The SBEnrc research program uses a cross-disciplinary approach to improve the environmental, social and economic performance of the built environment. Its three research program areas focus on commercial and public investment in infrastructure and buildings: 

Research Program 1: Greening the Built Environment

Program 1 will deliver improved environmental performance by the built environment through enhanced ecological efficiencies, including carbon emission reductions and climate change adaptation of new and existing infrastructure and buildings.

Research Program 2: Developing Innovation and Safety Cultures

Program 2 will deliver improved social outcomes for built environment workers and the Australian community through increased uptake of sustainable practices and minimising environmental health and safety risks.

Research Program 3: Driving Productivity through Procurement

Program 3 will deliver economic, environmental and social benefits to the built environment industry through reductions in risks and costs and improved productivity associated with complex information management and procurement processes on infrastructure and building projects.