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EPSRC Reference: GR/R20564/01
Title: Creating, Sustaining & Disseminating Knowledge For Sustainable Construction: Tools, Methods & Architectures
Principal Investigator: Cornford, Dr T
Other Investigators:
Mitev, Dr N Venters, Dr WJ
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:
AMEC Atkins Davis Langdon
Hockerton Housing Project Trading Taylor Woodrow
Department: Information Systems
Organisation: London School of Economics & Pol Sci
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 August 2001 Ends: 31 July 2004 Value (£): 178,852
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Construction Ops & Management
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Construction Information Technologies
Technical Consultancy
Related Grants:
GR/R20274/01 GR/R21332/01
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Summary on Grant Application Form
To attain the goals of sustainable construction requires that the industry intensify its efforts to move to a knowledge intensive mode. Sustainability goals can only be achieved if construction activities are informed by new resources of knowledge and expertise. However, it appears that knowledge management is still in its infancy and initial findings has shown that the technology element must be sensitive to the cultural aspects of sharing knowledge, particularly if employees are to be encouraged to embrace this new way of working. The overall aim of this project is to develop methods, tools, architectures, and associated organisational practices in order to promote sustainability knowledge sharing and re-use in the construction sector. This is intended to be achieved by identifying and implementing solutions that are best able to suit the nature of knowledge within construction partnerships, the needs of the employees, the needs of the organisation, and the management processes. The project will promote learning from experience and contribute to improved decision making during the design and construction process, leading to better building quality and more sustainable building practice.
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