In architecture and construction, business goals and innovation often progress at different paces, primarily due to varied priorities and risk approaches. Here’s why:
Durability and Standards Compliance: Stability, regulatory compliance, and consistent quality are essential, while innovation often introduces new technologies that require testing. To minimize risks, companies tend to rely on established methods.
Different Time Horizons: Construction projects operate under strict timelines with an emphasis on quick deliverables, whereas innovation takes time and typically yields returns only in the long term.
Resistance to Change: Established processes and systems can be difficult to adapt to new technologies without significant investment in training and restructuring.
High Costs and Resource Constraints: Innovation demands substantial investment, which may not pay off immediately and could impact the profitability of ongoing projects.
Technical Risks: In construction, errors directly affect safety. Innovations introduce technical risks, so companies often aim to maintain control over quality to avoid potential safety issues.
Personally, I can't imagine life without innovation. It keeps work exciting and meaningful, and I’ve learned through trial and error how to effectively merge business strategy with innovation.
For example, the success of Brette Haus, our Baltic startup, showcases how innovative transformable architecture can combine functionality with eco-friendly materials. The key to achieving this balance lies in cultivating a corporate culture that supports and actively encourages innovation.
Durability and Standards Compliance: Stability, regulatory compliance, and consistent quality are essential, while innovation often introduces new technologies that require testing. To minimize risks, companies tend to rely on established methods.
Different Time Horizons: Construction projects operate under strict timelines with an emphasis on quick deliverables, whereas innovation takes time and typically yields returns only in the long term.
Resistance to Change: Established processes and systems can be difficult to adapt to new technologies without significant investment in training and restructuring.
High Costs and Resource Constraints: Innovation demands substantial investment, which may not pay off immediately and could impact the profitability of ongoing projects.
Technical Risks: In construction, errors directly affect safety. Innovations introduce technical risks, so companies often aim to maintain control over quality to avoid potential safety issues.
Personally, I can't imagine life without innovation. It keeps work exciting and meaningful, and I’ve learned through trial and error how to effectively merge business strategy with innovation.
For example, the success of Brette Haus, our Baltic startup, showcases how innovative transformable architecture can combine functionality with eco-friendly materials. The key to achieving this balance lies in cultivating a corporate culture that supports and actively encourages innovation.