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Al-Ghassani, A M, Kamara, J M, Anumba, C J and Carrillo, P M (2006) Prototype System for Knowledge Problem Definition. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 516–24.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Information technology (IT); Information management; Knowledge-based systems; Construction industry;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:5(516)
  • Abstract:
    Attitudes to knowledge management (KM) have changed considerably as organizations are now realizing its benefits. Implementation, however, has been facing serious difficulties attributed either to not being able to anticipate the barriers when planning KM strategies or to using inappropriate methods and tools for implementation. These difficulties are more critical in construction due to the fragmented nature of the industry. This paper suggests that proper definition of a KM problem at the early stages of developing the KM initiatives will result in better control over the KM barriers. A methodology for identifying KM problems within a business context is then introduced. The methodology is encapsulated into a prototype software system, which facilitates its deployment in organizations and provides online help facilities. The methodology, development, operation, and evaluation of the prototype are described. The paper concludes that the prototype offers considerable potential for delivering a clarified KM problem and a distilled set of issues for an organization to address. This represents a significant first step in any KM initiative.

Baradan, S and Usmen, M A (2006) Comparative Injury and Fatality Risk Analysis of Building Trades. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 533–9.

Chan, E H, Suen, H C and Chan, C K (2006) MAUT-Based Dispute Resolution Selection Model Prototype for International Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 444–51.

El-Mashaleh, M, O’Brien, W J and Minchin, R E (2006) Firm Performance and Information Technology Utilization in the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 499–507.

Garcia, C, Huebschman, R, Abraham, D M and Bullock, D M (2006) Using GPS to Measure the Impact of Construction Activities on Rural Interstates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 508–15.

Hyari, K and El-Rayes, K (2006) Lighting Requirements for Nighttime Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 435–43.

Kandil, A and El-Rayes, K (2006) Parallel Genetic Algorithms for Optimizing Resource Utilization in Large-Scale Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 491–8.

Lee, E, Lee, H and Harvey, J T (2006) Fast-Track Urban Freeway Rehabilitation with 55-H Weekend Closures: I-710 Long Beach Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 465–72.

Lee, S, Peña-Mora, F and Park, M (2006) Reliability and Stability Buffering Approach: Focusing on the Issues of Errors and Changes in Concurrent Design and Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 452–64.

Uma Maheswari, J, Varghese, K and Sridharan, T (2006) Application of Dependency Structure Matrix for Activity Sequencing in Concurrent Engineering Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 482–90.

Uwakweh, B O (2006) Motivational Climate of Construction Apprentice. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 525–32.

Winch, G M and North, S (2006) Critical Space Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 473–81.