Staged Competition as a Driver of Construction Innovation

Jensen, Christopher A.

doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2017.08.019

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“…Thus, there are limited studies of continuous improvement from the perspective of a project-based organization such as the ETO supply chain (Backlund and Sundqvist, 2018). The fragmented and temporary nature of ETO supply chains also contributes to the lack of knowledge transfer from one project to another (Jensen, 2017), hence hindering process innovations and organizational learning processes.…”

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Enhancing Supply Chain Capabilities in an ETO Context Through "Lean and Learn"

Bäckstrand

Powell

2021

OSCM: An Int. Journal

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In the operations management literature, organizational learning has recently begun to emerge as an important missing link to successful lean transformations. As such, drawing on insights from two case companies in the engineer to order (ETO) industry, we frame the successful enhancement of supply chain capabilities through a lens we call "Lean and Learn". Continuous improvement without learning is not lean thinking. Thus, lean thinking and practice is, in essence, a process of learning; where problems are identified and solutions are created, analysed, selected, and implemented; resulting not only in improved performance but also in improved capability. Since the ETO industry exhibits project-based production, there seems to be natural barriers and resistance to continuous improvement and learning. By building on the notion that an organization with an improved capability is an organization that has learned, this study examines the link between supply chain capabilities and organizational learning in an ETO context by combining analytical conceptual reasoning with meta-data collected from action research at two case companies. The study contributes to practice by pointing out how supply chain capabilities can be enhanced in an ETO context, and to academia by identifying and offering new knowledge to start filling the research gap between three specific research areas: ETO supply chains, organizational learning, and lean management.

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Enhancing Supply Chain Capabilities in an ETO Context Through "Lean and Learn"

Bäckstrand

Powell

2021

OSCM: An Int. Journal

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“…However, the construction sector is characterised by a low level of innovation [18,90]. This is negative for the sector, inasmuch as the lack of innovation affects productivity, quality, and efficiency [24]. Those construction firms that innovate aim their efforts toward taking advantage of changes in the market, carrying out improvements in their systems and processes [96], and introducing new information technologies [42].…”

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“…Authors have dealt with innovation as a competitive factor [5,17]; opportunities that different phases of construction create for innovation [18]; the effect that relationships and partnerships among the partners of a project have on innovation [19,20]; the standardisation of innovation [17] and its effect on organisation and client satisfaction [21]; innovation and scale economies [8,22]; and the cost, speed of construction, and duration of projects [23]. Unfortunately, although innovation has been identified as a key factor in competitiveness, the construction industry is well-known for its low level of innovation both internationally and in the Spanish case [11,24].…”

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Competitive Capabilities for the Innovation and Performance of Spanish Construction Companies

2019

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This research analyses the influence of internal capabilities, identified as strategic by the literature, on the performance and innovation of Spanish construction companies during a recessionary period. Based on this, we studied whether innovative, marketing, financial, managerial, and human capabilities affect competitive success in terms of fostering innovation and the performance of firms. Empirical evidence is provided by performing survey research with a sample of 94 Spanish construction firms. The results show that firm innovation is fostered by innovative, financial, and human capabilities, and that performance is promoted by innovation, and financial and human capabilities. Human capabilities have the most important effect on both innovation and the performance of the company.

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“…From this perspective, innovation is not always a new development or discovery of something new per se but could be an alternative utilization of a current approach or technology by an industry. Jensen (2017) suggests that vital lessons in innovative technology can be learnt from other industries such as manufacturing. Blayse and Manley (2004) highlight the key factors that influence innovation within the construction industry.…”

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Adoption of innovative technologies in the South African construction industry

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Kajimo‐Shakantu

Opawole

2021

IJBPA

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PurposeThe South African construction industry appears to be lagging behind other industries in the country in terms of implementation and adoption of innovative technologies. Moreover, sufficient empirical data on the adoption of innovative technologies, especially, in developing countries are not readily available. The aim of this study is therefore to assess the adoption and implementation of innovative technologies in the South African construction industry with a view to improving the industry's performance.Design/methodology/approachA survey was undertaken using a questionnaire, administered to construction professionals primarily in project management, quantity surveying and architectural firms.FindingsThe key findings show that there are some innovative technologies such as building information modelling, 3-dimensional mapping, drones, 3-dimensional printing and virtual reality that have been deployed. However, limited adoption of innovative technologies within the industry and low levels of knowledge of its benefits among the respondents were reported. This low implementation of innovative technologies was due to critical barriers such as high cost, limited knowledge, time requirement, fear of change, lack of interest, nature of construction processes and lack of team dynamics. Key drivers of innovation were found to include globalization and competition.Practical implicationsThe current level of implementation of innovative technologies indicated that they are not yet optimized in the South African construction industry and suggests implications for change, adaptation and growth. The study recommends that firms should consider investing in research and development in order to exploit the potential of innovation for organizations and the industry at large.Originality/valueThe drivers and barriers indicated will help to prioritize the direction of adoption and growth which could help to improve the industry.

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Staged Competition as a Driver of Construction Innovation

Cited by 8 publications

References 16 publications

Enhancing Supply Chain Capabilities in an ETO Context Through "Lean and Learn"

Enhancing Supply Chain Capabilities in an ETO Context Through "Lean and Learn"

Competitive Capabilities for the Innovation and Performance of Spanish Construction Companies

Adoption of innovative technologies in the South African construction industry

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