The ESTP Construction Research Institute structures its work around scientific themes linked to the ongoing transitions in the construction sector and society. Led by dedicated teams, these themes rely on state-of-the-art technological platforms and are enriched through publications and forward-looking analyses.
The ESTP research unit is organised into 8 complementary teams, grounded in field realities and the sector’s transformation needs. Each team works to advance knowledge, develop practical solutions, and feed the school’s educational programs.
ESTP leverages teaching and research platforms across Cachan, Dijon, Orléans, and Troyes. These high-tech spaces serve as innovation catalysts, supporting both pedagogy and applied research, driving the sustainable transformation of the construction sector.
Designed for both educational and scientific purposes, these platforms allow students from all programs, PhD candidates, and faculty to work on real-world challenges. They are equipped with advanced instruments for: material characterisation, numerical simulation, 3D modelling, geolocation, experimental measurement, and performance analysis of systems or prototypes at multiple scales.
Some of the most notable facilities include:
Supported by the ESTP Foundation, the strategy for equipping and developing these platforms benefits from an investment plan of over €10 million, dedicated to technological innovation, funding of real-world demonstrators, and research support.
Open to academic and industrial collaboration, these technological platforms are integrated into territorial and international dynamics, in partnership with major public and private actors in the sector. They embody ESTP’s commitment to applied, useful research focused on ecological, digital, and societal transitions.
Through its position papers, the ESTP Construction Research Institute shares expert and engaged insights on the major transitions in the construction and urban development sector. Co-authored with faculty and reference partners, these thematic publications inform contemporary debates by combining scientific rigour, field experience, and foresight.
