The construction industry is a key industry in any economy. Due to its specific characteristics,
the industry is of substantial importance to the development of other sectors. Competition is …

This paper deals with the historical and current trends in the development of civil
engineering and construction technologies. The authors demonstrate the continuity of …

Innovations in construction may be classified in several different ways. To encourage
construction firms in Singapore to innovate, a practical approach is provided for the …

This paper examines the national approach to the stimulation of innovation in construction.
Based on a qualitative systems thinking approach, a model of the National System of …

Purpose–The Government's role in industrial innovation has always been conventionally
viewed as a regulator rather than a marketer of industrial progress. By breaking out of the …

Triggering innovation among Small-and-Medium Construction Firms (SMCFs) is of
paramount importance to gear up the growth of construction firms. Thus, this study aims to …

The complexity of the relationships among the government, national institutions and
enterprises often hinders efforts to understand the effectiveness of national institutions in …

The accident rate in the construction industry is much higher than in other industries. In
particular, small-and medium-sized construction sites need to be managed by differentiating …

The complexity of the relationships between the government, national institutions and
enterprises often hinder the understanding of the factors that promote industrial innovation …

The relevance of innovation in service industries has been addressed within a project-based
construction setting. Adopting innovative technologies and practices is important in accruing …