Alberto Urrutia-Moldes
PhD; BSc Eng; BSc Const.
What I Can Do For You
Blending practice and research.
I am a construction engineer, project manager, and researcher with expertise in how built environments affect health and well-being. My career has taken me from managing major construction works in Chile to leading international prison research in Europe and Latin America, and to teaching in the UK higher education.
Consultancy Services for Institutions and Organisations:
🔹 Prison & Correctional Facility Consulting
Improving physical conditions and aligning designs with international standards for rehabilitation and human rights.
🔹 Health & Well-being in Building Projects
Design reviews and recommendations for hospitals, schools, and public buildings to enhance user health and performance.
🔹 Independent Evaluation & Compliance
Neutral assessments of facilities against national and international frameworks (e.g. UN Nelson Mandela Rules).
🔹 Strategic Advisory & Research Partnerships
Evidence-based insight for governments, NGOs, and design teams on building performance and user well-being.