Our research
Research areas
We undertake ground-breaking research in project and construction management. Our industry partners work with us to advance project management practices as a way to improve the predictability, efficiency and effectiveness of projects. As a result of this collaboration, users of the centre’s research outcomes are documenting savings on their capital projects.
Previous and ongoing research
- Construction productivity
- Project alignment and partnering
- Value improving practices and constructability
- Contractual arrangements
- Innovation in construction
- Fast-tracking engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects
- Risk management and simulation
- Construction logistics and site planning
- Building information modeling (BIM)
- Tracking and remote sensing on construction sites
- Benchmarking project performance
- WorkFace planning
- Safety in construction
- Management of cycling infrastructure in winter cities
- Construction and project management education
Schulich's research priorities
Research that makes a difference in people's lives and the world drives what we do.
Engineering research touches everything. We are developing leading-edge tools and technologies to address challenges from the nanoscale to the global scale.
