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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Total cycle time; business systems engineering; business processes; cost reduction; innovation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000134110
  • Abstract:

    The total cycle time (TCT) compression paradigm has already come of age in many market sectors, and is widely seen as the route whereby companies attain international competitiveness. However, it is essential that the relevant business processes are skillfully re-engineered to compress total cycle time if the potential benefits of implementing the paradigm are to be achieved in full. As the paper shows, reducing TCT in this way improves all the important business performance metrics. The paper concludes by describing the T40 construction programme, in which 25% cost reduction has been consistently achieved by re-engineering the relevant business process to compress total cycle times by 40%. Reduction in TCT achieved in this way does not compromise safety or quality.

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.