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In the past decade construction and engineering have changed
dramatically, with an explosion of innovative new approaches to
construction and new methodologies. By bringing together economic,
social and construction/engineering management perspectives, this
book offers a unique and comprehensive survey of these approaches
and techniques. It presents a history of studies in innovation in
construction and engineering, and then presents the most recent
models of innovation brokering and risk-management, based on
complex project-based industries. Innovation is defined and
competing theories are discussed in the light of operational
issues. The book covers all aspects, including the importance of
construction and engineering 'cultures' in the trades for
successful project innovation. It also discusses the role of
government and policy makers, the implications of rapid change for
the building trades and skilled labour, and the difficulty of
measuring innovation quantitatively.
How can innovation in the construction industry be strengthened? What instruments and approaches are being used by governments to promote it? What works and under what circumstances? These key questions have profound implications. This book presents a framework for the analysis of innovation models and systems in construction and an international comparison of these systems, with a focus on their application in practical policy development. eBook available with sample pages: 0203303202
In the past decade, construction and engineering have changed
dramatically, with an explosion of innovative new approaches to
construction and new methodologies. By bringing together economic,
social and construction/engineering management perspectives, this
book offers a unique and comprehensive survey of these approaches
and techniques. It presents a history of studies in innovation in
construction and engineering, and then presents the most recent
models of innovation brokering and risk-management, based on
complex project-based industries. Innovation is defined and
competing theories are discussed in the light of operational
issues. The book covers all aspects, including the importance of
construction and engineering 'cultures' in the trades for
successful project innovation. It also discusses the role of
government and policy makers, the implications of rapid change for
the building trades and skilled labour, and the difficulty of
measuring innovation quantitatively.
How can innovation in the construction industry be strengthened?
What instruments and approaches are being used by governments to
promote it? What works and under what circumstances? These key
questions have profound implications. This book presents a
framework for the analysis of innovation models and systems in
construction and an international comparison of these systems, with
a focus on their application in practical policy development.
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