At CICC research is performed in the areas of Building physics and construction technologies and Energy for sustainability, using numerical and experimental approaches, under the following topics:

• acoustics and vibrations;
• hygrothermics;
• refurbishment;
• new construction materials;
• exploitation of waste;
• technological solutions;
• wood construction;
• energy performance;
• Inspection techniques.

The CICC is a research centre which strives for the highest standards of quality and excellence, as well as the achievement of international recognition for its research in the field of construction sciences, particularly within the research topics defined by its members.