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Story boarding : from tacit to explicit knowledge
Presentation / Conference
Lee, C., & Egbu, C. Story boarding : from tacit to explicit knowledge. Presented at 1st International Salford Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI) Research Symposium, University of Salford

Knowledge capture in small and medium enterprises in the construction industry : challenges and opportunities
Presentation / Conference
Hari, S., Egbu, C., & Kumar, B. Knowledge capture in small and medium enterprises in the construction industry : challenges and opportunities. Presented at 20th Annual Conference Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM), Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Purpose – Popularity in knowledge management has, unfortunately, not been matched by parallel empirical research on the processes, challenges and benefits of knowledge capture in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry, giv... Read More about Knowledge capture in small and medium enterprises in the construction industry : challenges and opportunities.

Learning from SME site managers through debriefing
Presentation / Conference
Boyd, D., Egbu, C., Chinyio, E., & Lee, C. Learning from SME site managers through debriefing. Presented at Construction and Building Research Conference 2004, Leeds

Site managers acquire knowledge through solving complex problems in their day-today work. However, the construction industry does not capture this valuable experience formally for the greater benefit of all. If this body of knowledge could be coll... Read More about Learning from SME site managers through debriefing.

Audio diary and debriefing for knowledge management in SMEs
Presentation / Conference
Boyd, D., Egbu, C., Chinyio, E., & Lee, C. Audio diary and debriefing for knowledge management in SMEs. Presented at ARCOM 20th Annual Conference, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Site managers meet complex problems in their day-to-day work and have to find solutions promptly. However, the industry does not capture this valuable experience and may even not realise its significance. If this knowledge is collected, structured... Read More about Audio diary and debriefing for knowledge management in SMEs.

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.