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Opportunities for Innovation in Construction Equipment and Methods

by C. B. Tatum, Stanford Univ, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Utilization of Ocean Waves?Wave to Energy Conversion

Abstract:

New applications and other significant driving forces indicate a strong opportunity for innovation in construction equipment and methods. Investigations of other industries provide a rich background for a historical analysis of advancements in construction equipment and for speculation about opportunities in the future. The major sections of the paper review relevant findings from investigations of technical progress in other industries, analyze the development of construction equipment using this framework, anticipate opportunities for innovation in construction equipment, and give actions by manufacturers, owners, designers, and contractors.

Subject Headings: Construction equipment | Construction methods | Innovation | Construction industry | Owners | Contracts and subcontracts

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