Research
The Myers-Lawson School of Construction (MLSoC) pioneers research in the built environment, focusing on technical and managerial aspects of the dynamic construction industry. Our faculty expertise covers diverse specializations, integral to advancing construction knowledge.
Housing unique labs and centers, MLSoC investigates areas from housing research and construction safety to automation, sustainable infrastructure, and smart infrastructure. This multi-disciplinary approach ensures our research continually evolves with the industry, pushing the boundaries of construction technology.
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Home ItemVirginia Center for Housing Research (VCHR) , home
The Virginia Tech Center for Housing Research is the official housing research center for the Commonwealth of Virginia and a college center in Virginia Tech's College of Engineering. VCHR strives to serve as an interdisciplinary study, research, and information resource on housing by providing housing-related research for localities and the Commonwealth, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses.
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Redirect ItemCenter for Innovation in Construction Safety, Health, and Well-being (IC-SAFE) , redirect
The Center for Innovation in Construction Safety, Health, and Well-being provides national leadership for construction safety, health, and well-being through research, teaching, and engagement.
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Redirect ItemARCADE Lab , redirect
Researchers in the ARCADE (Automation & Robotics in Construction And Design Engineering) Lab at Virginia Tech are involved in collaborative interdisciplinary research between the College of Architecture and College of Engineering to develop new solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry. The Lab's focus includes applied research through industry collaboration, scientific investigations, educational excellence, and technology leadership.
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Redirect ItemBEST Lab , redirect
The Building Enclosure and Systems Technologies (BEST) Lab engages a team of faculty and industry partners in system performance-related technologies. We specifically focus on building enclosure systems and their interrelated thermal, hygrothermal, and acoustic performance.
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General ItemHitt Research and Innovation Lab
The Hitt Research and Innovation Lab will be a defining feature of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction's state-of-the-art Hitt Hall. This modern multipurpose facility is set to be an epicenter of construction innovation, fostering an environment where creativity, exploration, and cutting-edge technology meet.
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Redirect ItemSF&I Lab , redirect
The Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Lab at Virginia Tech is a collaborative team of faculty, students, and external partners, working towards a sustainable future through innovation in the built environment.
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Redirect ItemSmart Systems Lab , redirect
The Smart Systems laboratory at Virginia Tech is a research group focused on basic and applied research on the design of decision support systems, Cyberlearning and Educational Technologies with applications to workforce health, safety and technical training, Smart education, Smart buildings, and Cyber-physical construction systems.
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General ItemVirtual Facilities Research Lab
The goal of the Virtual Facilities Research Lab is to advance construction through dedicated research in the applied use of Building Information Modeling across the facility lifecycle.
MLSoC Research NEWS
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Article ItemAlum's research into lactation spaces born out of parental experience , article
BioBuild, an interdisciplinary program at Virginia Tech, is home to researchers looking for sustainable and bio-inspired solutions in the built environment. For Erin Nuckols ‘23, the inspiration came in the form of a challenging experience with lactation rooms.
Date: Oct 01, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech student presents research in France , article
Construction Engineering and Management student Catherine Caputo travels to France to showcase undergraduate research.
Date: Aug 30, 2024 -
Article ItemWFXR: Roanoke EDA gives $225k to support local affordable housing efforts , article
A 2021 study by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Policy and Governance, and the Virginia Center for Housing Research showed Roanoke lacked 4,500 housing units.
Date: Jun 27, 2024 -
Article ItemRoanoke EDA commits funds to support affordable housing efforts , article
A 2021 study by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Policy and Governance and the Virginia Center for Housing research showed not only a lack of 4,500 housing units in Roanoke but also revealed that over half of the city’s renters are cost-burdened, spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing.
Date: Jun 26, 2024
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