Commercialization of Innovations: Lessons Learned

This report takes a look at two relatively innovative technologies-Exterior Insulated Finishing Systems (EIFS) and Engineered Wood I-Joists. Several important recommendations are suggested for improving the diffusion of innovation in the residential construction industry. Based on the difficulties these innovations experienced during commercialization, the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) derived general advice that could be applied to the incorporation of new technologies by homebuilders and dissemination of information to building officials and others concerned with innovation in the housing industry.

Published in 2001
41 pages
$15.00