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Innovation in small, project-based construction firms (2006)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., & Sexton, M. (2006). Innovation in small, project-based construction firms. British Journal of Management, 17(4), 331-346. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8551.2005.00461.x

Relevant literature is synthesized to provide a holistic picture of our current knowledge of innovation in small, project-based firms, highlighting significant gaps in the broad areas of ‘focus and outcome’, ‘organizational capabilities’, ‘context’ a... Read More about Innovation in small, project-based construction firms.

Performance-based building and innovation: Balancing client and industry needs (2005)
Journal Article
Sexton, M., & Barrett, P. (2005). Performance-based building and innovation: Balancing client and industry needs. Building Research and Information, 33(2), 142-148. https://doi.org/10.1080/0961321042000323789

One reason for the interest in performance-based building is that it is commonly advocated as a powerful way of enhancing innovation performance by articulating building performance outcomes, and by offering relevant procurement actors the discretion... Read More about Performance-based building and innovation: Balancing client and industry needs.

Performance-based building and innovation: Balancing client and industry needs (2005)
Journal Article
Sexton, M., & Barrett, P. (2005). Performance-based building and innovation: Balancing client and industry needs. Building Research and Information, 33(2), 142-148. https://doi.org/10.1080/0961321042000323789

One reason for the interest in performance-based building is that it is commonly advocated as a powerful way of enhancing innovation performance by articulating building performance outcomes, and by offering relevant procurement actors the discretion... Read More about Performance-based building and innovation: Balancing client and industry needs.

The role of the HyCon design-support tool in elevating hybrid concrete as a design option for structural frames (2005)
Journal Article
Sexton, M., Goulding, J., Zhang, X., Kagioglou, M., Aouad, G., Cooper, R., & Barrett, P. (2005). The role of the HyCon design-support tool in elevating hybrid concrete as a design option for structural frames. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(6), 568-586. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980510634137

Purpose " The purpose of this paper is to identify interdependent barriers to the search and selection of new technologies by design engineers at industry, organisation and individual levels. A "proof of concept"? HyCon tool is presented to demonstra... Read More about The role of the HyCon design-support tool in elevating hybrid concrete as a design option for structural frames.

The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms (2004)
Journal Article
Sexton, M., & Barrett, P. (2004). The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(5), 342-348. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980410558539

Findings were drawn from an 18 month research project involving in-depth case study and action research fieldwork with seven small construction companies to understand the role and significance of innovation for them. A key finding of the work has be... Read More about The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms.

The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms (2004)
Journal Article
Sexton, M., & Barrett, P. (2004). The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(5), 342-348. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980410558539

Findings were drawn from an 18 month research project involving in-depth case study and action research fieldwork with seven small construction companies to understand the role and significance of innovation for them. A key finding of the work has be... Read More about The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms.

Appropriate innovation in small construction firms (2003)
Journal Article
Sexton, M., & Barrett, P. (2003). Appropriate innovation in small construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 21(6), 623-633. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000134156

Innovation-led performance improvement in the construction industry is significantly influenced by the innovation performance of small firms. There is a dearth of research investigating innovation from the perspective of the small construction firm... Read More about Appropriate innovation in small construction firms.

A literature synthesis of innovation in small construction firms: insights, ambiguities and questions (2003)
Journal Article
Sexton, M., & Barrett, P. (2003). A literature synthesis of innovation in small construction firms: insights, ambiguities and questions. Construction Management and Economics, 21(6), 613-622. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000134147

Construction firms are being challenged to be more adept at successful innovation to better meet client needs and to enhance business competitiveness. The substantial contribution that small construction firms make to the output of the industry signi... Read More about A literature synthesis of innovation in small construction firms: insights, ambiguities and questions.

Appropriate innovation in small construction firms (2003)
Journal Article
Sexton, M., & Barrett, P. (2003). Appropriate innovation in small construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 21(6), 623-633. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000134156

Innovation-led performance improvement in the construction industry is significantly influenced by the innovation performance of small firms. There is a dearth of research investigating innovation from the perspective of the small construction firm... Read More about Appropriate innovation in small construction firms.