TCN+ - developing research on business models for transforming construction

TCN+ - developing research on business models for transforming construction

The Transforming Construction Network Plus (N+) is one of the investments in the Transforming Construction Challenge - the UK government’s challenge to the construction industry and research communities to make buildings more affordable, efficient, safer and healthier.

The UK Government’s Transforming Construction Agenda is encouraging firms in the industry to re-think how they create and deliver whole life value through the application of digital technologies, and new manufacturing techniques. Firms in the construction industry should be considering how their current business model can help them address the risks and opportunities arising from this transformation, and whether they need to change their business model to deliver on construction client expectations sustainably.

Without strong evidence that is underpinned by robust research, it will be hard to change behaviours and processes in the construction sector, therefore, the N+ is providing academic insights to the construction community through its Research Programme. The N+ Research team has published a digest for businesses summarising influential ideas about business models from industry and academia. This first publication is part of a wider research programme exploring business models and industry change, which will feature both academic papers and an industry-focused digest series. 

Over the next year, the N+ will be developing research exploring business model and industry change, along with an industry focused digest series. The team will also be working with the academic-led projects funded by the N+ to identify emergent themes that can enhance research investments and accelerate industry transformation. 

Further information about N+ here