Coordinator: João Correia
This group is composed of 118 researchers (45 integrated PhDs, 30 PhD collaborators, 43 PhD students), covering a broad range of topics, which include different fundamental and cross-cutting construction related issues:
Studies on Construction Research Group (45 integrated PhDs, 30 PhD collaborators, 43 PhD students) is active in the following construction-related general domains:
- Innovation in construction materials, technologies and management
- Sustainable construction and efficient use of resources
- Monitoring, rehabilitation and conservation of built heritage
Through all thematic strands of CERIS, Studies on Construction Research Group
plans to:
- Innovative high-performance construction materials and technologies, fulfilling multi-functional requirements
- Green design and development of low-carbon footprint materials and components in construction
- Construction modularity, digitalization and automation
- Advanced analytics in construction management (decision-making, procurement, contractual arrangements, planning)
- Whole life cycle of the built environment (pathology, inspection, diagnosis and costs)
- Eco-efficient solutions and materials for conservation, rehabilitation and strengthening of the built heritage
- Knowledge-based management systems for the built heritage
- Efficient construction and asset management systems
Studies on Construction Research Group has made a considerable impact
on specific topics such as:
- Innovation in construction materials, technologies and management
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- Advanced FRP composites
- Nanotechnology on mortars, coatings and concrete
- Innovative building components for thermal energy storage systems
- Decision-making in construction projects and cost modelling
- Building and infrastructure asset management
- Sustainable construction and efficient use of resources
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- Eco-efficient cementitious materials
- Life cycle assessment of buildings, construction materials and assemblies
- Energy efficiency of materials, building components and construction systems
- Nature-based solutions and bio-based materials
- Monitoring, rehabilitation, and conservation of the built heritage
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- Service life prediction of buildings, construction materials and assemblies
- Non-destructive testing, in-service inspections and health monitoring
- Conservation of traditional and modern construction materials and techniques
- Rehabilitation and retrofitting of old buildings
- Buildings and bridges expert-knowledge digital management systems
