Building Research Innovation Technology and Environment (BRITE) [Manley, QUT] 2004-021-A

2004-021-A

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2004

Innovation typically refers to positive changes ― improving existing arrangements and developing new ones. Twelve BRITE innovation case studies have now been completed and show how innovations can be...

Overview

Innovation typically refers to positive changes ― improving existing arrangements and developing new ones. Twelve BRITE innovation case studies have now been completed and show how innovations can be successfully implemented in a range of projects in the construction sector, and the benefits that can be gained. These case studies show successful innovations on Australian building and construction projects. The six recently completed case studies are:

Managing stormwater with storage gutters and infiltration
Saving on-site remediation costs
Post-tensioned steel trusses for long span roofs
Twin-coil air conditioning at the Art Gallery of South Australia
Better project outcomes with relationship management and 3D CAD
Using recycled tyres to construct an access road over saturated terrain

In July 2006, the BRITE team created a new publication entitled Innovate now!, which distils the outcomes of the survey and case studies for those building and construction businesses trying to create an innovation program. This industry focussed booklet was launched at AIB’s National Conference on the Gold Coast in September 2006.