PhD Studentship - Revolutionising Construction: Harnessing Digital Transformation for Sustainable Futures

Research theme: Digitalisation for Sustainable Construction

This 3.5 year project has EPSRC DTP funding. For UK students only, and EU students with settled status. Tuition fees will be covered and you will receive a tax free stipend set at the UKRI rate (£19,237 for 2024/25). The project will start July 2024.

The construction industry, known for its low profit margins, high energy consumption, significant greenhouse gas emissions, and extensive waste, urgently requires a transition towards more sustainable and efficient practices. Digital transformation presents a promising solutions; however, studies showed its adoption and integration is slow and fragmented, attributed largely to a lack of cohesive strategic frameworks. This project aims to bridge this gap by developing a comprehensive framework for digital transformation, exploring effective change management strategies, quantifying the sustainability impacts of digitalisation, and assessing its economic implications. The goal is to steer the construction sector towards better sustainability and operational efficiency.

Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2.1 honours degree or a master’s (or international equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering related discipline.

Please contact the supervisors before you apply: Dr. Rashid Maqbool (Rashid.maqbool@manchester.ac.uk), Dr. Clara Cheung (Clara.cheung@manchester.ac.uk) and Dr. Gallego Schmid (alejandro.gallegoschmid@manchester.ac.uk

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