The inaugural issue of Research Data and Reports (RDR) launches a dedicated platform for advancing civil and environmental engineering through open-access, data-driven research. This first volume features Brief Data Papers, Technical Reports, Original Research Articles, and Review/Point-of-View Papers that emphasize transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration. RDR aims to provide such a scenario to minimize repetitive/redundant research and facilitate accelerated research towards
identifying knowledge gaps and filling them with optimal resources.