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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 2025 entry are open.

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Latest news

Bridging the Gender Gap: Unleashing Motivational Dynamics for Climate Action in the Construction Industry

6 January 2025

We are pleased to announce the publication of our recent research paper titled "How Gender Influences Motivation and Action Toward Climate Change: A Qualitative Study of Participants from a UK Construction Company." This work was authored by CEM student Fenella Ross, Professor Campbell Middleton and Dr Olivia Remes.

Job vacancy: Research Associate in Automated Performance and Productivity Measurement in Construction

20 December 2024

A position is available for a Research Associate in the Department of Engineering, focusing on Automated Performance and Productivity Measurement in Construction. The successful candidate will be based in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The appointee will be responsible for designing and developing new data integration...