Abstract: Frequent change and unfamiliar conditions in design and construction markets now force greater attention to business planning. Business strategies generally include: overall purpose and mission; objectives for operations; ...

Abstract: Innovation is a growing competitive necessity and management responsibility. This paper describes actions by managers to increase innovation in design and construction firms, based on an investigation of over 20 examples ...

Abstract: Owners' needs for new types of facilities and the availability of new computer technology are driving significant changes in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. As with any change, this condition ...

Abstract: The management challenges of integrating construction methods, such as preassembly and modularization, with design approaches are described. Effective integration of these methods brings about many project benefits. First ...

Abstract: At present at least three driving forces in construction markets indicate the increasing importance of advanced technology: the technical complexity of constructed facilities is increasing, owners faced with increasing ...

Abstract: Better understanding of the components of construction technology and the ways in which they differ for different construction operations will support technological advancement and improve the competitiveness of the U.S. ...

Abstract: Construction presents important opportunities for innovation. Current competitive conditions and owner demands for cost effectiveness provide strong incentives. Examining mechanisms for innovation rather than barriers to ...

Abstract: Increasing complexity of many constructed facilities and escalating demands for project performance are driving significant changes in design and construction. Increased project integration and technical support of ...

Abstract: Changing needs of owners, changing designs of constructed facilities, and increased foreign competition for domestic construction markets provide new incentives for advanced construction technology. This paper describes a ...

Abstract: Driving forces in the construction industry indicate that the ability to innovate is quickly becoming a competitive necessity. Changes in owners' demands and more complex facilities require new approaches in both design ...