A critical review of the use of 3-D printing in the construction industry
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 …
gaining rapid development in recent years. The technology has been adopted in the …
Design for manufacture and assembly in construction: a review
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 …
and a methodology whereby products are designed in a way that is as amenable as …
[KNIHA][B] Design in modular construction
M Lawson, R Ogden, CI Goodier - 2014 - api.taylorfrancis.com
Modular construction provides a new way of building based on factory-made units that are
installed and connected on site to create functioning buildings. The manufacture of the …
installed and connected on site to create functioning buildings. The manufacture of the …
Stakeholder-associated supply chain risks and their interactions in a prefabricated building project in Hong Kong
Prefabricated building projects (PBPs) have contributed significantly to addressing Hong
Kong's serious housing shortage and accommodate almost half of the residents in this …
Kong's serious housing shortage and accommodate almost half of the residents in this …
[KNIHA][B] An exploration towards a production theory and its application to construction
L Koskela - 2000 - aaltodoc.aalto.fi
This thesis endeavors to answer to two specific questions. Is it possible to formulate a theory
of production? Does such a theory add to our understanding and lead to improved …
of production? Does such a theory add to our understanding and lead to improved …
The construction industry as a loosely coupled system: implications for productivity and innovation
Previous research suggests that the construction industry is characterized by (1) particular
complexity factors owing to industry specific uncertainties and interdependences, and (2) …
complexity factors owing to industry specific uncertainties and interdependences, and (2) …
Using Mixed Reality for electrical construction design communication
J Chalhoub, SK Ayer - Automation in construction, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques have enabled the construction
industry to realize various benefits. However, most projects still rely on 2D drawings to …
industry to realize various benefits. However, most projects still rely on 2D drawings to …
Engineer-to-order supply chain management: A literature review and research agenda
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 …
well documented. In addition, customisation has been promoted as a source of competitive …
Managing stakeholder-associated risks and their interactions in the life cycle of prefabricated building projects: A social network analysis approach
Sustainability has recently become popular in the prefabricated construction industry
worldwide, particularly in terms of develo** cleaner production methods to improve …
worldwide, particularly in terms of develo** cleaner production methods to improve …
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 …
the perceived benefits and barriers to implementation. However, very little understanding of …