Innovation in Industrialized Construction Processes as a Source of Competitive Advantage with a Case Study of an Industrialized System in Colombia
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Computer data acquisition, automation, robotics and other advanced technologies are fundamental sources of competitive strategies in today's market. Construction, with frequent severe environmental conditions and its unique projects, has been slow to adopt automation technologies. However, internal and external trends are pushing some kinds of building construction into these technologies. This thesis investigates the impact of advanced technology on construction firms. The present condition of technology in construction is studied, and strategies that firms may adopt to become competitive in the technological market are discussed using two models of competitive strategy. A number of construction engineering firms in Colombia are using a recently developed industrialized construction system to gain a competitive advantage. An analysis of this new technology is used to support this research. Thesis Supervisor: David H. Marks Title: Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering
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