Blocks to Effective Technology Transfer in Construction.
Abstract
This report documents the findings of an investigation of the difficulties of implementing research results affecting management techniques in construction. Several civilian and military organizations dealing with construction were contacted and studied. The initial approach was to attempt actual implementation with 'off the shelf' management tools, studying the problems of technology transfer as they occurred. The approach was changed to a 'case study' in which the problems of implementation were observed. Results show that the technology transfer process is severely impeded by problems of a behavioral nature and hinges critically on the interaction of personalities along the transfer chain. This report documents the blocks to effective transfer, which include lack of effective communication, lack of an innovative environment, and the resistance of personnel to change. Suggested ways to reduce the effects of these blocks are offered. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA069586
Entities
People
- T. C. Ryan
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory