A crucial research focus area
A sustainable infrastructure ensures the smallest possible strain on resources and the environment, and contributes to a sustainable society as a whole. A well developed and maintained infrastructure is absolutely necessary for modern society, and the value and consequence of said can be measured in several ways. The infrastructure in Norway is estimated to represent approximately 70 % of the nation's fixed assets, and the replacement value for key portions of this infrastructure is estimated to be at least 4400 billion NOK. » Background and statistics

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Research Topics
The goal of a long term research focus, in terms of sustainable infrastructure, is to contribute to the further development and administration of infrastructure by furthering our knowledge base and expertise in a variety of disciplines.
» More about Sustainable infrastructure research topics

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Organization and Collaboration
The strategic research plan for the Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology (IVT), which set the research agenda for 2004-2010, prioritized the arena of Sustainable Infrastructure and designated it as a key focus area.
» More about the project's organization and partners

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Vacancies / Fellowships
Interested in a research fellowship on sustainable infrastructure? There are several openings for PhD or postdoc fellowships linked to sustainable infrastructure. Application deadline 15 March 2007. » Vacancy details

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