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Built Environment
Research within this theme is spread across the following specialist areas.
Building performance
The team has strong links with the Scottish Fire Brigades, building control departments, the Property & Environment Forum for NHS Scotland and construction industry professionals.
Construction procurement and performance
Risk management, value management, innovative procurement, logistics and economics form the backbone of research areas in this field.
Environmental technology and management
Research areas include air quality, water quality, energy management, renewable energy, sick building syndrome, sensor technology, ecology and geotechnics.