1. 30th April 2013 Role of research, development and knowledge transfer Preparing for the Green Economy: Is Scotland green jobs ready Professor Sean Smith Se.smith@napier.ac.uk

2. www.napier.ac.uk/isc Future Construction Innovation OVERVIEW Role of R&KT Future infrastructure KT projects – low carbon building technologies gateway Test facilities – BPAC, BRE Innovation Park Funding secured for industry BRE Innovation Park Examples Unique data Engagement Future innovation support to industry Product testing infrastructure – manufacturing base!

3. Page 3 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Role of Research & Knowledge Transfer Solution market entry and jobs growth Construction detailing / delivery pathway Products, systems, process and technical compatibility and performance measures assessed Future Design / Concepts / re-start Onsite review, POE, feedback loop and checklists

4. Page 4 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Future Infrastructure Future Cities & Future towns Smartercities – ICT / communications / intelligent buildings Ageing population: adaption of existing buildings, healthcare requirements Offsite construction: housing and educational buildings demand Electric vehicles Energy infrastructure both onshore and offshore Scotland’s Resource - materials, people, skills, transport & communication

5. Page 5 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Aim: to support technologies in future new homes to achieve technical compatibility with Energy, Sound insulation and Structure Project started 1 st July 2010, runs until 31 st October 2013. Project is jointly sponsored by Scottish Funding Council (SPIRIT demand led funding), European Regional Development Fund and Scottish Enterprise. Low Carbon Building Technology Gateway

6. Page 6 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Project partners Scottish Funding Council: Robust Details Ltd, NHBC Foundation, CiC-Start Online Scottish Enterprise: BRE Scotland (winners of tender for Phase 2), LCBE Innovation Den (led by BRE Scotland). European Regional Development Fund: BPAC Ltd, Fife Council. Edinburgh Napier University's projects in construction sector: ECCI, BIE, 2kt+, WPIG.

7. Page 7 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Reported to Indicator Project target Completed (by Q11) SPIRITPhD studentship1 2 PhD students registered SE Organisations to be reached through conferences & workshops 10002445 SE products or systems to be reviewed for Initial Evaluation Reports or intermediate transfer to Innovation Park 300265 SEProducts/systems to receive: project management guidance for prototype testing, technical standards compatibility assessments, technical evaluation post- testing 12594 Project indicators:

8. Page 8 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Products assessed per expertise / phase Scottish SMEs215 Non-SMEs, including non- Scottish80 Public organisations1 Housing associations9 Educational bodies13 Governmental organisations10 Others 4 332 companies assisted 265 products/systems investigated (+65 products installed at Innovation Park)

9. Page 9 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Phase 1: Assessments and testing at the laboratory (BPAC Ltd) and/or on-site Timber conditioning rooms Large structure bending rig Racking rig for frame MMC systems ToiletsOffices Masonry & Concrete Apartment Structure (6 rooms) Timber frame Apartment Structure (4 rooms) Prototyp e Build ONE Prototyp e Build TWO TRUCK / CRANE ACCESS 94 products tested Laboratory tests for noise and structure. Site tests at 14 different locations, including EXPO 2010, Housing Innovation Showcase 2012 (24 buildings with various products installed).

10. Page 10 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Phase 2: Full scale products installed at Innovation Park, Housing Innovation Showcases or in real houses Visitor centre: open from 5 th September 2012. Plot 1 – Applegreen Homes – building process is on-going Plot 4 – Timber House - architect appointed. Plot 5 – Resource efficient building – architect/contractor appointed Plot 6 – Passive house – architect appointed Plot 8 – agreement reached with Motherwell college on Curriculum building Plot 9 (ERACO Build) – contractor appointed Total of 65 products incorporated at Phase 2

11. Page 11 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Supply-chain partnerships 25 partnerships created. 28 partnerships introduced during the period. 21 partnerships have delivered at least one joint project/product/system by the end of year 2. 5 large partnerships (10+ partners) were created and are delivering on sites such as Innovation Park and other sites 3 partnerships did not go ahead.

12. Page 12 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation Napier’s support of construction industry Business Innovation Exchange

13. Page 13 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc

14. Page 14 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Future Affordable

15. Page 15 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Unique Data Capture Post occupancy evaluation Heating system functionality Equipment monitoring Occupant behaviour New technologies acceptance Research is identifying which solutions to move forward with and thus which skill sets will need to be expanded and improved

16. Page 16 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Core indicators and targets: TypeIndicator Project target Completed (by Q11) OutputNumber of products by enterprises supported300235 Result Number of new products and services developed by supported enterprises and research centres 80136 Output Number of research networks and collaborations supported 2024 Result Number of new products and services developed by supported research networks 8072 OutputNumber of renewable energy projects supported1543

17. Page 17 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Scottish Government RPP2 – Homes and Communities (section) Source: SPICe Briefing RPP2 and Scotland’s climate change targets (2013)

18. Page 18 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Before R&KT partnership

19. Page 19 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Before R&KT partnership Effect of R&KT

20. Page 20 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Future Construction Innovation Support (Scotland) ? Potential future Construction Scotland Innovation Centre CSIC currently under proposal – successful through first Stage 1 Industry demand led BE innovation support service Linked to key government low carbon drivers and policy objectives 10 University partnership – linking to industry and sector organisations 4 PILLARS: Innovation Support, Product Support, Process Support and Service Support Key THEMES in first phase - Submission Stage 2 (28 th May)

21. Page 21 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc Are we ready? Supporting Infrastructure Scotland desperately lacks the “accredited test facilities” to bring new construction products to market for buildings Causes delays, uncertainty, stagnates company and job growth Importance of “construction sector” and construction product manufacturing base is a critical part of our economy Good models for such facilities operating in Scandinavia We have skilled experts across Scotland- but not the necessary product test facility infrastructure to enable the step changes Who will take the leadership to deliver this?

22. Page 22 19 April 2013 www.napier.ac.uk/isc End of presentation www.lcbt-gateway.org www.napier.ac.uk/isc