2023
DOI: 10.3390/buildings13040878
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A Systematic Review of the Business Contingencies Influencing Broader Adoption: Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)

Abstract: The existing body of knowledge on the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) reflects their benefits and relative advantages, particularly in addressing contemporary construction challenges. However, the uptake of such methods is minimal, particularly in the public construction sector. The low uptake has led MMC firms to liquidation due to the lack of an economy of scale. Studies, particularly recently, explain that the low adoption rates are linked to the inappropriateness of existing business models responsibl… Show more

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“…The systematic review was carried out following a four-step process (Figure 2) adapted from [15]. The database utilised is Scopus due to its enormous archive of business, management, construction management, and engineering publications [16] as well as its reputation of being the largest warehouse of publications globally [17,18]. Upon choosing a suitable database, keywords were utilised to identify relevant articles linked to the study's focus [19].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The systematic review was carried out following a four-step process (Figure 2) adapted from [15]. The database utilised is Scopus due to its enormous archive of business, management, construction management, and engineering publications [16] as well as its reputation of being the largest warehouse of publications globally [17,18]. Upon choosing a suitable database, keywords were utilised to identify relevant articles linked to the study's focus [19].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Essentially, MMC is composed of cells or sub modules (SMs) like unipolar cells (half-bridge), symmetrical bipolar cells (full-bridge), and asymmetrical bipolar cells (hybrid cells) [3]. The half-bridge-based MMC is the most commonly used topology because of its simpler structure, fewer switches, superior efficiency, and reduced cost [4].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%