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Easa, S M (1989) Resource Leveling in Construction by Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 302–16.

Hinze, J and Couey, J (1989) Weather in Construction Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 270–83.

Ioannou, P G (1989) Dynamic Probabilistic Decision Processes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 237–57.

Kangari, R and Yoshida, T (1989) Prototype Robotics in Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 284–301.

Karshenas, S (1989) Truck Capacity Selection for Earthmoving. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 212–27.

Logcher, R D, Wang, M and Chen, F H (1989) Knowledge Processing for Construction Management Data Base. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 196–211.

Remold, L E (1989) Simulation of Nonsteady Construction Processes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 163–78.

Tatum, C B, Bauer, M F and Meade, A W (1989) Process of Innovation for Up/Down Construction at Rowes Wharf. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 179–95.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Innovation; Construction; Construction management; Construction methods; Foundation construction; Project management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1989)115:2(179)
  • Abstract:
    There are many demands for technological advancement in construction but the mechanisms to bring this about are not well understood. This paper describes the process that resulted in an example of construction innovation, the use of the “up/down” construction method on the Rowes Wharf project. The first section includes a review of alternative methods for foundation construction, a description of the innovation, an explanation of the process of innovation, and a summary of the results. The description of the process gives the background of the project team, reviews the alternatives considered, identifies the steps in evaluation and implementation, and gives the problems. The second section then compares this innovation with a model of the process of innovation on a construction project and presents conclusions and practical applications for industry professionals seeking to increase the rate of innovation in their firms and researchers seeking to better understand this complex process. The major insights from this example of innovation concern the owner's organization, concurrent conceptual and detailed planning, and the need for iteration in selecting design approaches and construction methods.

Tavakoli, A, Taye, E D and Erktin, M (1989) Equipment Policy of Top 400 Contractors: A Survey. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 317–29.

Wyrick, D A and Eschenbach, T G (1989) Remote Oil and Gas Facility Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(02), 228–36.