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Aouad, G F, Hinks, J, Cooper, R, Sheath, D M, Kagioglou, M and Sexton, M (1998) An information technology (IT) map for a generic design and construction process protocol. Journal of Construction Procurement, 4(02), 132–51.
Edwards, P J and Bowen, P A (1998) Risk and risk management in construction: towards more appropriate research techniques. Journal of Construction Procurement, 4(02), 103–15.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: risk management; project management; procurement; soft systems research
- ISBN/ISSN: 1358-9180
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The period 1991-1997 has seen a sharp increase in survey-based opinion research aimed at investigating the risk perceptions and risk management practices of construction clients, professional consultants and contractors. The extent of knowledge gained does not appear to match the research effort and flaws in the research are evident. In this paper the nature and findings of sixteen survey-based research publications are reviewed, and their methodological weaknesses identified. The suitability of the opinion survey research method is questioned. Case studies, with their "rich data" potential, are suggested as a better alternative; and a more effective "soft systems" approach to research and practice in construction and project risk management is advocated.
Lingard, H, Hughes, W and Chinyio, E (1998) The impact of contractor selection method on transaction costs: a review. Journal of Construction Procurement, 4(02), 89–102.
Ribeiro, F L (1998) Delivering large scale building projects: a case study. Journal of Construction Procurement, 4(02), 77–88.
Runeson, G and Raftery, J (1998) Neo-classical micro-economics as an analytical tool for construction price determination. Journal of Construction Procurement, 4(02), 116–31.