NBRO - National Building Research Organization

Functions of NBRO:
*Engage in applied research and development work related to disaster risk reduction and safe built environment
Play the role as the national focal point for landslides and geo-hazards
*Carry out research and provide guidelines on planning and development of sustainable housing and safe human settlements in disaster-prone areas and in areas endangered with climatically varying conditions
*Carry out research & development activities on the utilization of areas with technologically problematic soils
*Improve alternative sources of building materials, products and technologies
*Provide standard reports on buildings and construction, damage assessment and technical solutions
*Provide information, educational programmes, training and technological services by specialized resource persons
*Undertake testing and consultancy assignments and conducting research projects on geology, geo-technical engineering , building materials, structural engineering and building services, project management, environmental management, human settlements planning and in areas relevant to carrying out the objectives of the organisation.