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Burati, J L, Matthews, M F and Kalidindi, S N (1991) Quality Management in Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 341–59.
Jaselskis, E J and Ashley, D B (1991) Optimal Allocation of Project Management Resources for Achieving Success. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 321–40.
Miller, M L and Bernold, L E (1991) Sensor‐Integrated Nailing for Building Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 213–25.
Nam, C H, Gasiorowski, J G and Tatum, C B (1991) Microlevel Study of Integration in High‐Strength Concrete Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 294–309.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction; Innovation; High strength concretes; Technology; Columns; Composite columns;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1991)117:2(294)
- Abstract:
This paper analyzes the process of innovation on the Two Union Square project in Seattle, Washington. On this project, 19,000 psi (131, 005 kPa) concrete—a world‐record high strength—was field placed inside 10 ft (3.05 m) diameter steel tubes to create the main columns for a high‐rise office building. This paper describes the process leading to this innovation, including the owner's commitment to the project, the structural designer's tendency toward innovation, the concrete supplier's progressive developmental efforts, and the interactions between these key players to overcome the inherent uncertainty of innovation. Lastly, this paper develops discussions based on this example of the process of construction innovation, regarding the importance of owner's commitment, importance of having a long‐term perspective, informal R&D for construction innovation, and qualifications of champions in construction.
Neely, E S and Neathammer, R (1991) Life‐Cycle Maintenance Costs by Facility Use. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 310–20.
O'Connor, J T, Hugo, F and Stamm, E M (1991) Improving Highway Specifications for Constructibility. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 242–58.
Padilla, E M and Carr, R I (1991) Resource Strategies for Dynamic Project Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 279–93.
Rowings, J E and Kaspar, S L (1991) Constructability of Cable‐Stayed Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 259–78.
Sanvido, V E and Paulson, B C (1991) Site Analysis Using Controller‐Function Charts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 226–41.
Smith, G R and Roth, R D (1991) Safety Programs and The Construction Manager. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 360–71.
Ward, S C, Curtis, B and Chapman, C B (1991) Advantages of Management Contracting—Critical Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(02), 195–211.