    Examining, modeling and improving
    systemic change in engineering networks
    of industrial and societal importance

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Network Dynamics Simulation

At the core of the Lab's efforts is the development of a general purpose multi-agent simulation to examine how change propagates through networks and impacts performance.

Network Dynamics Simulation

Project Network Dynamics

Information System Integration Dynamics

Building Network Dynamics A NIST study finds poor interoperability to be a $15.8B problem. This research examines change at network boundaries, develops strategies to enable integration, and develops tools enabling distributed design in networks.

Globalizing Network Dynamics

Globalizing Network Dynamics

Engineering services are rapidly globalizing. This research examines the impact on performance of globally distributing work across culturally diverse networks including the associated virtualization of the engineering workforce.

Building Network Dynamics

Building Occupant Network Dynamics

Building Network Dynamics Policy-makers are mandating reduced CO2 emissions. This research explores the link between conservation, network structure, and diffusion of energy efficient practices.

3-2012 – Tool developed by lab researchers to assess design and construction firm globalization progress highlighted in CII News Spotlight.
3-2012 – Articles by research team members accepted in Energy Policy, Project Management Journal and Energy and Buildings in March.
1-2012 – Ryan Wang awarded Pratt Fellowship from Virginia Tech.
12-2011 – Robert Prieto, Senior Vice President at Fluor, describes in an ENR Viewpoint article the importance of systemic industry change mentioning Taylor's research on systemic innovation.
10-2011 – Taylor and de la Garza awarded 2 year $195,549 CII grant to examine international best practice deployment.
9-2011 – John Taylor awarded 5 year $400,000 NSF CAREER grant on "Building Occupant Network Dynamics."
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