Research
Construction and the Built Environment
CITIES DON'T SUSTAIN THEMSELVES
Our research focuses on improving the process, validity and environmental efficiency across multiple sectors of construction and the built environment.
Research groups
Property, Planning and Policies
The Property, Planning and Policies research group focuses on the complex physical interrelationships between people, space and the environment. Our aim is to provide a valuable contribution to our understanding of the core concept of place within modern society.
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Transforming Building Life Cycle
Advancing knowledge related to the building life-cycle through the application of digital technology and process transformation as well as the application of novice management approaches.
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Global Environmental Challenges
The Global Environmental Challenges Research Group addresses global social-environmental challenges and opportunities at various scales.
Find out moreOur PhDs
A Built Environment PhD can be a pathway to a career in a wide range of related professions, especially in management roles – or in the academic world. If you’re already in such a role, the PhD is a major piece of personal development, developing new knowledge and building skills for your next career step.
Smart Sustainable Green Cities
The Smart, Sustainable and Green Cities research theme brings together skilled academics working collaboratively across subject areas and with external stakeholders and organisations to inform our urban future.
Our staff
Birmingham City University is home to a wealth of knowledge and experienced staff who have worked with industry to solve problems.
Research projects
We are currently working on a number of projects within the Centre of the Built Environment. View them all on our project page. You can also see our individual research groups to see a filtered list of projects aligned to our specialisms.
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