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Campagnac, E (1998) National system of innovation in France: Plan Construction et Architecture. Building Research & Information, 26(05), 297–301.

de Valence, G (2019) Reframing construction within the built environment sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 740–5.

Fulford, R G (2019) The implications of the construction industry to national wealth. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 779–93.

Gann, D M, Wang, Y and Hawkins, R (1998) Do regulations encourage innovation? The case of energy efficiency in housing. Building Research & Information, 26(05), 280–96.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: energy regulations; housing; performance-based regulations; technical innovation
ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=brrqn86wfnee1eyu
Abstract:
This paper addresses the impact of building regulations on constraints and drivers for innovation. It seeks to clarify whether a supposed shift from prescriptive to performance-based regulations has improved the environment for technical innovation in energy efficient housing in Britain. We argue that when 'performance-based' building regulations are treated as static sets of technical requirements, their effect is similar to more traditional prescriptive forms of regulation. A more progressive approach is possible in which regulations can be used as part of a portfolio of policies aimed at improving performance. In this mode, functional performance specifications can stimulate systemic innovation. A flexible 'performance-based' form of standard could provide firms with the freedom, market incentive and institutional frameworks within which to innovate. The process itself could lead to information sharing and co-operation but for this to be achieved, competitiveness and regulatory policies need to be co-ordinated better. Regulatory objectives and mechanisms for achieving them need to match. Regulations need to accommodate technical change at different levels in the production process, including new product development and systems integration.

Gonzalez-Ruiz, J D, Arboleda, A, Botero, S and Rojo, J (2019) Investment valuation model for sustainable infrastructure systems. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 850–84.

Haji Karimian, S, Mbachu, J, Egbelakin, T and Shahzad, W (2019) Improving efficiency in roading projects: a New Zealand study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 827–49.

Haugbølle, K, Larsen, J N and Nielsen, J (2019) Construction productivity revisited: towards measuring performance of construction output. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 794–813.

Ilhan, B and Yobas, B (2019) Measuring construction for social, economic and environmental assessment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 746–65.

Lam, K-C, Lam, M C-K and Wang, D (2008) MBNQA_oriented self_assessment quality management system for contractors: fuzzy AHP approach. Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 447-61.

Lopes, J P, Oliveira, R A and Abreu, M I (2019) Estimating the built environment stock in Cape Verde. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 814–26.

Nyström, J (2008) A quasi_experimental evaluation of partnering. Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 531-41.

Pantouvakis, J-P and Manoliadis, O G (2008) A compromise programming model for site selection of borrow pits. Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 433-46.

Rameezdeen, R and Ramachandra, T (2008) Construction linkages in a developing economy: the case of Sri Lanka. Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 499-506.

Ruddock, L and Ruddock, S (2019) Wealth measurement and the role of built asset investment: an empirical comparison. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(05), 766–78.

Ye, K, Jiang, W and Shen, L (2008) Project competition intensity (PCI) in the construction market: a case study in China. Construction Management and Economics, 26(05), 463-70.