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Bon-Gang, H and Zong Bao, Y (2011) Perception on benefits of construction waste management in the Singapore construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(04), 394–406.

Franck, T, Gérard, S and Régis, B (2011) Method and tools for building maintenance plan arbitration. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(04), 343–62.

Hans, V (2011) Construction management research at the interface of design and explanatory science. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(04), 334–42.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Design; Design science; Knowledge generation; Research; Technological rules
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/09699981111145790
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – The purpose of this study is to characterize construction management research at the interface of explanatory science and design science. Design/methodology/approach – The dual nature of construction management research is analyzed by relating this field of research to natural science, design science and its interface. Research at the interface of explanatory science and design science is characterized by identifying studies published on this interface in high quality construction management journals. Findings – Research at this interface should focus on technological rules developed through testing in practical contexts as in design science as well as grounding in the explanatory sciences. The nature of testing technological rules is highly similar to the replication logic recommended for comparative case studies. Research limitations/implications – Developing and testing technological rules combines the design science and the explanatory science mode of knowledge production in construction management research, while it also respects some of the methodological differences between the two modes. Originality/value – Developing and testing technological rules is the common ground on which research in construction management practice and research can meet and reduce the relevance gap between science and the world of practice.

Martin, L, Florence, T T P, Kevin, D and Umut, O (2011) The politics of sameness in the Australian construction industry: Comparing operative and manager attitudes towards cultural diversity. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(04), 363–80.

Mikael, F (2011) Criteria for achieving efficient contractor-supplier relations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(04), 381–93.

Sangki, K, Sanghyo, L and Jaejun, K (2011) Relationship between the financial crisis of Korean construction firms and macroeconomic fluctuations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(04), 407–22.