Department of Building Materials and Fire Safety

It is a modern, interdisciplinary platform for research and innovation that brings together expertise in building materials, fire safety, and civil protection.

Address: Saulėtekio Ave. 11, S3 (SRK-I), Room 413 Phone: +370 5 274 5238 Email: stsm@vilniustech.lt

Department History

1975

The Department of Building Materials was established to strengthen civil engineering studies and develop research in the field of building materials.

1985-06-18

The Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety was established, focusing on ensuring safe working conditions, occupational health, and environmental protection in the industrial and construction sectors.

1990

The first students specialising in the production of building products and structures were admitted, marking the beginning of systematic training of specialists in this field.

1991

The Department of Chemistry was merged with the Department of Building Materials.

1992

The Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety was reorganised into two separate departments: the Department of Occupational Safety and the Department of Occupational and Fire Safety.

1992-09-01

Bachelor’s studies in Fire Safety Engineering were launched at the newly established Department of Occupational and Fire Safety.

1996-02-15

Former lecturers of the Department of Chemistry were transferred to the newly established Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering.

1997-05-19

The Bachelor’s study programme in Building Materials and Products was registered, and two Master’s programmes were approved: Building Materials and Products and Building Materials.

2002

The Master’s study programme in Safety Engineering was launched at the Department of Occupational and Fire Safety.

2017-07-01

To strengthen the synergy between research in building materials and safety engineering, the Department of Building Materials and the Department of Occupational and Fire Safety were merged into a single unit – the Department of Building Materials and Fire Safety.

1975

1985-06-18

1990

1991

1992

1992-09-01

1996-02-15

1997-05-19

2002

2017-07-01

Study Programmes

The Department of Building Materials and Fire Safety oversees study programmes focused on interdisciplinarity, innovation, and the preparation of highly competent engineers capable of addressing modern safety challenges.

Fire and Civil Safety Engineering

Bachelor’s degree studies

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Engineering Sciences

Safety Engineering

Master’s degree Studies

Degree awarded: Master of Engineering Sciences

Construction Products Engineering

Master’s degree Studies

Degree awarded: Master of Engineering Sciences

Areas of Activity

The Department’s research activities focus on the development of new sustainable building materials, the investigation of their properties, and the implementation of advanced fire and civil safety engineering solutions.

Main Research Areas

Development of new building materials and products using local and technogenic raw materials
Research on sustainable materials and products using household and industrial waste as secondary raw materials
Development of innovative production technologies and investigation of the properties of the resulting products
Assessment of the durability and performance properties of materials and products
Research on the flammability and fire resistance of materials and analysis of the effects of additives and modifiers on these properties
Safety engineering research covering risk management, hazard identification, and the development of engineering safety solutions

Services Offered

Development of new building materials and products and the application of technological solutions for industry
Testing of construction product properties, quality assessment, and expert evaluation
Development of sustainable materials from waste and secondary raw materials
Assessment of waste utilisation opportunities in construction product manufacturing
Preparation of regulatory documents, rules, and instructions for occupational safety and health and fire safety
Training and professional development for employers and employees in the field of occupational safety and health
Development and implementation of measures to improve working conditions in organisations
Research and consultancy in occupational safety and health, fire safety, and civil safety
Noise measurements and development of recommendations for noise reduction

Training Courses Organised by the Department

STDG 003 Construction Safety and Health Coordinator
STDG 004 Safety and Health Coordinator for Construction Design
STDG 006 Ergonomic Risk Assessment
STDG 007 Psychosocial Risk Assessment

Department Laboratories

The Department includes two laboratories.

Laboratory of Building Materials

The laboratory specialises in the evaluation of construction product properties, the development of models, and experimental testing. It also conducts tests under high temperatures, dynamic loads, and long-term exposure conditions.

The laboratory offers testing of the physical and mechanical properties of concrete, mortar, cement-based composites, masonry products, various additives, and ceramic materials, as well as analysis of material structure and durability. It also performs sustainability and environmental assessments, including the evaluation of waste utilisation in the development of new construction products.
Laboratory of Occupational and Fire Safety

The laboratory conducts fire safety, flammability, and fire resistance tests, investigates the impact of hazardous factors in the working environment, and performs noise and microclimate measurements, as well as other occupational safety studies.

The laboratory offers professional services including analysis of regulatory requirements, flammability testing, fire risk assessments, and the development of safety solutions for technological processes. These services help clients ensure safety, comply with legal requirements, and improve preventive measures.

Partners

The Department of Building Materials and Fire Safety actively collaborates with social, industry, and academic partners both in Lithuania and internationally.

Department Staff

The Department’s staff demonstrate high competence and long-standing academic traditions in the fields of materials, construction, and safety engineering. Department researchers conduct studies on material durability and flammability, develop new sustainable products, and implement engineering safety solutions in the construction sector.