Date of Publication

2025

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Subject Categories

Civil Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Civil Engineering

Thesis Advisor

Jason Maximino C. Ongpeng
Luis F. Razon, co-adviser

Defense Panel Chair

Cheryl Lyne C. Roxas

Defense Panel Member

Daniel Nichol R. Valerio
Maria Emilia P. Sevilla

Abstract (English)

This study develops a novel Knowledge Management – Life Cycle Assessment (KM-LCA) framework designed to institutionalize sustainability knowledge in construction decision-making. Bridging ISO 30401:2018 (Knowledge Management Systems), ISO 14040:2006 (Life Cycle Assessment Principles), novel application of Roger’s Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) and guided by Knowledge-to-Action (KTA) funnel, the study presents a construction-oriented corporate model that aligns soft and hard systems thinking. A stratified yet balanced sampling method was applied to ensure equitable representation across all demographic profiles within the organization using a single-entity case-study design. Reliability and assumption tests (Cronbach’s α > 0.6, Shapiro-Wilk, and Levene’s) confirmed data validity for one-way ANOVA. Findings revealed that, for Behavioral/Cultural Readiness, significant differences existed only across roles in the organization (ρ = 0.017). highlighting functional disparities in personal motivation, and knowledge-sharing behavior. For Technical Readiness, an LCA comparative case study of EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) and ACP (Aluminum Composite Panel) was utilized as a diagnostic tool. Findings revealed that differences were marginally significant for roles (ρ = 0.053) and near significant for tenure (ρ = 0.061), suggesting that exposure duration influences technical adoption of LCA practices. The results validate the framework’s novelty in connecting cultural readiness, technical capacity, and knowledge diffusion within a single integrative model that advances sustainable construction management practice.

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Abstract (Filipino)

Ang pag-aaral na ito ay bumuo ng isang makabagong balangkas ng Knowledge Management – Life Cycle Assessment (KM-LCA) na layuning ipa-institusyon ang kaalamang para sa pagpapanatili sa mga desisyong pang-konstruksyon. Pinagsasama nito ang ISO 30401:2018 (Knowledge Management Systems) at ISO 14040:2006 (Life Cycle Assessment Principles), pati narin ang makabagong aplikasyon ng Roger’s Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) at ang gabay ng Knowledge-to-Action (KTA) funnel. Ipinapakita rin ng pag-aaral ang isang modelo ng korporasyong nakatuon sa konstruksyon na naguugnay sa soft at hard systems thinking. Gumamit ito ng may piniling pagkakahati batay sa grupo ngunit balanseng sampling method upang masiguro ang patas na representasyon ng lahat ng katangiang demograpiko sa loob ng organisasyon gamit ang disenyo ng single-entity case study. Ang pagiging maaasahan ng datos ay nakumpirma gamit ang Cronbach’s α > 0.6, Shapiro-Wilk, and Levene’s para sa one-way ANOVA. Ipinakita ng mga natuklasan na para sa Behavioral/Cultural Readiness, ang tanging may makabuluhang pagkakaiba ay ang tungkulin sa organisasyon (ρ = 0.017). Para naman sa Technical Readiness, ginamit ang komparatibong LCA case study ng EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) at ACP (Aluminum Composite Panel) bilang kagamitan para sa pagsusuri. Lumalabas na ang pagkakaiba ay bahagyang makabuluhan para sa tungkulin sa organisasyon (ρ = 0.053) at halos makabuluhan.para sa haba ng taon sa organisasyon (ρ = 0.061). Ang pagiging makabago ng pagaaral ay dahil sa matagumpay na paguugnay ng mga umiiral na pamantayan at teorya na nag-aangat sa praktis ng sustainable construction management.

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Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Knowledge management; Structural design; Construction industry

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