News from the Innovation Committee

The IPLOCA Innovation Committee continues to build momentum through IPLOCA NEST, our knowledge hub that enables members to collaborate year-round beyond the biannual Novel Construction Sessions. Following recent updates, NEST now features five active working groups: AI Transformation, Skills & Resources, Standards & Compliance Regulatory, Industry Influences, and Net Zero Construction.

The working groups remain actively engaged in developing practical industry resources and preparing content for our next Novel Construction Fall Session, which will take place on 28–29 October 2026 in Vienna, Austria, where members will reconvene to share progress, collaborate on new initiatives, and advance innovation across the pipeline industry.

Somaieh Salehpour, Committee Chair