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Abanda, F H (2011) Knowledge modelling of emerging technologies for sustainable building development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Al-Nijaidi, H R (1985) Flexibility in the design of buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
André, J P C G (2014) Determination of the main parameters affecting the performance of bridge falsework systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Bin Sh Said, S A A (2020) The adoption of building information modelling in facilities management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Brooker, P (1997) Factors which impact on the choice of alternative dispute resolution in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Social Sciences and Law, Oxford Brookes University.
Essien, I O (2021) Modelling project complexity for leadership decision making and success in the building construction industry in Lagos, Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Farghaly, K (2020) Building information modelling and asset management: Semantic and syntactic interoperability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Khamaksorn, A (2019) Knowledge transfer processes in international construction joint venture projects in Thailand, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Nanayakkara, L (2012) Site layout: how it is perceived to affect productivity in public sector construction projects in Sri Lanka, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Real Estate and Construction, Oxford Brookes University.
Schröpfer, V (2013) Social network analysis of knowledge transfer in sustainable office building projects in the UK and Germany, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Real Estate and Construction Management , Oxford Brookes University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: case study; complexity; construction team; content analysis; Germany; knowledge flow; project team; social network analysis; sustainability; UK
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- URL: https://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/items/bbc84754-c388-44f4-96c8-7d07c56674ca/1/
- Abstract:
Sustainability is fundamentally transforming construction industries worldwide, resulting in an increased complexity of construction projects with a more divergent set of actors involved. A seamless transfer of knowledge between these actors is required. The gap between the performance of green buildings as designed and as built could be interpreted as an indication that this transfer is not immaculate. Nowadays almost every actor involved in the construction process claims to strive for sustainability. However, the way they perceive and translate it into practice varies widely between different project participants. Therefore a better understanding of how knowledge on sustainable construction is transferred and adopted is needed. A subsequent enhancement of this process could support a certain standard of sustainable building quality. Previous research indicated that social networks influence knowledge transfer (KT), as knowledge is personal and KT takes place through interaction of individuals. Moreover, social network analysis (SNA) provides the means to map the knowledge flow in a project environment and thus enables an understanding of how to enhance it. As a result SNA was used to compare KT practices in construction teams delivering office buildings to sustainable building standards in Germany and the UK. A literature review led to the establishment of a conceptual framework that characterizes the KT process. This was used to inform the research design, data collection and analysis. The research was carried out using a multiple case study approach. The data collection tools were mainly questionnaires with a combination of quantitative, qualitative and social network data. The data was analysed using a combination of descriptive statistics, cross tabulations, content analysis and SNA. The findings were used to revise the conceptual framework. The findings showed a lack of awareness and knowledge of sustainable construction. Moreover, analysis of the data concluded that KT on sustainable construction is influenced by so-called general enhancers/ inhibitors, such as age group and job level, and social network characteristics. Furthermore the results suggest benefits could be derived from employing a sustainability manager as a key contact and to enhance KT on sustainable construction. This research contributes to literature on KT in sustainable construction project teams from a social network perspective. It is the first of its kind comparing KT in construction teams delivering sustainable office buildings in Germany and the UK. The framework is the most important output of this research in terms of both contribution to knowledge and practice and can be used to support the examination of KT in sustainable construction projects. Furthermore this study facilitates the understanding of knowledge contents and types of sustainable construction knowledge.
Thompson, N J (2003) Relationship marketing and client trust towards contractors within the large private building sector of the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Real Estate and Construction, Oxford Brookes University.
Usman, Z S (2023) Using Semantic Web technologies to recommend sustainable building technology products, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Wilkinson, S (1993) Entry to employment: Choices made by qualified women civil engineers leaving higher education, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Yakub, H (1992) Buildings at risk registers: Their influence in reducing risk of dilapidation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Zhou, L (2009) Achieving sustainable development through the private finance initiative procurement process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Dept of Construction and Real Estate, Oxford Brookes University.