The construction productivity research and development (R&D) roadmap is designed to increase productivity in the construction industry. This is achieved by using technology and innovation to build better quality structures in shorter timeframes.
Key R&D clusters
The roadmap has identified 35 key technologies under the seven R&D clusters for further development. The seven R&D clusters are:
- Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA)
- Automated equipment and robotics
- Info-comm technology
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
- 3D printing
- Advanced construction materials
- Productive solutions for civil engineering works