Barriers to the adoption of modular integrated construction: Systematic review and meta-analysis, integrated conceptual framework, and strategies

IY Wuni, GQ Shen - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 - Elsevier
The benefits of modular integrated construction (MiC) are extensively documented. Rapid
and effective implementation of MiC will leverage significant gains in construction project …

Critical success factors for management of the early stages of prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction project life cycle

IY Wuni, GQ Shen - Engineering, Construction and Architectural …, 2020 - emerald.com
Purpose For many types of buildings, prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction
(PPVC) is increasingly becoming a preferred alternative construction approach. Empirical …

[HTML][HTML] Classifying and evaluating enablers influencing modular construction utilization in the construction sector: a fuzzy synthetic evaluation

AH Ali, AF Kineber, TJO Qaralleh, NS Alaboud… - Alexandria Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of modular construction (MC) is well-established in developed countries and is
known to promote sustainability. However, MC is not widely utilised in developing countries …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainability implications of using precast concrete in construction: An in-depth project-level analysis spanning two decades

RWM Wong, BPY Loo - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Conventional cast in-situ, precast and prefabricated construction are construction
methodologies with increasing construction modularity. Construction methodologies and …

Modelling the critical risk factors for modular integrated construction projects

IY Wuni, GQ Shen, R Osei-Kyei… - International journal of …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
For many types of projects, modular integrated construction (MiC) is increasingly becoming
a preferred method of construction. However, MiC projects are associated with unique risk …

[HTML][HTML] Drivers towards adopting modular integrated construction for affordable sustainable housing: A total interpretive structural modelling (TISM) method

A Khan, R Yu, T Liu, H Guan, E Oh - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study features the development of a framework to identify drivers towards increasing
adoption of modular integrated construction (MiC) methods for affordable sustainable …

A systematic literature review and conceptual framework of construction industrialization

S Costa, MS Carvalho, C Pimentel… - Journal of Construction …, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
Construction industrialization (CI) has dramatically altered how architecture, engineering,
and construction (AEC) companies design, manufacture, build, operate, and manage …

[HTML][HTML] Key factors affecting the decision-making process for buildings projects in Egypt

S Zhong, H Elhegazy, H Elzarka - Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
The success of optimal system selection depends on many factors, such as the nature of the
project itself, design team collaboration, team leader's personality, and client input …

Analysing multifaceted barriers to modular construction in sustainable building projects: a comprehensive evaluation using multi-criteria decision making

A Hassan Ali, A Farouk Kineber… - International Journal …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Modular construction (MC) is recognized as pivotal for sustainable development in
developed countries. However, its implementation faces barriers in residential projects in …

Knowledge-based decision support for BIM adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises in developing economies

AB Saka, DWM Chan, IY Wuni - Automation in Construction, 2022 - Elsevier
BIM is often considered to be unsuitable and there are no systematic approaches to guiding
suitability decisions in construction SMEs, especially in developing economies. Thus, this …