Abstract
By viewing the construction industry as a technological innovation system (TIS) this
paper discusses possible initiatives to accelerate nanotechnological innovations. The
point of departure is a recent report on the application of nano-technology in the
Danish construction industry, which concludes that opportunities are generally poorly
appreciated by the industry and research communities alike. It is found that the
construction industry is characterized by low-tech trajectories where dedicated
innovation networks are often too fragile for innovations to stabilize and diffuse. The
institutional features of the system are furthermore poorly equipped at identifying
potentials within high-tech areas. In order to exploit the potentials of nano-technology
it is thus argued that an alternative TIS needs to be established. Initiatives should
identify and support “incubation rooms” or marked niches in order for the different
elements of the TIS to evolve. This could involve nano-visioning including scenarios
of future technological applications and industrial dynamics.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Arcom 23th annual conference |
| Volume | volume 2 |
| Publication date | 2007 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Event | 23rd Association of Researchers in Construction Management - Belfast, United Kingdom Duration: 3 Sep 2007 → 3 Sep 2007 Conference number: 23 |
Conference
| Conference | 23rd Association of Researchers in Construction Management |
|---|---|
| Number | 23 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Belfast |
| Period | 03/09/2007 → 03/09/2007 |
Keywords
- nano-technology, systemic innovation.
