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Abd El Halim, A E H O and Haas, R (2004) Process and Case Illustration of Construction Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 570–5.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Construction management; Innovation; Construction methods; Pavements; construction industry; innovation management; project management; technological forecasting;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2004)130:4(570)
  • Abstract:
    This paper describes the major stages and component steps leading to the realization of the technical and commercial potential of a new construction technology. It encompasses a process of innovation and invention, which is generically applicable to any construction innovation. A case illustration of a new asphalt compaction technology is also described within each stage to provide a “real life” example. Motivation for the new technology came from the fact that existing, conventional rollers can cause serious damage to the compacted asphalt mat at the time of construction. This damage is in the form of construction cracks, often termed “roller checking,” which can result in accelerated, in-service deterioration. The new technology originally termed the “Asphalt Multi Integrated Roller” (AMIR), overcomes the problems of current rollers through stiffness compatibility with the asphalt mix and a different geometry than conventional rollers. Commercial realization of the technology has been achieved through a new generation of AMIR, termed “HIPAC.” The paper also provides background on the issues of concern to pavement engineers, including limitations of current compaction methods. It explains in functional terms the unique difference provided by the new technology. As well, it describes the major hurdles that were overcome to achieve commercial realization.

Chau, K W, Anson, M and Zhang, J P (2004) Four-Dimensional Visualization of Construction Scheduling and Site Utilization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 598–606.

Chew, M Y L and De Silva, N (2004) Factorial Method for Performance Assessment of Building Facades. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 525–33.

Chua, D K H and Goh, Y M (2004) Incident Causation Model for Improving Feedback of Safety Knowledge. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 542–51.

Elbeltagi, E, Hegazy, T and Eldosouky, A (2004) Dynamic Layout of Construction Temporary Facilities Considering Safety. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 534–41.

Goodrum, P M (2004) Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Wage Differentials: Implications for United States Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 552–9.

Lee, S, Thomas, S R and Tucker, R L (2004) Effective Practice Utilization Using Performance Prediction Software. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 576–85.

Liu, J and Rahbar, F (2004) Project Time-Cost Trade-Off Optimization by Maximal Flow Theory. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 607–9.

Pheng, L S and Hui, M S (2004) Implementing and Applying Six Sigma in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 482–9.

Schexnayder, C J, Weber, S L and David, S A (2004) Transportation Agency Use of Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 517–24.

Shen, L Y, Tam, V W Y, Tam, C M and Drew, D (2004) Mapping Approach for Examining Waste Management on Construction Sites. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 472–81.

Shr, J, Ran, B and Sung, C W (2004) . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 509–16.

Sillars, D N and Kangari, R (2004) Predicting Organizational Success within a Project-Based Joint Venture Alliance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 500–8.

Thomas, S R, Lee, S, Spencer, J D, Tucker, R L and Chapman, R E (2004) Impacts of Design/Information Technology on Project Outcomes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 586–97.

Zayed, T M and Halpin, D W (2004) Process versus Data Oriented Techniques in Pile Construction Productivity Assessment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 490–9.

Zayed, T M and Minkarah, I (2004) Resource Allocation for Concrete Batch Plant Operation: Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(04), 560–9.