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Bashouri, J and William, D G (2014) A model for sharing knowledge in architectural firms. Construction Innovation, 14(02), 168-85.

Chen, Y, Dib, H and Cox, R F (2014) A measurement model of building information modelling maturity. Construction Innovation, 14(02), 186-209.

Hughes, R and Thorpe, D (2014) A review of enabling factors in construction industry productivity in an Australian environment. Construction Innovation, 14(02), 210-28.

Mohammed, A A and Abdul-Rahman, H (2014) Aspects of project learning in construction: A socio-technical model. Construction Innovation, 14(02), 229-44.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: knowledge management,organisational learning,construction management
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-06-2013-0029
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to determine the measurement constructs of learning within construction projects' milieu. The literature indicated some mechanisms of learning in projects under four aspects, namely knowledge sharing, knowledge creation, team action to learn, and learning support. The empirical study attempts to verify whether intra-project learning can be measured through these aspects. Design/methodology/approach - The study used a survey method to collect the data from 36 mega-sized building projects in Malaysia. In total, 203 questionnaires were collected from professionals working in the sites of these projects. The data were analysed using principal component analysis (PCA) to determine the constructs of intra-project learning. Partial least squares-path modeling was used then to confirm the results of PCA and determine the contribution of each construct to intra-project learning. Findings - The results affirmed two constructs of intra-project learning, named, social and technical and each consisted of four indicators of learning. Originality/value - The paper emphasized the socio-technical perspective of learning and contributed to developing a hierarchical measurement model of learning in construction project. A project manager can propose new initiatives in response to the new perspective of learning for team building and continuous development. Lastly, the paper provides a comprehensive presentation of how to estimate the hierarchical measurement models of project learning as a latent variable.

Teriö, O, Sorri, J, Kähkönen, K and Hämäläinen, J (2014) Environmental index for Finnish construction sites. Construction Innovation, 14(02), 245-62.

Teriö, O, Sorri, J, Kähkönen, K and Hämäläinen, J (2014) Environmental index for Finnish construction sites. Construction Innovation, 14(02), 245-62.

Turkan, Y, Bosché, F, Haas, C T and Haas, R (2014) Tracking of secondary and temporary objects in structural concrete work. Construction Innovation, 14(02), 145-67.