Innovation in Construction: An International Review of Public Policies

by Manseau,Andre; Manseau,Andre

• ISBN13: 9780415254786
• ISBN10: 0415254787
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-07-06
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

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? 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.

Table of Contents

List of Figures	ix
List of Tables	xiii
Acknowledgements	xvii
Foreword	ix
Preface	xxi
Introduction	1	(6)
Public Policy Concerns with the Construction Sector	1	(2)
Defining the Construction Space	3	(4)
Analytical Framework	7	(12)
Defining Innovation	7	(4)
Innovation Processes and Systems	11	(5)
Influence of Political and Social Structures	16	(3)
International Practice in Construction Innovation Systems	19	(4)
International Task Group	19	(2)
Members of TG35---Countries and Contributing Authors	21	(2)
Argentina	23	(8)
Description of the Situation	23	(2)
Public Policies that Promote Innovation in Argentina	25	(3)
Major Trends in Innovation Policies	28	(1)
The Effectiveness of Public Policies on Innovation	28	(3)
Australia	31	(30)
Introduction	31	(1)
The Australian Context	32	(10)
Innovation in the Australian Construction Sector	42	(6)
Description of Initiatives Impacting on Construction Innovation	48	(8)
Effectiveness of Government Programs	56	(1)
Future Directions	57	(4)
Brazil	61	(38)
Introduction	61	(1)
Context	62	(1)
Construction and Technological Innovation: Recent Evolution and Current Practices	63	(7)
Public Interventions	70	(20)
Effectiveness of Public Interventions	90	(9)
Canada	99	(12)
Canadian Context	99	(3)
Public Interventions	102	(4)
Effectiveness of Public Interventions	106	(1)
Trends	107	(2)
Conclusion	109	(2)
Chile	111	(18)
Introduction	111	(1)
The Chilean Context	112	(6)
Major Programs for Supporting R&D and Innovation in the Chilean Construction Industry	118	(6)
Change Drivers for Innovation in the Chilean Construction Sector	124	(1)
Barriers to R&D and Innovation in the Chilean Construction Sector	124	(2)
Trends in the Chilean Construction Sector	126	(1)
Conclusions and Research Agenda	127	(2)
Denmark	129	(38)
The Objectives of the Study and the Issue of Innovation Systems	130	(4)
Context of Innovation	134	(14)
An Overview of Public Policy Instruments	148	(7)
Effectiveness of Public Policy Instruments	155	(3)
Trends in Public Policy Strategies and Instruments	158	(4)
Conclusion	162	(2)
Appendix	164	(3)
Finland	167	(18)
Introduction	167	(2)
The Finnish Context	169	(4)
Public Policy Instruments	173	(7)
Effectiveness of Public Interventions	180	(2)
Trends and Conclusions	182	(1)
Appendix 1. Ongoing Tekes Technology Programmes and Clinic Activities Related to the Real Estate and Construction Sector in 2000	183	(2)
France	185	(16)
Introduction	186	(1)
General Data About Public Policy Instruments	186	(3)
The Case of the Construction Industry	189	(6)
Conclusion	195	(6)
Germany	201	(34)
Introduction	201	(2)
Research and Innovation Activity in the German Construction Sector	203	(10)
Innovation Policy in the German Construction Sector	213	(15)
Results	228	(2)
Annex	230	(5)
Japan	235	(36)
Introduction	235	(1)
Context	236	(19)
Public Interventions	255	(6)
Effectiveness of Public Interventions	261	(7)
Trends and Conclusions	268	(3)
Portugal	271	(32)
Introduction	271	(1)
The Construction Industry	272	(14)
Policies in Construction	286	(11)
Effectiveness of R&D Policies	297	(4)
Trends and Conclusion	301	(2)
The Netherlands	303	(20)
Introduction	303	(2)
Dutch Construction in Brief	305	(4)
Public Programs Affecting Innovativeness	309	(4)
Evaluation of the Current Innovation Programs	313	(2)
Summary and Conclusions	315	(2)
Appendixes	317	(6)
South Africa	323	(28)
Background and Context	323	(6)
Public Interventions	329	(16)
The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)	345	(2)
Discussion and Conclusions	347	(4)
United Kingdom	351	(22)
Introduction	353	(1)
Understanding Public Policy Instruments	353	(1)
Direct General Public Policy Instruments	354	(3)
Direct Specific Research Programmes	357	(9)
Indirect Specific Policy Instruments	366	(4)
A Summary Perspective	370	(3)
USA	373	(14)
General Context	373	(3)
Federal Public Interventions	376	(5)
Effectiveness and Possible Reforms	381	(4)
Conclusion	385	(2)
Public Policy Context and Trends	387	(6)
Conclusion	393	(2)
Keyword Index	395	(2)
Bibliography	397