ICT platform, the methodology brings together the virtual community, allowing them to respond to business opportunities. Essentially it explains to enterprises how they can use the NewBEE platform to create new performance-based business models for energy efficient building.
Performance-based models In the early stages of the project, the team conducted extensive research into European building typologies and retrofitting needs. Based on the statistics gathered from partner countries and expert discussions, a set of characteristics were identified to support SMEs in defining their target markets and customer groups. During this time, the team also
described four regional
Business Cases (BCs) – the real driving force behind the project. These BCs, described through scenarios and application areas, identified the needs of SMEs and acted as a starting point for developing the overall NewBEE approach. The project has worked to shape new
financial models for the construction industry. Considerations of investment and related energy savings are critical for convincing SMEs and building owners to adopt energy-efficient technologies. Financial models generates quantitative information to assess these factors, increasing awareness in stakeholders of the risks and benefits of entering into the energy-efficiency market.
A green future The comprehensive approach of NewBEE has direct benefits for the building industry, but also helps any organisation or individual with an energy-efficiency problem make an informed judgement.
“Appropriate search functions that allow
the owner (usually not a construction industry expert) to find helpful information are necessary,” explain del Pozo and García. “The NewBEE project has developed a pre-assessment tool that enables the owner to insert data concerning the specific energy efficiency related problem and obtain an overview of various scenarios in which different technologies are used for solving the problem.” This allows building owners to select the most appropriate technological solution, estimate the costs and ultimately maximise the return on their investment.
Exceeding expectations The project has succesfully finished after 36 months, NewBEE has comprehensively analysed the problems in the field, generating
fascinating phase, findings. The
team is extremely happy with the results the project has developed. “In the initial implementation
requirements
were elicited on the basis of different BCs; the NewBEE concept has been elaborated; and the NewBEE web-based ICT tools have been developped, tested and finally demostrated in the four regional BCs, closing the loop initiated by the BC user requirements” del Pozo enthuses. “The project has fully achieved its objectives and technical goals and even exceeded expectations, as the EU comission has recognized in their final project review meeting”. Based on the results NewBEE looks set to
revolutionise construction practices. By facilitating and encouraging the uptake of energy-efficient building technologies, NewBEE benefits the construction industry, building owners and, most importantly, the planet through reducing CO2
emissons. ★ CORE MODULES: THE KEY COMPONENTS OF THE NEWBEE SYSTEM
• Marketplace module – the first module aids the organisation and maintenance of collaborative business networks, enabling building owners to identify and place calls for proposals, and SMEs to find retrofitting opportunities
• Pre-assessment tool – helps building owners evaluate the different technologies available for their particular building problem, and estimate the costs and possible financing implications. It enables both building owners and investors to evaluate the technical and financial options in order to minimise the payback period and maximise return on investment
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• Energy performance assessment – assists professional users, offering a detailed assessment of the technologies and financial options available for a particular problem, taking into account the building type, financial models and country- specific issues
• Business model assessment – supports SMEs to improve their business strategy by allowing them to search for an idea of a good business concept/model, and guiding them in a step-by-step way in developing a business model
AT A GLANCE Project Information
Project Title: Novel business model generator for energy efficiency in construction and retrofitting
Project Objective: To create new energy performance-based business models in order to increase the adoption of new energy-efficient solutions through the creation of cooperative and collaborative business networks, which will allow early involvement of all relevant value chain stakeholders in the energy- efficient construction optimisation process.
Project Duration and Timing: October 2012- October 2015
Project Funding: EU Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)
Project Partners: Spain: Tecnalia Research and Innovation; Acciona Infraestructuras; TEUSA, S.A.; ESLABAN Obras y Servicios Germany: Fraunhofer-Institute for Industrial Engineering; Institute for Applied Systems Technology Bremen; Conclude; ifA-Bau Consult GmbH; RAHM Projektmanagement Schlusselvertigbau GmbH Finland: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland; FinnEnergia; KVA Architects; Eriksson Architects LTD • Slovenia: Slovenski gradbeni grozd-GIZ; Gradbeni inštitut ZRMK Malta: AcrossLimits Italy: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova
MAIN CONTACT
Javier Del Pozo Javier Del Pozo holds an MSc in Industrial Engineering (Electrical) and a Masters in Systems Engineering and Process Control from the University of Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Spain. He also has a Masters in Industrial Communication Networks from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL).
Laura García Laura García obtained a degree in Industrial Engineering and Technical Telecommunication Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV/EHU. She has six years of experience at Tecnalia in research, development and integration.
Contact: Tel: +34 664 105 383 Email:
javier.delpozo@
tecnalia.com Web:
www.newbee.eu/home
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