National Building Research Organisation is a leading research & development institution in the country and a reputed technical services provider in the fields of geotechnical engineering, landslide risk management, human settlements planning, environmental monitoring, building materials research, and engineering project management. NBRO functions under the purview of Ministry of Disaster Management.

NBRO possesses modern laboratories and field equipment and an experienced staff. Since its inception in 1984, NBRO has grown to become a much-sought after technical services provider in the country today, with a very good reputation for its timely delivery of quality services.

NBRO also functions as the national focal point for landslide risk management and as its important responsibilities conducts landslide investigation and risk assessment, implements hazard zonation mapping project, monitors rainfall and ground movements and issues landslide early warning, and implements landslide and unstable slope mitigation projects. In addition, NBRO issues Landslide Risk Assessment Reports as a pre-requisite for granting of building permits and approval of development projects.