Building Research Services forms key function of the State Department for Public Works in the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development. Through KBRC the State Department provide building research services that benefits the building industry in Kenya. KBRC Website/e-library is a key tool of the State Department for Public Works to digitally compile and document information on projects undertaken to facilitate storage, referencing, evaluation and research by the public and stakeholders in the building sector.