PUNE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH FOUNDATION (PCERF)

Research & Development for the Construction Industry

Pune Construction Engineering Research Foundation (PCERF) invites innovative research proposals in Civil Engineering, Construction Materials, Technologies, and Methods to address emerging challenges and contribute to the advancement of the construction industry.

PCERF promotes a strong research culture by mentoring, supporting, and facilitating innovative research projects, with a focus on practical solutions, new technologies, improved construction practices, and safer and more sustainable infrastructure.

PCERF supports research through laboratory testing, data analysis, prototype development, field implementation, and technology validation. The Foundation also facilitates knowledge dissemination through workshops, seminars, training programs, and Value-Added Courses.

PCERF collaborates with universities, research institutions, industry professionals, and technology partners to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions. Through its flagship CONSTRO International Expo, PCERF also provides a platform to showcase and promote emerging construction technologies, materials, equipment, and research innovations.

R&D Initiatives & Technological Breakthroughs

PCERF has indigenously initiated several high-impact research projects focusing on sustainable materials, structural safety, IoT monitoring, and artificial intelligence in construction engineering.

PCERF’s Improved Concrete Maturity Meter (ICMM) photo+ content
PCERF’s Improved Concrete Maturity Meter (ICMM) photo+ content

An indigenous non-destructive technology for real-time estimation of in-situ concrete strength through continuous temperature and maturity monitoring.

Hydraulic-Driven Detention Period Optimization photo+ content
Hydraulic-Driven Detention Period Optimization photo+ content

Optimizing aeration tank detention periods through dynamic hydraulic pre-aeration in closed conduit sewerage systems.

Eco-Bricks Manufactured from Recycled C&D Waste
Eco-Bricks Manufactured from Recycled C&D Waste

Sustainable eco-bricks made by converting up to 90% Construction & Demolition waste and industrial by-products into durable building products.

Smart Safety Headgear for Construction Workers
Smart Safety Headgear for Construction Workers

An IoT-enabled smart safety helmet providing real-time hazard monitoring, emergency alerts, and improved worker protection.

Automated Vision-Based Site Monitoring & Analysis
Automated Vision-Based Site Monitoring & Analysis

An AI-driven platform using Computer Vision, AI, ML, drones, cameras, and IoT for real-time construction monitoring.

Polysand Brick
Polysand Brick

An innovative sustainable building material made from waste plastic and aggregates, offering a durable alternative to conventional bricks.

Eco Geocrete: Low-Density Geopolymer Concrete
Eco Geocrete: Low-Density Geopolymer Concrete

A low-carbon, lightweight geopolymer concrete developed as a sustainable alternative to conventional Portland cement-based concrete.

METHODOLOGY

Research Methodology Workflow

01
Research Idea by
Researchers with
problem statement
02
Submission of
Research Proposal
to PCERF
03
Initial
Scrutiny
04
Selection of
Research Proposal for
Final Assessment
05
Presentation with
Technical Committee
members
06
Proposal
Development

Dr. Udaykumar Phatak

COO - Tech

+91 74998 23330

cootech@pcerf.org

Er. Shrinivas Joshi

Head – Research & Training

+91 82081 62629

hodrt@pcerf.org

Research Proposal Appeal

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R & D Cell

Research & Development Cells

Providing structure and support to drive civil engineering innovations, patents, and problem resolutions.

Research Proposals

PCERF aims to promote a research culture in Civil Engineering by mentoring, assisting and implementing innovative research projects and technology advancements.

Industrial R&D Projects

PCERF resolves structural and engineering problem statements of various construction industries through dedicated R&D activities and site awareness campaigns.

Patents Cell

PCERF is promoting various innovations & patents through implementation & encouraging it further for commercialization in the construction industry.

Framework

Our Implementation Framework

1st Step

Problem Statement

Identifying the industrial problem statement and key limitations in the field.

2nd Step

Allocation

Allocation of qualified researchers by PCERF to work on the project.

3rd Step

Verification

Verification of the proposed research methodology by panel experts.

4th Step

Implementation

Actual allocation and implementation of research work on site or in-lab.