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Read more at: Dr Gavin Davies Appointed Deputy Director of Laing O'Rourke Centre

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.

Read more at: Cutting-edge research presented at CIB W78 Conference

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.

Read more at: Dr Brian Sheil awarded prestigious Fellowship for advancing digital technologies in underground construction

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).

Read more at: Prof Middleton elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

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...

Read more at: LORC researchers publish a new framework for measuring productivity

LORC researchers publish a new framework for measuring productivity

3 September 2024

Dr Danny Murguia, Asitha Rathnayake, Tercia Jansen van Vuuren and Professor Campbell Middleton, have published a novel framework for measuring productivity in the construction sector.

Read more at: Recognition of LORC members' research excellence in construction productivity

Recognition of LORC members' research excellence in construction productivity

5 August 2024

Congratulations to LORC members Asitha Rathnayake, Dr Danny Murguia and Professor Campbell Middleton, whose paper Measuring Activity-Level Construction Productivity has been selected as the Editor’s Choice paper for August 2024 in the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management ASCE.

Read more at: Advancing lean construction: research insights presented at international conference

Advancing lean construction: research insights presented at international conference

11 July 2024

Dr Danny Murguia , LORC Senior Research Associate, presented two research papers at the 32nd Annual Conference for the International Group for Lean Construction in Auckland, New Zealand.

Read more at: Building the Future: Exploring Innovations and Challenges at the 12th Annual CEM Dissertation Conference

Building the Future: Exploring Innovations and Challenges at the 12th Annual CEM Dissertation Conference

5 July 2024

Our CEM12 have successfully presented their research findings at our 12th Annual Construction Engineering Masters Dissertation Conference today. Congratulations to all the presenters for their exceptional work!

Read more at: Laing O'Rourke Centre's review 2020-2023: leading the way for the construction industry of the future

Laing O'Rourke Centre's review 2020-2023: leading the way for the construction industry of the future

2 July 2024

The Laing O'Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology has launched its 2020-2023 Review , which aims to generate the evidence and tools required to challenge the status quo and pave the way for a new era in the construction industry.

Read more at: CEM Fellow recognised in King's Birthday Honours 2024

CEM Fellow recognised in King's Birthday Honours 2024

17 June 2024

Many congratulations to Professor Peter Guthrie , who has been awarded a Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to Engineering in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2024. Professor Guthrie’s research is focused on the assessment of large-scale projects for sustainability, resilience of...

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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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