Innovation in construction is essential for growth. The industrystrives to remain competitive using a variety of approaches andneeds to engage structured initiatives linked to proven innovationconcepts, techniques and applications. Even in mature markets likethe Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector, wherebusiness behaviour is generally considered as being risk averse, itis increasingly important to embed innovation into mainstreambusiness practices.In Construction Innovation and Process Improvement anumber of wide ranging issues from construction practice indifferent countries with different contexts are presented toprovide a rich collection of literature embracing theory andpractice.Chapters are divided into three broad themes of constructioninnovation relating to: Theory and Practice; Process Drivers; andFuture Technologies. Several questions are posed, including forexample: What is particularly unique about construction innovationin theory and practice? What are the major drivers of constructioninnovation? What factors are needed to support and deliver futureconstruction technologies?In attempting to respond to such questions, the book sheds newlight on these challenges, and provides readers with a number ofways forward, especially cognisant of the increased role ofglobalisation, the enhanced impact of knowledge, and importance ofinnovation. All these can have a significant impact on strategicdecision-making, competitive advantage, and sustainable policiesand practices.Part One deals with change management, technology, sustainableconstruction, and supply chain management; Part Two addressesinnovation and process improvement drivers, including strategicmanagement, concurrent engineering, risk management, innovativeprocurement, knowledge management; Part Three explores futuretechnologies in construction - and particularly, how thesecan be harnessed and leveraged to help procure innovation andprocess improvement.