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Chun, C K, Heng, L and Skitmore, M (2012) The use of virtual prototyping for hazard identification in the early design stage. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 29–42.
Gary, D H and David, J E (2012) Innovation or business survival? A preliminary, qualitative study of UK construction plant supply chains. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 7–.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
- URL: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/14714171211197526
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Purpose - The criticality of mechanical plant to construction activity is well accepted within the literature, but the supply chain mechanisms by which that demand is satisfied, are much less documented or understood. That void is addressed by describing construction plant supply chain (CPSC) evolvement; identifying with present sector difficulties; discussing solutions to those difficulties; and considering the role of innovation within CPSC (historically and for the future).Design/methodology/approach - A mixed-methods, qualitative, preliminary study embracing literature review; case study inquiry of an established multi-purpose CPSC player; and open question survey of a limited sample of CPSC stakeholders, is employed. Inductive data analysis via textual interrogation is undertaken.Findings - In reaction to market forces and business challenges, CPSC evolution demonstrates innovative change from former contractor-held plant fleets to predominantly private sector ‘external’ supply chains. Of late, CPSC challenges have intensified given its intrinsic relationship to a depressed UK (and global) economy; dependency on capital investment; and need for sustained demand. Suggestions to encounter present challenges are identified and a difficult medium-term future is signified. Research limitations/implications - As a preliminary study, generalisation of findings should be viewed in a limited context but given the dearth of research in this subject, the findings make novel contribution to the CPSC literature while signposting fertile avenues for future, more comprehensive research.Originality/value - No previous research in this specific field has been identified.
Hamid, Z A and Kamar, K A M (2012) Aspects of off-site manufacturing application towards sustainable construction in Malaysia. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 4–10.
Holt, G D and Edwards, D J (2012) Innovation or business survival?: A preliminary, qualitative study of UK construction plant supply chains. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 99–122.
Kissi, J, Dainty, A and Liu, A (2012) Examining middle managers' influence on innovation in construction professional services firms: A tale of three innovations. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 11–28.
Ling, F Y Y and Tran, H B T (2012) Ingredients to engender trust in construction project teams in Vietnam. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 43–61.
Mahapatra, K, Gustavsson, L and Hemström, K (2012) Multi-storey wood-frame buildings in Germany, Sweden and the UK. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 62–85.
Tao, L and Kumaraswamy, M (2012) Unveiling relationships between contractor inputs and performance outputs. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 86–98.