Exploring the roles of knowledge management initiatives in the improvement of the different project management areas in the Nigerian construction sector

The Nigerian construction sector is suffering from poor management, which initiates waste of time, cost, and material. Numerous tools and techniques have been formulated to enhance the project management process and deal with problems to meet stakeholders’ expectations. In Nigeria, knowledge creation, capture, organization, storage, dissemination, and application can be considered an economical initiative which can be utilised in the management of projects at any stage during the project lifecycle. The aim of this study is to explore the actual status of applying project management knowledge areas in the construction industry sector in Nigeria, to investigate the real impact of adopting knowledge management initiatives in enhancing the application of project management knowledge areas, and to explore the real benefits that have been achieved from implementing knowledge management applications in project management. To achieve the research objectives, the researcher used the descriptive, analytical, and quantitative approach to get to suppositions. This study focused on the Nigerian construction sector and was limited to those who have direct or indirect experience of implementing knowledge management in project management, whether preparing drawings, details, estimating quantities, cost management, managing, and extracting the schedules. The research sample consisted of 106 respondents. It was concluded that implementing knowledge management in project management could ultimately enhance the project management process and encompass all areas of management unevenly. Many benefits are defined, such as enhanced knowledge base + Quickly decision making, enhanced efficiency, and enhanced project outcomes.