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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Standard Industrial Classification; construction industry performance; auto industry performance; construction innovation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000113708
  • Abstract:

    This research note addresses the widespread perception that construction performs badly compared to other industrial sectors. The evidence for this perception is usually based on comparative industrial performance data. However, due to technical problems with the Standard Industrial Classifications used, like is not compared with like in these analyses, to the systematic disadvantage of the construction industry’s comparative performance. In an effort to improve the performance of the industry, the auto industry is often held up as an exemplar. However, when that industry is compared on a like-for-like basis with construction, it proves to have a poor record of performance