Housing and Building Research Institute
# 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.

## History

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

## 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
