Program overview | Projects

Knowledge Management and Innovation Diffusion [Walker, RMIT] 2001-004-A

Project participants and team members

 

Derek Walker
Arup Australasia Peter Bowtell
Bovis Lend LeaseMark McSweeney
John HollandGerry Shutt
Qld Dept of Main RoadsDavid Clifford, William Semple,John Spathonis, David Thorpe, Jane Williamson
Qld Dept of Public WorksDon Allan, Craig Carpenter
Building CommissionRoger Frith, Jeff Norton
Queensland University of Technology Craig Furneaux, Neal Ryan, Tony Sidwell,
RMITJudith McCann, Derek Walker- Project Leader, Andrew Wilson
University of NewcastleGraham Brewer

Project description

If the construction industry is to become more innovative and take better advantage of innovation it must improve the way it generates and manages knowledge through an effective knowledge diffusion strategy that provides added value to its paying customers and other stakeholders. The purpose of this project is to develop a leading edge business guide and prototype template (an electronic wizard) that recommends best knowledge management practice including the diffusion of supporting information and communication technologies. The e-wizard, which will be able to be placed on an intranet or extranet for widespread access within an organisation, will provide easy access to available knowledge sources within a company to improve decision-making.

There are two theoretical elements to this research project: studying how knowledge creation and management is best pursued and studying how innovation diffusion (particularly supporting IT infrastructure) is best achieved. Becoming more effective in applying innovation will allow the construction industry to manage any required change process involving knowledge generation and knowledge management. This project also provides a focus on a tangible knowledge management outcome.
 
A soft approach to solving hard problems in construction project management (Refereed conference paper)
The knowledge advantage - A key to innovation diffusion (Refereed conference paper)
Extending knowledge across the supply chains in the construction industry: Knowledge sharing in construction supply chains (Refereed conference paper)
Investigating the role of ICT in improving productivity in construction supply chains in Australian construction industry (Refereed conference paper)
Innovation diffusion through strategy and a COP approach - An Australian construction case study (Refereed conference paper)
Factors influencing communication technology diffusion - An Australian study (Refereed conference paper)
Developing within-company information and communication technologies (ICT) innovation diffusion networks: A study of three Australian major contractors (Refereed conference paper)
A strategic approach to information communication technology diffusion - An Australian study (Refereed conference paper)
Using a soft systems methodology approach to knowledge elicitation - An Australian case study (Refereed conference paper)
Five case studies applying soft systems methodology to knowledge management (Refereed conference paper)
Knowledge channelization and innovation (Refereed conference paper)
 
The competitiveness of having a knowledge advantage (Journal article)
Supporting ICT diffusion in Australian construction organisations through self-help groups (Journal article)
Factors affecting ICT diffusion in Australian construction organisations - The storey from the big end (Journal article)
Project learning through project histories (Journal article)
 
The knowledge advantage (Project report)