CII's Integrated R&D Ideation Process
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Overview and Call for ideas
The Construction Industry Institute (CII) has developed an Integrated R&D Ideation Process to generate, develop, and prioritize research and development ideas. This process aims to maximize the value and impact of CII's initiatives for its members by fostering innovation and collaboration.
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Appendix A - Types of R&D Projects Sponsored by CII
Initiative Type | Notes | Example |
Research Team (2 years) | Creates new knowledge addressing an opportunity for area for improvement. Supported by an academic under contract with CII, includes 15-20 industry experts. | Most CII RTs, including those that defined PDRI (RT-113), and AWP (RT-272) |
Research Team (1-year) | Relatively clear and narrow scope with minimal time for wondering about the topic. E.g., update/expansion of an existing tool. Staffed with industry members and academics. | E.g., revamping of the PDCS tool (DCC-06), and the upcoming Project Control for AWP |
Research team (6 months) | Shorter exploratory status. May be extended to investigate a narrowed topic. A good way to explore big opportunities. | AI for safety exploratory study (RT-422), supplier qualification program exploratory study (RT-413) |
Working group | Organizes existing knowledge in a fast-paced initiative. Led and managed by an industry volunteer. CII supports specific deliverables (e.g., video production, white paper editing). | AWP Data Standards JWG AWP-Lean JWG |
Development (CII managed) | Initiatives that address professional development and networking. Developed in collaboration with members and managed by CII staff. | CII Bootcamp NextGen initiative |
Appendix B - Examples of Recent Initiatives
Research Initiatives
Implementation-driven/ Benchmarking | Current CII Best Practices
| Technology-focused
| Safety
| Other |
RT-390, AWP - Execution Planning Guide RT-398 A Fit-for-Purpose Handbook for Effective Implementation of CII BPs RT-410 Evaluating the Implementation and Value of CII Best Practices RT-420 Implementation of CII BPs for Small Projects RT-421 Advanced Planning Guide for Modularization | RT-406, Rethinking Quality Management for Capital Projects RT-413 Guidelines for a Supplier Qualification Program RT-432 Streamlining and improving the efficiency of FEP RT-433 Advanced Project Controls for AWP RT-435 Alignment and Communication of Business Drivers in FEP | RT-403, Digital Transformation of the Capital Project Industry RT-415 A Review of International Data Standards for Project Management Systems RT-430 Model-Based Deliverables Guidelines for Capital Project Delivery | RT-412 A Refresh of CII’s Zero Accident Techniques (ZAT) RT-422 Accelerating AI for Construction Safety RT-431 Best Practices in Safety Communication and Training RT-434 Improving Safety in Crane Operations | [Workforce] RT-414 Developing the Next Generation of Frontline Supervisors [Decarbonization] RT-411 Decarbonization in the Construction of Capital Projects [Workforce] RT-436 From Recruitment to Training: CII Member Pathways to Craft Workforce Success |
Development Initiatives
Education | Working Groups |
CII "NextGen" Initiative Online Education and Badging CII Bootcamp Executive Leadership Best Practices Course | AWP Data Standards AWP-Lean JWG |