Industrial research projects

The School of the Built Environment at Heriot-Watt University is the leading research institute of its kind in Scotland: it is a great place to consider for your research and development needs.

The School offers expertise across the following areas:

• Civil engineering
• Building services engineering
• Construction management
• Urban planning
• Drainage
• Sustainable water management
• Estate management
• Housing policy

Our three Research Institutes house a number of multi-disciplinary research activities. Our research projects are collaborative by nature and tailored to suit company requirements. We undertake a number of projects with both private and public sector clients.