General articles
7 Mar 2023
In the future, houses will roll off an assembly line
3D printers in construction are the ideal solution to both the housing shortage and the labor shortage. The opportunities are endless, but there are also some drawbacks.
19 May 2022
`We're only going to succeed with the knowledge of tomorrow'
The world is in transition. This is having a huge impact on all sectors, and that includes construction. Consequently, 4TU.Bouw is committed to jointly developing the knowledge of tomorrow.
11 Jan 2022
'Cooperation starts with a personal click'
After two years of scientific directorhip of 4TU.Built Environment, Maarten Hornikx (TU/e Built Environment) hands over the baton to Max Hendriks (TUD Civil Engineering). Hendriks sees sustainability as one of the most important themes for construction. A common scientific vision is needed, and therefore cooperation between the 4TU and partners in the construction industry. An interview with both of them.
25 Oct 2021
Operator Feedback Support: digital assistance in training excavator equipment
SOMA College (the biggest construction equipment operator training center in the Netherlands) faced a challenge: how can one instructor observe five or six students at the same time, with each student operating a large machine?
21 Sep 2021
4TU.Built Environment strategy 2022-2025 approved
The 4TU.Federation has approved the 4TU.Built Environment strategy and budget for 2022-2025.
22 Jun 2020
Interview with the new Scientific Director of 4TU.Bouw
Maarten Hornikx (TU/e) has been the Scientific Director at the 4TU.Bouw Center for Built Environment since February 2020. He has taken over the role from André Dorée (UT) who will continue his involvement in the centre as one of the four TU ambassadors.