Innovation evaluation model for macro-construction sector companies: A study in Spain

Zubizarreta, Mikel; Cuadrado, Jesús; Iradi, Jon; García, Harkaitz; Orbe, Aimar

doi:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2016.10.014

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“…Within the complex system of construction, innovation is known as a key to the long-term success in firms of different sizes (Zubizarreta et al 2017;Turk 2016). Innovation may engender the fourth pillar to be integrated with the golden triangle of cost, time and quality (Nyström et al 2016).…”

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Capabilities-Based Forecasting Model for Innovation Development in Small-and-Medium Construction Firms (Smcfs)

Chen

Lee

Yap

et al. 2018

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

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Abstract.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 develop a Capability-Based forecasting model for innovation development in SMCFs. Built on 157 questionnaires, the model was tested using partial least squares (PLS) technique of structural equation modelling (SEM). The practicality and robustness of this model was then validated by 12 experts. Findings affirm SMCFs making use of multiple Capability-Based approaches would be able to secure their performance via innovation activities. For academia, the new model contributes to the stream of construction innovation management by integrating both technological and organizational innovations in a single framework. For practitioners and policymakers, the model offers valuable input for continuing growth of SMCFs via innovation.

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Capabilities-Based Forecasting Model for Innovation Development in Small-and-Medium Construction Firms (Smcfs)

Chen

Lee

Yap

et al. 2018

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

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“…Despite the overall high level of innovative potential and innovative activity of the big companies, existing advantages in its realization, scientists and experts [8] distinguish a number of problems in management of innovations, including big (holding) companies at the current stage, such as resistance to innovation of the management of these companies and external investors as a result to reaction on risks of the innovative activity, the problem of reorientation from "improve" to "breakthrough" innovations and overcome of the speed of response and the wish of big companies to consolidate existing positions instead of entrance on the new markets. In addition, the lack of innovative work force, who know the specific of management of the innovative process in complex structures, inefficiency of the system of further training and low level of innovative corporate culture in general as environment, where innovative activity of the holding is performed.…”

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Specifics of the Strategic Management of Innovative Activity of Big Development and Construction Companies

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Abstract. In modern conditions, which are characterized by organizational, economic and institutional transformations, the question about strategic management of innovative activity of big construction and development companies, which are drivers of innovation activity growth, which requires methodical substantiation of the strategy of innovatization of development. Features of innovative activity of large holding companies in these areas are grounded empirically in the article. Problematic field of innovation management is systematized and the advantages of different types of holdings in the implementation of innovations are structured. Authors propose a methodical approach to building of the innovative strategy and innovative construction holding portfolio.

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“…The construction industry in general is traditional (Bennett, 2013) and suffers from lack of innovation (Iranmanesh & Kamal, 2015). Innovation is key for the success of firms regardless of their size (Kyrgidou & Spyropoulou, 2013;Turk, 2016;Zubizarreta, Cuadrado, Iradi, García, & Orbe, 2017). Past research indicates that the adoption of new technologies and practices by the construction firms leads to improved firm performance (Russell, Tawiah, & Zoysa, 2006), increased range of capabilities, sustainable market share (El-Mashaleh, O'Brien, & Minchin Jr, 2006), and organizational competitive advantage (Salunke, Weerawardena, & McColl-Kennedy, 2011).…”

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Swedish construction MSEs: simply renovators or renovation service innovators?

Pardalis

Mahapatra

Mainali

2019

Building Research & Information

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To address the renovation needs of detached house stock in Sweden, micro and small-sized enterprises (MSEs), a subgroup of small and medium-sized enterprises, are expected to introduce more comprehensive house renovation solutions. One-stop-shop (OSS) is an innovative Product-Service System model that can enable MSEs to offer comprehensive renovation packages instead of existing fragmented solutions. We have applied a conceptual framework for innovation adoption in organizations and conducted an interview of 21 construction MSEs in three different geographical areas in Sweden to examine their perceptions and preparedness to adopt the OSS business concept. Findings showed that the examined MSEs are positive towards OSS as it could address the needs for the comprehensive renovation of detached houses. However, presently, are not prepared to take the coordinator's role in such a concept mainly due to the perceived business risks, the lack of flexibility to organizational restructuring, and lack of resources and management competency to coordinate multiple tasks and actors. Those organizations lacked awareness of existing policy support and access to funding mechanisms to try new business models. As a solution, they proposed an external coordinator to be the provider of OSS, on the trial phase, whose role and characteristics need to be further examined.

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Innovation evaluation model for macro-construction sector companies: A study in Spain

Cited by 26 publications

References 50 publications

Capabilities-Based Forecasting Model for Innovation Development in Small-and-Medium Construction Firms (Smcfs)

Capabilities-Based Forecasting Model for Innovation Development in Small-and-Medium Construction Firms (Smcfs)

Specifics of the Strategic Management of Innovative Activity of Big Development and Construction Companies

Swedish construction MSEs: simply renovators or renovation service innovators?

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