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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Distance Learning; Education; Training; Interactive Video; Interactive Audio; Construction Industry
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969 9988
  • URL: http://titania.emeraldinsight.com/vl=3994983/cl=113/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v11n5/s7/p358
  • Abstract:
    Construction is a project-oriented industry that benefits from both the technical and interpersonal skills that a project manager has to offer. Increasingly, project management is viewed as being an integrated process relevant throughout the project lifecycle, which necessarily draws upon a broad range of knowledge and abilities. It is imperative that project managers, therefore, have ready access to education and training programmes that enable them to update their skills. This paper compares a new distance learning project management educational software application with a traditional multiple-media resource and a well-established postgraduate module delivered in part-time mode to establish the pedagogic effectiveness of distributed interactive multimedia. An analysis of quantitative data generated over a two-year period finds that whilst learning and confidence gains occur in all delivery modes, there is no significant difference in the academic performance of students between the traditional control and distance learning experimental groups.

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.