Putting academic ideas into practice: technological progress and the absorptive capacity of construction organizations

David Gann · 2001 · Construction Management and Economics

Summary. Construction firms in the UK vary widely in their ability to absorb academic research. Large firms with qualified staff, specialist focus, and university partnerships directly implement research findings. Most firms learn through publications and professional networks instead. Professional institutions help share knowledge but sometimes block innovation by enforcing outdated practices. Government-sponsored collaboration between researchers and practitioners accelerates adoption. Construction organizations need stronger feedback loops, continuous learning, and training to improve their capacity to use new ideas.

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DOI

10.1080/01446190010020480

Countries

United Kingdom

Regions

Europe

Categories

innovation-networks, innovation-theory, general-innovation

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2026-04-28