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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...

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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CEM13 Tackles Industry Challenges at 13th Annual Dissertation Conference

11 July 2025

Today marked a proud moment as our CEM13 students presented their research findings at the 13th Annual Construction Engineering Masters Dissertation Conference. A huge congratulations to all presenters for their impressive work and thought-provoking insights. The presentations featured a range of compelling topics...

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...

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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

LORC researchers publish a new framework for measuring productivity

Recognition of LORC members' research excellence in construction productivity

Advancing lean construction: research insights presented at international conference

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

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

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