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Laing O'Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology

We aim to transform the construction industry by educating future industry leaders, driving change and progress in this sector, and delivering evidence-based research to impact policy.


Read more at: Research and Innovation

Research and Innovation

The Laing O’Rourke Centre delivers a world class research portfolio focusing on technology and innovation to drive transformation in the construction sector.


Read more at: Policy and Thought leadership

Policy and Thought leadership

The outputs from our research are already delivering impact - offering construction companies a competitive edge and providing thought leadership and evidence to underpin policy.



Construction Engineering Masters (CEM)

 

The CEM is a unique leadership programme equipping leaders to transform the construction sector. The part-time format enables experienced industry practitioners to develop their careers and impact the sector while studying.

Applications for 2026 entry are open.

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Latest news

New CLC Report authored by Tercia Jansen van Vuuren calls for shared digital skills vision in construction

1 October 2025

Unlocking the opportunities of digital capability in the built environment requires the construction industry to have a shared understanding of the skills needed, and to help ensure that leaders embed those skills in their organisations. This is the key finding of a new report released today by the Construction Leadership...

GeoTech 2025: Dr Brian Sheil and CEM student John Hopkins explore the digital future of geotechnics

30 September 2025

GeoTech 2025 will bring together the geotechnical community for a new flagship event focused on innovation, digital transformation, and the future of ground engineering. Taking place on 2 October 2025 at The Kia Oval, London, the conference will explore how emerging technologies are reshaping practice and driving smarter...