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Case Studies
Sustainable Design, Innovation and Competitiveness in Construction Firms
Construction firms are experiencing greater demands for reducing their carbon footprint due to sustainability. There is gradual shift away from traditional methods to environmentally friendly design and construction processes. This chapter examines the challenges faced by construction firms as a result of sustainability and its impact on innovation and competitiveness. Using a case study strategy, the sustainability challenges and strategy of five organisations in various positions of the construction supply chain are discussed. The chapter also explores how sustainability in construction firms is driving changes in their strategy, which has triggered process, design and product innovation influencing competitiveness and profitability both in the short and long term. The concept of sustainable development and key drivers influencing sustainability strategies of construction firms are reviewed. The case study findings, analysis and discussion of the key issues based on the experience of five construction firms are presented.
Case Studies
Sustainable Design, Innovation and Competitiveness in Construction Firms
Construction firms are experiencing greater demands for reducing their carbon footprint due to sustainability. There is gradual shift away from traditional methods to environmentally friendly design and construction processes. This chapter examines the challenges faced by construction firms as a result of sustainability and its impact on innovation and competitiveness. Using a case study strategy, the sustainability challenges and strategy of five organisations in various positions of the construction supply chain are discussed. The chapter also explores how sustainability in construction firms is driving changes in their strategy, which has triggered process, design and product innovation influencing competitiveness and profitability both in the short and long term. The concept of sustainable development and key drivers influencing sustainability strategies of construction firms are reviewed. The case study findings, analysis and discussion of the key issues based on the experience of five construction firms are presented.
Case Studies
Sustainable Design, Innovation and Competitiveness in Construction Firms
Robinson, Herbert (editor) / Symonds, Barry (editor) / Gilbertson, Barry (editor) / Ilozor, Benedict (editor) / Amos, Arthlene (author) / Robinson, Herbert (author)
2015-03-02
20 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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