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Blackwood, D J, Sarkar, S and Price, A D F (1997) A research methodology for modelling construction design service costs. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(03), 47–67.

Dorée, A G (1997) Construction procurement by Dutch municipalities. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(03), 78–88.

Price, A D F and Shawa, H H (1997) Risk and risk management in project related finance. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(03), 27–46.

Runeson, G (1997) Ignorantes Procedite: a critical evaluation of the movement for methodological renewal. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(03), 68–77.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: methodology; research method
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1358-9180
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  • Abstract:
    The interpretativists' argument in the current methodological debate is analysed. The basic differences between the two sides in the debate are demonstrated and some of the implications are outlined. In particular, it is suggested that the interpretativists are opposed to the concept of a social science in its traditional form. The debate is not about different research methods or alternative theoretical systems, but much more fundamental; it is about the nature of science. Hence, the proposition that it is possible to accommodate their views in the traditional research methodology, as some researchers have argued, is misguided.

Yogeswaran, K, Kumaraswamy, M M and Miller, D R A (1997) Perceived sources and causes of construction claims. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(03), 3–26.