The Research Unit Institute of R&D in Structures and Construction (CONSTRUCT) was created in 2015 and was classified by FCT as VERY GOOD in the last evaluation process.
• LESE – Laboratory of Earthquake and Structural Engineering
• IRAIL – Innovation in RailwaySystems and Technologies
• VIBEST – Laboratory of Vibrations and Structural Monitoring
• GEO – Geotechnics
• BPG – Building Physics Group
• GEQUALTEC – Management and Technology of Building Construction
Using laboratories larger than 3500m2, CONSTRUCT turns scientific excellence into solutions for industry and society, working closely with companies, public administration and international R&D networks.
Its mission is to deliver research, innovation, advanced training and knowledge transfer for a safer, more durable and sustainable built environment, across four thematic lines: New Construction Materials, Recycling and Valorisation; Structural Performance and Heritage Preservation; Buildings for Future Generations; Transport and Renewable Energy Infrastructures.
This work is carried out by seven research groups:
• LABEST – Laboratory of the Concrete Technology and Structural Behaviour• LESE – Laboratory of Earthquake and Structural Engineering
• IRAIL – Innovation in RailwaySystems and Technologies
• VIBEST – Laboratory of Vibrations and Structural Monitoring
• GEO – Geotechnics
• BPG – Building Physics Group
• GEQUALTEC – Management and Technology of Building Construction
Using laboratories larger than 3500m2, CONSTRUCT turns scientific excellence into solutions for industry and society, working closely with companies, public administration and international R&D networks.