Abstract
By adopting a theoretical framework from strategic niche management research (SNM) this paper presents an
analysis of the innovation system of the Danish Construction industry. The analysis shows a multifaceted
landscape of innovation around an existing regime, built around existing ways of working and developed over
generations. The regime is challenged from various niches and the socio-technical landscape through trends as
globalization. Three niches (Lean Construction, BIM and System Deliveries) are subject to a detailed analysis
showing partly incompatible rationales and various degrees of innovation potential. The paper further discusses
how existing policymaking operates in a number of tensions one being between government and governance.
Based on the concepts from SNM the paper introduces an innovation map in order to support the development
of meta-governance policymaking. By mapping some of the most influential trends and promising niche
innovations and relate these to the existing regime, the innovation map can act as a medium in which
policymakers, interest organization and companies can develop and coordinate future innovation activities.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 6th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organisation |
| Number of pages | 132 |
| Place of Publication | Hørsholm |
| Publisher | Danish Building Research Institute, Aalborg University |
| Publication date | 2011 |
| Pages | 111-112 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-87-563-1514-2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | 6th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organisation: Shaping the Construction/society Nexus - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 13 Apr 2011 → 15 Apr 2011 Conference number: 6 |
Conference
| Conference | 6th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organisation |
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| Number | 6 |
| Country/Territory | Denmark |
| City | Copenhagen |
| Period | 13/04/2011 → 15/04/2011 |
Keywords
- SNM
- sector development
- Innovation
- niches
- policymaking