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Read more at: WCLF Communiqué N°1: Key Insights from the Inaugural World Construction Leadership Forum

WCLF Communiqué N°1: Key Insights from the Inaugural World Construction Leadership Forum

18 February 2025

We're excited to announce the release of the WCLF Communiqué N°1, a key outcome of the inaugural World Construction Leadership Forum (WCLF) held last September in Cambridge, UK.

Read more at: Prof Brilakis and the future of pothole repair

Prof Brilakis and the future of pothole repair

18 February 2025

Prof Brilakis is at the forefront of a transformative project that aims to tackle one of the UK’s most persistent infrastructure problems: potholes.

Read more at: Professor Middleton’s insights at the Construction Productivity Conference

Professor Middleton’s insights at the Construction Productivity Conference

10 February 2025

Professor Cam Middleton discussed our ongoing research on performance and productivity in the construction sector, as well as the challenges that affect productivity in this industry.

Read more at: LORC Researchers introduce revolutionary Digital Twin technology for underground construction

LORC Researchers introduce revolutionary Digital Twin technology for underground construction

6 February 2025

Led by PhD student Nandeesh Babanagar and Laing O'Rourke Associate Professor Dr Brian Sheil, the research, published in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology , introduces a novel framework for applying Digital Twin (DT) technology to urban underground spaces.

Read more at: Job Vacancy: Senior Research Associate in Data-Centric Construction

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.

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

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.

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

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...

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

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...

Read more at: Job opportunity: Executive Assistant

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.

Read more at: Job stress affects 70% of workers in the construction industry

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...

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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...

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