The results of research are important for the technological development of Slovenia. On the basis of results the optimised technologies for the construction of buildings and other structures with modern and traditional materials will be implemented, which will have an impact on the improvement of technology and capacity of the producers of construction products and construction industry. New knowledge and improved methods will make possible the reliable design of specific types of structures, including structures which are important for environmental protection. By using new and/or improved methods, the values of parameters needed for the design of economic but safe, reliable and user friendly structures, will be determined. Also, road maintenance and management systems will be optimised. Part of the knowledge will be implemented into graduate and postgraduate university teaching programs. The knowledge resulting from the research will contribute to the improvement of the competitiveness of Slovenian construction industry. Last but not least, the results of research will also contribute to the preservation of architectural cultural as well as natural heritage.