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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.

Hybrid concrete: improved processes and performance (2003)
Journal Article
Barrett, P. (2003). Hybrid concrete: improved processes and performance. https://doi.org/10.1680/stbu.156.2.193.37875

This paper presents the results of a study of three very successful Hybrid concrete projects. Supply chain analyses are described and, in the event, the situations found are typified as networks. Problem areas are identified together with various ill... Read More about Hybrid concrete: improved processes and performance.

Research as a kaleidoscope on practice (2003)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., & Barrett, L. (2003). Research as a kaleidoscope on practice. Construction Management and Economics, 21(7), 755-766. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000093314

Insufficient attention is paid to the relationship between research and practice in construction. Those in industry want straightforward guidance, but inhabit a complex socially constructed world. As a result, they are often disappointed with the con... Read More about Research as a kaleidoscope on practice.