A framework of indicators for assessing construction automation and robotics in the sustainability context

M Pan, T Linner, W Pan, H Cheng, T Bock - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract “Building production” technology, ie construction automation and robotics (CAR), is
on a worldwide level increasingly recognized as stating a key element of the future of …

[HTML][HTML] From research to practice: A review on technologies for addressing the information gap for building material reuse in circular construction

BS Byers, D Raghu, A Olumo, C De Wolf… - Sustainable Production …, 2024 - Elsevier
Reusing high-value construction materials from existing buildings that otherwise would be
discarded as waste is a key strategy for achieving a circular economy. However, this …

Defects in offsite construction: timber module prefabrication

H Johnsson, JH Meiling - Construction management and …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
The construction industry is based on craftsmanship. Quality control and assurance
procedures applied in manufacturing cannot usually be readily applied in construction …

Wooden multi-storey construction market development–systematic literature review within a global scope with insights on the Nordic region

J Jussila, E Nagy, K Lähtinen, E Hurmekoski… - 2022 - jukuri.luke.fi
Climate change sets high pressures on the construction industry to decrease greenhouse
gas emissions. Due to the carbon storage properties and potential to use renewable …

[HTML][HTML] Knowledge management for off-site construction

Z Zhang, Y Zou, BHW Guo, J Dimyadi, R Davies… - Automation in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Off-site construction (OSC) is expected to boost productivity, shorten construction time, and
reduce labour and material wastage. Despite these benefits, most OSC projects have not …

Configuration through the parameterization of building components

P Jensen, T Olofsson, H Johnsson - Automation in construction, 2012 - Elsevier
Many construction companies have developed building systems, based on prefabrication
strategies, to enhance productivity. Current practice coupled with the difficulties of …

Industrialized construction chronology: The disputes and success factors for a resilient construction industry in Malaysia

A Rashidi, R Ibrahim - The Open Construction & Building …, 2017 - benthamopen.com
Background: The construction industry needs to be resilient in Malaysian economy because
it contributes significantly to its socio-economy, gross domestic production, and positive …

Knowledge-Based Engineering in the design for manufacture of prefabricated façades: current gaps and future trends

J Montali, M Overend, PM Pelken… - … Engineering and Design …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
The use of prefabricated façades provides a timely means to increase efficiency in the
delivery of buildings, while maximising the expected environmental service performance. In …

Assessment of manufacturing processes for automated timber-based panelised prefabrication

K Orlowski - Buildings, 2019 - mdpi.com
The manufacturing processes involved in the prefabrication of timber-based panelised walls
is presented and explored in this study, through current industry practice and the latest …

Product modeling of configurable building systems: A case study

L Malmgren, P Jensen, T Olofsson - Electronic journal of information …, 2011 - diva-portal.org
This paper investigates a Swedish house manufactures building system regarding the
documentation and information structures. The aim is to evaluate how product modeling …