Research
Construction Management and Engineering has established an international reputation for its academic and commercial research into many aspects of the construction and engineering industry. It is one of the largest university schools in the world dealing with management in the built environment.
The School’s research has a world-wide reputation for quality and innovation and has been influential in developing and improving the processes and techniques of the construction and development industry. The School draws together expertise into the mangement, design and economics of engineered technologies for the built environment.
Research centres and groups
We have well established Research Centres and Groups, relating to our work on business innovation and sustainable technologies. By following the links below you will find information related to the work and the people involved:
- Design Innovation Research Centre
- Innovative Construction Research Centre
- Innovative and Sustainable Technologies
- Technologies for Sustainable Built Environments Centre
- Health and Care Infrastructure Research and Innovation Centre
The Research Institute for the Built Environment acts as a focal point for inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research within the School of Construction Management and Engineering that seeks to understand the design, production and use of the built environment. As well as the two main research themes within the School, we have a number of new research areas: Digital Technologies; Carbon Management and Social Sustainability.