{"product_id":"capture-and-reuse-of-project-knowledge-in-construction-9781405198899","title":"Capture and Reuse of Project Knowledge in Construction","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescribes a methodology for the 'live' capture of reusable project knowledge, utilising current technology. Developed in response to the shortcomings of current practices. Outlines the organisational benefits of reusing knowledge within a project-based environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAuthor details\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 The need for live capture and reuse of project knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The objectives and contents of the book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Knowledge Management – Key Concepts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Defining knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Knowledge management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Functionalist vs. interpretivist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Information systems vs. human resource management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3 Interdisciplinary perspective\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4 Combined soft and hard approaches\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Benefits and barriers to KM\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 KM processes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1 Knowledge capture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.2 Knowledge sharing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.3 Knowledge reuse – adapting and applying\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.4 Knowledge maintenance – archiving and retirement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 KM in construction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.1 Shortcomings of current practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.2 KM research projects in construction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 The importance of ‘live’ capture and reuse of project knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Reusable Project Knowledge – Generation and Capture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Reusable project knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.1 Types of reusable project knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.2 Characteristics of reusable project knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Learning situations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Formal learning situations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Ad hoc learning situations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Current practice on capture and reuse of project knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Post project reviews\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Communities of Practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Training\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.4 Recruitment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.5 Face-to-face interaction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.6 Mentoring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.7 Succession planning and management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.8 Reassignment of people\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.9 Knowledge bases\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.10 Intranets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.11 Groupware\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.12 Project extranets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.13 Case-based reasoning\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.14 Text mining\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Soft issues in KM\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 People issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Organisational issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.3 Cultural issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Summary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Collaborative Learning in Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Collaborative learning\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 CL in construction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Previous research in CL\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Implementing CL in construction projects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Summary\/conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Methodology for Live Knowledge Capture and Reuse of Project Knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Background of case study companies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Findings from the case studies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 End-users’ requirements for knowledge capture and reuse\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Analysis of the end-users’ requirements for knowledge capture and reuse\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 Current practice for the capture of reusable project knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.4 Analysis of current practice for the capture of reusable project knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Structure of the ‘live’ capture and reuse of project knowledge methodology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Integrated workflow system\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Capri.net System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 System architecture of prototype application\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Development of the Web-based knowledge base\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Selection of development environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 User interface and programme codes development\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Database design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Refinement of the IWS and user interface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Operation of the prototype application\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Logging in\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Browsing the Summary Page\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.3 Exploring the content of the system through the ‘Index Page’\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.4 Exploring and validating the details of a knowledge item\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.5 Add and Edit project details\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.6 Adding new knowledge category and type\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.7 Create account for new user\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.8 Add New Knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.9 Conducting a search\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Testing and evaluation of Capri.net\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.1 Prototype testing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.2 Prototype evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Concluding Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Summary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Limitations of the research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Further work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Concluding remarks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A Table Comparing the Various Knowledge Management Process Models\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B Details of the Types of Reusable Project Knowledge Identified\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C Additional Learning Situations Related to Change Management, Problem-Solving and Innovation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix D Companies’ Practice and Requirements on Knowledge Representation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default 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