Research forms a key pillar upon which the Centre stands in order to drive transformation in the construction sector.
The Centre delivers a research portfolio directly aligned to the needs of the industry and places a strong emphasis on technology and innovation – covering all of the strategic areas highlighted by the Construction Sector Deal (2018) as key for delivering transformative goals. Use the categories below to browse the current projects and programmes.
Accompanying research themes include Net-zero Carbon, skills and housing.
Research is conducted by our academic staff, PhD students, research associates and Construction Engineering Master's (CEM) students, in collaboration with partners across academia and industry.
Visit our resources tab to explore research outputs, including published papers and reports, impact case studies, articles and CEM dissertations on a wide variety of topics.
CollaborationSince its launch the Centre has been a catalyst for multiple new partnerships, collaborations and research projects that have delivered tangible benefits for all stakeholders and leveraged substantial additional research funds. Collaboration offers industry access to the brightest minds and the opportunity to benefit from evidence-based research targeting specific challenges. We invite partnerships to engender the research, innovation, leadership, and impact that will transform the future of the construction industry. Please contact our Centre Manager to start the conversation so that, together, we can discuss how you might get involved in current or future research, or how we can help you solve your problems. |
