Overview

With a legacy deeply rooted in pioneering innovation within Jordan, the Building Research Centre stands as a stalwart guardian of Jordan’s construction industry. Our centre’s six specialised divisions combine cutting-edge science with practical expertise, ensuring safety and sustainability in every facet of construction. From refurbishing aged structures to propelling the evolution of green urban landscapes, our comprehensive array of services are grounded in technical prowess. With a focus on sustainability, safety, and technical excellence, our centre drives advancements in building practices and codes.

Our services extend to architectural consultations, resource-efficient designs, quality control, research initiatives, and seismic risk assessments – all contributing to a fortified construction industry that keeps Jordan secure and thriving.

 

Our Services

  • Upgrade and retrofit of existing structures
  • Development of national and regional building codes and manuals
  • Providing specialized architectural studies, including climatic design, energy efficiency research, and occupants’ well-being.
  • Providing universal design consultations including the accessibility for persons with disability to the built environment
  • Development of plans for new residential and industrial sites
  • Green buildings assessment according to the Green Building Guidelines of Jordan
  • Quality control for material used in construction projects
  • Research and development projects in scientific and technological fields related to construction;
  • Technical Studies for Cultural buildings and rehabilitation
  • Civil engineering consultancy, project management and project quality control
  • Appraisal and rehabilitation of structures including condition evaluation, repair and retrofitting
  • Capacity building, training, seminars and workshops
  • Developing the general technical specifications for buildings, including civil, architectural, mechanical and electrical specifications
  • Seismic Risk Assessment Projects
  • Cultural heritage documentation and developing heritage sites
  • Providing studies for urban planning and urban resilience of the cities
 
 

Accreditation & Certification

The Building Research Centre is certified according to the requirements of ISO 9001 by LRQA.

 

Key People