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Foundation: |
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The National
Building Research Station (NBRS) which was established in 1963, had
developed into Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI) in 1977.
BRRI is an independent Unit within the University of Khartoum. It is
entrusted to undertaken Research, Technical Services and
Consultation in the fields of its activity. |
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Objectives |
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The general objectives of the Institute are:- |
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To initial, encourage, promote and conduct research related to
planning, design, construction and performance of buildings and
roads in the Sudan. |
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To offer services for public and private sectors in areas
relevant to its fields of activity. |
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To provide training programmes at different levels in its fields
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To conduct research and provide postgraduate studies lading to
higher degrees e.g. Diploma, Master and Doctor of Philosophy. |
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To co-operate with similar national, regional and international
organizations in its fields of activity. |
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To promote knowledge through the dissemination of information in
its fields of activity in the form of publications, as well as
organization of conferences , seminars, etc. |
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Organizational Structure |
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The Institute policy is set up by a Board under the Chairmanship
of the Vice-Chancellor and is run by a Director who is appointed
by the Chairman of the University Council. |
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Post Graduate Studies |
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The Institute offer post graduate studies leading to the
following degrees:- |
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Master of Science in Building Technology -
(By research or Courses/ partial fulfilment) |
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Master in Road Technology -
(in due time) |
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Ph.D. |
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Links with the Construction Industry |
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One
of the first tasks of a building research organization is the
identification of what is relevant and necessary to the building
industry and whether information already exists elsewhere and could
be brought to bear and be interpreted or adapted for use under local
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is also essential to develop the understanding, appreciation and
trust of the construction industry and to establish active links
with industrial counterparts in order to ensure effective
communication. |
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of the means that are or could be used by the Institute to achieve
this are: |
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The
involvement of research staff in practical problems within the
construction industry in an advisory and consultancy role. In
this way, BRRI research staff can complete their major role of
carrying out research with a complementary role which brings
them into contract with other organizations and with the
building industry |
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The use of
the Institute as a source for the collection and dissemination
of relevant information to the construction industry through
technical publications, information leaflets, films and other
visual aids, meetings, workshops, seminars and symposia.
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Co-operation with Relevant Organizations |
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On the
national level, it is imperative for units with similar research
activities and common interest to plan and identify special skills
and equipment which can be shared to avoid costly duplication. The
Institute has implemented this policy, within its ability to do so,
as shown by its special relations with the Faculty of Engineering
and Arch. and the working arrangement with the Industrial Research
and Consultancy Institute |
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The
Institute has special ties with the Council of Scientific and
Technological Research (CSTR) of the National Council For Research
which is the body responsible for the co-ordination of research
activities on the national level. Most of the present research
projects of BRRI are sponsored by SCTR and its director is a very
important member of both the Board and the Standing Committee of the
Institute. |
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