Established in 1959, BMERI is a key scientific research institution in Beijing and a master's degree-granting unit in the municipal engineering sector. It operates the Beijing Key Laboratory of Early Warning for Underground Engineering Construction. Over its 66-year history, the institute has engaged in technological R&D, achievement transformation, technical consulting, and services across various fields including road engineering, bridge engineering, underground engineering, and new materials.

The institute has produced approximately 600 achievements, receiving over 100 national, provincial (municipal), and ministerial-level awards for scientific and technological progress. It holds more than 200 valid patents, has compiled over 80 technical standards, and published 16 academic works. The widespread application of its scientific research outcomes has made significant contributions to the development of municipal infrastructure in the capital.

A public welfare research institute under Beijing municipality, specializing in municipal engineering. It hosts a Beijing Key Laboratory, a master's program in municipal engineering, and a Beijing Postdoctoral Innovation Practice Base.

Technology Development: Focusing on the development, innovation, and practical application of core technologies for roads, bridges, underground pipelines, tunnels, underground engineering, as well as new materials, in the fields of urban disaster prevention and mitigation and urban renewal.

Technical Services: Providing full lifecycle technical services, health maintenance, and technical training for municipal engineering projects.

Technical Consulting: Offering customized technical pathways, risk assessments, and standard system construction in the municipal engineering field.