Abstract: Innovation in the construction industry occurs to a much greater extent than is usually recognized, and the sources of these innovations are more likely to be people working on‐site rather than manufacturers or research ...

Abstract: Construction innovation offers the potential for significant company, industry, and societal benefits. The objective of this paper is to present five models of construction innovation, which can provide a basis upon which ...

Abstract: To increase the efficiency of precast concrete buildings throughout their expected life, a set of criteria for structural floor framing systems was developed to explicitly accommodate nonstructural requirements. The ...