Universities and research bodies

The Government’s focus on innovation and wealth creation means that universities and other bodies are well placed to contribute to the implementation of new knowledge.

Bridging the academic – industry divide
The Lambert review underlines the importance of academic-industry collaboration.

As the most trusted intermediary in construction, CIRIA provides a link between the near-market needs of the industry and its clients and the knowledge advancing activities of the university sector.

Understanding industry issues
Membership of the Construction Industry Environmental Forum and the Construction Productivity Network gives access to discussion meetings and topic briefing notes to help keep academics aware of issues from an industry perspective.

Learning and teaching materials
Membership of CIRIA’s Book Club also provides an invaluable supply of material for use at under- and post-graduate level.

Collaborative research opportunities
A number of CIRIA projects have involved industry-university collaborations.