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Bofang, Z and Jianbo, C (1989) Finite Element Analysis of Effect of Pipe Cooling in Concrete Dams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 487–98.

Carr, R I (1989) Cost‐Estimating Principles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 545–51.

Ivanoff, D J and Diekmann, J E (1989) Project‐Labor Agreements in Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 567–84.

Kakoto, T, Skibniewski, M J and Hancher, D E (1989) Comparison of U.S. and Japanese Practices in Public Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 499–516.

Lundberg, E J and Beliveau, Y J (1989) Automated Lay‐Down Yard Control System—ALYC. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 535–44.

Nam, C H and Tatum, C B (1989) Toward Understanding of Product Innovation Process in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 517–34.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Innovation; Construction materials; Technology; Design; Research; Construction;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1989)115:4(517)
  • Abstract:
    The peculiar characteristics of the products and the technological constraints of construction significantly differentiate it from manufacturing; this suggests that the process of innovation and the factors governing this process will differ. Based on an investigation of several product innovations in construction, this paper describes the characteristics of four key actors that play important roles in the innovation process in construction and the relationships among them. These actors are owner's demands, problems, designer's bank of technology, and contractor's process technology. This effort is the first step toward deciphering the mechanism of product innovation in construction, which has been neglected by researchers despite its immense importance to technological advancement in this vital industry. The paper also develops practical applications to assist industry professionals attempting to increase the rate of product innovation and implications to structure future research.

Rayburn, L M (1989) Productivity Database and Job Cost Control Using Microcomputers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 585–601.

Smith, G R and Hancher, D E (1989) Estimating Precipitation Impacts for Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 552–66.

Tatum, C B (1989) Organizing to Increase Innovation in Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(04), 602–17.