More Efficient Construction Processes Supported by Smart Transition

How can new solutions contribute to more efficient construction processes and more resource-efficient building? Through Smart Transition, companies have the opportunity to test, evaluate, and develop innovations that strengthen both competitiveness and the sustainable transition. One example is the collaboration with the company Click-in, where a time-and-motion study was conducted to investigate how the company’s window installation system can streamline the construction process.

This initiative is part of Smart Omställning’s work on technology and knowledge transfer, in which companies receive support to evaluate and further develop new solutions through research-based methods and analyses.

Time study shows significant efficiency gains

Click-in develops solutions that simplify the installation of windows in wood-frame buildings. As part of the Smart Transition initiative, a time study was conducted to gain a clearer picture of how the company’s method affects installation time, workflow, and resource utilization compared to traditional work methods.

The results showed that Click-in's system reduces installation time by an average of 532 seconds per window, which corresponds to a time savings of 66.5 percent.

This not only leads to more efficient work processes but also offers the potential to reduce costs, material waste, and unnecessary steps on the construction site. For construction companies, such improvements can contribute to increased productivity and a more sustainable use of resources.

From Analysis to Development

For Smart Transition, the work is not just about testing new technology, but also about providing companies with a better foundation for developing and commercializing innovative solutions.

Through the time-and-motion study, Click-in obtained concrete data on how the system performs in practice and what value it can create for customers in the construction sector. The results can be used both in ongoing product development and as a basis for implementation in larger construction projects.

“For us at Click-in, it’s important to have partners who dare to think outside the box. Through Smart Omställning, we’ve gained access to both expertise and methods that help us develop our products with a clear focus on efficiency and sustainability. “The time study confirmed that we’re on the right track and, at the same time, gave us insights into how to take the next step,” says Kristian Hansen, CEO of Click-in.

Research and Innovation That Support the Transition

The time study is an example of how Smart Transition connects businesses, innovation, and practical application. By combining analysis, testing, and the companies’ own development needs, new knowledge is generated that can contribute to more efficient processes and enhanced competitiveness.

For the construction sector, which faces significant demands to increase productivity and reduce its environmental impact, these types of initiatives play an important role. When companies are given the opportunity to evaluate and further develop innovative solutions, it creates better conditions for a more sustainable and resource-efficient industry.

Smart Transition is a collaborative project between Innovatum Science Park and University West. The project is co-funded by the European Union, the Västra Götaland Region, and the Halland Region.