@article{1445421,
      recid = {1445421},
      author = {Ghaffar, Seyed Hamidreza, and Mullett, Paul, and Pei,  Eujin, and Roberts, John,},
      title = {Innovation in construction : a practical guide to  transforming the construction industry /},
      pages = {1 online resource :},
      abstract = {This book tackles the complex topic of implementing  innovation and the successful application of advanced  technology in the construction industry. It provides a  practical guide for the transformation of the industry by  detailing appropriate and effective implementation methods,  required skill sets and structural changes necessary to  facilitate the practical and innovative application of  technology. The construction industry is behind other  industries in its level of innovation and adoption of  technology, and is of critical importance to many of  today's global challenges, such as climate change, global  warming and resource scarcity. There is therefore a need  for smarter and more efficient ways of managing available  resources. This book elaborates on how the innovative  application of technology could offer hope for the  construction industry in it's imperative to rise to current  and future global challenges. It includes the real-world  case studies of innovative projects that go beyond the  current state-of-the-art academic research, and have  improved productivity, quality and performance in the  construction sector. This book provides readers from both  industrial and academic backgrounds with a comprehensive  guide on transforming the construction industry with the  efficient and effective implementation of technologies and  modern methods of construction.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1445421},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95798-8},
}