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Laing O'Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology

We aim to transform the construction industry by educating future industry leaders, driving change and progress in this sector, and delivering evidence-based research to impact policy.

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Education and Skills

The Laing O’Rourke Centre focuses on educating the leaders and innovators of tomorrow and providing a source of talent to drive the transformation of the industry.

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Research and Innovation

The Laing O’Rourke Centre delivers a world class research portfolio focusing on technology and innovation to drive transformation in the construction sector.

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Policy and Thought leadership

The outputs from our research are already delivering impact - offering construction companies a competitive edge and providing thought leadership and evidence to underpin policy.

In Memory of Emeritus Professor Campbell Middleton

 

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Professor Campbell Middleton has passed away on the 11th of March 2026 after a short illness.

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Construction Engineering Masters (CEM)

 

The CEM is a unique leadership programme equipping leaders to transform the construction sector. The part-time format enables experienced industry practitioners to develop their careers and impact the sector while studying.

Applications for 2026 entry are open.

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The Laing O'Rourke Centre for
Construction Engineering and Technology
University of Cambridge
Department of Engineering
7a JJ Thomson Avenue
Cambridge
CB3 0FA
Tel: +44 1223 3 32812

Contact: comms@construction.cam.ac.uk

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