Housing and Building Research Institute explained

Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI)
Formation:	1960 ^[1]
Headquarters:	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region Served:	Bangladesh
Language:	Bengali
Website:	Housing and Building Research Institute

Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI) is an autonomous organization under Government of Bangladesh Ministry of Housing and Public Works.^[2]

History

The institute was established through the passing of the Housing and Building Research Institutes Act 2016.^[3]

Institutional structure

The institute has a total of 153 personnel including 33 qualified research personnel. All activities including R & D programme are now being executed through the following Divisions and Sections:

Divisions

• Structural Engineering and Construction Division
• Building Materials Division
• Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Division
• Housing Division

Sections

• Extension and Dissemination Wing
• Information and Documentation Section
• Administrative & Accounts Section
• Training Cell

Notes and References

1. Web site: হাউজিং এন্ড বিল্ডিং রিসার্চ ইনস্টিটিউট.
2. News: Inception workshop on promoting sustainable building held in capital. 2016-07-29. The Daily Star. 2017-04-15. en.
3. News: Govt okays 3 draft laws. 2017-01-02. The Daily Star. 2017-04-15. en.