CIRIA is the construction industry research and information association.

Operating across market sectors and disciplines we deliver a programme of business improvement services and research activities for our members and those engaged with the delivery and operation of the built environment.

Improvement, innovation and research

At the heart of our activities are work streams and projects that address industry issues, challenges and opportunities and all with the aim of providing business and delivery improvement.

Working collaboratively across traditional sector boundaries provides opportunities to identify best practice, develop new approaches and to identify and enable innovation.

Engagement and influence

Acting as a focal point and independent forum for industry innovation and improvement we engage with policy groups, government sponsors and regulators, clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.

This engagement provides our members with a unique insight to new and emerging developments and the opportunity to influence policy and industry development.

Networks and networking

Our networks and forums enable industry groups and stakeholders to share knowledge and exchange ideas through events, reports, meetings and web services.

Networks and events also provide unique opportunities for networking and relationship building across supply chains and market sectors.

Information services

Our activities place us in a unique position to gain an early insight into policy and regulation development, changing operating environments and new developments in construction techniques and materials.

Newsletters, briefings and events supported by the CIRIA knowledgebase are designed to keep members informed on developments affecting both construction and the wider built environment.

Conferences and events

Our rolling programme of conferences and events is designed to raise awareness, share knowledge and to promote discussion on new and emerging topics.

Training and CPD

Our training courses, training packs and CPD events cover a wide range of construction and built environment related topics. We also organise in-house training.

Publications

The majority of our research projects and activities culminate in the publishing of guidance documents, many of which have been adopted as the standard for excellence in their respective areas. CIRIA Members can also access these guides on-line, via the knowledgebase.

Membership

Membership of CIRIA provides access to all our services and a cost effective research, information and training resource that keeps organisations up-to-date with emerging policies, requirements, developments and guidance.

CIRIA is an independent member based, not-for-profit association.