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Arditi, D, Ayrancioglu, M and Shi, J J (2005) Worker safety issues in night-time highway construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(05), 487–501.

Fortune, C and Cox, O (2005) Current practices in building project contract price forecasting in the UK. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(05), 446–57.

Kristiansen, K, Emmitt, S and Bonke, S (2005) Changes in the Danish construction sector: the need for a new focus. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(05), 502–11.

Matsumoto, I T, Stapleton, J, Glass, J and Thorpe, T (2005) Use of process maps to develop a management briefing sheet for a design consultancy. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(05), 458–69.

Robinson, H S, Carrillo, P M, Anumba, C J and Al-Ghassani, A M (2005) Knowledge management practices in large construction organisations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(05), 431–45.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Knowledge Management; Construction Industry; benchmarking; United Kingdom
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://oberon.emeraldinsight.com/vl=18303756/cl=30/nw=1/rpsv/cgi-bin/linker?ini=emerald&reqidx=/cw/mcb/09699988/v12n5/s1/p431
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - This paper aims to investigate how large UK construction organisations manage their knowledge assets. It then proposes STEPS, a mechanism for benchmarking organisation's knowledge management maturity. Design/methodology/approach - This paper adopts a case study methodology using four large UK construction organisations. Findings - The investigation shows that the UK-based companies with international operations are ahead of their national counterparts in their KM implementation efforts. The paper concludes that construction organisations are likely to be successful in implementing KM if appropriate considerations are given to strategy formulation, implementation issues addressed and the link between KM and business strategy is strengthened. Originality/value - The paper proposes a mechanism, entitled STEPS, for benchmarking the maturity of large construction organisations' knowledge management practices. It then uses case study organisations to demonstrate how the STEPS model should be used.

Tzortzopoulos, P, Sexton, M and Cooper, R (2005) Process models implementation in the construction industry: a literature synthesis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(05), 470–86.