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    Reflective practice and technical rationality in construction project planning

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    Authors
    Rotimi, J.O.B.
    Ramanayaka, Chamil Erik
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Rotimi, J.O.B. and Ramanayaka, C.D.D. 2015. Reflective practice and technical rationality in construction project planning. Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems. 32 (4): pp. 301-315.
    Source Title
    Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems
    DOI
    10.1080/10286608.2015.1092523
    ISSN
    1028-6608
    Faculty
    Faculty of Humanities
    School
    School of Design and the Built Environment
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/87085
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    This study reviews relevant literature to identify the drawbacks of traditional planning algorithms related to technical rationality. It also evaluates the suitability of construction project strategies, to bring reflective practice into construction project planning by using an archival analysis approach. The archival analysis used qualitative data provided by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), UK, for 66 construction projects that are recognised as being successfully delivered. The information was sorted and analysed via NVivo and content analysis, respectively. The findings show that the characteristics of reflective practice are predominant in the problems and strategic solutions mentioned in the CIOB qualitative information. This study emphasises that the two paradigms are not isolated, but associated through three distinct relationships. Recommendations are given for practitioners to use reflective practice, along with technical rationality to strategically solve problems encountered in construction project implementation. Finally, future studies are suggested to minimise the limitations of this qualitative study by integrating quantitative methodologies, to empirically determine the right combination of the two paradigms in the context of construction project implementation.

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