Affordable housing and clean technology transfer in construction firms in Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
pp. 101768
Author(s):  
Rolando-Arturo Cubillos-González ◽  
Grace Tibério Cardoso
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Clean Technology ◽  
Construction Firms

scholarly journals Análisis de redes para la transferencia de tecnologías sostenibles entre firmas de construcción internacional

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rolando Arturo Cubillos-González
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Social Housing ◽  
The United States ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Sustainable Technology ◽  
Adaptation Capacity ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Technological Adaptation

Resumen La transferencia de tecnología sostenible es compleja para las firmas de construcción. Una posible solución es analizar esa clase de transferencia como una red social ya que, si se identifican las diferentes relaciones entre los actores del sector construcción, es posible evaluar la capacidad de adaptación tecnológica de dichos actores. El objetivo fue evaluar la transferencia de tecnología sostenible entre empresas constructoras internacionales que se dedican a construir vivienda social o accesible. Para esto, se identificaron dos países con capacidad de transferencia de tecnología sostenible (Reino Unido y Estados Unidos) y dos países de menor capacidad tecnológica y con potencial de adaptarse a dichas tecnologías (Brasil y Colombia); posteriormente, se seleccionaron cinco firmas constructoras por cada país, con las cuales se hizo un análisis de redes (grado, intensidad, cercanía y densidad), y luego, procesos de simulación. Como resultado se identificó la capacidad de transferencia tecnológica que tienen las empresas latinoamericanas para aceptar y adaptar tecnologías de empresas de países industrializados, y se espera poder desarrollar indicadores de medición del proceso de transferencia tecnológica que permitan comprender mejor la complejidad de este proceso en el área de la vivienda social. Palabras clave: adaptación tecnológica, edificaciones sostenibles, industria de la construcción, sector de la construcción, transferencia tecnología, vivienda accesible, vivienda social   Abstract The transfer of Green technology is complex for construction firms. A possible solution is to analyze it as a social network since, if the different relationships between the actors in the construction sector are identified, it is possible to evaluate the technological adaptation capacity of these actors. The objective was to evaluate the transfer of sustainable technology between international construction companies that are dedicated to building social or accessible housing. For this, two countries with the capacity to transfer sustainable technology (United Kingdom and the United States) and two countries with less technological capacity and with the potential to adapt to these technologies (Brazil and Colombia) were identified, then 5 construction firms were selected for each country with which an analysis of networks (degree, intensity, proximity and density) and then simulation processes was carried out. As a result, the technological transfer capacity of Latin American companies to accept and adapt technologies from companies in industrialized countries was identified and it is hoped to be able to develop indicators of measurement of the technology transfer process that allows a better understanding of the complexity of this process in the area of Social Housing Keywords: technological adaptation, sustainable buildings, construction industry, construction sector, technology transfer, accessible housing, social housing   Recibido: enero 3 / 2019  Evaluado: julio 9 / 2019  Aceptado: noviembre 4 / 2019 Publicado en línea: noviembre de 2019                               Actualizado: noviembre de 2019

scholarly journals Facilitating Technology Transfer in Offsite Construction Between India and the UK: Drivers and Challenges

2015 ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Mohammed Arif ◽  
Aman Gupta ◽  
Isabela de Oliveira Bastos
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Traditional Construction ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Developed Nations

The increasing demand for affordable housing in developing countries such as India which mainly uses traditional construction technologies begs the need of technologies that are efficient, low cost, and at the same time high quality. Technologies used by developed nations can meet that need if the transfer could be accomplished efficiently. The purpose of this research is to present findings of a survey and follow-up interviews of senior managers from UK and India to explore the drivers and challenges to facilitate technology transfer in offsite construction between the two countries.

scholarly journals An Adaptable Conceptual Model for Construction Technology Transfer: The BRI in Africa, the Case of Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3376
Author(s):  
Zahra Abdulhadi Shukra ◽  
Ying Zhou ◽  
Lingling Wang
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
The Body ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Developmental Relationships ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Construction Firms

Unlike other developmental relationships, BRI is the most promising icon in transforming the construction industry and built environment in Africa; the infrastructure developments like highways, bridges, skyscrapers, and aviation take in advanced construction technologies, methods, and skills. However, the technological capability of Chinese construction firms is not transferred in the highest capacity to the host countries. Nevertheless, the main focus is on delivering modern railways, highways, and skyscrapers. Thus, this research aimed to propose an adaptable technology transfer model by identifying the theoretical concepts in the body of knowledge, exploring the prior technology transfer models and the best experiences. The findings indicated that the BRI inclusive countries in Africa benefit from infrastructure development with an investment amount of more than US$33 billion with potential technology spillovers, but in an unplanned, and not best suited to their conditions because of the lack of a single-country-based technology, transfer model ahead of project implementation. Using a systems thinking approach and a causal loop diagram tool, the authors created a conceptual model to guide the Africa’s construction technology transfer through BRI. The research also examined case study projects in Ethiopia to assert the new model’s practicability over the existing processes. Moreover, the university–industry linkage structures, can facilitate the process through R&D and innovation in the whole project life cycle.

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