Factors that influence the development and diffusion of technical innovations in the construction industry

John Gambatese, Matthew R. Hallowell · 2011 · Construction Management and Economics

Summary. The paper examines why some technical innovations spread quickly through construction while others languish. Researchers surveyed 233 innovations from construction industry sources and identified statistically significant factors that motivate initial investment, enable or block diffusion, and affect project outcomes. Successful innovations required an average of 38 months, 4,700 worker-hours, and $836,000 to develop, implement, and diffuse.

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Gambatese, J., & Hallowell, M. R.. (2011). Factors that influence the development and diffusion of technical innovations in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2011.570355

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DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2011.570355
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28