[HTML][HTML] Volumetric modular construction risks: A comprehensive review and digital-technology-coupled circular mitigation strategies

AA Khan, R Yu, T Liu, N Gu, J Walsh - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Volumetric modular construction (VMC) has considerable benefits in providing better cost,
time, quality, productivity, and sustainability performance. However, the adoption is low …

End-to-end point cloud-based segmentation of building members for automating dimensional quality control

K Mirzaei, M Arashpour, E Asadi, H Masoumi… - Advanced Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
A frequent and accurate quality inspection procedure to assess the quality requirements
during the life cycle of buildings is crucial. Among different quality measures, the …

[HTML][HTML] Modular reactors: What can we learn from modular industrial plants and off site construction research

P Wrigley, P Wood, D Robertson, J Joannou… - Nuclear Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
New modular factory-built methodologies implemented in the construction and industrial
plant industries may bring down costs for modular reactors. A factory-built environment …

Measurement of information loss and transfer impacts of technology systems in offsite construction processes

Z Lei, M Sadiq Altaf, Z Cheng, H Liu… - Journal of Construction …, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
Offsite construction, also known as industrialized/prefabricated construction, is an alternative
approach to delivering construction projects, compared to the on-site stick-built/built-on-site …

Modified BIM Processes Considering Safety–Quality Index for Precast Concrete Construction

Z Ashtiani Araghi, H Vosoughifar - ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and …, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
Precast concrete construction (PCC) is one of the most innovative and efficient methods in
construction, but the separate processes involved in this method are one of its …

[HTML][HTML] Statistical analysis and Monte-Carlo simulation of printed supercapacitors for energy storage systems

H Pourkheirollah, J Keskinen, M Mäntysalo… - Journal of Power …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study presents a comprehensive statistical analysis of experimental parameters for 12
printed supercapacitors (SCs) using previously proposed equivalent circuit models (ECMs) …

Interface management of offsite bathroom construction: A conceptual model

M McCarney, CI Goodier, A Gibb - Construction Innovation, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose This paper aims to identify and discuss how process and people factors influence
the successful implementation of organisational interface management in offsite bathroom …

Are the characteristics of public clients influencing their uptake of the modern methods of construction? A thematic analysis

AM Saad, M Dulaimi, SL Zulu, C Gorse - Smart and Sustainable Built …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose Construction research comprises quality contributions to the modern methods of
construction (MMC) context in terms of their benefits and relative advantages. However, the …

Prospects of Promoting MMC across the Public Construction Sector: A Systematic Review against the Diffusion of Innovation Theory

AM Saad, M Dulaimi, C Gorse - Journal of Architectural Engineering, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
Despite the calls to transform construction and the potential of modern methods of
construction (MMC) to address traditional construction concerns, the global construction …

[HTML][HTML] Machine learning can improve the use of process capability data to predict tolerances in blanking and piercing manufacturing processes

KD Delaney - Results in Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Machine Learning (ML) models can be used during the design process to simplify
and improve the accuracy of the prediction of manufacturing variation using existing process …