Blayse, A M and Manley, K (2004) Key influences on construction innovation. Construction Innovation, 4(3), pp. 143-154. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
The goal of this paper is to identify the main factors driving or hindering construction innovation. An analysis of the relevant literature indicates there are six primary influences: (1) clients and manufacturers; (2) the structure of production; (3) relationships between individuals and firms within the industry and between the industry and externalparties; (4) procurement systems; (5) regulations/standards; and (6) the nature and quality of organizational resources. Attention to these factors by businesses and public policy makers would be a key component of effective innovation strategy and policy. Further research is needed, however, to explore the relationships between innovation influences, and between innovation influences and other aspects of business strategy and environment, in the context of broader societal considerations. Further research should also identify quantitative estimates of the impact of innovation on the construction industry.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; construction innovation; innovation drivers; innovation influences; innovation obstacles |
| Index terms: | public policy, construction innovation, regulation, business strategy, manufacturer, estimate, construction industry, innovation strategy, procurement system |
| Subjects: | political science, industry analysis, building construction, practitioner, business, financial and cost management, contractual arrangements, public policy |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Governance, Procurement, Business Strategy, Cost Management, Engineering Principles, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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