Innovation in Construction

An International Review of Public Policies

Andre Manseau, George Seaden

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English

Routledge
24 May 2001

Construction industry; Industrial applications of scientific research & technological innovation; Civil engineering, surveying & building

Series: CIB

How can innovation in the construction industry

be strengthened? What instruments and approaches are being used by governments to promote it? What works and under what

circumstances? These key questions have profound implications. This book presents a framework for the analysis of innovation models and systems in construction and an international comparison of these systems, with a focus on their application in practical policy development. After a general review, the next chapters then present a description of the national systems of innovation in construction and the role of public policy instruments in fifteen countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, The Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom. Each country is covered in the same general framework set out in four major sections. Firstly, the general context of its construction industry is set out: key characteristics are presented, as

is the current situation of innovation in this industry. Approaches taken and major public programmes are outlined, especially those which support R&D, demonstration projects or advanced practices; or programs which encourage performance and quality improvement, such as evaluation methods, indicators of performance, benchmarking, quality awareness or diffusion programs, or the use of building codes or the adoption of standard practices.

Edited by: Andre Manseau, George Seaden
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 960g
ISBN: 9780415254786
ISBN 10: 0415254787
Series: CIB
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 24 May 2001
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface. Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Analytical Framework. Chapter 3. International Practice in Construction Innovation Systems. Chapter 4. Argentina. Chapter 5. Australia. Chapter 6. Brazil. Chapter 7. Canada. Chapter 8. Chile. Chapter 9. Denmark. Chapter 10. Finland. Chapter 11. France. Chapter 12. Germany. Chapter 13. Japan. Chapter 14. Portugal. Chapter 15. The Netherlands. Chapter 16. South Africa. Chapter 17. United Kingdom. Chapter 18. USA. Chapter 19. Public Policy Context and Trends. Chapter 20. Conclusion. Chapter 21. Keyword Index. Chapter 22. Bibliography.

Andre Manseau and George Seaden