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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 draws on insights from a high-le…

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.The session was part of the ongoing Carbon Collaboration Initiative, a high-impact effort aimed at creating a common, replicable,…

Date: Tuesday, 6th May | Time: 5-6pm (GMT)Join Dr Olivia Remes, Mental Health Coach, Life Coach, and Author, for a webinar exploring the critical role gender plays in addressing climate change. As the global impact of climate change continues to grow, the importance of gender in driving action has become increasingly evident. Studies show that wome…

A delegation from Mongolia, led by The Speaker of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia, Mr Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve, recently visited the UK as part of an official trip to explore potential collaborations in diverse areas, including sustainable development, green energy, and digital transformation. During their visit, the delegation toure…

In celebration of International Women's Day, we are thrilled to spotlight Ada Onuigbo-Nwadigo, an influential leader in the construction and engineering industries and a current student in our Construction Engineering Masters (CEM) programme.Ada is a passionate champion for diversity in STEM, and her groundbreaking work has earned her a spot on WES…

Dr Olivia Remes, a Research Associate at the Cambridge Laing O'Rourke Centre, delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking talk where she shared valuable insights on how young women can excel in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The talk focused on Olivia's research at the University of Cambridge, as well as her…

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. This communiqué highlights the invaluable insights and discussions from this landmark event, which brought together global leaders to explore the future of construction thr…

The UK’s pothole problem is well-known, but a groundbreaking new project in Cambridge is aiming to change the way we maintain our roads—and prevent dangerous potholes before they even appear.Working with the Greater Cambridge Partnership, Professor Ioannis Brilakis is introducing AI and advanced scanning techniques to predict and prevent road damag…

On 28 January, our Centre Director, Professor Cam Middleton, delivered a compelling presentation at the Construction Productivity Conference in London. He discussed our ongoing research on performance and productivity in the construction sector, as well as the challenges that affect productivity in this industry.The conference explored productivity…

How can Digital Twin technology revolutionise underground construction? Laing O'Rourke Centre’s researchers have published an innovative study that provides key insights into this emerging field. Led by PhD student Nandeesh Babanagar and Laing O'Rourke Associate Professor Dr Brian Sheil, the research, published in Tunnelling and Underground Space T…

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. We are looking for candidates with expertise in any of the following technological enablers:- AI, digitalisation and data- Advanced sensing, monitoring and data acquisit…

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.This study explores the crucial i…

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 algorithms and machine le…

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 groundbreaking study, Monitoring …

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. Supported by and working closely with industry, our work focusses on topics that i…