Policies to Encourage Innovation in Infrastructure

by Walter G. Heintzleman, GAI Consultants Inc, Monroeville, PA, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Infrastructure for Urban Growth

Abstract:

The paper discusses public policies that encourage, promote, and finance infrastructure innovation, terming these essential if excellence and cost-effectiveness are to be realized. Among the policies discussed are management/procurement stressing trust and disciplined shared values; architect/engineer procurement, research and development/design services under Brooks Law provisions; acceptance of proprietary products for demonstration; proliferation of small innovative experiments; non-limitation to standard specifications; continuing education; innovation documentation.

Subject Headings: Innovation | Infrastructure | Engineering education | Architectural engineering | Public policy | Public buildings | Standards and codes

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