FEATURED PROJECT Research & Development Accelerating innovation and amplifying ideas that will define the future of construction. Scroll To Back Scroll Message Why Pillars Projects | Reports & Insights Innovation Partners Leadership News Disrupt More There are infinite opportunities for evolution in construction. By collaborating across the functions in building and design, we can drive real, quantifiable change across all facets of our work. MEGAN LANTZ Vice President of Research & Development Why We’re Investing in R&D Why We’re Investing in R&D Why We’re Investing in R&D Why We’re Investing in R&D Why We’re Investing in R&D Why We’re Investing in R&D Today’s business climate is more complicated than ever and tomorrow promises new challenges. We’re making investments now to proactively answer the critical questions surrounding the sustainability, viability, and longevity of the construction business. Labor Shortage With the need for more than half a million additional construction and trades professionals today, our greatest asset and constraint remains talent. To answer the mounting demand for workforce, we’re developing resources such as robotics, technology enabled workflows, and innovative training solutions to enhance the power of our teams in the field. Leading in Safety HITT’s investment in safety research has led to discoveries that create safer work environments for everyone. Along with identifying new equipment and technologies, we’re also refining our predictive analytics to prevent incidents before they happen. Innovation Gap Despite the challenges faced in AEC, less than 1% of industry revenue is typically invested in R&D. We’re tackling problems head-on with a dedicated space, capital, and a solutions-oriented R&D team that’s a catalyst for change. Rising Costs Volatile supply chains and tumultuous pricing of input materials demand the need for smarter and more efficient building. We’re dedicated to identifying alternative materials, uncovering solutions for labor challenges, and tackling the new landscape of global supply chain logistics. Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Our R&D Pillars As we challenge assumptions and push boundaries, we’ve outlined four principles that guide all aspects of our R&D work. Every new effort considers these pillars to ensure meaningful change is found in the investment. Methods All new construction means and methods that we pursue are rigorously evaluated to drive efficiency and produce the best possible outcome. Materials We identify, test, and develop cutting-edge, sustainable materials that can drastically impact our construction methods and deliver incredible building results. Technology Technology plays a vital role in R&D. We continuously explore myriad emerging technologies to develop transformative solutions that change the industry. Performance We're exploring emerging building materials and processes to determine how they’ll perform in real life application. Ultimately, better performing buildings better serve the client, community, and environment. R&D Projects In-depth application and analysis to discover what’s next for the construction industry. Reports & Insights Studies and analysis of the topics, trends, and discoveries in construction and their real-world use cases. Innovation at Work Innovation at Work Innovation at Work Innovation at Work Innovation at Work Innovation at Work Learn about our latest projects and how we’re putting these discoveries to work. HITT built Virginia's first mass timber structure with the goal of achieving net zero energy. The resulting building, Co|Lab, is HITT's dedicated hub for research and development. READ MORE HITT’s R&D team implemented semi-autonomous robotics on jobsites and even developed our own robot, S.A.M., to make work more efficient and safer for team members on the job. READ MORE Today's building skins are custom designed to accommodate each project and application. To increase on-site efficiency and decrease cost, HITT's team is developing prefabricated building skin systems built offsite. READ MORE In construction, sourcing potable water in certain geographical areas can be tricky. HITT's R&D team partnered with SOURCE Global, PBC to test their solar-powered, infrastructure-free drinking water solution. READ MORE Partners Partners Partners Partners Partners In Good Company Innovation rarely flourishes in a vacuum—we’re collaborating with some of the biggest thought leaders to bring about lasting solutions to our industry’s biggest challenges. Key Leadership Key Leadership Key Leadership Key Leadership Key Leadership Key Leadership Megan Lantz Vice President, Research & Development Washington, DC Kim Roy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) News & Insights News & Insights News & Insights News & Insights News & Insights News View All Reports Market and Input Pricing Report: 2022 Review and 2023 Outlook Major economic reports were filled with mixed signals throughout 2022. Increased inflation, persistent consumer spending, and a tight labor market ... Insights Innovations in Renewable Energy Production Four Top Trends from AEC Industry Experts HITT Contracting and Buro Happold New net zero energy targets set by jurisdictions ... Disrupt with us Disrupt with us Disrupt with us Disrupt with us Disrupt with us Disrupt with us By their very nature, our research and development team is always eager to learn about new challenges or hear questions that you may have. Fill out our form to begin the conversation. 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