Applicability of open innovation principles (see Table 2) to blockchain in construction
| Categories of principles | Closed innovation (CI) principles | Open innovation (OI) principles | Indicative interviewee arguments in support of CI | Indicative interviewee arguments in support of OI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human resources (HR) | 1 | 22 | Not a huge difference from how we manage it today | We need to find and train the best skills |
| Research and development (R&D) | 3 | 20 | We have our own dedicated R&D departments | We take advantage of developments from open consortia |
| Commercialisation | 3 | 20 | Government needs to help us internalise these initiatives | Blockchain ecosystems are useful in the pre-competitive stage |
| Business models | 9 | 14 | Construction firm protect existing business models | Businesses need to align with technology |
| Idea creation | 0 | 23 | N/A | We take advantage of ideas around blockchain |
| Intellectual property (IP) | 11 | 12 | Construction does not have the culture of sharing data | Blockchain needs companies sharing their data |
| Total interviewees | 23 | 23 | N/A | N/A |
| Categories of principles | Closed innovation (CI) principles | Open innovation (OI) principles | Indicative interviewee arguments in support of CI | Indicative interviewee arguments in support of OI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human resources (HR) | 1 | 22 | Not a huge difference from how we manage it today | We need to find and train the best skills |
| Research and development (R&D) | 3 | 20 | We have our own dedicated R&D departments | We take advantage of developments from open consortia |
| Commercialisation | 3 | 20 | Government needs to help us internalise these initiatives | Blockchain ecosystems are useful in the pre-competitive stage |
| Business models | 9 | 14 | Construction firm protect existing business models | Businesses need to align with technology |
| Idea creation | 0 | 23 | N/A | We take advantage of ideas around blockchain |
| Intellectual property (IP) | 11 | 12 | Construction does not have the culture of sharing data | Blockchain needs companies sharing their data |
| Total interviewees | 23 | 23 | N/A | N/A |
Note(s): N/A: Not Applicable