The construction sector, covering other professional services, accounts for a substantial value addition of every economy globally and generates substantial incomes in export earnings, especially in advanced economies. Read more
The field of project management is fast-changing due to climate change and the widespread deployment of varying technologies. Construction projects nowadays face many more difficulties than they did over the past decades. Read more
Reference number. SCEBE/21SF/011/BH. Aim & Scope. The aim of the research is to explain why there appears to be substantial variations in rates of fatal construction accidents in different countries, compared to the UK. Read more
Background. In many cities, the existing buried transport infrastructure can be of significant age. At the time of its construction, accessibility, particularly for those considered as Mobility Impaired Persons (MIPs), was not considered. Read more
Over the next 20 years around 50% of construction work could be automated using new and emerging technologies to support advancing automation in the construction sector. Read more
Despite stringent health and safety regulations, the construction industry continues to suffer the highest proportions of fatalities and injuries of all major UK industries. Read more
Post summary. The SETU Department of Architecture & Built Environment is pleased to offer a PhD scholarship for research in the area of digital construction, with specific focus on digital education and training in effecting the digital transformation of the sector. Read more
Primary supervisor. Dr Panagiotis Angeloudis,. Transport Systems & Logistics Laboratory. , Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London. Read more
New technology development within the construction sector often stems from the appeal of replicating efficiencies seen in other sectors such as automation and manufacturing. Read more
The aim of this project is to deliver a robust, vertically integrated method for the management of the impact of construction noise for off-site assembled volumetric housing systems. Read more
Post summary. The SETU Department of Architecture & Built Environment is pleased to offer a PhD scholarship for research in the digital transformation of the Built Environment, with specific focus on Sustainability, ESG, and the Circular Economy. Read more
Concrete is one of the World’s most ubiquitous materials. It has achieved this through its versatility, durability and low cost. However, the manufacture of a key ingredient - Portland cement – contributes 4% of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Read more
A digital twin is a virtual representation that serves as the real-time digital counterpart of a physical object or a system, such as a built asset or a socio-technical system. Read more
This project is available through the MIBTP programme. The successful applicant will join the MIBTP cohort and will take part in all of the training offered by the programme. For further details . Read more
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