Methods for measuring productivity change and programme impact
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | CHALMERS TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLA AKTIEBOLAG - Institutionen för teknikens ekonomi och organisation |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 500 000 |
| Project duration | September 2011 - March 2016 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
Supporting the Bygginnovationen national programme for innovation in construction, methods for measuring productivity change and for studying the short and long term impact on productivity were to be developed by independent on-going evaluation research. With time, focus has shifted from productivity to mechanisms for industry/university collaboration, where the particular conditions of the built environment sector have been emphasized.
Expected results and effects
General conclusions: + Productivity growth is difficult to measure due to quality changes + Advisory services (the business council) are important + Small manufacturers are important for construction innovations + Productivity effects often occur among construction clients + No gap between industry and university views on types of collaboration + Ideas usually arise in firms + Laboratories make firms collaborate with universities + No personal mobility industry/university during projects + Part time industry/university employment often important
Planned approach and implementation
A researcher anthology (VR 2012:09) dealing with conditions that support construction innovations as well as their effects has been produced. Industry and university views on collaboration were covered by questionnaire surveys. Expected productivity effects associated with all grant applications have been analysed as a basis for programme board decisions. The 16 development projects have been analysed using grant applications, business council advice and information from project managers.