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Decision support for avoiding structural collapses on refurbishment projects
Presentation / Conference
Kashyap, M., Anumba, C., & Egbu, C. Decision support for avoiding structural collapses on refurbishment projects. Presented at ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Cancun, Mexico

There is often a risk of structural collapse on refurbishment projects involving structural alterations, facade retentions and demolition. There is evidence which shows that the construction industry lacks appropriate management systems to cope up wi... Read More about Decision support for avoiding structural collapses on refurbishment projects.

Knowledge management and capability maturity model for improved competitiveness : concepts and critical success factors for a sustainable urban environment
Presentation / Conference
Egbu, C., & Renukappa, S. Knowledge management and capability maturity model for improved competitiveness : concepts and critical success factors for a sustainable urban environment. Presented at CIB W102 – 2005, International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management in a Global Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Construction Organizations, 19th-20th May 2005

Knowledge management for small medium enterprises: capturing and communicating learning and experiences
Presentation / Conference
Lee, C., Egbu, C., Boyd, D., Xiao, H., & Chinyo, E. Knowledge management for small medium enterprises: capturing and communicating learning and experiences. Presented at 4th Triennial CIB W99 Safety Health Environment Quality Conference, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

With the increasing pressure for competitiveness on the construction organisations, it is
necessary to capture, transfer and reuse project knowledge and use lessons learned from previous projects to
improve project performance. Much of construction... Read More about Knowledge management for small medium enterprises: capturing and communicating learning and experiences.

Graphical conveyance of knowledge amongst construction SMEs
Presentation / Conference
Egbu, C., Lee, C., Boyd, D., Xiao, H., & Chinyo, E. Graphical conveyance of knowledge amongst construction SMEs. Presented at CIB W102, Information and Knowledge Management in Global Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Construction Organisations, Lisoa, Portugal

Much of construction work is project-based, short-term and task-oriented; promoting a
culture of continuous learning is inhibited. Very often, specialist and technical knowledge
is not shared laterally, neither between fellow site personnel nor org... Read More about Graphical conveyance of knowledge amongst construction SMEs.

Graphical conveyance of knowledge amongst construction SMEs
Presentation / Conference
Egbu, C., Lee, C., Boyd, D., Xiao, H., & Chinyo, E. Graphical conveyance of knowledge amongst construction SMEs. Presented at CIB W102, Information and Knowledge Management in Global Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Construction Organisations, Lisoa, Portugal

Much of construction work is project-based, short-term and task-oriented; promoting a
culture of continuous learning is inhibited. Very often, specialist and technical knowledge
is not shared laterally, neither between fellow site personnel nor org... Read More about Graphical conveyance of knowledge amongst construction SMEs.