The methodological challenges posed by the confrontational nature of the construction industry

Abstract

The confrontational nature of the construction industry is as much a threat to effective research as it is to effective construction management. In methodological terms, it presents particular challenges of emotion, sensitivity, tension, stress, pressure and uncertainty which a researcher has to address. The present paper discusses the methodological challenges of conducting research within a confrontational environment and presents a model of solutions developed to meet these problems. This model will be of value to all researchers involved within construction projects, but particularly those interested in construction conflict.

Citation

LOOSEMORE, M. (1998), "The methodological challenges posed by the confrontational nature of the construction industry", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. 5 No. 3, pp. 285-293. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb021082