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Arditi, D and Gunaydin, H M (1998) Factors That Affect Process Quality in the Life Cycle of Building Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 194–203.

Eskins, W A (1998) CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW COLEMAN BRIDGE: FIFTH ROEBLING LECTURE, 1997. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 173–5.

Everett, J G, Halkali, H and Schlaff, T G (1998) Time-Lapse Video Applications for Construction Project Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 204–9.

Hegazy, T and Ayed, A (1998) Neural Network Model for Parametric Cost Estimation of Highway Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 210–8.

Jaselskis, E J and Talukhaba, A (1998) Bidding Considerations in Developing Countries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 185–93.

Mattila, K G and Abraham, D M (1998) Resource Leveling of Linear Schedules Using Integer Linear Programming. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 232–44.

Rosenfeld, Y, Navon, R and Cohen, L (1998) Methodology for Prioritizing Cost-Effective Construction Technologies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 176–84.

Shash, A A (1998) Bidding Practices of Subcontractors in Colorado. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 219–25.

Slaughter, E S (1998) Models of Construction Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 226–31.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1998)124:3(226)
  • Abstract:
    Construction innovation offers the potential for significant company, industry, and societal benefits. The objective of this paper is to present five models of construction innovation, which can provide a basis upon which companies can select and implement the innovations. Based upon current management and economic theories of innovations, the models reflect the unique conditions of constructed facilities, including the scale, complexity, and longevity of the facilities, as well as their organizational and social contexts. The innovations are differentiated by their degree of change from current practice, and their links to other components and systems. The five models are incremental, modular, architectural, system, and radical innovations. Using this categorization of innovations, companies can plan their implementation activities with respect to timing of commitment, coordination among the project team, special resources, and level of supervisory activity. Examples of construction innovations in each category are discussed.