Research by topic: Building and construction technology

Projects underway

Formed in 2019, this community of practice of infrastructure clients and Tier 1 suppliers has been sharing knowledge, experiences and approaches through baselining surveys, discussion workshops and information papers.

Thrust blocks on buried pressure pipelines

This project will review and update CIRIA's 1994 guide to the design of thrust blocks for buried pressure pipelines to reflect new materials - particularly polyethylene, practices and changes to standards and codes.

Project proposals

P3252 - Geospatial Community of Practice

This CoP aims to increase focused collaboration and knowledge transfer aimed at improving the awareness of ongoing developments in the geospatial market.

P3286 - Offshore infrastructure asset management

CIRIA propose the development of good-practice guidance focusing on the design, maintenance and removal of offshore infrastructure assets.

Managing IP for MMC

This project will produce a practical guide in the management of and effective use of intellectual property in the design and production of products and modules suitable for use in the offsite manufacturing and MMC industry.

Performance specifications guidance

This project will produce a guide to developing appropriate forms of functional specification which would not act as a barrier to the adoption of offsite manufacturing and MMC.

P3285 - Cost standards for dredging equipment - guidance update

This new guide will bring CIRIA C684 Dredging Cost Standards fully up to date providing an overview of the current dredging industry developments, pressures and opportunities