Abstract
Construction problem solving characterizes much of construction management practice and thus is an important research domain. Nonetheless, research in construction problem solving has not yet crossed the threshold into a mature discipline as there is no universally accepted theory for construction problem solving research. In exploring the possibility of establishing such a theory, this paper reviews existing research works in two important research categories: cognitive science and decision support systems. A strategy for building a theory for construction problem solving, focusing on the existing models and techniques developed in the two research categories, is proposed. Future research needs and opportunities are identified.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 721-727 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Construction Management and Economics |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1998 |
Keywords
- Cognitivism
- Decision support systems
- Information processing
- Problem solving
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Management Information Systems
- Building and Construction
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering