Knowledge management model for construction projects

Abstract

In the past there has been no structured approach to learning from construction projects once they are completed. At present the construction industry is adapting concepts of knowledge management to improve the situation In this paper knowledge management benefits to construction industry organizations and projects are discussed. The main purpose of this paper is to present knowledge management model for construction projects. Paper consists of three parts. In the first part the concept of knowledge management in construction is discussed. In the second part different knowledge management models presented in scientific literature are discussed and compared as well as the new model, developed by the authors, is presented. In the third part, basing on the proposed model, the architecture of Knowledge Based Decision Support System for Construction Projects Management has been created as well as Multiply Criteria Analysis Method COPRAS application for construction decisions support have been discussed.