inPACT Institute

Research activities

Applied research and development activities (aR&D) of the institute are guided by four strategic directions constituting the common thread.

Strategic focus

• Sustainable development, innovative materials and structural analysis
• Energy, building and territory
• Digital construction and project management
• Risks and natural hazards

All of these areas of action are run by research groups.

Research groups

The research groups are operational entities which enable the implementation of strategic directions.

Research groups are composed of specialists in the specific field and equipped with adequate material (hard- and software).

Groups are available for:

• aR&D projects
• consulting services for the private sector and administration (institutions, municipalities, canton)
• expert appraisals
• conferencies, seminars or specific training courses.

Furthermore, according to the requirements of the project/mandate, each group may can count on the numerous skills existing provided by the three other institutes of HEPIA.

Research groups of the inPACT Institute