Sign up: 
Sign up:
Sign up:
As one of the world’s top 100 innovators, Saint-Gobain tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time through our R&D programme.
In his presentation to a packed audience of architects, journalists and Saint-Gobain employees, Didier outlined how the R&D programme is supported by a network of partnering universities all over the world, which helps us to discover both the latest advances in scientific research, and the best talent.
Saint-Gobain spend of 400m a year on R&D
1 in 5 of the products they manufacture didn’t exist five years ago
Saint-Gobain Energy House in Salford
The Salford Energy House project is a great example partnering with both Salford University and Leeds Met, Saint-Gobain has contributed to what is believed to be the most in-depth study into whole house retrofit.
Building on that, Didier talked about the importance of working together with SMEs, and how bringing their new technologies to the market can be a win-win. Didier said Our NOVA external venturing programme acts as a catalyst for innovation, establishing long-term development partnerships with entrepreneurs and start-ups. This collaboration model with start-ups will help to bring innovation to market faster.
Supply chain and customer integration is key to the delivery of innovation and evolution. By working with educational institutions and new business start-ups, we are contributing to the latest thinking, and are helping to shape the next generation of innovation.
Watch part of the Didier Roux presentation including a Q&A session with the audience at the Saint-Gobain Innovation Centre via the video above.
Saint-Gobain Innovation Centre in London
Follow the latest events at the Saint-Gobain Innovation Centre via Twitter @SaintGobainUK
Visit Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland's website
Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland
Saint-Gobain House
Binley Business Park
Binley
Coventry
CV3 2TT
United Kingdom
A firm of joinery specialists operating across London and the Home Counties has been making extensive use of West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero boards.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Timber Buildings and Timber Products, Walls
In designing a modern environment that exuded quality, architect Studio Hagger specified Gilberts’ GSLS slot diffusers to supply and extract the ventilation at a Land Rover showroom.
Posted in Air Conditioning, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Facility Management & Building Services, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Retrofit & Renovation
The MCRMA proudly stands in support of the Joint Competence Initiative (JCI) and has been actively involved in the advancement of the JCI alongside others.
Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Cladding, Facades, Glass, Glazing, Health & Safety, Publications, Roofs, Walls
Aliaxis is a global leader in the design and production of fluid management solutions for the building, infrastructure, industrial, and agricultural segments.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Drainage, Drainage Services, Drainage, Guttering, Soffits & Fascias, Pipes, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency