Advancing the competitiveness and efficiency of the U.S. construction industry [[electronic resource] /] / Committee on Advancing the Productivity and Competitiveness of the U.S. Industry Workshop, Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council of the National Academies |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (123 p.) |
Disciplina | 338.47624 |
Soggetto topico |
Construction industry - Econometric models
Construction industry - Forecasting Construction industry - United States |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-282-43726-7
9786612437267 0-309-14192-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
""Front Matter""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Contents""; ""Summary""; ""1 Background""; ""2 Obstacles to Improving Construction Productivity""; ""3 Opportunities for Breakthrough Improvements in the U.S. Construction Industry""; ""4 Implementing Activities for Breakthrough Improvements: Recommended Actions""; ""References""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A: Biosketches of Committee Members""; ""Appendix B: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants""; ""Appendix C: An International Perspective on Construction Competitiveness and Productivity--Carl Haas""
""Appendix D: Technical Change and Its Impact on Construction Productivity--Paul M. Goodrum""""Appendix E: Creating and Cultivating the Next Generation of Construction Professionals--Jeffrey S. Russell"" |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910458295903321 |
Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2009 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Advancing the competitiveness and efficiency of the U.S. construction industry [[electronic resource] /] / Committee on Advancing the Productivity and Competitiveness of the U.S. Industry Workshop, Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council of the National Academies |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (123 p.) |
Disciplina | 338.47624 |
Soggetto topico |
Construction industry - Econometric models
Construction industry - Forecasting Construction industry - United States |
ISBN |
0-309-14747-6
1-282-43726-7 9786612437267 0-309-14192-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
""Front Matter""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Contents""; ""Summary""; ""1 Background""; ""2 Obstacles to Improving Construction Productivity""; ""3 Opportunities for Breakthrough Improvements in the U.S. Construction Industry""; ""4 Implementing Activities for Breakthrough Improvements: Recommended Actions""; ""References""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A: Biosketches of Committee Members""; ""Appendix B: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants""; ""Appendix C: An International Perspective on Construction Competitiveness and Productivity--Carl Haas""
""Appendix D: Technical Change and Its Impact on Construction Productivity--Paul M. Goodrum""""Appendix E: Creating and Cultivating the Next Generation of Construction Professionals--Jeffrey S. Russell"" |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910791136803321 |
Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2009 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Advancing the competitiveness and efficiency of the U.S. construction industry / / Committee on Advancing the Productivity and Competitiveness of the U.S. Industry Workshop, Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council of the National Academies |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (123 p.) |
Disciplina | 338.47624 |
Soggetto topico |
Construction industry - Econometric models
Construction industry - Forecasting Construction industry - United States |
ISBN |
0-309-14747-6
1-282-43726-7 9786612437267 0-309-14192-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
""Front Matter""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Contents""; ""Summary""; ""1 Background""; ""2 Obstacles to Improving Construction Productivity""; ""3 Opportunities for Breakthrough Improvements in the U.S. Construction Industry""; ""4 Implementing Activities for Breakthrough Improvements: Recommended Actions""; ""References""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A: Biosketches of Committee Members""; ""Appendix B: Workshop Agenda and List of Participants""; ""Appendix C: An International Perspective on Construction Competitiveness and Productivity--Carl Haas""
""Appendix D: Technical Change and Its Impact on Construction Productivity--Paul M. Goodrum""""Appendix E: Creating and Cultivating the Next Generation of Construction Professionals--Jeffrey S. Russell"" |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910817987403321 |
Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2009 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Analisis economico del sector de la construccion / A. Alcaide, A. Fernández Díaz, L. Rodriguez Saiz |
Autore | Alcaide Inchausti, Angel |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Madrid, : Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros, 1982 |
Descrizione fisica | XIX, 864 p. ; 24 cm |
Disciplina | 338.47624 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
Fernandez Diaz, Andres
Rodríguez Saiz, Luis |
Collana | Estudios empresariales y financieros |
Soggetto topico | Sviluppo edilizio |
ISBN | 8460027627 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | spa |
Record Nr. | UNISANNIO-UBO3505106 |
Alcaide Inchausti, Angel | ||
Madrid, : Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros, 1982 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. del Sannio | ||
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Application of mathematics and optimization in construction project management / / Hêriş Golpîra |
Autore | Golpîra Hêriş |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (261 pages) |
Disciplina | 338.47624 |
Soggetto topico |
Gestió de projectes
Indústria de la construcció Models matemàtics Construction industry Project management Mathematical optimization Calculus of variations |
Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
ISBN |
9783030811235
9783030811228 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editor -- 1 Overview of Project Management -- 1.1 What Are the Projects? -- 1.2 What Are Temporary Organizations? -- 1.3 Why Are Projects Created? -- 1.4 What Is Project Management? -- 1.5 Project Success/Failure -- 1.6 Project Management Main Processes -- 1.7 A Short Review of Applications of Project Management Techniques -- 1.8 Construction Project Management -- 1.9 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Optimization Models and Solution Techniques -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Project Scheduling Models -- 2.2.1 The Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem -- 2.2.2 Multiple Modes -- 2.2.3 Further Generalizations of the Activity Concept -- 2.2.4 Generalized Temporal Constraints -- 2.2.5 Generalized Resource Constraints -- 2.2.6 Alternative Objectives -- 2.2.7 Multiple Objectives -- 2.2.8 Multiple Projects -- 2.2.9 Uncertainty -- 2.3 Solution Methods -- 2.3.1 Exact Algorithms -- 2.3.2 Priority Rule Heuristics -- 2.3.3 Metaheuristics -- 2.4 Developments in Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling -- 2.4.1 Publications -- 2.4.2 Trends -- 2.5 Conclusions -- References -- 3 Optimization for Project Scheduling -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Importance of Project Scheduling -- 3.3 General Approaches in Project Scheduling Problem -- 3.4 Trends in Optimal Project Scheduling -- 3.5 Detailed Literature Review -- 3.5.1 Deterministic Approaches -- 3.5.2 Uncertain Approaches -- 3.6 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Optimization for Project Cost Management -- 4.1 Project Cost Management -- 4.2 General Approaches in Project Cost Management -- 4.2.1 The Time-Cost Relationship -- 4.2.2 The Time-Cost Tradeoff Curve -- 4.3 An Overview of the TCTP Studies -- 4.3.1 Publication Year -- 4.3.2 Publication Types and Publishing Outlets -- 4.3.3 Citation Network -- 4.3.4 Keyword co-Occurrence Network -- 4.4 The TCTP Mathematical Models.
4.4.1 The Discrete TCTP with Budget and Deadline Constraints -- 4.4.2 An Illustrative Example -- 4.5 Solution Techniques for the TCTP -- 4.5.1 Exact Methods -- 4.5.2 Non-exact Methods -- 4.6 Other Variants and Extensions -- 4.7 Concluding Remarks -- A.1 Appendix -- References -- 5 Time -Cost Trade-off Optimal Approaches -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 General Approaches to Time-Cost Trade-off Problems -- 5.3 Optimal Approaches to Time-Cost Trade-off Problems -- 5.4 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Optimization for Project Quality Management -- 6.1 Definition of Project Quality Management -- 6.2 The Importance of Project Quality Management -- 6.3 General Approaches in Project Quality Management -- 6.4 Trends in Optimal Project Quality Management Models -- 6.5 Detailed Literature Review -- 6.5.1 Deterministic Single-Mode and Multimode Modeling Approaches -- 6.5.2 Nondeterministic Modeling Approaches -- 6.6 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Optimization for Construction Supply Chain Management -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Construction Supply Chian -- 7.3 Trends in Optimal Construction Supply Chain Network Design -- 7.4 Detailed Literature Review -- 7.5 Conclusion -- References -- 8 Optimization for Project Resource Management -- 8.1 The Definition of Project Resource Management -- 8.2 The Importance of Project Resource Management -- 8.3 Project Resources Classification -- 8.4 Heuristic Approaches in Project Resource Management -- 8.5 Optimal Project Resource Management Models -- 8.6 Need for a New Approach in Resource Management -- 8.7 Development of an Optimum Material Procurement Schedule -- 8.7.1 Step 1: Preparation of Construction Schedule -- 8.7.2 Step 2: Material Requirement Planning -- 8.7.3 Step 3: Development of the Optimization Model -- 8.7.3.1 Material Procurement Cost -- 8.7.3.2 Impact of the Shortage of Materials -- 8.7.3.3 Constraints. 8.7.4 Step 4: Optimization Process Using NSGA-II -- 8.7.5 Step 5: Development of Material Procurement Schedule -- 8.8 Benefits of Using the Developed Optimization Model for Material Procurement Schedule -- 8.9 Conclusion -- 8.9.1 Contribution -- 8.9.2 Limitation and Future Scope -- References -- 9 Project Stakeholder Management -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Trends in Construction Project Stakeholder Management -- 9.3 Detailed Review of the Literature on the Project Stakeholder Management -- 9.4 Conclusion and some Future Directions -- References -- 10 Optimization for Project Risk Management -- 10.1 Definition of Project Risk Management -- 10.2 The Importance of Project Risk Management -- 10.3 General Approaches in Project Risk Management -- 10.4 Optimal Project Risk Management Models -- 10.4.1 The Input Parameter Aspect -- 10.4.2 The Decision Variables Aspect -- 10.4.3 The Objective Function Aspect -- 10.4.4 The Constraints Aspect -- 10.4.5 Solution Techniques -- 10.5 Conclusions -- References -- Index. |
Record Nr. | UNISA-996466558003316 |
Golpîra Hêriş | ||
Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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Application of mathematics and optimization in construction project management / / Hêriş Golpîra |
Autore | Golpîra Hêriş |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (261 pages) |
Disciplina | 338.47624 |
Soggetto topico |
Gestió de projectes
Indústria de la construcció Models matemàtics Construction industry Project management Mathematical optimization Calculus of variations |
Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
ISBN |
9783030811235
9783030811228 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editor -- 1 Overview of Project Management -- 1.1 What Are the Projects? -- 1.2 What Are Temporary Organizations? -- 1.3 Why Are Projects Created? -- 1.4 What Is Project Management? -- 1.5 Project Success/Failure -- 1.6 Project Management Main Processes -- 1.7 A Short Review of Applications of Project Management Techniques -- 1.8 Construction Project Management -- 1.9 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Optimization Models and Solution Techniques -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Project Scheduling Models -- 2.2.1 The Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem -- 2.2.2 Multiple Modes -- 2.2.3 Further Generalizations of the Activity Concept -- 2.2.4 Generalized Temporal Constraints -- 2.2.5 Generalized Resource Constraints -- 2.2.6 Alternative Objectives -- 2.2.7 Multiple Objectives -- 2.2.8 Multiple Projects -- 2.2.9 Uncertainty -- 2.3 Solution Methods -- 2.3.1 Exact Algorithms -- 2.3.2 Priority Rule Heuristics -- 2.3.3 Metaheuristics -- 2.4 Developments in Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling -- 2.4.1 Publications -- 2.4.2 Trends -- 2.5 Conclusions -- References -- 3 Optimization for Project Scheduling -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Importance of Project Scheduling -- 3.3 General Approaches in Project Scheduling Problem -- 3.4 Trends in Optimal Project Scheduling -- 3.5 Detailed Literature Review -- 3.5.1 Deterministic Approaches -- 3.5.2 Uncertain Approaches -- 3.6 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Optimization for Project Cost Management -- 4.1 Project Cost Management -- 4.2 General Approaches in Project Cost Management -- 4.2.1 The Time-Cost Relationship -- 4.2.2 The Time-Cost Tradeoff Curve -- 4.3 An Overview of the TCTP Studies -- 4.3.1 Publication Year -- 4.3.2 Publication Types and Publishing Outlets -- 4.3.3 Citation Network -- 4.3.4 Keyword co-Occurrence Network -- 4.4 The TCTP Mathematical Models.
4.4.1 The Discrete TCTP with Budget and Deadline Constraints -- 4.4.2 An Illustrative Example -- 4.5 Solution Techniques for the TCTP -- 4.5.1 Exact Methods -- 4.5.2 Non-exact Methods -- 4.6 Other Variants and Extensions -- 4.7 Concluding Remarks -- A.1 Appendix -- References -- 5 Time -Cost Trade-off Optimal Approaches -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 General Approaches to Time-Cost Trade-off Problems -- 5.3 Optimal Approaches to Time-Cost Trade-off Problems -- 5.4 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Optimization for Project Quality Management -- 6.1 Definition of Project Quality Management -- 6.2 The Importance of Project Quality Management -- 6.3 General Approaches in Project Quality Management -- 6.4 Trends in Optimal Project Quality Management Models -- 6.5 Detailed Literature Review -- 6.5.1 Deterministic Single-Mode and Multimode Modeling Approaches -- 6.5.2 Nondeterministic Modeling Approaches -- 6.6 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Optimization for Construction Supply Chain Management -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Construction Supply Chian -- 7.3 Trends in Optimal Construction Supply Chain Network Design -- 7.4 Detailed Literature Review -- 7.5 Conclusion -- References -- 8 Optimization for Project Resource Management -- 8.1 The Definition of Project Resource Management -- 8.2 The Importance of Project Resource Management -- 8.3 Project Resources Classification -- 8.4 Heuristic Approaches in Project Resource Management -- 8.5 Optimal Project Resource Management Models -- 8.6 Need for a New Approach in Resource Management -- 8.7 Development of an Optimum Material Procurement Schedule -- 8.7.1 Step 1: Preparation of Construction Schedule -- 8.7.2 Step 2: Material Requirement Planning -- 8.7.3 Step 3: Development of the Optimization Model -- 8.7.3.1 Material Procurement Cost -- 8.7.3.2 Impact of the Shortage of Materials -- 8.7.3.3 Constraints. 8.7.4 Step 4: Optimization Process Using NSGA-II -- 8.7.5 Step 5: Development of Material Procurement Schedule -- 8.8 Benefits of Using the Developed Optimization Model for Material Procurement Schedule -- 8.9 Conclusion -- 8.9.1 Contribution -- 8.9.2 Limitation and Future Scope -- References -- 9 Project Stakeholder Management -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Trends in Construction Project Stakeholder Management -- 9.3 Detailed Review of the Literature on the Project Stakeholder Management -- 9.4 Conclusion and some Future Directions -- References -- 10 Optimization for Project Risk Management -- 10.1 Definition of Project Risk Management -- 10.2 The Importance of Project Risk Management -- 10.3 General Approaches in Project Risk Management -- 10.4 Optimal Project Risk Management Models -- 10.4.1 The Input Parameter Aspect -- 10.4.2 The Decision Variables Aspect -- 10.4.3 The Objective Function Aspect -- 10.4.4 The Constraints Aspect -- 10.4.5 Solution Techniques -- 10.5 Conclusions -- References -- Index. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910513592303321 |
Golpîra Hêriş | ||
Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Building chaos : an international comparison of deregulation in the construction industry / / Gerhard Bosch & Peter Philips |
Autore | Bosch Gerhard |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (257 p.) |
Disciplina | 338.47624 |
Altri autori (Persone) | PhilipsPeter <1947-> |
Collana | Routledge studies in business organizations and networks |
Soggetto topico |
Construction industry - Government policy
Construction industry - Deregulation Collective bargaining - Construction industry Comparative industrial relations |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-134-50844-1
0-429-22899-6 1-134-50845-X 1-280-18047-1 0-203-16613-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of contributors; Acknowledgments; Introduction; The Netherlands Rules in revision: high-quality production in the Dutch construction industry; Germany The labor market in the German construction industry; Denmark Searching for innovation; Canada Labor market regulation and labor relations in the construction industry: the special case of Quebec within the Canadian context; Australia The Australian construction industry: union control in a disorganized industry; Spain Spain down the low track
The United States Dual worlds: the two growth paths in US constructionThe United Kingdom Privatization, fragmentation, and inflexible flexibilization in the UK construction industry; Republic of Korea The drivers for change in the Korean construction industry: regulation and deregulation; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910450454603321 |
Bosch Gerhard | ||
London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Building chaos : an international comparison of deregulation in the construction industry / / Gerhard Bosch & Peter Philips |
Autore | Bosch Gerhard |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (257 p.) |
Disciplina | 338.47624 |
Altri autori (Persone) | PhilipsPeter <1947-> |
Collana | Routledge studies in business organizations and networks |
Soggetto topico |
Construction industry - Government policy
Construction industry - Deregulation Collective bargaining - Construction industry Comparative industrial relations |
ISBN |
1-4184-7471-1
1-134-50844-1 0-429-22899-6 1-134-50845-X 1-280-18047-1 0-203-16613-2 |
Classificazione | 56.40 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of contributors; Acknowledgments; Introduction; The Netherlands Rules in revision: high-quality production in the Dutch construction industry; Germany The labor market in the German construction industry; Denmark Searching for innovation; Canada Labor market regulation and labor relations in the construction industry: the special case of Quebec within the Canadian context; Australia The Australian construction industry: union control in a disorganized industry; Spain Spain down the low track
The United States Dual worlds: the two growth paths in US constructionThe United Kingdom Privatization, fragmentation, and inflexible flexibilization in the UK construction industry; Republic of Korea The drivers for change in the Korean construction industry: regulation and deregulation; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910783602803321 |
Bosch Gerhard | ||
London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Building chaos : an international comparison of deregulation in the construction industry / / edited by Gerhard Bosch and Peter Philips |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Routledge, 2003 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (257 p.) |
Disciplina | 338.47624 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
BoschGerhard
PhilipsPeter <1947-> |
Collana | Routledge studies in business organizations and networks |
Soggetto topico |
Construction industry - Government policy
Construction industry - Deregulation Collective bargaining - Construction industry Comparative industrial relations |
ISBN |
1-4184-7471-1
1-134-50844-1 0-429-22899-6 1-134-50845-X 1-280-18047-1 0-203-16613-2 |
Classificazione | 56.40 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of contributors; Acknowledgments; Introduction; The Netherlands Rules in revision: high-quality production in the Dutch construction industry; Germany The labor market in the German construction industry; Denmark Searching for innovation; Canada Labor market regulation and labor relations in the construction industry: the special case of Quebec within the Canadian context; Australia The Australian construction industry: union control in a disorganized industry; Spain Spain down the low track
The United States Dual worlds: the two growth paths in US constructionThe United Kingdom Privatization, fragmentation, and inflexible flexibilization in the UK construction industry; Republic of Korea The drivers for change in the Korean construction industry: regulation and deregulation; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910813118803321 |
London, : Routledge, 2003 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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A business framework for international commercialization of innovative construction products / / Ali Albassami, Andrew P. McCoy |
Autore | Albassami Ali. |
Edizione | [First edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : , : Momentum Press, , 2016 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xx, 141 pages) : illustrations |
Disciplina | 338.47624 |
Collana | Housing innovations collection |
Soggetto topico |
Construction industry - Technological innovations
International business enterprises Business planning |
Soggetto genere / forma | Libros electronicos. |
Soggetto non controllato |
Barriers to Commercialization
Commercialization Models Construction Innovation Diffusion Innovation Adoption International Commercialization Residential Construction Risk Tolerance Saudi Arabia Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Supply Chain United States |
ISBN | 1-60650-706-0 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
1. Introduction -- Scope and context: a case study -- Recent commercialization trends in construction -- Research goal -- Methodology -- Study significance -- Book structure --
2. International innovation -- Introduction -- Globalization models -- Drivers to globalization -- Barriers to globalization -- Globalization methods -- 3. Innovation commercialization in residential construction -- Residential construction characteristics -- Industry context -- Market context -- Supply chain -- Risk tolerance -- Commercialization in residential construction -- Barriers to commercialization -- Characteristics affecting international commercialization -- Barriers to international commercialization -- Commercialization models -- 4. A case study of commercialization for structural insulated panels -- Innovative products: SIPs -- Commercialization of SIPs -- Barriers to SIP commercialization -- Needs and offers matching: the United States as innovation home market -- Needs and offers matching: Saudi Arabia as innovation host market -- 5. Initial framework development and analysis -- Barriers to international commercialization in residential construction -- Integrative framework -- BPMN modeling language -- Literature-based framework -- Initial framework assessment -- Literature findings -- Background of business terminology and modeling language -- Background of variables related to international commercialization -- Methodology -- Participants -- Survey design -- Data collection procedure -- Findings on survey instrument reliability -- Business terminology and modeling language used -- Variables related to international commercialization -- Summary and conclusion -- 6. Perceived barriers to international commercialization -- Survey design -- Data collection procedure -- Findings -- Organizational characteristics -- Findings specific to the research questions -- Analysis -- Organizational characteristics -- Research-specific analysis -- Summary and conclusion -- Market-based strategies for international commercialization -- 7. Actual barriers to international commercialization -- Participants -- Interview design -- Data collection procedure -- Findings -- Analysis -- Summary and conclusion -- 8. A new business framework for international commercialization -- A new framework -- Stage 1: needs and offer matching -- Stage 2: stakeholder networking -- Stage 3: feasibility study -- Stage 4: actual execution -- Framework validation -- Theoretical implications -- Limitations -- Further research -- References -- Index. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910460948003321 |
Albassami Ali. | ||
New York, [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : , : Momentum Press, , 2016 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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