Buildings, Vol. 15, Pages 2185: Unlocking the Mechanism of Technological Innovation Cooperation in Megaprojects: A 3C Theory Perspective

Buildings doi: 10.3390/buildings15132185

Authors:
Zhenxu Guo
Qing’e Wang
Xiaoping Cao

In the context of green development and digital transformation, the technological innovation cooperation in megaprojects requires a spanning from policy guidance, technological breakthroughs, and localized pilot projects to driven demand, integrated innovation (i.e., collaborative innovation across sectors, stages, and stakeholders), and comprehensive promotion. Despite the potential benefits, many megaprojects face challenges related to complex relationships, behavioral uncertainties, low performance, and technological innovation risks. A question of practical and theoretical significance is how to facilitate technological innovation cooperation in megaprojects. This study proposes the 3C Theory, which integrates cooperative relationships, behaviors, and performance, and investigates how technological innovation risks moderate these interactions. Using data from 19 megaprojects, we employ a mixed-methods approach involving hypothesis testing through regression analysis. The findings reveal that strong cooperative relationships positively influence cooperative performance through cooperative behaviors and that technological innovation risks play a significant moderating role. This study offers several practical recommendations for megaproject managers, including enhancing cooperative relationships, promoting effective behaviors, managing innovation risks, and developing cooperative innovation platforms. This study introduces the 3C Theory to megaprojects and provides novel insights into how collaboration and risk management can drive sustainable innovation.

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