... thematic nodes across all interviews. Findings The findings encompass drivers, challenges and critical success factors (CSFs) for implementing smart devices in construction project. For both countries, the top five CSFs were leadership, staff training, culture, technology awareness and cost...

...Amarjit Singh Purpose The purpose of this paper is to emphasize that engineering and construction are much more than possessing technical skills and that political leadership necessitates engineering, manufacturing, and construction skills. Design/methodology/approach The paper argues...

...Sidney Newton Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the study of leadership and examine potential new directions specific to innovation research in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach An editorial review of current literature and reflective critique of leadership...

...Bart A.G. Bossink This article presents four basic innovation leadership styles: charismatic, instrumental, strategic and interactive innovation leadership. The leadership styles and their characteristsics relate to process and product innovations in construction projects. A theoretical framework...