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| Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 260 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| Genre | : Competition, International |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : National Research Council |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 123 |
| Release | : 2009-11-09 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 0309147476 |
Construction productivity-how well, how quickly, and at what cost buildings and infrastructure can be constructed-directly affects prices for homes and consumer goods and the robustness of the national economy. Industry analysts differ on whether construction industry productivity is improving or declining. Still, advances in available and emerging technologies offer significant opportunities to improve construction efficiency substantially in the 21st century and to help meet other national challenges, such as environmental sustainability. Advancing the Competitiveness and Efficiency of the U.S. Construction Industry identifies five interrelated activities that could significantly improve the quality, timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of construction projects. These activities include widespread deployment and use of interoperable technology applications; improved job-site efficiency through more effective interfacing of people, processes, materials, equipment, and information; greater use of prefabrication, preassembly, modularization, and off-site fabrication techniques and processes; innovative, widespread use of demonstration installations; and effective performance measurement to drive efficiency and support innovation. The book recommends that the National Institute of Standards and Technology work with industry leaders to develop a collaborative strategy to fully implement and deploy the five activities
| Author | : Matthew Kwaw Somiah |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 205 |
| Release | : 2021-07-21 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1000399605 |
This book takes a pragmatic approach to develop the competitive advantage of indigenous construction firms in the Global South, using Ghana as a case study. It provides readers with two major practical insights. The first focuses on the theoretical underpinning of firms’ competitive advantage and develops a competitive advantage model for indigenous construction firms. This competitive advantage conceptual framework aids in explaining the main and sub-attributes underpinning the competitive advantage of indigenous construction firms as well as providing the basis for assessing a firm’s competitiveness. Secondly, it highlights and addresses theoretical gaps in existing competitive advantage studies deemed essential for indigenous construction firms. Finally, a detailed two-stage Delphi study in the Ghanaian construction industry is presented as a case study. The book is therefore of interest to researchers in construction management, strategic management, civil engineering, business administration, marketing, entrepreneurial and economic studies. It is an essential manual for owners and managers of construction businesses. It is also useful for government departments and non-governmental agencies seeking innovative ways to develop the capacity of indigenous firms and/or contractors to make them more responsive to competitive bidding scenarios, delivery of projects, and satisfying the needs of the industry’s stakeholders.
| Author | : Andre Manseau |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 422 |
| Release | : 2003-09-02 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1134576420 |
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.
| Author | : Thomas Beschorner |
| Publisher | : Verlag Bertelsmann Stiftung |
| Total Pages | : 337 |
| Release | : 2013-05-13 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 3867935246 |
The sector-specific approach to Corporate Responsibility (CR) has attracted little attention so far, although the industrial sector is a key variable in any company's economic environment. Therefore, this book introduces sector-specific CR as a way to increase the success and impact of business engagement. It focuses on sector-specific initiatives with government involvement as appropriate governance mechanisms to address sustainability challenges through public-private collaboration. What is the state of sector-specific CR across Europe? How do sector-specific initiatives work and what are criteria for their good performance? What roles do governments play in such initiatives? To answer these questions, the book draws on rich empirical evidence from five industries across eight European countries as well as on the expertise of numerous CR and industry experts. In doing so, its target audience is both researchers and practitioners. Academics will find a starting point for further research in this emerging field, whereas practitioners are offered empirical and effective models for promoting sector-specific CR.
| Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 270 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| Genre | : Competition, International |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Joseph N. Mojekwu |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 826 |
| Release | : 2022-01-01 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 3030909735 |
This book presents papers from the 10th Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), showcasing the latest research on education and inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable communities. The conference is focused on applied research discussion and its dissemination, developing understanding about the role of research and researchers in the development of the continent. Education is a key driver to transform lives, build peace, eradicate poverty and drive sustainable development in Africa. Researchers face large challenges to making a meaningful contribution to the development of Africa. It is a continent where research can at time be not viewed directly related to development. The aim of the Applied Research Conference in Africa is to provide a platform for capacity building and networking among researchers in Africa. The proceedings is focussed on applied research, its discussion and dissemination and will be if interest to researchers, professors, graduate students, policymakers and professionals in industry.
| Author | : Radulescu Magdalena |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 1171 |
| Release | : 2024 |
| Genre | : Electronic books |
| ISBN | : 9464634596 |
| Author | : Hua, Goh Bee |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 2013-06-30 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 146664186X |
Technology development has provided fundamental benefits of speed, precision, and convenience to common business strategies; providing not only a means for functional integration, but also an opportunity to enhance competitive capability of a business firm. Implementing IT Business Strategy in the Construction Industry brings together topics on understanding business strategy and competitive advantage, as well as essential benefits of concepts and technologies for improving efficiency of the construction industry. This reference source is directed toward researchers, policy-makers, practitioners, undergraduate, and postgraduate students, in order to gain insights into the complex workings of the traditional construction industry and the concepts and tools used to facilitate a strategically IT enabled industry.
| Author | : Amarjit Singh |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 1040 |
| Release | : 2017-11-22 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1351457071 |
An examination of creative systems in structural and construction engineering taken from conference proceedings. Topics covered range from construction methods, safety and quality to seismic response of structural elements and soils and pavement analysis.
