Market Dynamics

Innovation and Risk Management in Construction

The innovation research program focuses on the organization and management of product and process innovations in construction. This with the ultimate aim to increase the innovativeness and productivity in the building sector.

Important topics of the innovation research program include: product platforms and modularity; Scenario analysis and dynamic road mapping; Smart heuristics; Adoption of innovations; Public procurement of innovation.

The risk and uncertainty research program focuses on the assessment and management of risks in complex building and infrastructure projects. In particular, the research aims to develop models and approaches to improve the decision making process under circumstances of high uncertainty.