Industry-prioritized research, technology transfer, and education needs and opportunities in residential construction

Vladimir Kochkin; Ed Hudson; Robert J. Ross; Karen Martinson

doi:10.2737/FPL-GTR-259

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Industry-prioritized research, technology transfer, and education needs and opportunities in residential construction

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Authors:

Vladimir Kochkin, Ed Hudson, Robert J. Ross, Karen Martinson

Year:

2018

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-GTR-259

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-259. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 1-47.

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Abstract

This report identifies the priority areas in residential construction where technical research and technological advancements offer potential to benefit the industry as it strives to advance the quality of housing and meet today’s market expectations for a home’s cost, performance, durability, and environmental stewardship. The prioritization is performed by home builders based on their experience with constructing new homes.

Keywords

Needs assessment, residential construction, energy, indoor air quality, fire resistance, disaster resistance, durability

Citation

Kochkin, Vladimir; Hudson, Ed; Ross, Robert J.; Martinson, Karen L. 2018. Industry-prioritized research, technology transfer, and education needs and opportunities in residential construction. Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-259. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 1-47.