The Construction Industry Doctorate Program (CIDP) addresses key challenges in the construction industry, with inaugural student Alan Murray's work presented at Construct NSW's recent Town Hall.
PhD student Alan Murray.
Alan Murray is a student on the world’s first Construction Industry Doctorate Program at UTS. Developed by Professor Martin Loosemore in partnership with the NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler OAM, the innovative program brings academic research and industrial practices together to address key challenges facing the construction industry.
Alan Murray is a Project Manager at the Infrastructure and Place division of Transport for NSW and is passionate about optimising projects across their lifecycle. Alan’s Industry Doctorate is investigating how developers can reduce their embodied carbon emissions and waste generation rates to further Australia’s efforts to become a circular economy.
As the first CIDP student, Alan recently presented an update on his research project to the Construct NSW Town Hall event of key construction industry stakeholders. His research is supervised by Professor Sara Wilkinson and Dr Arezoo Shirazi from the School of the Built Environment at UTS, who are leading experts in the field of sustainable construction. As part of his CIDP studies, Alan will continue to present regular progress updates on his research.
The unique position I’m in is not just a privilege, but also a responsibility. I will use the knowledge and expertise that I gain to support Australia and the infrastructure construction industry achieve their net-zero goals. In doing so, I hope to inspire others to join in the pursuit of a more sustainable future by building a world which exists in harmony with nature.
– Alan Murray
The Construction Industry Doctorate Program marks a significant milestone for the construction industry, which has traditionally been slow to embrace academic research. The program is a step forward in bridging the gap between academia and industry, which will ultimately benefit both sectors.
For more information, contact Alan via LinkedIn or visit the Construction Industry Doctorate Program course page for details about the program.