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Exploring the barriers to innovation adoption in the UK construction industry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

K-M White  and
P. John Clarkson
K-M White*
Affiliation:
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
P. John Clarkson
Affiliation:
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
*
kmw54@cam.ac.uk

Abstract

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The UK construction industry is an important aspect of the UK economy; however, it is struggling to keep pace with wider economic growth and if it does not change it will not be able to keep up with demand. There is a gap between academia and practice, and little understanding of how to successfully innovate within the industry. Following a workshop with 25 construction industry professionals on the barriers to innovation in the construction industry, key themes were developed through thematic analysis including regulation, fragmentation and constant change.

Keywords

inclusive designcase studyconstruction industryinnovation adoption

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Industrial Design
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 2473 - 2482
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