Research Principles and Practices

Effective planning, implementation and management of successful construction projects requires extensive evidence-based research. While evidence can be extracted from the disciplinary literature, existing databases or previous project experience, original research may also be undertaken to meet the requirements of a specific project. Research is a process of enquiry and investigation and takes a systematic and methodical approach to the creation of knowledge-as-evidence. Ineffective decision making can occur when a lack of knowledge leads to project delay and failure.



NBC3010 Research Principles and Practices provides an introduction to a methodical approach to reviewing, analysing and formulating a research proposal in the Built Environment context. . NBC3010 will explore quantitative and qualitative paradigms while focussing on the methods used in Construction Management research. In the light of looking for similarities and differences between the research approaches within the field of built environment, NBC3010 gives an overview of the paradigms and interpretative frameworks, discusses advantages and limitations, and look at integrating both quantitative and qualitative data in a Construction Management research project.