ARCOM

Abstracts – Browse Results

Click on the titles below to expand the information about each abstract.
Viewing 8 results ...

Ankrah, N A and Langford, D A (2005) Architects and contractors: a comparative study of organizational cultures. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 595-607.

Dulaimi, M F, Nepal, M P and Park, M (2005) A hierarchical structural model of assessing innovation and project performance. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 565-77.

Green, S D, Fernie, S and Weller, S (2005) Making sense of supply chain management: a comparative study of aerospace and construction. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 579-93.

Hossain, J B and Kusakabe, K (2005) Sex segregation in construction organizations in Bangladesh and Thailand. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 609-19.

Pries, F and Dorée, A (2005) A century of innovation in the Dutch construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 561-4.

Reichstein, T, Salter, A J and Gann, D M (2005) Last among equals: a comparison of innovation in construction, services and manufacturing in the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 631-44.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Construction innovation; innovation; innovation strategy; manufacturing; services
ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500126940
Abstract:
This paper contrasts the attitudes of firms towards innovation from the construction sector with those in services and manufacturing, using data from the UK innovation survey. We examine the liabilities that construction firms face in their innovative activities in comparison to other sectors, drawing from literature on the distinctiveness of construction as an economic activity. We find that the liabilities of immobility and unanticipated demand are among key distinguishing features that separate innovative behaviour in construction from other industries. The paper concludes with a discussion of the merits of cross-sectoral comparative research of this kind, together with issues for further research.

Saram, D D D and Tang, S L (2005) Pain and suffering costs of persons in construction accidents: Hong Kong experience. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 645-58.