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Bajaj, D, Oluwoye, J O and Lenard, D (1997) An analysis of contractors' approaches to risk identification in New South Wales, Australia. Construction Management and Economics, 15(04), 363-9.

Bowles, G, Dagpunar, J S and Gow, H (1997) Financial management of planned maintenance for housing associations. Construction Management and Economics, 15(04), 315-26.

Chau, K W (1997) Note - The ranking of construction management journals. Construction Management and Economics, 15(04), 387-98.

Fenn, P (1997) Note - Rigour in research and peer review. Construction Management and Economics, 15(04), 383-5.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: causation; conflict; dispute; methodology; research rigour
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461997372944
  • Abstract:

    This note discusses rigour in research and in the peer review of academic journals by examining current research into construction conflict and disputes. Comments are made on a paper by Alkass, S., Mazerolle, M. and Harris, F.C. (1996) Construction Management and Economics, 14, 375-94. The paucity of research in this field is discussed and the current literature is reviewed. The note concludes that: more work is required in this area; the lack of data is no excuse for subjective theorizing; basic rules of research must be complied with for research to retain its integrity; and the value of peer reviewed journals is reduced by the publication of papers which ignore these points.

Griffith, A and Headley, J D (1997) Using a weighted score model as an aid to selecting procurement methods for small building works. Construction Management and Economics, 15(04), 341-8.

Hatush, Z and Skitmore, M R (1997) Assessment and evaluation of contractor data against client goals using PERT approach. Construction Management and Economics, 15(04), 327-40.

Punwani, A (1997) A study of the growth-investment-financing nexus of the major UK construction groups. Construction Management and Economics, 15(04), 349-61.

Songer, A D, Diekmann, J E and Pecsok, R (1997) Note - Risk analysis for revenue dependent infrastructure projects. Construction Management and Economics, 15(04), 377-82.

Tse, R Y C and Ganesan, S (1997) Note - Causal relationship between construction flows and output: evidence from Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 15(04), 371-6.