Innovation in Construction - An International Review of Public Policies

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.

Sommario

Preface. Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Analytical Framework. Chapter 3. International Practice in Construction Innovation Systems. Chapter 4. Argentina. Chapter 5. Australia. Chapter 6. Brazil. Chapter 7. Canada. Chapter 8. Chile. Chapter 9. Denmark. Chapter 10. Finland. Chapter 11. France. Chapter 12. Germany. Chapter 13. Japan. Chapter 14. Portugal. Chapter 15. The Netherlands. Chapter 16. South Africa. Chapter 17. United Kingdom. Chapter 18. USA. Chapter 19. Public Policy Context and Trends. Chapter 20. Conclusion. Chapter 21. Keyword Index. Chapter 22. Bibliography.

Info autore

Andre Manseau and George Seaden

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Andre Seaden Manseau
• Con la collaborazione di: Andre Manseau (Editore), Manseau Andre (Editore), George Seaden (Editore), Seaden George (Editore)
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367866464
• ISBN: 978-0-367-86646-4
• Pagine: 432
• Serie: CIB
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Tecnica > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Singoli rami economici, branche; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Architettura; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, ARCHITECTURE / Reference, The environment, Building construction & materials, Building construction and materials