The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms

Sexton, MG; Barrett, PS

Abstract

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 been the importance of the role of effective technology transfer in the innovation process. The "organizational factors of innovation" model is presented as an analytical and prescriptive tool to assist small construction firms to understand better and manage the technology transfer process. The utility and application of the model is illustrated with a case study.

Citation

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

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Sep 1, 2004
• Deposit Date: Oct 5, 2007
• Journal: Engineering Construction and Architectural Management
• Print ISSN: 0969-9988
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 342-348
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980410558539
• Keywords: Construction industry, information transfer, innovation, small enterprises
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09699980410558539