Optimization modeling of multi-skilled resources in prefabrication: Theorizing cost analysis of process integration in off-site construction

M Arashpour, V Kamat, Y Bai, R Wakefield… - Automation in …, 2018 - Elsevier
In advanced manufacturing of building elements, process integration and utilization of multi-
skilled resources enhance the flexibility of production networks against variations in demand …

Optimal work assignment to multiskilled resources in prefabricated construction

A Nasirian, M Arashpour, B Abbasi… - Journal of construction …, 2019 - ascelibrary.org
Multiskilling allows for dynamic reallocation of workers from one stage of production to
another in response to bottleneck configurations and, therefore, has been advocated as a …

Optimization of process integration and multi-skilled resource utilization in off-site construction

M Arashpour, R Wakefield, N Blismas… - Automation in Construction, 2015 - Elsevier
Traditional approaches in construction project management assign each process to a trade
contractor with an individual specialisation, and trades with the greatest work content …

Optimal process integration architectures in off-site construction: Theorizing the use of multi-skilled resources

M Arashpour, R Wakefield, B Abbasi… - Architectural …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
The architecture, engineering and construction industry has long dealt with problems such
as schedule and budget overruns, quality and safety issues, and low productivity. Off-site …

Optimizing decisions in advanced manufacturing of prefabricated products: Theorizing supply chain configurations in off-site construction

M Arashpour, Y Bai, G Aranda-Mena… - Automation in …, 2017 - Elsevier
Robust supply decision making is critical to the advanced manufacturing of prefabricated
products. Previous related research focused on minimizing cost overruns in off-site …

Off-site construction optimization: Sequencing multiple job classes with time constraints

M Arashpour, R Wakefield, B Abbasi, EWM Lee… - Automation in …, 2016 - Elsevier
Off-site construction is a unique hybrid of manufacturing operations and on-site construction
activities. Maximizing the production output has long been the main challenge for off-site …

[HTML][HTML] Optimal logistics planning for modular construction using two-stage stochastic programming

PY Hsu, P Angeloudis, M Aurisicchio - Automation in construction, 2018 - Elsevier
The construction sector is currently undergoing a shift from stick-built construction to modular
building systems that take advantage of modern prefabrication techniques. Long established …

Integrated prefabrication configuration and component grouping for resource optimization of precast production

A Khalili, DK Chua - Journal of Construction Engineering and …, 2014 - ascelibrary.org
It may be possible to reduce uncertainty in construction projects by adopting the
prefabrication method. In this method, components are produced in factories and …

Constraint programming approach to optimizing project schedules under material logistics and crew availability constraints

J Liu, M Lu - Journal of construction engineering and management, 2018 - ascelibrary.org
With increasing implementation of off-site prefabrication and modular construction
technologies, the complexity of material supply chain management on construction projects …

Risk-averse supply chain for modular construction projects

PY Hsu, M Aurisicchio, P Angeloudis - Automation in Construction, 2019 - Elsevier
The traditional in-situ construction method is currently being replaced by modular building
systems, that take advantage of modern manufacturing, transportation, and assembly …