Abstract

Learning from project experience is still lacking in the area of construction planning and control. A significant challenge is in deciding precisely ‘what’ engenders learning and ‘how’ knowledge can be reused. This study appraises critical learning situations (CLS) and the types of project knowledge to be reused to sustainably build capacity and improve the performance of construction projects. Given the underexplored area of study, an exploratory sequential mixed method research approach was adopted. Twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted with experts and local practitioners to gain an in-depth insight into CLS and reusable project knowledge (RPK) pertinent to construction projects. Further, questionnaire survey responses from 338 construction practitioners in Malaysia were analysed. The findings reveal that construction time and cost control make a significant positive impact when past project experiences enhance expert judgements and stimulate knowledge reuse on future projects. Thus, the effective and efficient management of project knowledge should be optimised and considered of strategic value, giving rise to improved competency and sustainability within the construction industry.

摘要

在建设规划和控制方面仍然缺乏对项目经验的学习。一个重大的挑战是准确决定“什么”产生学习以及“如何”重用知识。本研究评估了关键学习情境 (CLS) 和可重复使用的项目知识类型，以可持续地建设能力并提高建设项目的绩效。鉴于未充分探索的研究领域，采用了探索性顺序混合方法研究方法。与专家和当地从业人员进行了 12 次半结构化访谈，以深入了解与建筑项目相关的 CLS 和可重用项目知识 (RPK)。此外，分析了来自马来西亚 338 名建筑从业者的问卷调查答复。研究结果表明，当过去的项目经验增强专家判断并刺激未来项目的知识重用时，施工时间和成本控制会产生显着的积极影响。因此，应优化项目知识的有效和高效管理并考虑其战略价值，从而提高建筑行业的能力和可持续性。