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Read more at: Former PhD student Kasun Kariyawasam interviewed by Gates Cambridge

Former PhD student Kasun Kariyawasam interviewed by Gates Cambridge

8 February 2024

In the interview, he talks about how his PhD research and contacts helped him to develop a potentially revolutionary way of monitoring the condition of bridges.


Read more at: LORC Professor helping counter the problem of potholes on the nation’s roads

LORC Professor helping counter the problem of potholes on the nation’s roads

16 January 2024

Laing O’Rourke Centre Professor Ioannis Brilakis was featured in the BBC's response to the AA report released to coincide with the UK's National Pothole Day on Monday, 15th January 2024.


Read more at: Dr Brian Sheil's research group wins prize at the COP28 UN climate summit

Dr Brian Sheil's research group wins prize at the COP28 UN climate summit

4 December 2023

The project Digital Twins For Tailings Dams has won the Data Sciences & AI-Enabled Solutions prize at the COP28 's Prototypes for Humanity initiative , which finds innovative solutions for social and environmental issues.


Read more at: Former LORC PhD student named as a finalist for the prestigious C2I Awards 2023

Former LORC PhD student named as a finalist for the prestigious C2I Awards 2023

13 November 2023

We are delighted to share that Dr Kasun Kariyawasam's research project on fibre optic monitoring has been named as a finalist for the prestigious Collaborate to Innovate (C2I) Awards 2023.


Read more at: New project launches focusing on digital technology for hydropower

New project launches focusing on digital technology for hydropower

24 October 2023

The Horizon Europe D-HYDROFLEX project aims to enhance digital technology in hydropower, making it more efficient, sustainable, and competitive in modern power markets.


Read more at: Dr Danny Murguia delivers keynote talk on productivity

Dr Danny Murguia delivers keynote talk on productivity

21 September 2023

Dr Danny Murguia , Research Associate at the Laing O’Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology, gave a presentation entitled “Digitalisation and industrialisation for productivity improvement” at the Rio Construção Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between 19-21 September 2023. His keynote talk was...


Read more at: Emerging industry leaders presented their evidence-based research at dissertation conference

Emerging industry leaders presented their evidence-based research at dissertation conference

15 September 2023

Students undertaking the Construction Engineering Master of Studies degree (CEM) presented their evidence-based research at the 11th annual dissertation conference on Friday, 15 September 2023.


Read more at: Winning proposals of Trimble Fund 2023 announced

Winning proposals of Trimble Fund 2023 announced

9 August 2023

We are delighted to announce the four successful proposals of the 2023 Trimble Fund.


Read more at: Professor Ioannis Brilakis appointed as Honorary Fellow of ISTeA

Professor Ioannis Brilakis appointed as Honorary Fellow of ISTeA

3 August 2023

Congratulations to Professor Ioannis Brilakis who has been appointed as an Honorary Fellow of the Italian Society for Science, Technology, Engineering for Architecture - ISTeA.


Read more at: LORC researchers at the IGLC31

LORC researchers at the IGLC31

3 July 2023

Dr Danny Murguia , LORC Research Associate and Asitha Rathnayake , PhD Candidate, presented their research work at the 31st Annual Conference for the International Group for Lean Construction in Lille, France.


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Dr Brian Sheil and co-authors win the 2024 BGA Case Histories award for groundbreaking research

15 May 2024

We are delighted to announce that LORC Associate Professor Dr Brian Sheil and his co-authors, Peter Hensman and Zhandos Orazalin, have been awarded the 2024 BGA Case Histories Award for their paper " Monitoring the construction of a deep energy-from-waste bunker in soft clay and peat ," published in Géotechnique in 2023.

LORC Research Associate driving change in the construction industry for a competent workforce

7 May 2024

Home retrofitting is a significant part of enabling the construction industry to transition to net zero by 2050. Retrofitting homes is not just about reducing carbon emissions and improving energy security. It's about addressing fuel poverty, enhancing the health and well-being of occupants, and significantly impacting our...