A "global" agenda of needs of customers of the building and construction sector is emerging. To deliver this agenda will require new knowledge. Networks such as CIB, which provide integration of individual research efforts, are important for this delivery, and so is ensuring that new knowledge reaches those who can use it. There are mutual benefits for codes and standards bodies and for researchers from having building controls which embody new knowledge and encourage the application of innovation. Some studies have predicted enhanced national economic performance from improved efficiency of the building and construction sector, and the mutual benefits of this for the industry's customers, the researchers and the national economies are reviewed.

Gobal target of building and construction research and sector, achieved through better industry structure, new knowledge and know the customer.

* 50% reduction in dilivery time

* zero defects

* 50% reduction in operation, maintenance and energy costs

* 50% more durability and flexibility

* 50% reduction inconstruction work illneses and injuries

* 50% less waste and poluution

* 30% increase in building user productivity and comfort

* 50% fewer occupant related illnesses and injuries

• market, trend, future
• performance-based building codes and standards : importance and reason of performance basis
• research, funding
• Zero Energy Building: ZEB