Program overview | Projects Building Research Innovation Technology and Environment (BRITE) [Manley, QUT] 2004-021-A Project participants and team members | Karen Manley | | Arup Australasia | Richard Hough | | CSIRO | Stephen McFallan | | Qld Dept of Main Roads | Michael Swainston | | Qld Dept of Public Works | Dale Gilbert, Wendy May-Taylor, Julia Willis | | Queensland University of Technology | Mary Hardie, Stephen Kajewski, Robyn Keast, Neal Ryan, Linden Spindler |
Innovation typically refers to positive changes ― improving existing arrangements and developing new ones. Twelve BRITE innovation case studies have now been completed and show how innovations can be successfully implemented in a range of projects in the construction sector, and the benefits that can be gained. These case studies show successful innovations on Australian building and construction projects. The six recently completed case studies are: - Managing stormwater with storage gutters and infiltration
 - Saving on-site remediation costs
- Post-tensioned steel trusses for long span roofs
- Twin-coil air conditioning at the Art Gallery of South Australia
 - Better project outcomes with relationship management and 3D CAD
- Using recycled tyres to construct an access road over saturated terrain
In July 2006, the BRITE team created a new publication entitled Innovate now!, which distils the outcomes of the survey and case studies for those building and construction businesses trying to create an innovation program. This industry focussed booklet was launched at AIB's National Conference on the Gold Coast in September 2006. |
