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Alvanchi, A and JavadiAghdam, S (2019) Job site weather index: an indicator for open environment construction projects. Construction Innovation , 19(01), 110–24.

Azadeh, A, Kalantari, M, Ahmadi, G and Eslami, H (2019) A flexible genetic algorithm-fuzzy regression approach for forecasting. Construction Innovation , 19(01), 71–88.

Janné, M and Fredriksson, A (2019) Construction logistics governing guidelines in urban development projects. Construction Innovation, 19(01), 89–109.

Majava, J, Haapasalo, H and Aaltonen, K (2019) Elaborating factors affecting visual control in a big room. Construction Innovation , 19(01), 34–47.

Saini, M, Arif, M and Kulonda, D J (2019) Challenges to transferring and sharing of tacit knowledge within a construction supply chain. Construction Innovation, 19(01), 15–33.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Knowledge management; Tacit knowledge; Transferring and sharing tacit knowledge; Construction supply chain; Knowledge communication; Knowledge sharing in construction;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-03-2018-0015
  • Abstract:
    This paper aims to investigate the potential challenges that hinder the effective transfer and sharing of tacit knowledge (knowledge communication [KC]) within a construction supply chain (CSC). Design/methodology/approach This study identifies six challenges (through literature review) with 15 positive correlations between them. Quantitative methodology is used to validate those challenges and correlations between challenges. First, data are collected through semi-structured e-survey questionnaire. Afterwards, a Frequency and Kruskal–Wallis H test is run for initial validation of identified challenges. A correlation analysis is used to highlight the taxonomic relations between those challenges. Finally, the study establishes the rank order of the first and following challenges. Findings This study highlights that traditional ways of working with construction organisations are the predominant challenge that hinders effective transferring and sharing of tacit knowledge. The cause of challenges is the fragmented nature of CSC. Also, it brings out the correlation between those challenges. The study draws the conclusion and recommendation to implement KC within a CSC. Originality/value The study highlights the challenges that hinder KC in a construction process of a CSC. It establishes that the fragmented nature of the construction sector is not the first challenge that hinders implementation of transferring and sharing of tacit knowledge but somewhat traditional organisation structures and working processes. This is the first paper that investigates and tests the challenges in four dimensions and establishes the rank order of challenges with crucial distinction in a KC approach within a CSC.

Shoar, S, Nasirzadeh, F and Zarandi, H R (2019) Quantitative assessment of risks on construction projects using fault tree analysis with hybrid uncertainties. Construction Innovation, 19(01), 48–70.

Sundling, R, Blomsterberg, & and Landin, A (2019) Enabling energy-efficient renovation: the case of vertical extension to buildings. Construction Innovation, 19(01), 2–14.