A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
The methodological challenges posed by the confrontational nature of the construction industry
The confrontational nature of the construction industry is as much a threat to effective research as it is to effective construction management. In methodological terms, it presents particular challenges of emotion, sensitivity, tension, stress, pressure and uncertainty which a researcher has to address. The present paper discusses the methodological challenges of conducting research within a confrontational environment and presents a model of solutions developed to meet these problems. This model will be of value to all researchers involved within construction projects, but particularly those interested in construction conflict.
The methodological challenges posed by the confrontational nature of the construction industry
The confrontational nature of the construction industry is as much a threat to effective research as it is to effective construction management. In methodological terms, it presents particular challenges of emotion, sensitivity, tension, stress, pressure and uncertainty which a researcher has to address. The present paper discusses the methodological challenges of conducting research within a confrontational environment and presents a model of solutions developed to meet these problems. This model will be of value to all researchers involved within construction projects, but particularly those interested in construction conflict.
The methodological challenges posed by the confrontational nature of the construction industry
LOOSEMORE, M. (author)
Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management ; 5 ; 285-293
1998-03-01
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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