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af Hällström, A, Bosch-Sijtsema, P and Poblete, L (2025) Challenges with collaboration: the interaction of formal and informal ties in infrastructure construction. Construction Management and Economics, 43(01), 7–25.
Bresnen, M, Lennie, S and Marshall, N (2025) Partnering in construction re-visited: gauging progress in industry practice and prospects for advances in academic research. Construction Management and Economics, 43(01), 59–77.
Cole, R J and Fedoruk, L (2015) Shifting from net-zero to net-positive energy buildings. Building Research & Information, 43(01), 111-20.
Georges, L, Haase, M, Houlihan Wiberg, A, Kristjansdottir, T and Risholt, B (2015) Life cycle emissions analysis of two nZEB concepts. Building Research & Information, 43(01), 82-93.
Gibberd, J (2015) Measuring capability for sustainability: the Built Environment Sustainability Tool (BEST). Building Research & Information, 43(01), 49-61.
Joustra, C M and Yeh, D H (2015) Framework for net-zero and net-positive building water cycle management. Building Research & Information, 43(01), 121-32.
Lützkendorf, T, Foliente, G, Balouktsi, M and Wiberg, A H (2015) Net-zero buildings: incorporating embodied impacts. Building Research & Information, 43(01), 62-81.
Nilsson Vestola, E, Larsson, J and Hedgren, E (2025) Public clients pursue innovation, but what’s going on at the project level? A case study of infrastructure operation and maintenance. Construction Management and Economics, 43(01), 26–39.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Innovation; public procurement; infrastructure; operation and maintenance; strategy-as-practice;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2024.2376580
- Abstract:
This paper examines the gap between macro-level calls for innovation and the micro-level enactment, by exploring the discrepancies between a public client’s pursuit of innovation and the actions taken at the project level. Through empirical analysis of four infrastructure operation and maintenance projects, we identify discrepancies within and between procurement strategies and project-level practices. Taking a strategy-as-practice perspective, our study shows how procurement strategies are adapted and enacted by inter-organizational project actors, shedding light on why macro-level innovation intent may not translate into expected outcomes at the project level. Our findings underscore the importance of aligning macro-level directives with micro-level actions to drive innovation in construction projects effectively. This research contributes to a better understanding of the dynamics shaping innovation in construction projects, highlighting the critical role of procurement strategies in bridging macro and micro contexts to achieve sustainable development goals.
Pan, W and Ning, Y (2015) A socio-technical framework of zero-carbon building policies. Building Research & Information, 43(01), 94-110.
Pearl, D S and Oliver, A (2015) The role of 'early-phase mining' in reframing net-positive development. Building Research & Information, 43(01), 34-48.
Premakumara, A and Siriwardana, C (2025) A comprehensive approach for assessing the causes of low productivity in the construction sector: a systematic categorization and ranking using Pareto and Fuzzy analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 43(01), 40–58.
Renger, B C, Birkeland, J L and Midmore, D J (2015) Net-positive building carbon sequestration. Building Research & Information, 43(01), 11-24.
Torcellini, P, Pless, S and Leach, M (2015) A pathway for net-zero energy buildings: creating a case for zero cost increase. Building Research & Information, 43(01), 25-33.