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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Integrated Marketing; Competitive Advantage; Innovation; Construction Industry
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969 9988
  • URL: http://titania.emeraldinsight.com/vl=3994983/cl=113/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v11n5/s4/p335
  • Abstract:
    In the last few years an increasing demand for integrated services could be recognised on the construction market. For construction firms this means that there is a wider scope for achieving advantages in competition. Based on a research project on the innovation behaviour of two Swiss contractors this paper presents the innovation potential of integrated services and the advantages and disadvantages of the present organizational structure of medium-sized contractors with respect to the usage of this potential. Moreover, possibilities for construction firms to build up and benefit from internal and external co-operation and to generate innovative constructional solutions are discussed. It is concluded that an innovative construction industry requires the ability of construction firms to co-operate.

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.