construction PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 183 construction PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Investigating the Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Using Nanoparticle-Reinforced Recycled Building Materials

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Purpose. The construction industry is a major contributor to environmental problems such as greenhouse gas emissions, resource depletion, and waste generation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Dr BD D'amico

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Assessing and improving the productivity of construction labour through resilient interventions against stagnation (in respect of the evolving perspectives of the impacts of pandemics like the coronavirus)

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

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

Supervisors: Dr P Missa, Dr H Haroglu, Dr H Kew

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Unlocking Sustainability for a Thriving Planet: Exploring Innovations in Circular Construction for a Greener Future

University of Birmingham Department of Civil Engineering

Are you passionate about addressing global challenges such as CO2 emissions, resource scarcity, and climate change? Do you have a keen interest in sustainable construction practices? We invite applications for a PhD position focused on "Circular Construction" at the University of Birmingham, Department of Civil Engineering. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S G Ghaffar, Dr M Eskandari Torbaghan

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Optimising Sustainable Construction with Artificial Intelligence: Integrating Machine Vision, Natural Language Processing, and Predictive Analytics

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SP Coates, Dr A Alameer

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The Impact of Climate Change on Timber in Construction

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Construction delivery and operation accounts for 34% global final energy use and 37% energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst extracting finite resources and destroying natural habitats. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hairstans, Dr D Ridley-Ellis

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Development of framework to promote model-drive practice that would enhance “collaborative costing” approach across value chain in construction.

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Although collaboration has been recognised as a necessary component of success in the construction industry, concepts like building information modelling (BIM), integrated project delivery (IPD) and target value design (TVD) are still emerging. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Ahmed, Prof M Limbachiya

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Organisational implications of robotics and automation in construction supply chains

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

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

Supervisor: Dr R Dowsett

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Understanding and managing cultural diversity on UK construction sites

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

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

Supervisor: Assoc Prof F Phua

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Use of Data Science for Reliable Metrics to Benchmark Environmental Impact and Decarbonisation of Transport Infrastructure Projects

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Context. In 2017, the UK government launched its modern Industrial Strategy, followed by the announcement of the Construction Sector Deal in 2018. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Newlands, Dr M Crabb

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Construction and demolition waste disposal to energy generation: An exploratory study

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Centre For Sustainable Environments

Globally, there is an alarming concern about the increasing statistics on the generation of construction and demolition waste. The waste hierarchy – prevent, reduce, recycle, recovery and disposal – which encourages the sustainable use of resources, unwittingly considers waste disposal. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BT Atuahene, Dr P Arcelus Arrillaga

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Environmental Impact of Construction on Peatlands

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Reducing greenhouse gasses (GHG) emissions is one of the main goals of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement (signed in 2015 during COP21) which seeks to limit the global raise in temperature to 1.5 °C. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JB Bernal-Sanchez, Dr D Barreto

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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A Model for Adopting Metaverse Technologies for Enhanced Construction Safety Training and Implementation

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The construction industry which is vital to the growth of the economy continues to grapple with safety challenges. The industry is notorious for its high-risk working environments, where accidents and injuries occur frequently. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T O Osunsanmi, Dr CM Moobela

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Human Induced Vibration in Floors – an Investigation to assess influence of construction parameters on vibrational performance of residential timber floors

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Traditional timber floor systems are usually composed of a series of parallel timber joists (eg. solid and engineered I-joist or laminated veneer lumber) which support wood-based sheathing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Khokhar

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Problem-solving in cross-sector collaboration between technology companies and the construction industry

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

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

Supervisor: Dr R Dowsett

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Application of mobile construction as an innovative strategy for building retrofit alteration and addition across the UK

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Building sector in the UK contributes to nearly half of the UK energy use and about 30% of the national Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MJ Jowkar, Assoc Prof S Jaradat

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We have 183 construction PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 183 construction PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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