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New research paradigms in the built environment
Richard FellowsThe purpose of this paper is to review aspects of innovation, research and development paradigms and paradigmatic changes which have occurred in construction over recent years.
On applications of an optimal price‐time bidding model in Hong Kong foundation projects
Vivian W.Y. Tam, L.Y. ShenTraditionally, construction projects are awarded based on the lowest submitted tendering prices. However, this awarding method often causes problems on project delay, poor risk…
The case for “3D triangulation” when applied to construction management research
David J. Edwards, Gary D. HoltConstruction management research (CMR) embraces many research paradigms and resultantly, methodological debate can proliferate. Triangulation is one specific method employed and…
Benchmarking a new design management system using process simulation approach
Hemanta DoloiThe purpose of the paper is to put forward a research‐based argument on the benefits of simulation approach in managing design at an early stage of a project. Having selected an…
Holistic analysis of fuel cells for residential construction in the rural USA
Angelica M. Ospina‐Alvarado, Daniel Castro‐LacoutureThe purpose of this paper is to present a framework to assess the feasibility of fuel cells in both monetary and non‐monetary terms. It aims to develop an index is to compare…
A fuzzy competence requirement (FCR) model for competitive bidding strategy
Yongtao Tan, Liyin ShenThe “multi‐criteria selection” has become popular practice in selecting contractors, especially for public works, which involve multiple stakeholders. In line with this…
ANP‐based marketing activity selection model for construction companies
Gul Polat, Umit DonmezThe purpose of this paper is to provide construction companies with an analytic model, namely a four‐level analytic network process (ANP) model, to assist them in prioritising and…
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
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- Dr Anil Sawhney
- Professor Haijiang Li