Research Project question is, “Factors that have affected the cost of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital.” The New Royal Adelaide Hospital (nRAH) that is due for completion in 2016, has been reported to be most expensive hospital to construct in Australia (Geraldine Chua, 2015) This research project sought to examine some of the factors that have contributed to this cost. The research was approached by conducting an interview with an expert in this area with lots of experience as well as by accessing a number of secondary sources including SA healthpatnership. Ultimately it was found that may varied and complex factors have contributed towards the cost. Owing to time, budgetary and resource constraints, this project explored the areas of key features and facilities. In the process of conducting the Research Project various capabilities have been developed such as Personal and Social Capability, Creative and Critical Capability and Literacy Capability.
Evaluation
In order to narrow my interests in construction management and design a suitable research question, various refining techniques such as lotus diagrams and mind maps were creatively used. Lotus Diagrams was helpful as it made my interest precise by having the background knowledge for this topic. For example, jobs of civil engineer in a construction project were listed on lotus diagram. As my …show more content…
Initially, it had been intended to gather information via conducting secondary research with journals and articles as well as undertaking interviews with engineers and construction managers directly working on the project. Unfortunately, both of these approaches did not yield large amounts of information, which was not complimentary for addressing the research question. It seemed like the research question had no future if no reliable or credible information will be found from any
Evaluation
In order to narrow my interests in construction management and design a suitable research question, various refining techniques such as lotus diagrams and mind maps were creatively used. Lotus Diagrams was helpful as it made my interest precise by having the background knowledge for this topic. For example, jobs of civil engineer in a construction project were listed on lotus diagram. As my …show more content…
Initially, it had been intended to gather information via conducting secondary research with journals and articles as well as undertaking interviews with engineers and construction managers directly working on the project. Unfortunately, both of these approaches did not yield large amounts of information, which was not complimentary for addressing the research question. It seemed like the research question had no future if no reliable or credible information will be found from any