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Al-Ghassani, A M, Kamara, J M, Anumba, C J and Carrillo, P M (2004) An innovative approach to identifying knowledge management problems. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 349–57.

Edum-Fotwe, F T, Gibb, A G F and Benford-Miller, M (2004) Reconciling construction innovation and standardisation on major projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 366–72.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Standardization; Innovation; Design; Construction; Industry
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969 9988
  • URL: http://titania.emeraldinsight.com/vl=3994983/cl=113/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v11n5/s8/p366
  • Abstract:
    The concepts underlying innovation and standardisation presents an apparent divergence in what each strives to achieve. In the view of the authors, this has contributed in no small measure to the low take-up of standardisation within the construction sector as organisations strive to be innovative to improve on their performance and attain continuous improvement in their processes and operations as well as design solutions. The paper presents as a case, how one major public sector outfit is striving to achieve innovation within an agenda that involves a widespread adoption of standardisation. It presents the motivations for adopting an organisation-wide agenda on innovation and standardisation, identifies the elements of apparent incongruity between the concepts, and outlines how the case organisation has resolved the divergences.

Egbu, C O (2004) Managing knowledge and intellectual capital for improved organizational innovations in the construction industry: an examination of critical success factors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 301–15.

Ellis, R C T, Wood, G D and Thorpe, T (2004) Technology-based learning and the project manager. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 358–65.

Hartmann, A and Girmscheid, G (2004) The innovation potential of integrated services and its utilisation through co-operation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 335–41.

Kumaraswamy, M, Love, P E D, Dulaimi, M and Rahman, M (2004) Integrating procurement and operational innovations for construction industry development. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 323–34.

Moselhi, O, Alkass, S and Al-Hussein, M (2004) Innovative 3D-modelling for selecting and locating mobile cranes. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 373–80.

Sexton, M and Barrett, P (2004) The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 342–8.

Steele, J and Murray, M (2004) Creating, supporting and sustaining a culture of innovation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 316–22.