Managing intellectual property for modern methods of construction

Publication X541

CIRIA, 2025
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Abstract

Explores 6 key issues and obstacles affecting intellectual property management within modern methods of construction. Covers: strategy development, implementation, and adoption, market readiness, investment and scaling, value in tendering processes, rights management within contracts, and supplier insolvency. Includes examples and case studies.

Author

Bayliss, C., Croft, A., and Fraser, N.

History

Based on research project P3280.

ISBN

9780860179733

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Building systems/frame
  • Modular/prefabricated buildings
  • Legal issues and management
  • Construction operations
  • Building structure
  • Specifications
  • Design work/drawings

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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