MSc Civil Engineering: Innovative Structural Materials
Develop your knowledge of sustainable engineering materials and design to enhance the built environment with our MSc course.
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.
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.
Well-being achieved from earthen residence (WAFER)
Funded by the British Academy, the WAFER project is enhancing the use of sustainable earthen construction in developing countries.
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
UK FIRES
Locating resource efficiency at the heart of future industrial strategy in the UK.
Resilient Materials for Life (RM4L)
We are developing cementitious materials that will adapt to their environment, develop immunity, self-diagnose and self-heal.
Research impact
Our research is saving and prolonging the life of our infrastructure as well as innovating new ways to futureproof our built environment.
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.
Using bacteria to create spontaneous self-healing concrete
We're developing the first ‘smart concrete’ in the UK, using encapsulated bacteria to make structures that can heal and repair cracks and defects themselves.
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
Centre for Innovative Construction Materials staff
We conduct leading research, development and consultancy in the field of innovative and sustainable construction materials and technologies.
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.
Centre for Innovative Construction Materials industrial partners
We are passionate about delivering research impact through close collaboration with industry.
CICM seminar series
The Centre for Innovative Construction Materials (CICM) is delighted to host a series of online seminars from leading speakers from around the world.
About us
The 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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The centre was formerly known as the BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials, but is no longer affiliated with the BRE.