Gender Impact Matrix - InCUBE Technologies
The second investigation assesses the potential of selected InCUBE technologies to enhance women’s inclusion across the eight dimensions monitored in the Gender Impact Matrix.
Technologies include prefabricated construction (e.g., modular facades, BIPV pre-installed on prefab facades); BIM-connected robotic systems; Drone-enabled surveying and modelling; Planning, coordination and process optimisation tools (e.g., Lean construction platform, job scheduling optimiser, IPD, A3 and LPS–driven Rehabilitation); Real-time safety monitoring systems (e.g., Personal Protective Equipment Monitoring System; Anti-Collision System; Resilience dashboard); and AR/VR Training Suite.
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Key findings
Key findings Trento
In Trento, a key social challenge is transforming the identity of the Santa Chiara district, which currently has a negative perception due to safety concerns in the area. The renovation in Trento adopts an integrated approach, anticipating high involvement, frequent communication, and active collaboration among end users, and internal or external stakeholders. The project prioritizes improving energy efficiency, with moderate expectations for raising awareness on the topic among the end users (office workers) who are already reasonably conscious. Furthermore, improved energy efficiency is expected to reduce energy costs and improve the experience for end users.
Key findings Zaragoza
The Zaragoza demo sites faces the primary social challenge of managing the diverse needs and expectations of different families, especially regarding the financial aspects of the renovation works. Like Trento, the demos site also has high expectations for increased involvement during the renovation, both from end users and stakeholders. Unlike in Trento, in Zaragoza the community’s limited understanding of energy efficiency poses challenges, although demo site partners (especially the municipality agency) are proactive in raising awareness.
Key findings Groningen
For the Groningen demo site, achieving a balance between financial and social considerations to maintain affordable prices of the apartments for the students is of pivotal importance. In this demo site, engagement with end users is notably low because of the need to relocate the primary tenants, students, prior to renovations. The need to educate tenants about new energy-efficient technologies is emphasized, highlighting the importance of awareness during the transition. Minimal improvements in accessibility are anticipated compared to the current state, and affordability is likely to also remain unchanged, as enhancements in comfort and unit size may offset other cost reductions.