Against the odds : small firms successfully introducing new technology on construction projects

摘要: The methods by which small firms overcome the disadvantages of their size to implement innovation on construction projects are examined through five Australian case studies. It is found that such include working with advanced clients, prioritising relationship-building strategies and using patents protect intellectual property. Key obstacles implementation be bias in allocation government business assistance regulatory inefficiencies under federal systems government. study’s findings derive from a conceptual framework emphasises firm capabilities environment, typologies. Further research recommended into impact regulation innovative firms.