Breaking the Concrete Ceiling: Unveiling Perspectives and Pathways to Gender Diversity and Equity in the Construction Industry

<b>Background</b><br/>This research is initiated to investigate the underrepresentation of women in technical occupations, particularly in the male-dominated field of the construction industry. The Netherlands is a country where this gender gap has been observed, with a significant disparity in the representation of women in the industry....

Circular economy in construction: re-use NS train windows as a new construction component

The building industry is a significant waste contributor. Especially at the end-of-life of the building it causes an enormous impact on the environment. Construction solid waste has caused serious environmental problems. Reuse, recycling and reduction of construction materials have been advocated for many years, and various methods have been...

Strategic advice for Gotcha’s design of new pantograph monitoring modules

This project was commissioned to investigate and assess the market potential of Gotcha’s new modules for pantograph monitoring and to deliver strategic advice on how to turn them into commercially successful products. The problem was tackled by carrying out an analysis of the internal and external environments and by conducting an in-depth...