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- Next Generation Knowledge Management Systems For The Construction Industry
- We have for a few decades been changing paradigm with regard to information handling. The traditional paper based information storage and presentation medium is substituted and complemented with digital storage accessible for reading and updating at optional time and place. Digital models of our reality and also non-physical objects are...
- White papers 2003-03-26
- Extending Knowledge Management Across The Supply Chains In The Construction Industry
- Supply chain management and knowledge management have emerged as two distinct business philosophies in the last decade. Both are making rapid inroads into the construction industry. The premise of this paper is that knowledge management would make it possible for all the trading partners in a supply chain to reap...
- White papers 2003-12-10
- Knowledge Management for the Construction Industry: The E-Cognos Project
- The paper focuses upon the contribution which adequate use of the latest development in Information and Communication Technologies can make to the enhancement, development and improvement of professional expertise in the Construction domain. The paper is based on the e-COGNOS project, which aims at specifying and developing an open model-based...
- White papers 2002-08-01
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- The Construction Industry And Emergency Management: Towards An Integrated Strategic Framework
- Although most emergency events are not entirely unexpected and therefore can, to varying degrees, be mitigated for, the construction industry in the UK does not appear to play a sufficiently integrated role in emergency management. This paper reports on research that is developing a knowledge database and decision support framework...
- White papers 2006-05-11
- Information Technologies for Knowledge Management: Their Usage and Effectiveness
- Knowledge is increasingly being recognised as a vital organisational resource that provides competitive advantage. Managing knowledge assets can be a challenge, especially in the construction industry, where short-term working contracts and temporary coalitions of individuals can inhibit knowledge sharing. The role of Information Technology IT in Knowledge Management KM, is...
- White papers 2002-08-01
- Graphical Conveyance Of Knowledge Amongst Construction SMEs
- Much of construction work is project-based, short-term and task-oriented; promoting a culture of continuous learning is inhibited. Very often, specialist and technical knowledge is not shared laterally, neither between fellow site personnel nor organisations. This is especially so for tacit knowledge, which site managers gain and use in solving their...
- White papers 2005-05-19
- The Changing Structure of Innovation in Computing: Sources of and Threats to the Dominant U.S. Position
- One management process and organizational system that is of important concern in knowledge management is agility. The development of Information Communication Technology ICT in the era of globalization and competitive business environment indicates that agile organizations are able to better sustain in a competitive and volatile industry. By means of...
- White papers 2005-01-19
- Training needs in construction project management: a survey of 4 countries of the EU
- Abstract. Knowledge on construction project management is a key issue in today's construction industry across Europe. This applies to the whole range of project participants from inception to conclusion of construction undertakings thereby involving professionals focusing in distinct perspectives yet working for a common goal. Several countries in Europe, with...
- Research articles 2006-07-01
- Safety Leadership And The Project Manager: Competencies Required To Positively Affect Site Safety Culture
- An arguable means to address injury and fatality rates in the Australian construction industry is the improvement of site safety culture. When understanding how safety culture is influenced, it is important to note the significant role that both management and leadership have in determining the quality of a safety culture....
- White papers 2006-06-14
- The Energy MBA: A Career Path in Transition
- Even while the industry is in flux, traditional oil and gas companies and alternative energy firms need top management talent. Top feeder schools:...
- Articles 2009-02-09
- Desarrolladora Homex SA de CV Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Thank you. We will now begin the question-and-answer session. [Operator Instructions]. We have a question from Jorge Kury with Morgan Stanley. Go ahead, Jorge. Jorge Kury - Morgan Stanley Hi, good morning. Two quick questions, the first one, operating expenses were up 36% year-on-year,...
- Earnings calls 2007-10-25
- Synovus Financial Corp. Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. The floor is now opened for questions. [Operator Instructions]. Our first question comes from Nancy Bush. Your line is live. Nancy Bush - NAB Research Good afternoon guys. Richard E. Anthony - Chairman of the Board and Chief...
- Earnings calls 2007-10-28
- Synthesis Energy Systems Full of Hot Gas
- The Company: Synthesis Energy Systems, which builds and operates integrated coal-to-methanol gasification plants. The Filing: A Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 23, 2008. The Finding: Synthesis Energy is using the proceeds from a $93 million equity offering...
- Blog posts 2008-06-25
- The New Job Market: Who Wins and Who Loses?
- Recession, government spending, and demographics are transforming the workforce right before your eyes. To protect your career, make sure you're on the right side of history. If history is any guide, unemployment will continue to rise after the recession bottoms out, according to Steve Hipple, an economist with the...
- Articles 2009-06-24
- Winners and Losers in the New Job Market
- The fall of Lehman and the broader financial crisis have transformed the job market. Among the consequences: Women are now better off than men and part-time is the new full-time. Here's how you can succeed in the new economic order. But it’s not the sheer numbers of jobs shed...
- Articles 2009-09-15
- Mashable's Guide to Social Media & Web Marketing Jobs
- If you're seeking a job in social media, we'd like to help out. For starters, Mashable's Job Lists section gathers together all our resource lists, how-tos and expert guides to help you get hired. In particular, you might want to see our articles on...
- News items 2009-11-25
- The 10 most influential people in the concrete industry: CC set out to find those who are leading the charge across this diverse and dynamic business
- The Repair Contractor: Peter Emmons, Structural Group Leading with knowledge Often, when a young engineer starts his own construction company, it prospers until his technical skills become secondary to the need to manage a rapidly expanding staff; then it falters from a lack of management skills. In the...
- Research articles 2005-09-01
- Tomorrow's Global Giants? Not the Usual Suspects
- In the largest emerging markets, established multinationals and local players are battling for dominance. Conventional wisdom says MNCs rule in high-end, knowledge-intensive businesses; local companies, in low-end segments where production and logistics matter most. But...
- Articles 2009-01-06
- Twitter to Launch Redesigned Home Page (Updated)
- (Update: I received this note from Biz Stone at Twitter this morning, confirming that the new home page described below is under construction: On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 8:24 AM, Biz Stone wrote: Hi David, We're still working on it and probably...
- Blog posts 2009-07-24
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