Knowledge Management in the Construction Industry: A Socio-Technical Perspective: A Socio-Technical PerspectiveKazi, Abdul Samad Knowledge Management in the Construction Industry: A Socio-Technical Perspective presents a portfolio of concepts, methods, models, and tools supported by real life case studies from various corners of the globe providing insights into the management of knowledge in the construction industry. Untangling the hype from the reality, practical means of implementing knowledge management in the construction industry through various mechanisms and tools are demonstrated. For the practitioner, it provides practical insights and experiences from real life cases, for the researcher and academic, it provides current and state-of-the-art undertakings in this emerging area for the construction industry. |
From inside the book
Results 11-15 of 66
... (specific discipline), contract administration, QA—and additional keywords for specific details covered (e.g., relevant technical terms). This information can be entered quite rapidly, using a system of guided keywords, and will greatly ...
... specific responsibilities assigned. Discussion and training sessions around the company's offices should aim to promote the initiative, conveying the strategy and general techniques. A survey should be undertaken of what is currently ...
... specific knowledge. There are, however, several areas where elements of the system can and should be company wide. Conclusion. It is clear that the effective use of project-generated knowledge will increase the financial health of a ...
... specific knowledge are in the best position to deal with the most appropriate mechanisms for its management, so companies should avoid adopting and using a system that has been imposed from “outside.” • The appropriate mix of tacit ...
... specific knowledge, as well as who must share it and who can own it. Thirdly, it creates the context for social interaction that determines how knowledge will be used in particular situations. Fourthly, it shapes the processes by which ...
Contents
1 | |
18 | |
Chapter III Managing the External Provision of Knowledge Management Services for Projects | 34 |
Smart Construction | 53 |
A SocioTechnical Perspective | 67 |
A Community of Practice Perspective | 90 |
A UK Construction Company Case Study | 112 |
Learning from Experience | 129 |
From the SocioTechnical Perspective 19621966 to Knowledge Management What Have We Learned? | 203 |
Emerging Models and Solutions | 224 |
A Holistic Strategic Approach to the Management of Knowledge | 225 |
An Exploration on the CoProduction of Project Needs and Requirements by ClientSpecialist Groups | 251 |
Chapter XV Decision Support Systems and their Application in Construction | 276 |
Chapter XVI A Knowledge Management Portal System for Construction Projects Using Knowledge Map | 299 |
Chapter XVII An Integrative Knowledge Management System for EnvironmentalConscious Construction | 322 |
A Vision for Future Project Information Technologies | 343 |
Facilitating Organisational Learning within the Construction Industry | 130 |
Chapter IX Knowledge Management in Higher Education and Professional Development in the Construction Industry | 150 |
Chapter X Empirical Investigation of Organisational Learning Ability as a Performance Driver in Construction | 166 |
Chapter XI Evaluating an Organisations Learning Culture Using Learning Histories | 185 |
About the Authors | 363 |
Index | 373 |