Research And Technology Development
IRD supports the Infrastructure in:
- Innovative research, consultancy and technology development
- Sustainable and green construction
- Renewable energy
- Improved construction practices and quality of construction
- Effective monitoring and management of the road network
- Staff training and development
Services we provide:
- Applied research, evidence-based, to solve engineering problems
- Quality assessment of construction materials (aggregate, asphalt, concrete)
- Improved asphalt and concrete materials design
- Develop and implement new construction materials/products
- Failure investigations of roads, structures, and airports
- Auditing and certifications of construction processes and materials
Global experience in:
- Aggregate quality and supply chain
- Implementation of recycling in construction
- Pavement investigation, improved materials design, and construction practice
- Innovative construction products
- Service life prediction and modelling
- Training and building capacity