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Regulation and innovation in new build housing : insights into the adoption and diffusion of micro-generation technologies (2015)
Book Chapter
Abbott, C., Sexton, M., & Barlow, C. (2015). Regulation and innovation in new build housing : insights into the adoption and diffusion of micro-generation technologies. In F. Orstavik, A. Dainty, & C. Abbott (Eds.), Construction Innovation (79-88). Wiley Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118655689.ch6

Most countries in Europe have set targets to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency. In these countries, renewable energy from micro-generation technology (MGT) is an important part of the low carbon agenda. Little is known about the... Read More about Regulation and innovation in new build housing : insights into the adoption and diffusion of micro-generation technologies.

Innovation persistence during economic crisis by Nigeria's construction contracting firms : an investigation of the critical success factors
Thesis
Ugwuoke, A. (in press). Innovation persistence during economic crisis by Nigeria's construction contracting firms : an investigation of the critical success factors. (Thesis). University of Salford

Innovation is viewed by many as a driving force for sustainable economic and social change. However, it has been established that economic crisis impacts firm level innovations. The extent of the impact on firm level innovations differs widely acros... Read More about Innovation persistence during economic crisis by Nigeria's construction contracting firms : an investigation of the critical success factors.