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Job Vacancy: Senior Research Associate in Data-Centric Construction

25 January 2025

We are recruiting a Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge to lead a new research team in data-centric construction.

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...

Advancements in Geotechnical Engineering: Insights from Dr Brian Sheil's 2024 ICE Geotechnical Lecture

12 November 2024

Dr Brian Sheil, Laing O'Rourke, Associate Professor in Construction Engineering at the University of Cambridge, and co-authors Ronan Royston and Byron W. Byrne have been selected as guest speakers for the prestigious 2024 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Geotechnical Lecture held in London on 19 November. Their...

Job opportunity: Executive Assistant

25 October 2024

Join Our Team! If you are a self-motivated person eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to become part of our friendly team. At the Laing O'Rourke Centre, we are working on making a difference in society by transforming how we deliver the built environment.

Job stress affects 70% of workers in the construction industry

24 October 2024

A groundbreaking study conducted by LORC Researchers Dr Olivia Remes, Professor Cam Middleton and CEM alumna Rachel Blair Winkler has revealed that at least 70% of people in the construction industry report feeling stressed at work, and this not only has a negative impact on job performance but also personal life. The...

Dr Gavin Davies Appointed Deputy Director of Laing O'Rourke Centre

9 October 2024

We are pleased to announce that Dr Gavin Davies has been appointed Deputy Director of the Laing O'Rourke Centre, alongside his current positions as Director of the Construction Engineering Masters (CEM) and Fellow at Homerton College.

Cutting-edge research presented at CIB W78 Conference

7 October 2024

Dr Aritra Pal, LORC Research Associate, and Asitha Rathnayake, PhD Candidate, presented two research papers at the 41st International Conference of CIB W78 in Marrakech, Morocco.

Dr Brian Sheil awarded prestigious Fellowship for advancing digital technologies in underground construction

26 September 2024

Dr Brian Sheil, Laing O'Rourke Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction, has been awarded a prestigious five-year fellowship from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Prof Middleton elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

18 September 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Cam Middleton has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field. Professor Campbell Middleton is the Laing O’Rourke Professor of Construction Engineering and the Director of the Laing O’Rourke Centre for...

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First in series: Cambridge launches report on improving construction productivity

16 April 2025

A new report aimed at transforming productivity in the construction sector has been released today by the University of Cambridge, marking the first publication in a series focused on improving performance and value across major infrastructure projects in the UK. Titled Improving Construction Productivity , the report...

LOR Centre joins global panel on carbon collaboration at International Infrastructure Summit

15 April 2025

LORC Research Associate, Tercia Jansen van Vuuren , participated in a key panel discussion at the Global Leadership Forum Summit , hosted by FIDIC – the International Federation of Consulting Engineers , in Madrid last week.

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Job Vacancy: Senior Research Associate in Data-Centric Construction

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

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

Advancements in Geotechnical Engineering: Insights from Dr Brian Sheil's 2024 ICE Geotechnical Lecture

Job opportunity: Executive Assistant

Job stress affects 70% of workers in the construction industry

Dr Gavin Davies Appointed Deputy Director of Laing O'Rourke Centre

Cutting-edge research presented at CIB W78 Conference

Dr Brian Sheil awarded prestigious Fellowship for advancing digital technologies in underground construction

Prof Middleton elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

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