An Empirical Investigation of Innovation Performance Pathways in Guangdong’s Building Industrialization Enterprises

Abstract

This study examines the mechanisms through which technological innovation, entrepreneurial cognition, and business model innovation jointly shape the innovation performance of Guangdong ’ s building industrialization enterprises . Applying a mixed - methods design that integrates quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews, the r esearch constructs and validates a structural equation model (SEM) to assess the direct and mediating pathways among the four core constructs. The empirical results demonstrate that technological innovation significantly enhances entrepreneurial cognition as well as business model innovation, both of which subsequently contribute to improved innovation performance . Entrepreneurial cognition further strengthens firms ’ strategic interpretation and mobilization of technological resources, while business model innovation serves as a critical conduit transforming technological capabilities into competitive advantages . This study enriches the theoretical understanding of innovation pathways in the construction industrialization sector and provides actionable insig hts for enterprises seeking to advance digital transformation, resource integration, and sustainable competitiveness.