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\n\t\t\t\tBuilt Environment Technology Application\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

BETA Lab<\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tAdvancing Intelligent and Resilient Built Environments\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tExplore Our Research\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Who We Are<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Built Environment Technology Application (BETA) Research Lab at Washington State University explores how emerging technologies can transform the planning, design, construction, and operation of the built environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our research integrates artificial intelligence, digital twins, BIM\/VDC, extended reality, robotics, automation, sensing, and data analytics to improve decision-making, productivity, safety, resilience, and sustainability across buildings and civil infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting people, technology, and the built environment to create smarter and more resilient communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BETA Research Lab<\/strong>
Carpenter Hall 121B
Washington State University, Pullman, WA<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n

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Research Frontiers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

BETA integrates emerging technologies and human-centered research across buildings, construction, and civil infrastructure to advance intelligent, safe, resilient, and sustainable built environments.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\r\n\t\t\t\tAI, agentic systems, machine learning, computer vision, and spatial reasoning for decision-making across buildings, construction, and civil infrastructure.\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n
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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDigital Twins & Digital Delivery<\/strong><\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\tDigital twins, BIM\/VDC, interoperability, and lifecycle information integration for buildings, transportation infrastructure, and construction systems.
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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHuman\u2013Technology Interaction & Safety<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\tHuman factors, psychological safety, construction safety, extended reality, training, and human\u2013technology interaction for safer and more effective work environments.\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n
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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAutomation, Robotics & Reality Capture<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\tRobotics, drones, sensing, laser scanning, photogrammetry, and automated physical-to-digital workflows for buildings, construction sites, and infrastructure systems.\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n
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Featured Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

BETA translates emerging technologies and interdisciplinary research into practical solutions for buildings, construction, transportation, and civil infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSurveying & Mapping for Transportation Digital Delivery<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\tDeveloping a national guide for consistent surveying and mapping practices that support geospatial interoperability, advanced digital construction, BIM, and digital twins for transportation projects.\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n
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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntelligent Building Energy & Performance\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\tAdvancing data-driven building modeling and energy analysis to support intelligent, efficient, and resilient building operation.\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n
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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPsychological Safety in Construction\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\tDeveloping evidence-based approaches and training to strengthen psychological safety, communication, and workplace culture while supporting safer construction environments.\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n
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BETA at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research, education, and partnerships creating impact across the built environment.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Latest News & Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Follow the latest research, awards, publications, presentations, student achievements, and partnerships from the BETA Research Lab.<\/p>\n\n\n

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