knowledge

25th September 2015

A knowledge standard for the construction industry

We’re working with Designing Buildings Wiki and others to develop a standard for the production of knowledge in the sector. Construction is a knowledge-based industry, but we often struggle to effectively disseminate and share our knowledge. This standard will make it easier for those in the industry to prepare, publish, find, understand and use relevant … Continue reading “A knowledge standard for the construction industry”

21st September 2017

Big data exposes a widening construction knowledge gap

Analysis of 6 million pieces of data has revealed that the knowledge framework underpinning the construction industry is no longer fit for purpose. Practitioners do not have easy access to critical knowledge, and so it is inevitable that mistakes will be made. Designing Buildings Wiki, the construction industry knowledge base, has undertaken the first ever … Continue reading “Big data exposes a widening construction knowledge gap”