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Abdel-Wahab, M and Vogl, B (2011) Trends of productivity growth in the construction industry across Europe, US and Japan. Construction Management and Economics, 29(06), 635–44.

Chi, C S F and Nicole Javernick‐Will, A (2011) Institutional effects on project arrangement: high‐speed rail projects in China and Taiwan. Construction Management and Economics, 29(06), 595–611.

Gambatese, J A and Hallowell, M (2011) Enabling and measuring innovation in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 29(06), 553–67.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: integrated team; innovation; organizational culture; organizational behaviour; project management
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2011.570357
  • Abstract:
    Innovation is vital to successful, long-term company performance in the construction industry. Understanding the innovation process, how innovation can be enhanced and how it can be measured are key steps to managing and enhancing innovation. The factors that affect innovation on a project were identified, as well as how these factors can be used to measure the level of innovation on a project, and the practices and processes that encourage and facilitate innovative changes. Case studies of construction projects in the United States revealed three necessary components of innovation: idea generation, opportunity and diffusion. A variety of practices are used to optimize each component including support and commitment from the owner/client and firm upper management, workforce and project team integration and diversity. Applying the practices identified in the research leads to enhanced innovation through better communication among project team members, integration of the design and construction disciplines, more efficient designs, development of unique ways of completing work and sharing of the lessons learned. The end result of innovation will be projects that successfully meet and exceed cost, quality, schedule and safety goals.

Gundes, S (2011) Input structure of the construction industry: a cross‐country analysis, 1968–90. Construction Management and Economics, 29(06), 613–21.

Hartono, B and Yap, C M (2011) Understanding risky bidding: a prospect‐contingent perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 29(06), 579–93.

Murray, B and Smyth, H (2011) Franchising in the US remodelling market: growth opportunities and barriers faced by general contractors. Construction Management and Economics, 29(06), 623–34.

Zhang, H, Xing, F and Liu, J (2011) Rehabilitation decision-making for buildings in the Wenchuan area. Construction Management and Economics, 29(06), 569–78.