Key research impact

EBIT’s Department of Construction Economics is a leader in the provision of well-prepared construction professionals in the private and public sector within the built environment, both locally and abroad.  We are commited to make a tangible contribution to the development of the construction industry through our dedication to excellence in teaching and research. The Department conducts research in the fields of construction management, quantity surveying and real estate.

Research opportunities

The Department of Construction Economics focuses on research relating to sustainability and resilience with a specific focus on digitalisation, management and innovation. 

• Virtual and augmented reality
• Building management systems and artificial intelligence
• Building information modelling and software
• Property and facilities management
• Construction cost management
• Human capital management
• Construction Management
• Cost of innovation
• Green building
• Alternative construction methods and applications
• Property Economics and Valuation
• Investment Analysis and Application