Towards lean automation in construction—exploring barriers to implementing automation in prefabrication

FG Feldmann - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
As a sustainable alternative to conventional cast-in-situ construction, modular construction
(MC) offers several promising benefits concerning energy and waste reduction, shorter …

A systematic review of the business contingencies influencing broader adoption: Modern methods of construction (MMC)

AM Saad, M Dulaimi, SL Zulu - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The existing body of knowledge on the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) reflects their
benefits and relative advantages, particularly in addressing contemporary construction …

Exploring stationary and major modular construction challenges in develo** countries: a case study of Egypt

AH Ali, AF Kineber, A Elyamany… - Journal of Engineering …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to identify the most significant barriers and the stationary barrier to
modular construction (MC) implementation and promote MC widespread use. By doing so …

Research focus for construction robotics and human-robot teams towards resilience in construction: Scientometric review

AO Onososen, I Musonda - Journal of engineering, design and …, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose Rapid urbanisation and recent shock events have reiterated the need for resilient
infrastructure, as seen in the pandemic. Yet, knowledge gaps in construction robotics and …

[HTML][HTML] Perceived benefits of automation and artificial intelligence in the AEC sector: An interpretive structural modeling approach

AO Onososen, I Musonda - Frontiers in built environment, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Increasing demand for infrastructure amidst the surge in the urbanisation of cities and newly
emerging commercial nerves has spurred the need to reinvent and rethink traditional …

[HTML][HTML] Broader use of the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in the UK public sector: A Business Model Canvas (BMC) perspective

AM Saad, M Dulaimi, SL Zulu - Journal of Open Innovation: Technology …, 2023 - Elsevier
The UK government is promoting the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) by
presumption in favour due to outperforming traditional methods in meeting key industry …

Blockchain and information integration: Applications in New Zealand's prefabrication supply chain

E Bakhtiarizadeh, WM Shahzad, M Poshdar, M Khalfan… - Buildings, 2021 - mdpi.com
New Zealand's rising demand for new and affordable homes is driving innovative and
effective methods for project delivery. Prefabrication or off-site construction is considered an …

Unpacking the strategies to promote the implementation of automation techniques in the construction industry

AE Oke, J Aliu, P Fadamiro, P Akanni… - Construction …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to identify and evaluate the key strategies to promote the
implementation of automation techniques with reference to the Nigerian construction …

Benefits, constraints and enablers of modular offsite construction (MOSC) in New Zealand high-rise buildings

WM Shahzad, SM Reddy, R Kahandawa… - Engineering …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The ascendancy of modular offsite construction (MOSC) over traditional
construction methods is well known. Despite the known potential of this construction …

A virtual reality-based ergonomic assessment approach for human-robot collaboration workstation design in modular construction manufacturing

Y Fu, W Lu, J Chen - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2025 - Elsevier
Modular construction is an innovative approach that shifts much construction work offsite for
manufacture in a factory. By balancing flexibility and productivity, human–robot collaboration …