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Aranda-Mena, G and Gameson, R (2012) An alignment model for the research higher degree supervision process using repertory grids - reflections on application in practice in built environment research. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 66-81.

Best, R (2012) International comparisons of cost and productivity in construction: a bad example. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 82-88.

Best, R and Purdey, B (2012) Assessing occupant comfort in an iconic sustainable education building. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 55-65.

Carson, C and Abbott, M (2012) A review of productivity analysis of the New Zealand construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 1-15.

de Valence, G (2012) A theory of construction management?. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 95-100.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Theory; construction management; construction economics
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v12i3.2751
  • Abstract:
    The links between theory and construction management (CM), and for that matter construction economics (CE), are not strong (see de Valence 2011). This may be one of the reasons why they have not gained complete acceptance as academic disciplines and are not seen as distinct branches of economics and management respectively. Another reason may be that products and production (the focus of management and economic theories respectively) are not the same as projects and project management in general, and construction projects and CM in particular.

Konanahalli, A, Oyedele, L, Coates, R, von Meding, J and Spillane, J (2012) International projects and cross-cultural adjustments of British expatriates in Middle East: a qualitative investigation of influencing factors. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 31-54.

Oke, A E, Ogunsami, D R and Ogunlana, S (2012) Establishing a common ground for the use of structural equation modelling for construction related research studies. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 89-94.

Thangaraj, R K and Chan, T K (2012) The effects of the global financial crisis on the Australian building construction supply chain. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 16-30.