Innovation processes in construction:: Two case studies

Jasper S. Caerteling; Andreas Hartmann; Wilco Tijhuis

Innovation processes in construction: Two case studies

Jasper S. Caerteling
, Andreas Hartmann
, Wilco Tijhuis

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Abstract

The importance of innovation in construction is increasing. However, until now construction research has mainly focused on the implementation of new ideas and disregarded the interdependencies to previous phases of the innovation process. This paper presents the results of two case studies concerning the whole process of generating, developing and implementing new technologies in construction. The cases revealed institutional leadership and managing part-whole relationships as main problems that prevent a faster introduction of innovative technologies into construction. The paper concludes that fostering innovation in construction requires the early integration of application knowledge into the technology development process and the timely creation of a supportive institutional context.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sustainable Development through Culture and Innovation
Subtitle of host publication	Conference Proceeding for the Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation and Management, Dubai , 26-29 november 2006
Editors	M. Dulaimi
Place of Publication	Dubai, UAE
Publisher	British University in Dubai
Pages	10-17
Edition	1 CD-ROM
ISBN (Print)	0-947974-53-9
Publication status	Published - 26 Nov 2006
Event	Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation and Management 2006 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Duration: 26 Nov 2006 → 29 Nov 2006

Conference

Conference	Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation and Management 2006
Country/Territory	United Arab Emirates
City	Dubai
Period	26/11/06 → 29/11/06

Keywords

Innovation process
Integration
Supportive context

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Caerteling, J. S., Hartmann, A., & Tijhuis, W. (2006). Innovation processes in construction: Two case studies. In M. Dulaimi (Ed.), Sustainable Development through Culture and Innovation: Conference Proceeding for the Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation and Management, Dubai , 26-29 november 2006 (1 CD-ROM ed., pp. 10-17). British University in Dubai. http://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB4408.pdf

Caerteling, Jasper S. ; Hartmann, Andreas ; Tijhuis, Wilco. / Innovation processes in construction: Two case studies. Sustainable Development through Culture and Innovation: Conference Proceeding for the Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation and Management, Dubai , 26-29 november 2006. editor / M. Dulaimi. 1 CD-ROM. ed. Dubai, UAE : British University in Dubai, 2006. pp. 10-17

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Caerteling, JS, Hartmann, A & Tijhuis, W 2006, Innovation processes in construction: Two case studies. in M Dulaimi (ed.), Sustainable Development through Culture and Innovation: Conference Proceeding for the Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation and Management, Dubai , 26-29 november 2006. 1 CD-ROM edn, British University in Dubai, Dubai, UAE, pp. 10-17, Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation and Management 2006, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26/11/06. <http://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB4408.pdf>

Innovation processes in construction: Two case studies. / Caerteling, Jasper S.; Hartmann, Andreas ; Tijhuis, Wilco.
Sustainable Development through Culture and Innovation: Conference Proceeding for the Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation and Management, Dubai , 26-29 november 2006. ed. / M. Dulaimi. 1 CD-ROM. ed. Dubai, UAE: British University in Dubai, 2006. p. 10-17.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review

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