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contributor authorRoozbeh Kangari
contributor authorYasuyoshi Miyatake
date accessioned2017-05-08T22:37:31Z
date available2017-05-08T22:37:31Z
date copyrightMarch 1997
date issued1997
identifier other%28asce%290733-9364%281997%29123%3A1%2872%29.pdf
identifier urihttp://yetl.yabesh.ir/yetl/handle/yetl/84168
description abstractConstruction technology innovation is becoming an increasingly important factor for the growth of many large Japanese firms. It has become essential that new construction technologies be identified, obtained on the most reasonable terms, and transferred smoothly to the construction site. This paper describes the four major factors that contribute to the development of innovative construction technology in Japan: (1) strategic alliances; (2) effective information gathering capability; (3) reputation through innovation; and (4) technology fusion. The paper also illustrates the technology evaluation process used by a typical large general contractor in Japan. It is concluded that global technology information gathering has increased the awareness of the large construction firms in Japan to outside technology. To implement synthesis of technology, these companies have participated in cross-industry research projects. The crucial link between innovation and business strategy in a large construction firm in Japan was found to be the long-range technology forecasting that integrates action of today with the vision of tomorrow.
publisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers
titleDeveloping and Managing Innovative Construction Technologies in Japan
typeJournal Paper
journal volume123
journal issue1
journal titleJournal of Construction Engineering and Management
identifier doi10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1997)123:1(72)
treeJournal of Construction Engineering and Management:;1997:;Volume ( 123 ):;issue: 001
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