ENBRI was founded in 1988 to bring together principal building an construction research institutes in Europe. Its 23 memebers employ in total over 3600 professional research staff. The knowledge base of ENBRI and its members cover all significant aspects of building and construction, including not only the performance of materials, systems, buildings and other structures, but also the associated design, management and communication processes. Through their strong links with both industry and government bodies, ENBRI members play crucial roles in creating and dissemintating new knowledge and assisting innovation across construction, which is the single largest industrial sector in Europe.