Construction Management and Economics Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

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The wide range of research activities in our School, together with the mix of academic staff, post-doctoral research fellows and visiting professors, allows us to offer a stimulating and diverse environment.

Research centres
Research in the area of construction management economics is carried out by specialist centres. Most academic staff belong to one or more of these and research students can expect to join a small team working on particular problems.

Construction, Property and Surveying
Research areas and themes where we are able to offer supervision include:

Construction and project management
Strategic management of property, facilities, and the built asset
Economics of construction, property and housing
Planning of the built asset and its environment
Building information modelling, and IT in construction
Managing People, risks, safety, and value
Innovations, knowledge, and intangible assets
Procurement and contracts
Supply chains and networks
Strategic IT in construction
Managing data and its impact
Modern methods of construction
Housing and property investment
Sustainability development
Urban resilience
Ageing research in the built and human environments
Green construction
Energy and resource efficiency
Monitoring energy demands
Energy assessment, measurement and performance of buildings
Renewable energy in cities, communities and districts
Disaster resilience
A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic community.

A PhD, by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge. A research degree is different from a taught course. Research students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from a supervisory team.

Read more about research in the School of the Built Environment and Architecture.