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Ling, F Y Y (2003) Managing the implementation of construction innovations. Construction Management and Economics, 21(06), 635-49.
Naim, M and Barlow, J (2003) An innovative supply chain strategy for customized housing. Construction Management and Economics, 21(06), 593-602.
Ozaki, R (2003) Customer-focused approaches to innovation in Housebuilding. Construction Management and Economics, 21(06), 557-64.
Salter, A and Torbett, R (2003) Innovation and performance in engineering design. Construction Management and Economics, 21(06), 573-80.
Seaden, G, Guolla, M, Doutriaux, J and Nash, J (2003) Strategic decisions and innovation in construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 21(06), 603-12.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Innovation; construction; business model; quantitative data
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000134138
- Abstract:
Current research on the process of innovation has focused attention on the crucial role of the business firm as the place where new ideas are developed and then implemented in the marketplace. Based on current knowledge, a model was developed which attempts to replicate the strategic decision-making process in a construction firm. It links perceived business environment variables to various business strategy variables (i.e. marketing, human resources and technology). These two sets of variables are linked to the innovativeness of the firm, measured by the number of advanced technologies and/or business practices currently used. Innovativeness is subsequently linked to outcomes (i.e. profitability, competitive advantage) to assess overall effectiveness. The model was tested empirically, using data from the Survey on Innovation, Advanced Technologies and Practices in the Construction and Related Industries carried out by Statistics Canada in 1999 with 1739 usable responses. The results generally support the proposed model; certain perceived business environment and business strategy variables are significantly related to firm innovativeness, however the link between innovativeness and outcomes requires further confirmation. Many construction firms introduce new approaches in information and construction technologies as well as in business practices. A large number of these were found to provide significant competitive advantage. In general, innovative behaviour varies with the size of the firm.
Sexton, M and Barrett, P S (2003) A literature synthesis of innovation in small construction firms: insights, ambiguities and questions. Construction Management and Economics, 21(06), 613-22.
Sexton, M and Barrett, P S (2003) Appropriate innovation in small construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 21(06), 623-33.
Towill, D R (2003) Construction and the time compression paradigm. Construction Management and Economics, 21(06), 581-91.
Whyte, J (2003) Innovation and users: virtual reality in the construction sector. Construction Management and Economics, 21(06), 565-72.
Winch, G M (2003) How innovative is construction? Comparing aggregated data on construction innovation and other sectors - a case of apples and pears. Construction Management and Economics, 21(06), 651-4.