The overall goal of the project is to improve attractiveness, innovation and competitiveness for companies and organisations in the construction and housing sector in central Norrland by further developing the model for sustainable construction that includes economic, ecological, social and cultural sustainability. The goal of the project is to contribute to user-driven innovations in construction and housing. This can create efficient, flexible and sustainable business development models in construction and property companies and their subcontractors. The following sub-goals have been formulated in the project: — Develop a general model for sustainable building and living processes based on ecological, economic, social and cultural points of departure. — Develop efficient and flexible property solutions in collaboration with real estate companies, construction companies, subcontractors (small and medium-sized companies), users/accommodation and public actors. — Contribute to sustainable urban planning by developing good, equal and attractive living conditions in central Norrland The overall objectives of the project are to: — The share of companies in the construction and real estate sector that develops innovative business models is increasing. — The share of local small and medium-sized enterprises (subcontractors) that develop their product and service offerings is increasing. — The share of start-up local small and medium-sized enterprises linked to the construction and real estate sector is increasing. — The proportion of attractive living and living environments in central Norrland is increasing. — The proportion of women and persons with foreign backgrounds who have engaged in small and medium-sized enterprises linked to the construction and real estate sector is increasing. — The horizontal criteria of diversity, gender equality and the environment contribute to building and living in central Norrland becoming more attractive, sustainable and equal. — research and innovation in sustainable development will be a priority area at Mid Sweden University and strengthen the university’s position nationally and internationally. — The collaboration between the research units CER, FGV, RCR and the EHB department is strengthened as well as their collaborations with private and public actors in the region. Specifically, the project will deliver: — a general model for sustainable construction and housing processes including economic, ecological, social and cultural sustainability to strengthen the competitiveness of companies. — flexible building solutions covering all phases of the construction and rebuilding process. — Product and service development in local small and medium-sized enterprises linked to the construction and real estate sector. — methods for collaboration between real estate companies, construction companies, subcontractors (small and medium-sized enterprises), users/accommodation and public actors for the promotion of sustainable housing and living solutions. By cooperating with universities, the region’s companies will develop their competitiveness based on scientifically-based knowledge and innovation (smart growth). This includes the objectives of increasing innovation activities and business development of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as sustainable growth in the region.
