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Aspects of off‐site manufacturing application towards sustainable construction in Malaysia
Zuhairi Abd. Hamid, Kamarul Anuar Mohamad KamarThe purpose of this paper is to identify the contribution of off‐site manufacturing application towards sustainable construction.
Examining middle managers' influence on innovation in construction professional services firms: A tale of three innovations
John Kissi, Andrew Dainty, Anita LiuThe purpose of this paper is to explore some of the factors that influence innovation in construction professional services firms. The paper examines the role of middle managers…
The use of virtual prototyping for hazard identification in the early design stage
Chan King Chun, Heng Li, Martin SkitmoreThe construction industry is well known for its high accident rate and many practitioners consider a preventative approach to be the most important means of bringing about…
Ingredients to engender trust in construction project teams in Vietnam
Florence Yean Yng Ling, Hoang Bao Tram TranA construction project typically involves many participants such as owners, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. It is important for them to have harmonious…
Multi‐storey wood‐frame buildings in Germany, Sweden and the UK
Krushna Mahapatra, Leif Gustavsson, Kerstin HemströmThe purpose of this paper is to analyse the influence of regulations, perceptions, and promotions on the emergence of an innovation system for wood‐framed multi‐storey buildings…
Unveiling relationships between contractor inputs and performance outputs
Lijuan Tao, Mohan KumaraswamyThe purpose of this paper is to unveil any underlying relationships between contractor inputs and performance outputs. The outcome of the reported study is intended to help…
Innovation or business survival?: A preliminary, qualitative study of UK construction plant supply chains
Gary D. Holt, David J. EdwardsThe criticality of mechanical plant to construction activity is well accepted within the literature; however, the supply chain mechanisms by which that demand is satisfied, are…
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Anil Sawhney
- Professor Srinath Perera