R&d Investment and Impact in the Global Construction Industry

"R&D Investment and Impact in the Global Construction Industry brings together contributions from leading academics in a diverse group of countries to investigate the role of research and development (R&D) in the construction industry. Investment in R&D is a proven factor in economic growth, and helps develop a more productive and innovative industry. This book explores how policy makers and industry leaders can better target future investment; and how industry and researchers can manage their efforts toimprove productivity whilst addressing the environmental and social needs of their communities. Case studies present projects where R&D ideas funded by both the private and public sectors have been translated from research into practice or policy, and examine drivers, successes and barriers to the delivery of R&D in industry. Based on research from the CIB Task Group TG85 (R&D Investment and Impact) and concluding with a roadmap for maximising the impact of R&D in the future, the book holds valuable lessons for practitioners, policy makers and researchers across the international construction industry"--

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• Authors: Keith Kraatz Hampson
• Assisted by: Keith Hampson (Editor), Hampson Keith (Editor), Judy A. Kraatz (Editor), Kraatz Judy A. (Editor), Adriana X. Sanchez (Editor), Sanchez Adriana X. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.06.2014
• EAN: 9780415859134
• ISBN: 978-0-415-85913-4
• No. of pages: 364
• Series: CIB
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, Construction industry, Research & development management, Economics of industrial organisation, Building construction & materials, Building construction and materials, Economics of industrial organization, Research and development management, Construction and heavy industry