D printing, which is an automated production process with layer-by-layer control, has been
gaining rapid development in recent years. The technology has been adopted in the …

Modular integrated construction (MiC) is an innovative construction approach which
transforms the fragmented linear site-based construction of buildings into an integrated …

The analysis and implementation of mass customization (MC) systems has received growing
consideration by researchers and practitioners since the late 1980s. In this paper we update …

Academics and practitioners have long acknowledged the importance of agile
manufacturing and related supply chains in achieving firm sustainable competitiveness …

The management of technological innovation (MTI) is one of the most important challenges
facing businesses today. Innovation has become the fundamental driver of competitiveness …

The purpose of this study was to understand some of the many perplexing questions eluding
managers of overwhelmingly complex construction supply chain management (CSCM) …

Product proliferation as a result of meeting ever increasing customer demand preferences is
well documented. In addition, customisation has been promoted as a source of competitive …

The popularity of develo** off-site manufacturing (OSM) projects is increasing in the
construction industry. Sustainability is an importance concern of OSM stakeholders, and it …

This exploratory paper examines secondary sources to develop hypotheses for future testing
in quantitative research, around the question 'How do housing industry contexts in different …

Industrialised building (IB) is considered by many to have an important role to play in
China's residential construction industry due to its potential for improved quality, productivity …