Design science research in lean construction : process and outcomes

Rocha, Cecilia G. Da, Formoso, Carlos, Tzortzopoulos, Patricia, Koskela, Lauri and Tezel, Algan (2012) Design science research in lean construction : process and outcomes. In: 20th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction : Challenging Lean Construction Thinking: Are we near a Tipping Point?, 18-20th July 2012, San Diego, California, USA. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Design science (or constructive) research is a mode of producing scientific
knowledge. It differs from explanatory research whose goal is to describe, understand
and eventually predict phenomenon of a particular field. Alternatively, the goal of
design science research is to develop scientifically grounded solutions that are able to
solve real-world problems. In this way, it establishes an appropriate link between
theory and practice, strengthening the relevance of academic research. This paper
discusses the design science approach and illustrates through the analysis of two Ph.D
investigations how it can be adopted in construction management research. The
outcomes and the research process adopted in these investigations are presented. At
the end, some conclusions concerning the outcomes achieved in these investigations
and the activities involved in conducting design science are discussed.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture
Schools:	School of Art, Design and Architecture
Related URLs:	Author Conference
Depositing User:	Sharon Beastall
Date Deposited:	01 Jul 2014 11:49
Last Modified:	31 Mar 2018 14:31
URI:	http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/21072

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