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History

 
 

BRC was established in 1977 to foster the development of the construction industry in Jordan. This was realized by developing construction materials and systems, preparing building codes and specifications, providing consultation and technical services, as well as carrying out Research and development projects including:

 
 
  • Research and Development
  • Applied and pure research
  • Preparing and updating Building codes of practice and specifications
  • Building Technologies, such as pre-cast low cost building system No. 5
  • Testing of building materials
  • Consultancy services and rehabilitation studies
  • construction management
  • RC and steel building design
  • Specialized Training
  • Cultural Heritage buildings
  • Surface Hydrology
 
 

BRC offers these services with to high standard by qualified and well-trained staff under professional supervision and management. The services are provided to both the public and private sectors, at the local and regional levels, including governmental institutions and agencies, universities, private consultants and engineering design offices as well as construction companies and individuals.

 
     
     
  Mission and Goals  
 

We aspire to be a pioneer in the construction industry sector in Jordan and the region through providing distinctive services in the area of Research and development, applied and pure research, preparation of building codes and technical specifications, laboratory testing, specialized consulting services, and certified and specialized training related to new knowledge technology and innovation. We strive also to facilitate the understanding and use of innovative ideas, technologies, and practices for the betterment of the construction industry. In so doing, we extend engineering knowledge through creative and innovative research.

To fulfill its mission BRC pools on the expertise of some 80 highly skilled and motivated staff members with different specializations, enabling the setting up of multidisciplinary teams tailored to tackling and solving the problem at hand.

 
     
     
  Fields of Work (Division)  
 
  • Architectural Studies Division
  • Civil Studies Division
  • Structural & Electromechanical studies Division
  • Laboratories Division
  • Construction & Structural Maintenance Division
  • Aqaba Laboratories Division
  • Maintenance Services Division
  • Quality Officer Unit
 
     

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