{"product_id":"construction-innovation-and-process-improvement-isbn-9781405156486","title":"Construction Innovation and Process Improvement","description":"Innovation in construction is essential for growth. The industry strives to remain competitive using a variety of approaches and needs to engage structured initiatives linked to proven innovation concepts, techniques and applications. Even in mature markets like the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector, where business behaviour is generally considered as being risk averse, it is increasingly important to embed innovation into mainstream business practices.  \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eConstruction Innovation and Process Improvement\u003c\/i\u003e a number of wide ranging issues from construction practice in different countries with different contexts are presented to provide a rich collection of literature embracing theory and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapters are divided into three broad themes of construction innovation relating to: Theory and Practice; Process Drivers; and Future Technologies. Several questions are posed, including for example: What is particularly unique about construction innovation in theory and practice? What are the major drivers of construction innovation? What factors are needed to support and deliver future construction technologies?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn attempting to respond to such questions, the book sheds new light on these challenges, and provides readers with a number of ways forward, especially cognisant of the increased role of globalisation, the enhanced impact of knowledge, and importance of innovation. All these can have a significant impact on strategic decision-making, competitive advantage, and sustainable policies and practices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart One deals with change management, technology, sustainable construction, and supply chain management; Part Two addresses innovation and process improvement drivers, including strategic management, concurrent engineering, risk management, innovative procurement, knowledge management; Part Three explores future technologies in construction – and particularly, how these can be harnessed and leveraged to help procure innovation and process improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003eContributors\u003c\/i\u003e xi  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Theory and Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. Construction Innovation and Process Improvement\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAkintola Akintoye, Jack S. Goulding and Girma Zawdie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Innovation in Construction 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Construction Innovation: Theory and Practice 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Construction Innovation: Process Drivers 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Construction Innovation: Future Technologies 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Conclusion 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. Construction Innovation through Change Management\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGirma Zawdie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 The Innovation Process: Evolution as a Systemic Phenomenon 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Role of Culture as Challenge for Change Management and Innovation 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 General Framework for Change Management 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Innovation in Construction 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Conclusion 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. Construction Innovation: Theory and Practice\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMartin G. Sexton and Shu-Ling Lu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Definitional Debate on Innovation 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Market-based, Resource-based and Balanced Perspectives on Innovation 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Case Study of Innovation in a Small Construction Professional Service Firm 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Conclusion 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. Culture and Innovation\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnita Liu and Richard Fellows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Culture and Construction 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Culture and Innovation 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Factors Affecting Innovation 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Conclusion 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Acknowledgements 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.  Innovation, Technology and Knowledge Transfer for Sustainable Construction\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmilia van Egmond\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Innovation, Technology and Knowledge Transfer Practices 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Innovation, Technology and Knowledge Transfer in Construction 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 The Construction Innovation System 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Technological Regime in Construction 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Opportunities, Appropriation and Cumulative Effect of Innovation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Managing Innovation for Sustainable Construction: The Dutch Case 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Conclusion 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Innovation and Value Delivery through Supply Chain Management\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDerek H.T. Walker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Organisational Value 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Value Generation and SCM 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Emerging Supply Chain Management Issues 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Case Study of Supply Chain Management Triggering Total Business Transformation 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Conclusion 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Acknowledgements 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Process Drivers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. Strategic Management in Construction\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJack S. Goulding\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Construction Sector Dynamism and Drivers 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Business Processes Redesign 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Business Strategy 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Business Performance Assessment 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Strategy Development within Construction 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Conclusion 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8. Risk Management in Planning for Process Improvement\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOluwaseyi Awodele, Stephen Ogunlana and Graeme Bowles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Process Improvement 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Planning for Process Improvement 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Risk and its Management 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Integrating Risk Management into Planning for Process Improvement 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Conclusion 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9. Modern Methods of Construction\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eWafaa Nadim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 The Need for Change 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Modern Methods of Construction 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Open Building Manufacturing – ManuBuild Project 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Offsite Production in the UK Construction Industry 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Conclusion 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter  10. Construction Innovation through Knowledge Management\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles Egbu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Knowledge and Knowledge Management – Context and Definition 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Knowledge Management and Innovations in Project Based Environments 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Managing Knowledge in Construction: Challenges Facing Project Based Organisations 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Knowledge Management Strategy – Issues and Contexts 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Knowledge Management Techniques and Technologies 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Effective Knowledge Management Practices in Turbulent Economic and Market Conditions 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Conclusion 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11. Innovation through Collaborative Procurement Strategy and Practices\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAkintola Akintoye and Jamie Main\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Construction Procurement and the Procurement Cycle 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Procurement Strategies 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Conventional Procurement Methods 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Collaborative Procurement or Innovation Procurement Methods 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Conclusion 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12. Concurrent Engineering in Construction\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eChimay J. Anumba and John M. Kamara\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 The Concept of Concurrent Engineering 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Implementation of CE 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Benefits of Concurrent Engineering 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 CE in Construction 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Critical Enablers of CE Adoption in the Construction Industry 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Overcoming Barriers to CE Adoption 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Benefits of CE to the Construction Industry 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 Conclusion 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.10 Acknowledgement 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13. Complexity Theory: Implications for the Built Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark D. Sharp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Complexity Overview 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Complexity in the Built Environment 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Complexity in Organisations 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Toolkits 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Complex Innovation in Organisations 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Conclusion 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Future Technologies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Design Innovation: Advanced Visualisation Futures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFarzad Pour Rahimian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Design Innovation and Existing Visualisation Tools 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Cognitive Approach to Design 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Virtual Reality Interfaces within Conceptual Architectural Design 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Technical Implications for Developing Tangible Virtual Reality Design Interfaces 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Conclusion 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15. Virtual Planning and Knowledge-based Decision Support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJoseph H.M. Tah\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 The Complex Nature of Construction Projects 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Construction Planning and Virtual Prototyping 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Building Information Modelling 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Interoperability and Industry Foundation Classes 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Knowledge-based Decision Support for Virtual Prototyping 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 The Promotion of Innovation through Virtual Planning in Practice 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.8 Conclusion 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16. E-readiness in Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eEric Lou, Mustafa Alshawi and Jack S. Goulding\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Challenges Facing the Construction Industry 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Business Dynamics and Technology 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Building ICT Capability 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Business Process and ICT 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 People and ICT 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Business Process and Implementation 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 E-readiness 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.8 Organisational E-readiness in Construction 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.9 Conclusion 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Building Information Modelling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eUmit Isikdag, Jason Underwood and Murat Kuruoglu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Background 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 A Case Study on the Implementation of BIM 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Building Information Modelling in the UK 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Innovation through BIM 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6 Conclusion 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18. Industry Preparedness: Advanced Learning Paradigms for Exploitation\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJack S. Goulding and Farzad Pour Rahimian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Introduction 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Learning and Training Developments and Opportunities 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Virtual Reality Systems 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Case Study 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Conclusion 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6 Acknowledgements 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e 435\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“There is, however, enough information within the contents to provide students with a useful starting point for their research, essentially a good resource book.”  (\u003ci\u003eConstruction Management and Economics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, 24 November 2012)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAkintola Akintoye\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of Construction Economics and Management, Dean of School of Built and Natural Environment, University of Central Lancashire, UK; Joint Editor of Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, Joint Coordinator of CIB TG72: Public Private Partnerships  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Goulding\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of Construction Project Management, University of Central Lancashire, UK, Joint Editor of Journal of Construction Innovation, Joint Coordinator of CIB TG74: New Production and Business Models in Construction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGirma Zawdie\u003c\/b\u003e Senior Lecturer in Innovation Management \u0026amp; Policy and International Development at Strathclyde University, Glasgow, UK; Joint Editor of International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development\u003c\/p\u003e  Innovation in construction is essential for growth. The industry strives to remain competitive using a variety of approaches and needs to engage structured initiatives linked to proven innovation concepts, techniques and applications. Even in mature markets like the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector, where business behaviour is generally considered as being risk averse, it is increasingly important to embed innovation into mainstream business practices.  \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eConstruction Innovation and Process Improvement\u003c\/i\u003e a number of wide ranging issues from construction practice in different countries with different contexts are presented to provide a rich collection of literature embracing theory and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapters are divided into three broad themes of construction innovation relating to: Theory and Practice; Process Drivers; and Future Technologies. Several questions are posed, including for example: What is particularly unique about construction innovation in theory and practice? What are the major drivers of construction innovation? What factors are needed to support and deliver future construction technologies?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn attempting to respond to such questions, the book sheds new light on these challenges, and provides readers with a number of ways forward, especially cognisant of the increased role of globalisation, the enhanced impact of knowledge, and importance of innovation. All these can have a significant impact on strategic decision-making, competitive advantage, and sustainable policies and practices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart One deals with change management, technology, sustainable construction, and supply chain management; Part Two addresses innovation and process improvement drivers, including strategic management, concurrent engineering, risk management, innovative procurement, knowledge management; Part Three explores future technologies in construction – and particularly, how these can be harnessed and leveraged to help procure innovation and process improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988977828069,"sku":"NP9781405156486","price":143.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405156486.jpg?v=1761782289","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/construction-innovation-and-process-improvement-isbn-9781405156486","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}