One of the Authority’s key functions is to undertake or commission research into any matter relating to the construction industry.

Under research, the Authority is mandated to:

a).Undertake or commission research into any matter relating to the construction industry and disseminate research findings to     the stakeholders;

b).Encourage the standardization and improvement of construction techniques and materials;

c).Maintain a construction industry information system;

d).Provide consultancy and advisory services with respect to the construction industry.

Towards the realization of this mandate, NCA launched the National Construction Research Agenda (NaCRA) for the period 2014-2017.

The Authority has been carrying out research based on priority areas published in NaCRA.

NaCRA is a stakeholder driven process initiated by NCA to identify and prioritize gaps and challenges that need to be recorded.

The setting of research priorities is guided by principles of stakeholder participation; inclusivity and need for answers to the identified priority gaps or/and challenges.

The wider objectives of NaCRA are thus:

a).To highlight gaps and current issues affecting the construction industry.

b).To dialogue and present ideas for a more effective research in the construction industry.

c).Provide an opportunity to bring together researchers with policy makers, professional institutions and other construction      industry stakeholders at a national level.

d).To investigate the institutional means to better support research in the construction industry.