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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–.
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.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: business challenges; construction industry; innovation; plant and machinery; specialist supply chain; supply chain management
- ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/14714171211197526
- Abstract:
Purpose – The criticality of mechanical plant to construction activity is well accepted within the literature; however, the supply chain mechanisms by which that demand is satisfied, are much less documented or understood. The purpose of this paper is to address this theoretical gap 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-method research, i.e. qualitative and preliminary, including literature review, case study inquiry of an established multi-purpose CPSC player, and open question survey of a limited sample of CPSC stakeholders has been employed in this study. Inductive data analysis via textual interrogation is undertaken. Findings – In reaction to market forces and business challenges, CPSC evolution demonstrated 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 the need for sustained demand. Suggestions to encounter present challenges have been made and a difficult medium-term future signified. Research limitations/implications – As a preliminary study, generalisation of findings should be viewed in a limited context; however, given the dearth of research in this subject, the findings make novel contribution to the CPSC literature while signposting fertile avenues for future and more comprehensive research. Originality/value – No previous research in this specific field has been identified.
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.