R & D investment and impact in the global construction industry /
"R & D Investment and Impact in the Global Construction Industry brings together contributions from leading academics in a diverse group of countries to investigate the role of research and development (R & D) in the construction industry. Investment in R & D is a proven factor in e...
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| Other Authors: | , , |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Abingdon, Oxon ; New York :
Routledge,
2014.
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| Series: | CIB
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "R & D Investment and Impact in the Global Construction Industry brings together contributions from leading academics in a diverse group of countries to investigate the role of research and development (R & D) in the construction industry. Investment in R & D is a proven factor in economic growth, and helps develop a more productive and innovative industry. This book explores how policy makers and industry leaders can better target future investment; and how industry and researchers can manage their efforts to improve productivity whilst addressing the environmental and social needs of their communities. Case studies present projects where R & D ideas funded by both the private and public sectors have been translated from research into practice or policy, and examine drivers, successes and barriers to the delivery of R & D in industry. Based on research from the CIB Task Group TG85 (R & D Investment and Impact) and concluding with a roadmap for maximising the impact of R & D in the future, the book holds valuable lessons for practitioners, policy makers and researchers across the international construction industry"-- |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxxvii, 325 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781317685869 1317685865 1306890446 9781306890441 0415859131 9780415859134 |