Dr. Daisy Nwaozuzu
Daisy Nwaozuzu is an experienced Online Course Developer and Content Writer, with specialisation in Technology Enhanced Learning and Educational Transitions. She is the Module Leader for the Programme
Location PostGraduate Strategy Unit, Vice Chancellor's Office, Coventry University,United Kingdom
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Hi Ali, That's really improper. prudence and accountability still remains the pride of government.....so this concern that you ve flagged up raises an issue of ethical concerns.
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Hi Thomas, you raised an interesting question on why Liberia is not at par with other countries in terms of construction. My first reaction would be that either this hasnt been a priority to 'the powers that be' in Liberia or there is a lack of information on innovative practices / benefits of construction and this is where research comes in. Conversely, if it...
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I share in your point, Dumiso. The fact that politics is intertwined with the provision public good seems inevitable and pave ways to professional ethical concerns. Most Mega projects as you cited, give room for un ethical practice in areas of final cost declaration, particularly when there is a long timeline for project delivery, with obvious environmental...
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Very good advice , Keith.
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In addition to Keith and Ians contributions, at Coventry University, we have subject specialist librarian and subject specialist database with lots of resources- journals and scientific reports from reputable organization. we recognize the assumed knowledge of students when then come on a postgraduate program, but we are also aware of professionals who haven't...
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I quite agree, Philip. It is also important to have a log and a good bibliography. Some important software like End note, and Refworks can help in collation, referencing and cross referencing when you are discussing your findings and writing up.
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Dr. Daisy Nwaozuzu replied to SATOSHI MORIMOTO
Satoshi, as you rightly mentioned, there are different kinds of issues in construction which can benefit from research. in this week we will highlight the different methods and methodologies that can address some of these issues. A typical example can be procurement issue , project delay or cost over runs. In that case you might be considering an...
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Dr. Daisy Nwaozuzu replied to Keith McGraw
Oh yes, Keith, fire on. Am sure our learners will be pleased to tap into your huge experience and knowledge base as part of the benefit to social learning.
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Dr. Daisy Nwaozuzu replied to Olena Grebiniuk
Different methodologies can apply to address different contemporary issues in different setting. A good starting point is to think about the construct of the philosophical position and orientation towards your research. we make assumptions at every stage in the research process , either consciously or unconsciously and these assumptions fall under two major...
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Well said , Keith! Thanks for the brilliant contribution.
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Welcome Maria!. Hope fully, you will learn more on how we can conduct a proper research which will enable us address contemporary issues and then reduce some of the tragedies that are happening in our time. Our learning community are quite diverse in knowledge and experience and you can benefit from this group by joining in the ongoing discussions. Enjoy the...
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Welcome Christiana. There will be lots of knowledge to pick up as you progress through the course. If you engage in the discussions that are on going, you will have more value out of the course. This is indeed a good introduction in your areas of interest. Have fun!
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Hi Francis. There are some global experiences shared by our experienced and diverse learning community in this course. I will encourage you to join in the discussions and hopefully, you would find the course refreshing. Welcome to the course.
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Welcome on board, Abdu. It is interesting to learn that you are returning back to higher education. This course is an introductory course to the MSC degree in Construction Management with BIM which Coventry University offers 100% Online. By engaging in the conversation, you will certainly pick up new knowledge as you progress through the course. Do get in...
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Welcome to the course, Jo. Certainly there are lots of new knowledge to pick up as you progress through the course. I will encourage you to join in the ongoing discussions. Considering your background and interest, you may also like our 'Introduction to building information modelling', which is another interesting short course. Have fun!
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Welcome to the course, Ahmed. I agree with you that there is a lot which research can offer in the construction industry. I hope you find this short course very useful. I will encourage you to engage with the ongoing discussions and maximize your knowledge by learning from our learning community.
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I couldn't agree less. These are brilliant questions and would form a good basis for a rich report.
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These are brilliant questions. Exploring these questions through conversations and interviews with either client, architect, and the project manager, will extend our individual thoughts/ knowledge about the complexities of this project.
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I agree to the huge impact that lack of transparency can have in Construction as well as any other facets of life. In any project, there needs to transparency from start to finish.
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@SATOSHIMORIMOTO Good to learn a bit of the work culture in Japan!. Japanese worker must really be strong and industrious. The government measure will certainly be a good idea as breaks are important to our general wellbeing.
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My understanding is that the right practice is proposed here and from Ethics point of view, Workers act must be adhered to by the company. I perceive that the site workers are engaging in extra hours of work, possibly due to poor salaries. Is this a similar practice across other sectors in your country or is it just within the construction companies?
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@KeithMcGraw I quite agree with you. The global market is really big and so construction companies must think about sustainable measure for competitive advantage and to remain attractive
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@FrancisMcShane . what really can be done either from the government, industry and academia concerning shortage of skills? Do you think there is a role for these institutions in improving the issues you highlighted. Is construction itself not attractive or a rewarding career? what do you suggest, can be done to spice this area up?
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Hi Kumar. Do you think research has a role to play in addressing these identified contemporary issues in your locality? or are they more political?
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Fayomi, , I can see some of these contemporary issues being addressed through research. The rest of the issues seem to be politically instigated and a more visionary government with the right personnel for good governance can address these.
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@ReemH . Welcome to the course, Reem. I agree that research is the way to go for optimal performance of the construction industry. There are new knowledge to pick up and I will urge you to make the most of the conversations with the learning community.
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@KumarPoudel welcome to the course. Hopefully, you will find this course useful. There will be some new knowledge to pick up as you progress through the course, thus justifying the need for research in the Construction industry. I encourage you to engage in the conversation with fellow learners and also with the learning content.
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@IanJenkinson I like the questioning skills flagged up in 'managing traffic speed', which encapsulates the different philosophies that are applicable in researching construction. I could see the application of an interpretivist and positivist philosophies in addressing the traffic issue. As you mentioned, for the Construction Professional to know the 'how' ,...
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Welcome to the course, Uthman There's a huge benefit in researching Construction. As you progress in this course, there will be more hints and tips to add to your knowledge base as take-away. Hope you will enjoy the course.
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Lovely to have you here, Satoshi! I hope you ll find this course interesting. Within this course, we will raise your awareness of the contemporary issues that are prevalent in the construction industry and the impact of research in the industry. With your extensive experience in the Construction industry and your areas of interest in production and project...
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Hello Nduka! Welcome on board. Hopefully there will be more insightful information to pick up as you progress within this course. I encourage you to make the most of the learning community by engaging with other professionals who are learners on this course.
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A very warm welcome Kay. I do hope you will find this course interesting and urge you to engage with the content as well as other learners on the course.
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Welcome to the course Nic. I am sure there will be some take-aways for you. Do join the conversation by commenting and sharing your experiences with the learning community.
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I tend to agree that research within the construction industry lean towards quantitative approaches, but we also have seen recent studies involving not just numbers and figures but also reports from personnel and clients, attitudes as well as emotions. In this instance the data will be textual.
Why do you think Pragmatism is the best method in construction... -
It can be difficult in getting the right data. what do think may have been responsible? could it be from the research question or is it from the instruments used for collecting data, the data subject or may be the validation process? Reflect on your previous experience of executing a research and Share your thoughts with the learning community.
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Are there similar issues of transparency and ethical concerns in your locality? Do share some of your experiences with the learning community.
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Thanks Opara for sharing your experience from your locality. The idea of a mono rail is brilliant but did the governor follow a due process of transparency with the monetary transactions? As that will be termed 'unethical' if he didn't.
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I quite agree with you Opara. Instability in government affects a lot of projects, including construction. And in some developing countries like Nigeria there will be the associating cost over runs with projects as well as delays in execution due to change in government. However, there are more sustainable ways of reducing costs in construction which research...
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Welcome on board, Jitendra! I hope you will enjoy this course and pick up new knowledge, while enhancing your existing research skills in the construction industry.
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Nice to meet you here, Keith. It really seem to be a lovey sunny weather in most parts of England today.
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Welcome on board, Tanka! with an interest in interdisciplinary research, there are insightful knowledge to share from professionals who make up the learning community. I encourage you to engage in the discussions as they tend to be beneficial too.
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Nice to have you here, Phillip. As you progress through the course, you will pick up a few more hints on Research. I encourage you to interact with fellow learners to get the best out of the course.
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Welcome on board, Mark. I believe you would enjoy this course and benefit from the learning community, through discussions. Should you decide to learn more with us on the MSc Construction with BIM degree, there are lots of first hand information and knowledge to share with professionals who are part of the Module team.
