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Barton, R T (2000) Soft value management methodology for use in project initiation: a learning journey. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 109–22.
Fong, P S-W (2000) Facilitated team learning in value management teams. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 99–107.
Holt, G D and Faniran, O (2000) Construction management research: a blend of rationalist and interpretative paradigms. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 177–82.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: construction management research; research paradigms
- ISBN/ISSN: 1609-9451
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There are those who question the robustness, validity and usefulness of construction management research (CMR). In the main, this is a result of the ontological viewpoint whereas in reality CMR is as much concerned with both ontological and epistemological research paradigms. The role of CMR is reviewed and the authors suggest that is not always taken as seriously as it might be, particularly by those outside of the discipline. The role of CMR and the significance of its contribution to construction practice and the wider research community is discussed. It is concluded that CMR cannot be packaged under existing 'standard' (typically engineering biased) research domains and therefore needs to be: more clearly delineated; more seriously recognized as a research discipline per-se; and consequently afforded more distinct recognition.
Kwon, A H C, Then, D and Skitmore, M R (2000) Risk management in Singapore construction joint ventures. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 139–49.
Masurier, J L, Blockley, D and Wood, D M (2000) Management of value and uncertainty in construction projects. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 123–9.
Mootanah, D P (2000) Theory meets practice: proposal for a dynamic value and risk methodology for project management. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 131–8.
Nicholas, J, Holt, G D and Mihsein, M (2000) Predicting materials suppliers' bad debt. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 159–67.
Seni, D A (2000) From scientific management to process engineering: the spontaneous theory of technological value in the design of work in organizations. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 91–8.
Tan, W and Elias, Y (2000) Learning-by-doing in Singapore construction. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 151–8.
Wong, F K W, Chan, S C M, Tse, R Y C and Love, P E D (2000) Improving safety knowledge through training: the case of Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 169–75.
Woodhead, R (2000) From individual perspectives to a global VM potential. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 87–90.