A new publication presents guidance on how methodology can be used more effectively within the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors.
– We want to provide both students and professionals with a toolbox that makes it easier to conduct research of high quality and relevance to the industry, says Asaad Almssad, Associate Professor of Building Engineering and active within university- and civil engineering programmes.
The book brings together the entire research process in a coherent and structured framework – from the first idea to the completed, published study. Key components such as Identifying Research Gaps, Problem Statement, Research Questions, Objectives and Aims, and Philosophical Foundations of Research are addressed step by step. Readers are introduced to how ontological and epistemological positions influence Research Design and Strategy, methodological choices, and approaches to analysing and interpreting data. Through checklists, examples, and structured support materials, the work of planning, conducting, and reporting research projects is facilitated in a transparent, reproducible, and academically sound manner.
– We wanted to create a methodological handbook that is directly applicable in real research environments – from the first idea in a bachelor’s thesis to advanced data analysis in doctoral projects. Our ambition is to give our students and colleagues robust support for a systematic, transparent, and research-oriented way of working, says Asaad Almssad. The industry has long called for more structured guidance for research work. With increasing demands for sustainability, digitalisation, and innovation in the construction sector, methodological research becomes crucial for meeting future challenges. Several universities and research institutes have already shown interest in using the guide in teaching and project work. It may also serve as support for companies seeking to develop their processes and strengthen their competitiveness through research-based knowledge.
The book Practice of Research Methodology in Civil Engineering and Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide is written by Amjad Almusaed, Asaad Almssad, and Ibrahim Yitmen, and published by Springer Nature. The nearly 1,000-page volume is a methodological handbook aimed particularly at researchers, doctoral students, and students in university and civil engineering programmes focusing on architecture, civil engineering, and the broader AEC sector (Architecture, Engineering and Construction).
The book can be downloaded directly from Springer via the following link: Practice of Research Methodology in Civil Engineering and Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide – Springer
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-97393-2?utm_source=chatgpt.co
