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Innovating for performance: the role of lean construction and strategic partnerships in construction firms

Johan Arifin et al.

International Journal of Business Innovation and Research2026https://doi.org/10.1504/ijbir.2026.151634article
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This study examines the effects of lean construction and strategic partnerships on firm performance, with business model innovation as a mediating mechanism in the construction industry.A quantitative research design was employed, using data collected from 226 large-scale construction firms registered as national contractors.The data were analysed using PLS-SEM.The results indicate that lean construction has a positive direct effect on firm performance and a stronger indirect effect when mediated by business model innovation.Strategic partnerships do not exert a significant direct influence on firm performance, but they contribute positively when their impact is channelled through business model innovation.In addition, business model innovation shows a strong and positive direct effect on firm performance.These findings suggest that operational efficiency and inter-organisational collaboration yield optimal performance outcomes only when supported by systematic innovation across value creation, value proposition, and value capture.

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@article{johan2026,
  title        = {{Innovating for performance: the role of lean construction and strategic partnerships in construction firms}},
  author       = {Johan Arifin et al.},
  journal      = {International Journal of Business Innovation and Research},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1504/ijbir.2026.151634},
}

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0.50

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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