professor Middleton honoured for outstanding contribution to bridge engineering

CEM13 Tackles Industry Challenges at 13th Annual Dissertation Conference

CEM Alumnus takes interoperability study to IGLC 33

Cambridge researchers call for evidence-based approach to lean construction at major global conference

Real-world construction takes the spotlight as sustainable offsite construction project returns

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