NE EDUCATION BUREAU
CHENNAI, SEPT 23
BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology recently announced the launch of the RICS–Crescent Centre of Excellence for Built Environment (CoEBE) together with the Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) in Construction Project Management, marking a major step in reshaping how India nurtures talent and innovation in the built environment. The event gathered senior government officials, business leaders, academics, and members of the press to celebrate Crescent’s growing role in advancing skills, research, and entrepreneurship for a sustainable future.
At the heart of announcement is the new Centre of Excellence for Built Environment (CoEBE), established in collaboration with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Conceived as a bridge between academia, industry, and policy, CoEBE will drive innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation across construction, real estate, and infrastructure. It will provide research and advisory services, publish sector insights, host policy dialogues, and support start-ups in areas such as prop-tech, con-tech, and smart urban solutions. Drawing strength from Crescent’s Schools of Architecture, Infrastructure, and Business, and powered by the Crescent Innovation & Incubation Council (CIIC), CoEBE positions Chennai as a hub for shaping resilient and future-ready cities.
- CoEBE will drive innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation across construction, real estate, and infrastructure
- Complementing CoEBE, the Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) in Construction Project Management offers an advanced pathway for mid-career professionals aspiring to global credentials such as MRICS
- The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, with a 150-year legacy of setting global standards in land, property, construction, and infrastructure, brings its internationally recognised expertise to this partnership
Complementing CoEBE, the Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) in Construction Project Management offers an advanced pathway for mid-career professionals aspiring to global credentials such as MRICS. Delivered by industry specialists, the ELP focuses on project planning, risk management, contract administration, sustainability practices, and emerging digital tools, helping participants lead complex projects with confidence and integrity while aligning with international standards.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, with a 150-year legacy of setting global standards in land, property, construction, and infrastructure, brings its internationally recognised expertise to this partnership. Together with Crescent University’s academic depth and entrepreneurial ecosystem, RICS will help accelerate professional capacity and sustainable growth in India’s construction and infrastructure sector.
By launching CoEBE and the Executive Leadership Programmes, Crescent underscores its mission to cultivate innovation, leadership, and responsible development in the built environment. The University and RICS aim to equip professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation needed to build smarter, greener, and more inclusive cities.
