Training and Consultancy

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In a rapidly changing world, the amount of scientific knowledge is steadily increasing. The IAB offers a variety of events and shares its expertise at national and international fairs and conferences. Our Construction Research Institute in Weimar organizes the IAB DAYS, a series of events focused on building materials, concrete, energy, recycling, pipeline construction, and simulation. At our specialized conferences and symposia, we present research findings and discuss them with a broad professional audience to inspire new ideas and develop practical solutions.

Our Services

Seminars and workshops

Expertes from the IAB regularly hold  seminars and workshops in close collaborati on with nati onal and internati onal associations. These events are dedicated to joint work on standards and guidelines and to the education and ongoing training of industry professionals.

Guest lectures

Our academic activities also include guest lectures at universities and other institutions of higher education. We also supervise PhD candidates, Bachelor’s and Master’s theses as well as trainees.

Expert reports and opinions

Furthermore, IAB staff prepare expert reports and opinions, for which the Insti tute relies on the support of publicly appointed and sworn experts employed in-house.

Consulting and management of funding research projects

In addition to the extensive research and personnel capacities, the IAB Weimar offers its research partners consulting services and support in the application and processing of funded research projects:

  • Testing the innovative potential of ideas (patent research, market research, feasibility studies)
  • Advice on favorable financing options (advice on the selection of funding programs and favorable project constellations)
  • Support in establishing and maintaining networks (development of efficient research networks, networking with potential project partners, network management)
  • Assistance in preparation of applications (correct completion of the forms, advice and planning of compliance with the required deadlines)
  • Assistance in financial management (preparation of billing documents)
  • Assistance in creating reports (selection and sending of required forms, structuring reports, analize reports)
  • Consulting and assistance during the market introduction (suitability tests, approval tests, market analyzes, error and weakness analysis, design and testing of functional samples, production of sample batches and small series, revision of development products