The Construction Engineering Research Group (CERG) was founded in 2014 as a part of the Faculty of Engineering Technology. Its research domains focus on the analytical and numerical modelling, as well as experimental testing of the mechanical behaviour of structural systems and the general design of road infrastructure. The research group strives towards applying fundamental research into intelligent and practical applications that meet the current trends and needs of the construction sector and society.

The synergy between the fundamental and application-oriented research allows CERG to investigate, model, and simulate failure modes in structures in pro- and interactive ways across the scales. CERG thus aims at bridging fundamental and application-oriented structural mechanical research. In this regard, the research group is committed to:

• Contribute to the international state of the art as an accelerator of growth and innovation within the sector and society.
• Support the regional companies by working together and developing efficient tools for the optimization of structural solutions.
• Provide continuous education and training of current and future engineers by disseminating and applying the research results both for students at the university and professionals.