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Akadiri, P O and Fadiya, O O (2013) Empirical analysis of the determinants of environmentally sustainable practices in the UK construction industry. Construction Innovation, 13(04), 352-73.
Bröchner, J (2013) Construction patents and university-industry research interaction: An analysis of Nordic region data. Construction Innovation, 13(04), 410-23.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction industry; Innovation; Intellectual property; Universities
- ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-02-2012-0012
- Abstract:
Purpose – In the context of university-industry interaction, little is known about construction patents. The purpose of this paper is to explore this aspect of construction innovation systems. Design/methodology/approach – After a review of studies of academic interaction with the construction sector, applications for construction patents in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden for 2006-2010 were analysed. References to academic publications in US patent applications in three relevant classes were identified. Findings – References to university interaction occur in construction patents, but only seldom and not for mechanical devices. Country differences in patent legislation, such as legal protection for utility models and concerning university ownership of patents, have little effect on construction patenting. Research limitations/implications – Further analyses of construction-specific relations between types of university-industry interaction are needed, as well as empirical studies of other regions. Practical implications – Patterns found here should offer useful insights for firms designing their intellectual property strategies. Social implications – The findings suggest that government innovation strategies and internal university policies should recognise the wide variety of interactions with construction sector firms. Policies reflecting innovation systems in industries that depend highly on intellectual property rights should be reconsidered. Originality/value – This analysis has exploited recent advances in searchable patent databases in several countries.
Davidson, C (2013) Innovation in construction – before the curtain goes up. Construction Innovation, 13(04), 344-51.
Moselhi, O and Roofigari-Esfahan, N (2013) Project schedule compression: a multi-objective methodology. Construction Innovation, 13(04), 374-93.
Polat, G and Bingol, B N (2013) A comparison of fuzzy logic and multiple regression analysis models in determining contingency in international construction projects. Construction Innovation, 13(04), 445-62.
Sebastian, R, Claeson-Jonsson, C and Giulio, R D (2013) Performance-based procurement for low-disturbance bridge construction projects. Construction Innovation, 13(04), 394-409.
Windapo, A O and Goulding, J (2013) Value-based perspectives of stakeholders' building requirements in low cost and government subsidised housing projects in South Africa. Construction Innovation, 13(04), 424-44.