Kim Haugbølle

Kim Haugbølle is a Senior Researcher and Head of Research Group at the Department of the Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University. His research focuses on innovation, procurement, building performance, life cycle economics, and sustainable design, with over 250 publications. He develops tools like LCCbyg for lifecycle costing and actively contributes to the DGNB certification system. He holds a PhD from the Technical University of Denmark (1997), an MSc in Civil Engineering (1993), and a BSc in Political Science (1990).

Research Interests: Innovation in construction processes, lifecycle costing (LCC), sustainable construction practices, and socio-technical systems. His work emphasizes bridging design and operation phases, integrating operational data into design, and fostering collaboration across construction stakeholders.

Awards:

• Årets Underviser 2019
• Best Paper Award (2016)
• CIB Programme Committee Commendations (2013 and 2007)
• Certificate of Appreciation (1996)

Projects & Grants: Leads projects on lifecycle costing tools, sustainable certification, waste reduction strategies in construction, and industry practices. Active in CIB's Program Committee and Nordic CREON association.

Labs/Teams: Manages the 'Management and Innovation for Sustainable Construction' research group and oversees LCCbyg tool development.