Defining a research topic requires a deliberate approach that involves defining an area of interest and conducting a literature review in that area and then looking at the scope of the research and reactions to it, and finally narrowing the options until reaching a fundamental point that can be the focus of the research question or thesis, which can be built upon to reach a meaningful and influential research paper that can be used after reaching the necessary solutions and recommendations.
The topic of the project:
Since I work in the construction field, I see that the problem of pollution around construction sites is a problem worthy of attention, whether this pollution is in the soil, water, air, or even noise and radioactive pollution at times, as it affects human health and the surrounding environment, and to treat this problem requires numerous and integrated efforts, such as risk and damage analysis, environmental management, in-depth study of waste disposal techniques, environmental awareness, and finally the social responsibility of construction companies in this direction (Wu, Zhang & Wu, 2016).
The goals of the project survey:
There are many survey objectives (Cole & Long, 2016). In this project, the objectives will be as follows:
- Stakeholder identification: The first objective of the project survey in this context is to identify stakeholders affected by pollution around construction sites. This may include local residents, businesses, workers, and regulatory agencies responsible for environmental protection.
- Understanding Needs and Expectations: The project survey should gather information about their needs and expectations regarding pollution reduction around construction sites.
- Collect Feedback: A project survey can also collect feedback on the effectiveness of measures to reduce pollution around construction sites. This feedback can help make adjustments or improvements as needed.
- Progress monitoring: Surveys can be used to monitor progress in reducing pollution around construction sites. This is by collecting data on pollution levels and compliance with regulations
- Evaluation of Project Success: Once a project is complete, a survey can be used to assess its success in reducing pollution around construction sites, by collecting feedback from stakeholders and comparing it to the goals and objectives of the project
The project questions:
Many questions can be formulated for this project, such as:
- What are the leading causes of pollution around construction sites?
- How does pollution from construction sites affect the environment and human health?
- What regulations and guidelines are in place to regulate pollution from construction sites?
- What measures can be taken to reduce pollution around construction sites?
- What are the potential costs and benefits of reducing pollution around construction sites?
- What are the various stakeholders' roles and responsibilities in addressing the pollution problem around construction sites?
Articles whose survey can be used:
First: Online Survey:
- Title: Importance and Performance Rating Analysis for Implementation of Green Construction on Building Project (Prameswari et al. 2021)
- Authors: Prameswari, F R; Rachamawati, F; Wiguna, I P A; Rohman, M A
- Journal: ProQuest One Academic provided by TOURO UNIVERSITY
Face-to-Face Survey:
- Title: Exploring the Critical Success Factors of Value Management Implementation for Sustainable Residential Building Project: A Stationary Analysis Approach (Ahmed, Md & Alaa, 2022).
- Authors: Ahmed Farouk Kineber; Md Sharif Uddin; Alaa Fouad Momena
- Journal: ProQuest One Academic provided by TOURO UNIVERSITY
Cohort Survey:
- Title: The career advancement of professional women in the UK construction industry: The career success factors (Nirodha, Amaratunga & Haigh, 2014).
- Authors: Nirodha, Gayani Fernando; Amaratunga, Dilanthi; Haigh, Richard
- Journal: ProQuest One Academic provided by TOURO UNIVERSITY
Conclusion
The research question is designed so that it is clear and specific. When designing surveys, the purpose of the questionnaire and the target group for the study must be taken into account, as also the method of analysis used for the data extracted from the questionnaire. Questions must also be designed to be clear and understandable and cover good aspects of the subject to be studied; using reliable standard measures in designing questions must ensure validity and reliability according to the approved standards (Dalati & Marx, 2018).
References
Ahmed, F. K., Md, S. U., & Alaa, F. M. (2022). Exploring the critical success factors of value management implementation for
sustainable residential building project: A stationary analysis approach. Sustainability, 14(23), 16215. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/su142316215
Cole, M., & Long, L. (2016). Surveys from Start to Finish (Vol. Revised 2016 edition). Alexandria, VA: Association for Talent
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Dalati, S., & Marx Gómez, J. (2018). Surveys and questionnaires. Modernizing the Academic Teaching and Research
Environment: Methodologies and Cases in Business Research, 175-186.
Nirodha, G. F., Amaratunga, D., & Haigh, R. (2014). The career advancement of the professional women in the UK
construction industry: The career success factors. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 12(1), 53-70. doi:https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-04-2012-0018
Prameswari, F. R., Rachamawati, F., Wiguna, I. P. A., & Rohman, M. A. (2021). Importance and performance ratings analysis
for implementation of green construction on building project. IOP Conference Series.Earth and Environmental Science, 799(1) doi:https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/799/1/012015
Wu, Z., Zhang, X., & Wu, M. (2016). Mitigating construction dust pollution: State of the art and the way
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