Prefabricated construction enabled by the Internet-of-Things
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DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2017.01.006
Abstract: Abstract Prefabricated construction has been used for public rental housing in Hong Kong. In order to speed up housing delivery, Hong Kong Housing Authority (HKHA) have employed advanced technologies, including Building Information Modelling (BIM) and… read more here.
Keywords: construction; visibility traceability; hong kong; internet things ... See more keywords
Real-time carbon emission monitoring in prefabricated construction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2019.102945
Abstract: Abstract The problem of carbon emissions from the construction industry should be a serious concern, because it contributes a very large share of the overall GHG emissions. However, because of traditional construction modes, most previous… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; carbon emission; real time; construction ... See more keywords
Buffer space hedging and coordination in prefabricated construction supply chain management
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2018.03.014
Abstract: Abstract This paper studies a coordination scheme to solve a buffer space hedging (BSH) issue in the prefabricated construction supply chain management (PCSCM). To hedge against unfavorable impacts caused by improper delivery of prefab, the… read more here.
Keywords: coordination; space hedging; buffer space; prefabricated construction ... See more keywords
The challenges confronting the growth of sustainable prefabricated building construction in Australia: Construction industry views
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103935
Abstract: 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 due to the restrictions on travel, transport, and workforce… read more here.
Keywords: construction industry; prefabricated construction; construction; growth ... See more keywords
Current State of Using Prefabricated Construction in Australia
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings12091355
Abstract: The Australian prefabricated construction market has been developing rapidly in recent years. New prefabrication-related technologies, materials, systems and services are also emerging in the current Australian market. Although some studies have been undertaken to explore… read more here.
Keywords: construction australia; prefabricated construction; prefabrication; industry ... See more keywords
Exploring the Impact Mechanism of Interface Management Performance of Sustainable Prefabricated Construction: The Perspective of Stakeholder Engagement
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DOI: 10.3390/su141710704
Abstract: Prefabricated construction (PC) activities are geographically fragmented, temporally disrupted, resulting in numerous and complex interfaces. It is stakeholder collaboration by integrating diverse resources within the PC industry to potentially address the factors that impact interface… read more here.
Keywords: prefabricated construction; management; interface management; management performance ... See more keywords
Exploring the Impact Mechanism of Interface Management of Prefabricated Construction Projects
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DOI: 10.3390/su142114440
Abstract: Prefabricated construction (PC) is gaining more acceptance worldwide as a sustainable construction method due to its advantages in energy savings, emissions reduction, and cleaner production. However, the inherent geographical and organizational fragmentation of PC projects… read more here.
Keywords: prefabricated construction; management; interface management; impact ... See more keywords
A Market Equilibrium Supply Chain Model for Supporting Self-Manufacturing or Outsourcing Decisions in Prefabricated Construction
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DOI: 10.3390/su9112069
Abstract: Prefabricated construction is a sustainable alternative to traditional on-site construction methods. However, many challenges still exist in the prefabricated construction process. For example, self-manufacturing or outsourcing decisions are vital to the industrial structure and organization… read more here.
Keywords: profit; construction; market; prefabricated construction ... See more keywords