Virtual design and construction: innovation process and diffusion in Finnish construction business. (2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Matinaro, Ville; Liu, Yang
• Is Part Of: International journal of innovation and learning. Volume 18:Number 2(2015)
• Page Start: 133
• Page End: 150
• Publication Date: 2015
• Subjects: innovation process -- organisational learning -- implementation -- innovation diffusion -- knowledge management -- communication -- leadership skills -- Finland -- virtual design -- construction industry -- human resource management -- HRM -- construction projects; Knowledge management -- Periodicals; Learning -- Periodicals; Diffusion of innovations -- Periodicals; 006.33
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1471-8197

Abstract

In construction business, implementation of innovations seems to be difficult especially when high-technology is involved. There are some observed barriers such as its cyclical nature and project-based working which are not ideal for implementing processes. This paper highlights leadership skills instead of traditional skills from the management and suggests that there is a need to change some human resource management practices. In projects-based industry, learning processes must happen in the projects themselves and cooperation between projects is highly important. Also good communication skills and channels are essential. Innovations and leadership have a crucial role in this process.