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Au, T and Hendrickson, C (1986) Profit Measures for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(02), 273–86.
Haltenhoff, C E (1986) Educating Professional Construction Managers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(02), 153–62.
Handa, V K and Barcia, R M (1986) Construction Production Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(02), 163–77.
Hinze, J and Hinze, M M (1986) Problems Associated with Removal of Asbestos. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(02), 211–9.
Koehn, E and Brown, G (1986) International Labor Productivity Factors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(02), 299–302.
Lemna, G J, Borcherding, J D and Tucker, R L (1986) Productive Foremen in Industrial Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(02), 192–210.
Liu, X, Chen, W and Bowman, M D (1986) Shore‐Slab Interaction in Concrete Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(02), 227–44.
Royer, K (1986) The Federal Government and the Critical Path. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(02), 220–5.
Tatum, C B (1986) Designing Project Organizations: An Expanded Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(02), 259–72.
Tatum, C B (1986) Potential Mechanisms for Construction Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(02), 178–91.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction industry; Construction methods; Construction management; Innovation; Technology transfer;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1986)112:2(178)
- Abstract:
Construction presents important opportunities for innovation. Current competitive conditions and owner demands for cost effectiveness provide strong incentives. Examining mechanisms for innovation rather than barriers to technical progress is one means to stimulate advance. This paper describes several advantages and disadvantages which the construction industry presents for innovation. The advantages include project organization, necessity and challenge, engineering and construction integration, low capital investment, capability and experience of key personnel, process emphasis, and variation in methods. Major disadvantages for construction include investment reluctance, competitive conditions, institutional framework, seasonal and economic cyclicity, and the role of suppliers. Based on these conditions, a set of hypotheses is developed (project demands, individual initiative, construction input to design, and transfer from other industries) concerning possible mechanisms for innovation in construction. The paper also reviews prior research regarding innovation in construction and manufacturing, develops practical applications of mechanisms for construction innovation, and highlights conclusions regarding opportunities for technological progress in construction.
Thomas, H R, Mathews, C T and Ward, J G (1986) Learning Curve Models of Construction Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(02), 245–58.
Vombatkere, S G (1986) Bridge Resting on an Ice Body at High Altitude. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(02), 287–96.