| Description |
viii, 219 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Changing business relationships -- Construction in the knowledge economy -- Evolution of knowledge management in the construction industry -- Knowledge perspectives, approaches, and creation processes -- Knowledge management systems -- Domain conceptualisation through ontology -- Construction ontology development -- Complex problem solving : the use of evolutionary algorithms -- Application of genetic algorithms for design -- Future technology for knowledge management -- Knowledge-infused alliances of companies |
| Summary |
A holistic approach to knowledge management (KM) is taken in this book to incorporate all of the relevant themes, tackling technological, socio-cultural and organisational issues, with the creation of value as a focus throughout. Information is drawn from a broad range of sources to explain core theories and provide guidance on practical application. -- |
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A successful construction business is a knowledge business. And knowledge must be managed effectively to be used efficiently, especially in a complex project-oriented business such as construction, where skills acquired and lessons learned on one project need to be applied to the next. -- |
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Written by the authors of the first EU-funded KM research project in the field of construction, this textbook is uniquely well-researched, and is the perfect introduction to KM for students across the built environment. It is also a crucial guide to the topic for practitioners. --Book Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available in print edition |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Subject |
Knowledge management -- Case studies.
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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| Author |
Miles, John, 1950-
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| LC no. |
2010036131 |
| ISBN |
0203876091 (e-book) |
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0415545951 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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041554596X (paperback: alk. paper) |
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9780203876091 (ebook) |
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9780415545952 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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9780415545969 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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