Applied and basic research
Each year, we invest in over 200 research projects globally, working with clients, major universities and research institutes. Our research programme aims to support improvements across our industry, and unlock much-needed advancesin sustainable development.
Our remit is wide, tackling everything from large scale fire testing of timber structures and façades, to energy system transformation, artificial intelligence applications, whole life carbon reduction and new nature-based solutions. Our research methodologies combine design exploration with rigorous and established scientific methods.