30th April 2013 Role of research, development and knowledge transfer Preparing for the Green Economy: Is Scotland green jobs ready Professor Sean Smith

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!

Page 3 19 April 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

Page 4 19 April 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

Page 5 19 April 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 Project is jointly sponsored by Scottish Funding Council (SPIRIT demand led funding), European Regional Development Fund and Scottish Enterprise. Low Carbon Building Technology Gateway

Page 6 19 April 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.

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

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

Page 9 19 April 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).

Page April Phase 2: Full scale products installed at Innovation Park, Housing Innovation Showcases or in real houses Visitor centre: open from 5 th September 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

Page April 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.

Page April Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation Napier’s support of construction industry Business Innovation Exchange

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Page April 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

Page April Core indicators and targets: TypeIndicator Project target Completed (by Q11) OutputNumber of products by enterprises supported Result Number of new products and services developed by supported enterprises and research centres 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

Page April Scottish Government RPP2 – Homes and Communities (section) Source: SPICe Briefing RPP2 and Scotland’s climate change targets (2013)

Page April Before R&KT partnership

Page April Before R&KT partnership Effect of R&KT

Page April 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)

Page April 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?

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