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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.