Rethinking knowledge in construction: Improving process by using a brain drain approach

Wilco Tijhuis

Rethinking knowledge in construction: Improving process by using a brain drain approach

Wilco Tijhuis

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This paper describes situations related to the construction industry and the 'level of knowledge and skills' in organizations. lt emphasizes the need for updating knowledge and skills from a project's point of view, using it for improving processes and reducing the risk of a 'brain-dip' due to 'job-hopping' and retirement of employees. The 'Brain-Drain' approach is proposed and illustrated with results from a case study for improving the often 'static' knowledge inside the companies by refreshing them with 'dynamic' knowledge from outside. It also shows the serious need for recognizing and valuing employees' knowledge and skills. It is recommended that the 'Brain-Drain' approach can establish and ensure a continuous improvement of knowledge and experience, and that it keeps the social business networks updated in the construction industry.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Knowledge Construction
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions W55, W65 and W107
Editors	George Ofori, Florence Yean Yng Ling
Place of Publication	Singapore
Publisher	CIB
Pages	199-208
Volume	1
ISBN (Print)	978-981-04-9769-9
Publication status	Published - 22 Oct 2003
Event	Joint International Symposium CIB Working Commissions W55, W65 and W107 2003 - National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore Duration: 22 Oct 2003 → 24 Oct 2003

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Conference	Joint International Symposium CIB Working Commissions W55, W65 and W107 2003
Country/Territory	Singapore
City	Singapore
Period	22/10/03 → 24/10/03

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Tijhuis, W 2003, Rethinking knowledge in construction: Improving process by using a brain drain approach. in G Ofori & FYY Ling (eds), Knowledge Construction: Proceedings of the Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions W55, W65 and W107. vol. 1, CIB, Singapore, pp. 199-208, Joint International Symposium CIB Working Commissions W55, W65 and W107 2003, Singapore, Singapore, 22/10/03. <http://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB_DC30998.pdf>

Rethinking knowledge in construction: Improving process by using a brain drain approach. / Tijhuis, Wilco.
Knowledge Construction: Proceedings of the Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions W55, W65 and W107. ed. / George Ofori; Florence Yean Yng Ling. Vol. 1 Singapore: CIB, 2003. p. 199-208.

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