Assessing transactions of distributed knowledge resources in modern construction projects � A transactive memory approach

Singh, V and Mirzaeifar, S (2020) Assessing transactions of distributed knowledge resources in modern construction projects � A transactive memory approach. In: Automation in Construction, 120 .

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Abstract

A framework to assess the transactions of distributed Content Knowledge Resources (CKRs) in construction projects is presented, based on the concept of Transactive Memory Systems (TMS), which deals with encoding, storage, retrieval and update of knowledge across distributed sources. CKRs include all kinds of data, information and knowledge available to the project organization distributed across its people, software, information systems, smart-equipment, and paper-based systems. This approach recognizes that Knowledge Management (KM) requires coordination, sharing and transactions of distributed CKRs through which either existing knowledge can be applied or new knowledge can be created. To develop the framework, key TMS factor-groups relevant to the transactions of CKRs across distributed sources are identified and mapped against the different types of transactional links in construction projects. The paper argues the suitability of the TMS approach in advancing KM practices in modern construction projects. A preliminary case study is presented to validate the framework. © 2020 Elsevier B.V.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Automation in Construction
Publisher:	Elsevier B.V.
Additional Information:	The copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier B.V.
Keywords:	Digital storage, Construction projects; Distributed content; Distributed knowledge; Distributed sources; Paper-based system; Project organization; Transactive memory; Transactive memory systems, Knowledge management
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Centre for Product Design & Manufacturing
Date Deposited:	21 Oct 2020 09:58
Last Modified:	21 Oct 2020 09:58
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/66664

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