The journey of exploring ‘construction as biological cells’ for improving construction quality: articulating the research paradigm

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Abeysekera, Vasantha and Shelke, Mayur. 2018. "The journey of exploring ‘construction as biological cells’ for improving construction quality: articulating the research paradigm." Ahmed, Syed M., Shah, Attaullah, Azhar, Salman, Smith, Norma A., Campbell, Shauna, Mahaffy, Kelly and Saul, Amelia (ed.) 10th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-10) . Colombo, Sri Lanka 02 - 04 Jul 2018 Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
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The journey of exploring ‘construction as biological cells’ for improving construction quality: articulating the research paradigm

Presentation TypePaper
AuthorsAbeysekera, Vasantha (Author) and Shelke, Mayur (Author)
EditorsAhmed, Syed M., Shah, Attaullah, Azhar, Salman, Smith, Norma A., Campbell, Shauna, Mahaffy, Kelly and Saul, Amelia
Journal or Proceedings TitleProceedings of the 10th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-10)
ERA Conference ID60421
Number of Pages10
Year2018
Place of PublicationGreenville, North Carolina, USA
ISBN9781732441613
Conference/Event10th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-10)
International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century
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10th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-10)
Event Date
02 to end of 04 Jul 2018
Event Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Event Details
International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century
Abstract

This study reports the journey of using a novel approach of using the simile construction as biological-cells in order to find a better approach for managing quality in cellular-construction. Ontological and epistemological issues regarding are discussed choosing postmodernism as a basis for comprehending reality, thereby creating knowledge by applying logic (reason) to questions in order to develop justified beliefs. Intuitive and reflective inferences have been made throughout when using simile as when synthesising the Readiness-Growth-Rest model and associated concepts. The approach adopted for such synthesis is explained through using another simile, namely, methodology as spiral. This study advocates the use of the simile (cum metaphor) approach for exploring solutions to perennial problems. Challenges encountered in the use of similes are explained including how these could be used for advancing the notion of theory as scientific practice.

Keywordscell, metaphorical analysis, production management, quality management, simile
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020350715. Quality management
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All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, or by any means without written permission from the editors.

Byline AffiliationsSchool of Civil Engineering and Surveying
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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