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Al-Ghassani, A M, Kamara, J M, Anumba, C J and Carrillo, P M (2004) An innovative approach to identifying knowledge management problems. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 349–57.

Edum-Fotwe, F T, Gibb, A G F and Benford-Miller, M (2004) Reconciling construction innovation and standardisation on major projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 366–72.

Egbu, C O (2004) Managing knowledge and intellectual capital for improved organizational innovations in the construction industry: an examination of critical success factors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 301–15.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Critical Success Factors; Innovation; Intellectual Capital; Knowledge Management; Construction Industry
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969 9988
  • URL: http://titania.emeraldinsight.com/vl=3994983/cl=113/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v11n5/s1/p301
  • Abstract:
    Innovation is viewed as a major source of competitive advantage and is perceived to be a pre-requisite for organizational success and survival. The ability to innovate depends largely on the way in which an organisation uses and exploits the resources available to it. The paper explores the importance of knowledge management (KM) and intellectual capital (IC) in organisations. It also considers the critical factors that lead to successful innovations and the role of KM and IC in this regard. The paper argues that effective management of knowledge assets involves a holistic approach to a host of factors. It is also suggested that there are a host of factors that combine in different ways to produce successful organizational innovations. It recommends that more is needed on the education and training of construction personnel and that these education and training programmes should reflect the nature of innovation and KM dimensions as very complex social processes.

Ellis, R C T, Wood, G D and Thorpe, T (2004) Technology-based learning and the project manager. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 358–65.

Hartmann, A and Girmscheid, G (2004) The innovation potential of integrated services and its utilisation through co-operation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 335–41.

Kumaraswamy, M, Love, P E D, Dulaimi, M and Rahman, M (2004) Integrating procurement and operational innovations for construction industry development. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 323–34.

Moselhi, O, Alkass, S and Al-Hussein, M (2004) Innovative 3D-modelling for selecting and locating mobile cranes. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 373–80.

Sexton, M and Barrett, P (2004) The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 342–8.

Steele, J and Murray, M (2004) Creating, supporting and sustaining a culture of innovation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(05), 316–22.