ongoing

In construction, digital technologies and collaborative partnerships may improve productivity, minimise whole life cost, improve sustainability and maximise user benefits.

Project Insights

  • €726,295

    Total Project Costs
  • 2 yr

    Project Duration
  • 2021

    Year Funded

Project Description

The Smartlab project will use smart technology installed in buildings within the Limerick Decarbonisation Zone to evaluate technical and financial challenges and benefits of smart readiness for construction methods, use cases and patterns, and communication methods. The project outcomes will be developed through co-creation with end-users and stakeholders and can be used to inform future policy and ensure long term viability of solutions.

Project Details

Total Project Cost: €726,295

Funding Agency: SEAI

Year Funded: 2021

Lead Organisation: University of Limerick

Partner Organisation(s): Limerick City and County Council; IES R&D; The Convex Lens; Carrig Conservation International Ltd

Collaborators: Cellnex

Stephen Kinsella

Lead Researcher