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Knowledge Management in Construction
Anumba
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Description for Knowledge Management in Construction
Hardback. A key problem facing the construction industry is that all work is done by transient project teams, and in the past there has been no structured approach to learning from projects once they are completed. Now, though, the industry is adapting concepts of knowledge management to improve the situation. Editor(s): Anumba, Chimay J.; Egbu, Charles; Carrillo, Patricia M. Num Pages: 240 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: KJM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 638.
A key problem facing the construction industry is that all work is done by transient project teams, and in the past there has been no structured approach to learning from projects once they are completed. Now, though, the industry is adapting concepts of knowledge management to improve the situation.
A key problem facing the construction industry is that all work is done by transient project teams, and in the past there has been no structured approach to learning from projects once they are completed. Now, though, the industry is adapting concepts of knowledge management to improve the situation.
This book brings together 13 contributors from research and industry to show how managing construction knowledge can bring real benefits to organisations and projects. It covers a wide range of issues, from basic definitions and fundamental concepts, to the role of information technology, and engendering a knowledge sharing culture. Practical ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405129725
SKU
V9781405129725
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About Anumba
Chimay Anumba is Professor of Construction Engineering and Informatics, and Founding Director of the Centre for Innovative Construction Engineering, at Loughborough University. Charles Egbu is Professor of Construction and Project Management at Glasgow Caledonian University. Patricia Carrillo is Senior Lecturer in Construction Management in the Department of Civil & Building Engineering, Loughborough University.
Reviews for Knowledge Management in Construction
'This book provides practical guidance and I consider it essential reading for all participants in the construction process.' Sir Michael Latham 'This book gives us many excellent examples of the importance of KM and how KM can be used and implemented in a project-based industry such as construction' Journal of Human Resource Costing & Accounting