Knowledge Mining of Information Sources for Research in Construction Management
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 129, Issue 2
Abstract
Extracting the right information at the right time is vital in any research project. Moreover, researchers generally seek innovative “knowledge mining” techniques for optimizing their research efforts within constrained time frames and with scarce resources. Meanwhile, rapid developments in the fields of computing and information technology drive the accelerated globalization process in both industry and academia. This paper explores some of the emerging technologies and associated research methodologies from an information supply chain perspective. An application in a recent Internet based two-phase questionnaire survey for design/build contractor selection provides a useful case study in the structuring of an innovative knowledge mining strategy. This experience feeds into the formulation of a “high-velocity” knowledge mining framework and a set of guidelines—to facilitate and enhance such innovative construction management research, while dealing with some initial issues/problems in the Internet based research environment. Furthermore, some critical success factors, key performance indicators, and mining strategies are consolidated for marshalling both vivid and tacit knowledge sources, such as by “exploiting” Internet resources for more creative and efficient construction management research.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 129 • Issue 2 • April 2003
Pages: 182 - 191
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Received: May 24, 2000
Accepted: Mar 6, 2002
Published online: Mar 14, 2003
Published in print: Apr 2003
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