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Construction Transformation: Connecting Sustainability (Ends) and New Technology (Means)
This paper sets out a research agenda for the transformation of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector toward sustainability by leveraging developing technological capabilities. Based on the review of (1) research discourses considering what is possible, (2) business discourses on what is profitable, and (3) policy discourses considering what is desirable, we find weak connections between the agendas on new technologies and sustainability. Addressing this shortcoming, there is imminent potential (and need) for connecting two agendas through aligning research, businesses, and policies. To support this approach, we propose a framework for understanding construction transformation along two dimensions: 1) the industry’s transformation of society, and 2) the transformation of the industry. We also discuss relevant theoretical frameworks for further research, including systems thinking and project organizing.
Construction Transformation: Connecting Sustainability (Ends) and New Technology (Means)
This paper sets out a research agenda for the transformation of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector toward sustainability by leveraging developing technological capabilities. Based on the review of (1) research discourses considering what is possible, (2) business discourses on what is profitable, and (3) policy discourses considering what is desirable, we find weak connections between the agendas on new technologies and sustainability. Addressing this shortcoming, there is imminent potential (and need) for connecting two agendas through aligning research, businesses, and policies. To support this approach, we propose a framework for understanding construction transformation along two dimensions: 1) the industry’s transformation of society, and 2) the transformation of the industry. We also discuss relevant theoretical frameworks for further research, including systems thinking and project organizing.
Construction Transformation: Connecting Sustainability (Ends) and New Technology (Means)
Thuesen, Christian (author) / Tommelein, Iris (author) / Lepech, Michael (author)
2020-01-01
Thuesen , C , Tommelein , I & Lepech , M 2020 , Construction Transformation: Connecting Sustainability (Ends) and New Technology (Means) . in Working Paper Proceedings of 18th Annual Engineering Project Organization Conference . Engineering Project Organization Conference 2020 , 21/10/2020 .
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Electronic Resource
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690
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