Learning and Knowledge Management in Construction Projects

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between learning and knowledge management in construction projects. The paper is based on a case study. The material was gathered by qualitative research interviews, altogether 19 people who participated in a construction project were interviewed. It is shown in the papers that there is an important connection between learning and knowledge management in construction projects. If learning is not facilitated as a part of knowledge management of a project or does not happen otherwise, it may compromise the success of the project. This means that there is an important lesson for e.g. project managers to learn about acknowledging learning in projects. Most of the learning is closely related to knowledge management of the project: using knowledge, sharing and combining it, and creating new knowledge. Also, without learning it is often impossible to reach the objectives of the project.