Four new projects and more
We recently started work on 4 new projects:
#29 Real-time EH&S intervention to improve site safety (scoping study) – aims to improve health and safety in building and construction, through better workplace design and procedures. Partners on this project are Monash University, Lendlease Digital and the University of Melbourne
#41 New materials for windows of the future (phase 2) – assesses the opportunities to apply new materials and coatings to reduce the cost of double-glazed windows, and improve the performance and ease of installation. Partners on this project are the University of Melbourne and Ultimate Windows.
Light House Project #3 NCHA Independent Living Lab – aims to develop an efficient, sustainable and robust prefabricated building that also contains design features for healthy ageing. Partners on this project are Fleetwood Australia, Monash University: Urban Lab, Future Building Initiative, Design Health Collab School of Primary Allied Health Care (RAIL Lab), Monash University Buildings and Property Division, Peninsula Health Allied Health Team.
Light House Project #6 Malvern East Apartment Development – a pilot project in Melbourne that aims to quantify benefits of offsite construction and recommend improvements. Partners on this project are Monash University, Sumitomo Forestry Australia and the University of Melbourne.
We’re launching a new project with Cruxes Innovation soon
We are working with Cruxes Innovation – who design and deliver experiential learning and coaching programs for researchers – to help our industry partners and researchers increase and define the impact of our projects. We will send out the details soon about a new research project focused on cultivating impact readiness and capability for CRC researchers and theme coordinators in partnership with our industry partners.
We’re looking for new project ideas
We’re starting a new initiative to develop and diversify our research profile. Every quarter, we’ll release an Expression of Interest (EOI), asking members of the CRC community to propose new research projects.
We’re releasing our first EOI round on 17 April, seeking project proposals focusing on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digitalisation of construction industry collaboration or processes. We will accept proposals from CRC researchers and industry partners. Successful projects will begin in July 2023.
Keep an eye out for our emailed EOI invitation, which will contain further details and criteria. We look forward to your proposals!