Knowledge Communication in The building industry

1. Team #7 Luke Rataj Kathryn Schmitt Kyle Small Joseph Wilhelmsen Knowledge Communication in The building industry

2. Knowledge Communication in the Building Industry • Knowledge communication is the one of the most important processes in the building industry. • An engineer must be able to take his ideas and convey them to others. • Knowledge communication can be compared to practice of showing, instructing, or teaching. • In some cases, knowledge can be attained through example. In others cases, especially when working in a larger scale, technology can effectively express an idea. • We will take a look at some of the many ways that knowledge is shared and exchanged in the building industry.

3. Introduction • The first step in starting a project is formatting an idea. • An idea that is created by an individual needs to be shared in order for it to grow. Once an idea is fully developed, it can be put into use or production. • Engineers use tools such as graphics and 3D models so that their knowledge can be shared and understood.

4. What is Knowledge Communication? • The (deliberate) activity of interactively conveying and co-constructing insights, assessments, experiences, or skills through verbal and non-verbal means. • The exchange of know-how, know-why, know-what, and know-who through face-to-face or media-based interaction.

5. Advantages • A company that uses knowledge communication effectively can work faster and more efficiently. • Time is not wasted explaining what must be done and output is increased. • Knowledge can be shared in order to benefit the industry in a way that is cost efficient.

6. Disadvantages • Knowledge is lost through miscommunication or when it is simply not shared. • It is important to prevent the loss of knowledge by using knowledge communication.

7. Why is Knowledge Communication important? • Knowledge communication is very important in the building industry because of the complexity and detail of most projects. • If certain design features are overlooked or left to chance, a lot of money could be wasted on costly repairs. • Design experts and engineers must coordinate their decisions in order to make structurally sound, yet economical structures.

8. How does Knowledge Communication help? • Knowledge communication is used to quickly and easily aid the design and construction process. • During development and construction, contractors may encounter any number of problems. If one of these problems stops production, money is being lost. • These problems are almost always a result of a lack of communication. • Contractors hire decision makers and managers whose jobs it is to make sure that construction moves along smoothly and efficiently. These workers must convey knowledge from the field to the mangers through knowledge communication.

10. What is Knowledge Visualization? • Knowledge visualization is the use of graphics to convey complex insights. • These methods can also be used to show large amounts of information in a simple manner. • Managers can look at a graph of his or her budget expenses to get a look at the big picture.

11. Example • Instead of reading a list of data, it is much easier to look at the graph and see where each city stands in its water consumption.

12. What is Knowledge Management? • Knowledge management is a method used by the building industry to increase productivity. • Knowledge can be used and reused by contractors and engineers to improve the speed and quality of construction.

13. What is in the future? • The progression of knowledge communication is growing at an accelerated rate. • The building industry relies on technology to make knowledge communication easier. • The future is bright for knowledge communication because it will continue to grow as technology advances.

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