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Bröchner, J and Grandinson, B (1992) R&D Cooperation by Swedish Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 3–16.

Burati, J L, Farrington, J J and Ledbetter, W B (1992) Causes of Quality Deviations in Design and Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 34–49.

Burati, J L, Matthews, M F and Kalidindi, S N (1992) Quality Management Organizations and Techniques. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 112–28.

Cushman, N S, Nam, C H and Tatum, C B (1992) Technology Transfer in Building Construction—Case of Seismic Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 129–41.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Technology transfer; Innovation; Seismic design; Building codes; Bracing;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1992)118:1(129)
  • Abstract:
    Many construction innovations incorporate technologies that have been transferred from one geographical area or discipline to another and subsequently modified for the new conditions. This paper analyzes an example of this technology transfer on a sample project: chevron bracing was first used in the structural system of a tall building located in a high seismic zone. This paper describes current technologies for structural systems and the evolution of the unique structural design used for this project. This paper discusses three types of barriers to technology transfer in the U.S. construction industry: building codes, conservatism, and organizational barriers. The focus of this paper is on examining how the project team overcame those barriers. This paper concludes that the teamwork should be based on a reciprocal relationship. Each team member must possess technical competency. It is also vital for each team member to expend efforts to understand not only the technical aspects of the project but the needs and concerns expressed by the other team members. This paper provides insights about the reciprocal relationship and the qualifications of the participants required to surmount barriers to technology transfer in the U.S. construction industry.

Gibson, G E and Bell, L C (1992) Integrated Data‐Base Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 50–59.

Griffis, F H (1992) Bidding Strategy: Winning over Key Competitors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 151–65.

Hanna, A S, Willenbrock, J H and Sanvido, V E (1992) Knowledge Acquisition and Development for Formwork Selection System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 179–98.

Herbsman, Z and Ellis, R (1992) Multiparameter Bidding System—Innovation in Contract Administration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 142–50.

Kerr, W C, Tamaro, G J and Hahn, D M (1992) Exchange Place Station Subsurface Reconstruction and Improvements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 166–78.

Roseefeld, Y, Warszawski, A and Laufer, A (1992) Using Quality Circles to Raise Productivity and Quality of Work Life. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 17–33.

Sanvido, V, Grobler, F, Parfitt, K, Guvenis, M and Coyle, M (1992) Critical Success Factors for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 94–111.

Thomas, H R (1992) Effects of Scheduled Overtime on Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 60–76.

Turner, J P (1992) Constructability for Drilled Shafts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 77–93.