Construction management and economics: the epistemology of a multidisciplinary design science

Hans Voordijk

Construction Management and Economics, 2009, vol. 27, issue 8, 713-720

Abstract: Research in the field of construction management and economics (CME) can be characterized as a multidisciplinary design science. Results from the sciences and humanities are necessary inputs for this field of research that deals with design, production and operation of the built environment. The output of CME research as multidisciplinary design science consists of three types of solution concepts: empirical generalizations based on statistical data analysis (technological laws), concepts that specify what to do, if a certain result is to be attained under given circumstances (functional rules), and insights in the interrelationship between design, production and operation of the built environment and social practice (socio-technological understanding). Scientific justification of these solution concepts is obtained through testing them in the specific context of the built environment.

Keywords: Epistemology; knowledge production; design science (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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