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Cattell, D W, Bowen, P A and Kaka, A P (2011) Proposed Framework for Applying Cumulative Prospect Theory to an Unbalanced Bidding Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1052–9.

Cheung, S O and Chow, P T (2011) Withdrawal in Construction Project Dispute Negotiation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1071–9.

Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2011) Mini-Excavator Safety: Toward Innovative Stability Testing, Procurement, and Manufacture. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1125–33.

Eybpoosh, M, Dikmen, I and Talat Birgonul, M (2011) Identification of Risk Paths in International Construction Projects Using Structural Equation Modeling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1164–75.

Fonte, G C A (2011) Energy Management Reduces Great Pyramid Build Effort by More Than 98%. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1195–204.

Golparvar-Fard, M, Peña-Mora, F and Savarese, S (2011) . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1099–116.

Gouett, M C, Haas, C T, Goodrum, P M and Caldas, C H (2011) Activity Analysis for Direct-Work Rate Improvement in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1117–24.

Hartmann, T (2011) Goal and Process Alignment during the Implementation of Decision Support Systems by Project Teams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1134–41.

Heon Jun, D and El-Rayes, K (2011) Multiobjective Optimization of Resource Leveling and Allocation during Construction Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1080–8.

Kale, S and Karaman, E A (2011) Evaluating the Knowledge Management Practices of Construction Firms by Using Importance–Comparative Performance Analysis Maps. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1142–52.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Organizations; Knowledge-based systems; Construction industry; Neural networks; Construction companies; Performance characteristics; Organizations; Knowledge management; Construction industry; Artificial neural networks; Performance; Construction firm;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000369
  • Abstract:
    The emergence of the effective management of knowledge resources as a key factor in gaining and sustaining competitive advantage presents new challenges to construction firms. Evaluating knowledge management practices is considered one of the most important challenges facing firms in today’s business environment. This paper proposes a model for evaluating the knowledge management practices of construction firms. The proposed model incorporates knowledge management concepts and multilayer perceptron (MLP) neural networks to construct an importance–comparative performance analysis (ICPA) map, a simple visual tool that can provide powerful diagnostic information to executives of construction firms. The model evaluates a firm’s knowledge management practices, identifies its competitive advantages and disadvantages in each knowledge management practice, and sets priorities for managerial actions to improve knowledge management practices. A real-world case study was conducted by administering a survey to 105 construction firms operating in Turkey and is presented to illustrate the implementation and utility of the proposed model. The case study findings provided preliminary support for the validity of the proposed model.

Kirgiz, M S (2011) Chemical Properties of Blended Cement Pastes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1036–42.

Li, J and Zou, P X W (2011) Fuzzy AHP-Based Risk Assessment Methodology for PPP Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1205–9.

Li, N and Becerik-Gerber, B (2011) Life-Cycle Approach for Implementing RFID Technology in Construction: Learning from Academic and Industry Use Cases. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1089–98.

Li, Y Y, Chen, P, Chew, D A S, Teo, C C and Ding, R G (2011) Critical Project Management Factors of AEC Firms for Delivering Green Building Projects in Singapore. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1153–63.

Love, P E D, Edwards, D J, Irani, Z and Goh, Y M (2011) Dynamics of Rework in Complex Offshore Hydrocarbon Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1060–70.

Nahmens, I and Bindroo, V (2011) Is Customization Fruitful in Industrialized Homebuilding Industry?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1027–35.

Swarup, L, Korkmaz, S and Riley, D (2011) Project Delivery Metrics for Sustainable, High-Performance Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1043–51.

Xia, B, Chan, A P C and Yeung, J F Y (2011) Developing a Fuzzy Multicriteria Decision-Making Model for Selecting Design-Build Operational Variations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1176–84.

Zhou, H and Zhang, H (2011) Risk Assessment Methodology for a Deep Foundation Pit Construction Project in Shanghai, China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1185–94.