The change in the construction industry cannot be overlooked and cannot be mastered without innovation. Whether it’s the circular economy, new building materials, digital planning tools or energy-efficient building technologies, those who invest in research today will secure a place in the market tomorrow. For Harald Kopececk, it is clear that research must become a strategic priority, and inter-company, application-oriented cooperation is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Research priorities Cooperation as a driver of innovation Funding as the key to implementation The future begins in existing buildings The construction industry is under massive pressure to change. Digitalisation, scarcity of resources, climate targets and a shortage of skilled workers require a new way of thinking. Research is increasingly taking centre stage as the key to efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness. Austrian institutions are showing how practical innovation is possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":136262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":"","_surecart_dashboard_logo_width":"180px","_surecart_dashboard_show_logo":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_orders":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_invoices":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_subscriptions":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_downloads":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_billing":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_account":true,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22358,12476,22433],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-136270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-construction","category-immonews","category-trends-en","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":{"bild_mit_ki_erstellt_worden":[],"lead":"The construction industry is under massive pressure to change. Digitalisation, scarcity of resources, climate targets and a shortage of skilled workers require a new way of thinking. Research is increasingly taking centre stage as the key to efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness. Austrian institutions are showing how practical innovation is possible.","autor":"Quelle: Report, Bild: Report \/ Emil Jovanov","ort":"","bildunterschrift":"","zusammenfassung":"","bild_im_grid":false,"gallerie":"","newsim":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
<\/strong>The construction industry thinks circularly and increasingly systematically. Projects such as CEScaleUP (AIT) or Mindwood (Holzforschung Austria) show how material cycles can be rethought and sensor technology can be integrated directly into wood. At the same time, the focus on existing buildings is increasing. With projects such as FluccoSan and DyNaBe, the IBO is developing refurbishment solutions that combine ecological, economic and comfort-related objectives. The aim is to provide climate-friendly solutions for smaller communities too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Research is becoming a joint task. Almost 80 % of the ZAB project partners provide expertise free of charge. The Austrian Construction Technology Association (\u00d6BV) makes its research results publicly accessible and thus promotes implementation at industry level. Projects such as agile structural design or SusDeCon are aimed at material efficiency and CO\u2082 reduction – based on open findings that can potentially influence standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Innovative approaches need solid financial foundations. Funding programmes such as the research premium, the FFG basic programme or Horizon Europe offer targeted support, from the start-up phase to the marketable product. Eva Martischnig (BDO Austria) recommends utilising the funding landscape strategically in order to quickly advance open-technology projects with high practical relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>At the centre of the building revolution is the question of how existing buildings can be made climate-ready The focus is shifting from new buildings to transformation. Renovation research, particularly in the context of the circular economy, digitalisation and energy use, is becoming a core task. Projects such as Circular Twin or climate communities show that solutions are possible if planning, technology and social acceptance are considered together.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"