MSc Civil Engineering: Innovative Structural Materials
Develop your knowledge of sustainable engineering materials and design to enhance the built environment with our MSc course.
BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials
We conduct leading research, development and consultancy in the field of innovative and sustainable construction materials and technologies.
Study with us
There are master's and PhD opportunities across the different disciplines.
Architecture and Civil Engineering research degrees
Find out more about our PhD programme and how you can apply.
BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials PhD Students
PhD students are valued members of our research team.
Featured Research Projects
Read about some of our existing projects
CBCI: Circular Bio-based Construction Industry
The EU-funded project Circular Bio-based Construction Industry (CBCI) focuses on achieving circular economy through the use of bio-based building materials
Resilient Materials for Life (RM4L)
We are developing cementitious materials that will adapt to their environment, develop immunity, self-diagnose and self-heal.
UK FIRES
Locating resource efficiency at the heart of future industrial strategy in the UK.
Research impact
Our research with Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) has saved thousands of structures from unnecessary demolition or intrusive retrofit works, including the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Saving structures across the globe
We’ve developed assessment and strengthening techniques for ageing concrete bridges and structures. Our guidance is used by consulting engineers worldwide.
Work with us
We are committed to bringing together multiple disciplines across science and engineering to address innovation in construction materials.
New VSimulators 'skyscraper simulator' facility opened at the University of Bath
A moving chamber equipped with virtual reality projection will aid study of people’s reactions to different buildings, including swaying skyscrapers and bridges
BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials staff
We conduct leading research, development and consultancy in the field of innovative and sustainable construction materials and technologies.
BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials facilities
Find out about our facilities that are available to researchers, students and industry with expert support from University staff.
BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials industrial partners
We are passionate about delivering research impact through close collaboration with industry.
About us
BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials is leading the way in researching solutions to the environmental impacts of construction and infrastructure. Developing the use of radical, low-carbon building materials and reinforcement technologies for the construction industry, the Centre is assisting in reducing the UK’s eco footprint - vital to mitigate the projected doubling of cement-based CO2 emissions by 2050.
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