Barriers to the adoption of modular integrated construction: Systematic review and meta-analysis, integrated conceptual framework, and strategies

IY Wuni, GQ Shen - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 - Elsevier
The benefits of modular integrated construction (MiC) are extensively documented. Rapid
and effective implementation of MiC will leverage significant gains in construction project …

Key constraints and mitigation strategies for prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction

BG Hwang, M Shan, KY Looi - Journal of cleaner production, 2018 - Elsevier
Prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC) is an innovative and cleaner
approach that has restructured the production of the construction industry. It can improve the …

Acceptance model of precast concrete components in building construction based on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Technology, Organization, and …

A Katebi, P Homami, M Najmeddin - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
According to the increasing development of prefabrication as a sustainable alternative
approach to conventional construction methods, the use of Precast Concrete Components …

The challenges confronting the growth of sustainable prefabricated building construction in Australia: Construction industry views

S Navaratnam, A Satheeskumar, G Zhang… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The construction industry has played a huge role in sustaining the economy of Australia
during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. However, construction activities tend to be limited …

Design for manufacture and assembly of digital fabrication and additive manufacturing in construction: a review

W Tuvayanond, L Prasittisopin - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) in the architectural, engineering, and
construction (AEC) industry is attracting the attention of designers, practitioners, and …

Major barriers to off-site construction: The developer's perspective in China

C Mao, Q Shen, W Pan, K Ye - Journal of management in …, 2015 - ascelibrary.org
Off-site construction (OSC) has been regarded as an effective means of improving
construction quality and efficiency. The adoption of OSC has been slower in develo** …

Design for manufacture and assembly in construction: a review

S Gao, R **, W Lu - Building research & information, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) is known as both a philosophy
and a methodology whereby products are designed in a way that is as amenable as …

Evaluation of critical risk factors in the implementation of modular construction

H Pervez, Y Ali, D Pamucar, M Garai-Fodor… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Modular construction is considered as a preferred construction method over conventional
construction due to a number of benefits including reduction in project completion time …

Drivers, constraints and the future of offsite manufacture in Australia

N Blismas, R Wakefield - Construction innovation, 2009 - emerald.com
Much has been written on offsite manufacture (OSM) in construction, particularly regarding
the perceived benefits and barriers to implementation. However, very little understanding of …

Performance of modular prefabricated architecture: Case study-based review and future pathways

FE Boafo, JH Kim, JT Kim - Sustainability, 2016 - mdpi.com
Even though tightened building energy efficiency standards are implemented periodically in
many countries, existing buildings continually consume a momentous quota of the total …