The construction industry has generally been regarded as one of the least productive
sectors worldwide, with issues ranging from the more common problems, such as delays …

In general, fragmentation within the construction industry arises from two areas within the
traditional construction process; the construction work process where the most significant …

Fragmentation is a well-known problem in construction and its influence on project
performance and efficiency has been addressed by numerous studies. Despite of this …

Fragmentation is a well-known problem in the construction field; however, the literature
shows a lack of a precise definition and appropriate measurement of this notion. The …

Research in multiskilling experiences an incremental trend from academic, industrial, and
governmental point of views. Different methodologies have been used in previous research …

A well-known method of improving productivity in the construction industry is modularization,
in which a portion of potential site-based work is carried out in fabrication/assembly shops …

Research has shown that the construction industry will face workforce shortages that will
increase delivery cost and completion time. The purpose of this paper is to first identify and …

The construction industry remains one of the most labour-intensive, project-based industries
in the UK that contributes significantly to the economy. This contribution justifies the need for …

Shortages of skilled construction workers and their consequent impact on project
performance have been reported with increasing frequency over the last few years. Several …

Malaysia as a developing country, is driving for implementing a new or modern construction
method called Industrialised Building System (IBS), as an alternative towards enhancing …