Your business can benefit from the expertise available at Robert Gordon University.
Our portfolio includes bespoke training and professional development courses, commercial research expertise and knowledge transfer opportunities.
We can help your business access Robert Gordon University's expertise in Architecture, Construction and Surveying.
Examples from our portfolio of work.
Design, detailing and construction management of housing for low energy and low carbon criteria. First ever Passivhaus Certified building in Scotland.
Preparation and delivery of bespoke project management training for International Oil companies and Scottish local authority in conjunction with asset management, best value and post-project evaluation.
Building Performance investigation for NGO in order to inform design brief and technology for future residential building construction.
Investigation and reporting on internal environmental performance and air quality for a large multi-functional leisure and entertainment building.
Testing, reporting and upgrading of air-tightness to new and traditional housing in order to improve thermal efficiency.
We will work closely with you to develop course objectives, outcomes and delivery models to meet your business requirements.
Developing a Sustainability Policy
• Sustainability and corporate responsibilities in construction
• Formal policy preparation and due diligence
Investing in Sustainability for Hot Climates
• Sustainability and carbon reduction
• Assessment of existing building stock and new building design
Innovation in Process Management of the Design & Construction of Building Projects
• Methodologies of collaboration and communication
• Managing skills and technology
Property Portfolio Management
• Developing an integrated property management strategy
• Leasehold agreements and avoiding risk and uncertainty
Property Development Appraisal and Modelling
• The practice of development appraisal
• Market analysis tools and modelling for risk reduction
Project and Organisation Behaviour in Construction
• The impacts of communication, negotiation and conflict management
• Organisation and project structures, their effectiveness and organisational learning
Also check out our Distance and Flexible Learning and Part-time learning opportunities.
Our School has a strong track record of undertaking externally funded research commissions for bodies including Historic Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, and the EU. Current research includes work supported by the RICS (built environment education) and the ERDF (sustainable urban transport).
Construction Project Management
Cost Engineering
Design Management
Innovation in Housing: Sustainability, energy performance, low energy design
IT in Construction and Design: Computer modelling and visualisation, IT applications in Construction
Project Management in Construction: Organisational, contractual and asset management, implementation of life cycle costing
Design and Theory: Urban design, avant-garde design, performance evaluation
Built Heritage: Architectural auditing of historic buildings, digital scanning of buildings
Held at Scott Sutherland School and facilitated by RGU staff.
RGU will attend the All Energy Conference in May and Getenergy in London in June.
