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Adams, O (1997) Contractor development in Nigeria: perceptions of contractors and professionals. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 95-108.

Chau, K W (1997) Note - Monte Carlo simulation of construction costs using subjective data: response. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 109-15.

Hatush, Z and Skitmore, M R (1997) Criteria for contractor selection. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 19-38.

Kaming, P F, Olomolaiye, P O, Holt, G D and Harris, F C (1997) Factors influencing construction time and cost overruns on high-rise projects in Indonesia. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 83-94.

Peng, C L, Scorpio, D E and Kibert, C J (1997) Strategies for successful construction and demolition waste recycling operation. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 49-57.

Pietroforte, R (1997) Communication and governance in the building process. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 71-82.

Preece, C and Male, S (1997) Promotional literature for competitive advantage in UK construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 59-69.

Rawlinson, S and Raftery, J (1997) Price stability and the business cycle: UK construction bidding patterns 1970-1991. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 5-18.

Seymour, D E, Crook, D and Rooke, J (1997) Note - The role of theory in construction management: a call for debate. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 117-9.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: management theory; management research; research paradigm; interpretive paradigm; rationalist paradigm
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461997373169
  • Abstract:

    We raise a number of questions concerning the theoretical basis of construction management, and enquire into the nature of construction management theory. We highlight the dominant research paradigm in construction management, and call for attention to be paid to alternative research paradigms. We call for a scholarly debate to investigate these issues.

Wong, E and Norman, G (1997) Economic evaluation of materials planning systems for construction. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 39-47.