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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction; innovation; small firms; research agenda
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000134147
  • Abstract:

    Construction firms are being challenged to be more adept at successful innovation to better meet client needs and to enhance business competitiveness. The substantial contribution that small construction firms make to the output of the industry signifies the importance for this body of firms to improve their innovation performance if the performance of the industry as a whole is to move forward. The literature on innovation in small construction firms is synthesized and structured around a generic model to provide a holistic picture of our current knowledge. Significant gaps in the understanding and practice of innovation in small construction literature are identified, which severely hamper understanding of the myriad complex and systemically interactive issues embodied within the theory and practice of innovation. The gaps identified by this literature synthesis are the basis for a number of important questions that, the authors propose, form an integrating agenda for future research

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.