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Van Bruinessen, T.M. (author), Smulders, F.E.H.M. (author), Hopman, J.J. (author)The research this paper reports on aims to develop a design and engineering strategy for complex ships in between incremental and radical innovation. The majority of European ship-design industry concentrates on the development of complex, one-off ‘specials’ for the offshore industry, like dredgers, drill ships, pipelaying ships, et cetera. This...conference paper 2013
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Buijs, J.A. (author)This paper will introduce a new book on innovating, the process that leads to innovation(s). It is based on the experiences in the innovation and creativity field from the Delft University of Technology as well as from independent consultancy. These experiences are condensed in an overall method for innovating from inside a company. To recognize...conference paper 2012
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Broesterhuizen, E.F.M. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Docters van Leeuwen, L. (author), Taneja, P. (author), Zwakhals, J.W. (author), Nijdam, M.H. (author)Ports are known to be one of the most polluting sectors, and therefore provide an opportunity to reduce emission significantly. Until now, the attention has been given to reduction of emissions in transport and shipping. The scope of research must expand to include port infrastructures, which should be made more sustainable. In many industries,...conference paper 2012
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Guldemond, N.A. (author), Van Geenhuizen, M.S. (author)Living labs are a relatively new instrument in enhancing open innovation. They are practical environments for innovation aiming at a better mix and match between stakeholders for co-development and reduction of time-to-market of innovations through early involvement of user groups. Living lab settings range from delimited environments for co...conference paper 2012
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Kasmire, J. (author), Dijkema, G.P.J. (author), Nikolic, I. (author)Horticulture, a pillar of the Dutch economy, has already achieved remarkable productivity increases through the use of natural gas for heating, lighting and CO2. Further innovative technologies that could aid the transition toward sustainable energy use, including heat/cold storage and deepgeothermal heat sources, are currently in development...conference paper 2012
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Guldemond, N.A. (author), Van Geenhuizen, M.S. (author)The development of medical clusters is high on the agenda of many policymakers in the European Union. Constructing medical clusters may draw on the presence of living labs of different kinds in the regions involved. Living labs are practical environments for innovation aiming at a better mix and match between stakeholders for co-development and...conference paper 2012
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Cré, J. (author), Mlecnik, E. (author), Kondratenko, I. (author), Degraeve, P. (author), Van der Have, J.A. (author), Vrijders, J. (author), Van Dessel, J. (author), Haavik, T. (author), Aabrekk, S. (author), Paiho, S. (author), Stenlund, O. (author), Svendsen, S. (author), Vanhoutteghem, L. (author), Hansen, S. (author)Within an ERANET-ERACOBUILD project, this study investigates the opportunities and barriers to establish a “one stop shop” with an integrated supply side, to counteract the fragmented offer in sustainable renovation of single-family houses and to increase the level of knowledge, skills and innovations. Aspects of providing reliable information...conference paper 2012
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Lees, T. (author), Sexton, M. (author)The UK has set a target for a reduction in CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. The domestic sector accounts for 25% of UK emissions from the generation of heat and electricity for homes. For this sector to move to a low-carbon path, it will need to transform the environmental performance of housing. The transformation will...conference paper 2011
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Bismarchi, L.F. (author), Loschiavo dos Santos, M.C. (author)The building sector is one of the most strategic sectors everywhere in the sustainability context because of it´s socioeconomic role as one of the largest employers and also because of it´s evironmental role as one of the world´s biggest polluter. The adoption of a performance based procurement process to implement the Brazilian public housing...conference paper 2011
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Hansen, R. (author), Prins, M. (author), Straub, A. (author)In most literature integrated contracting and procurement is assumed to result in more innovative solutions as a result of the intended process integration. This paper explores Design Build Finance Maintain Operate (DBFMO) cases in the Netherlands on resulting innovations focusing on maintenance and energy-use. It is assumed that in DBFMO...conference paper 2011
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Rose, T.M. (author), Manley, K. (author)This paper draws on a major study the authors conducted for the Australian Government in 2009. It focuses on the diffusion issues surrounding the uptake of sustainable building and construction products in Australia. Innovative sustainable products can minimise the environmental impact during construction, while maximising asset performance,...conference paper 2011
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Boussemaere, N. (author)Today in many of our neighbouring countries working together in integrated project teams, using groupware and BIM, is the future way of process thinking in the building practice. Everyone is convinced that teams outperform individuals! Especially when diverse skills, judgement and experiences can enhance the projects outcome. This paper...conference paper 2011
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Raisbeck, P. (author)What are the organisational paradoxes that beset the design process in architectural firms? As innovative knowledge workers and system integrators architects are often called upon to produce innovative and custom designed buildings. Architects can be characterized as knowledge intensive professionals who help to lead innovation. However, most of...conference paper 2011
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Thuesen, C. (author), Koch, C. (author)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. Theories within SNM look upon innovation in a sector as a socio-technical phenomenon and identify three levels of socio-technical interaction within which sectorial...conference paper 2011
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Lenferink, S. (author), Hoezen, M.E.L. (author)In 2004 the European Commission introduced the competitive dialogue as a procurement procedure to enable for an open public-private dialogue leading to more innovation, increased competition and more trust. Since 2004 this procedure has been increasingly applied in complex Dutch road infrastructure projects. In this paper experiences from...conference paper 2011
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Eriksson, P.E. (author)Organizational ambidexterity refers to an organizations ability to both exploit existing knowledge, assets, and positions for short-term profits and also explore new knowledge, technologies, and markets to enhance long-term development. Ambidexterity research has mostly focused on firm or business unit levels. Studies dealing purely with...conference paper 2011
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Boussemaere, N. (author)Today in many of our neighbouring countries ‘working together in integrated project teams’, using groupware and BIM, is the future way of process thinking in the building practice. Everyone is convinced that ‘teams outperform individuals’! Especially when diverse skills, judgement and experiences can enhance the project’s outcome. This paper...conference paper 2011
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Bröchner, J. (author)Productivity increase in the construction industry is often seen as low. Construction innovation projects could be prioritized partly based on expected contribution to industry productivity. Quality change in construction outputs and inputs is crucial. The purpose is to explore new output quality indicators. The analysis draws upon life cycle...conference paper 2011
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Bajracharya, A. (author)This paper presents a case of group housing project that was new of its kind implemented in the underdeveloped economy of Nepal. The concept of the project as a whole has been taken as a contextual innovation because of its newness and uniqueness in the context of the country at the time of implementation. This study presents a detail account of...conference paper 2011