Empirical Study of Identifying Logistical Problems in Prefabricated Interior Wall Panel Construction

Lee, Yujin; Kim, Jung In; Khanzode, Atul; Fischer, Martin

doi:10.1061/(asce)me.1943-5479.0000907

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“…These circumstances may further worsen the safety performance with the lack of management consideration on safety compared to production driven by the lack of clarity in safety planning and management (James et al , 2014). Apart from these management issues within organisations, the deficiencies of integration between stakeholders throughout the OSM process have led to conflicts as various stakeholders are involved throughout the OSM process at different locations (Khalil et al , 2016; Lee et al , 2021). For example, designers at the factory do not fully understand the circumstances of the final installation and workers’ safety is not generally considered by the designers, instead more attention is given for component stacking issues and transportation constraints (Kim et al , 2011).…”

Section: Discussion On Off-site Manufacturing Safety Risksmentioning

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Systematic review on the identification of safety risks in off-site manufacturing (OSM)

Vithanage

Sing

Davis

et al. 2021

JEDT

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Purpose Off-site manufacturing (OSM) has emerged as a method of modern construction that provides several benefits including achieving lower costs, a quicker schedule and environmentally friendly solutions. Although numerous researches are available that advocate the adoption of OSM, the devotion towards OSM safety is somewhat limited. However, OSM invariably generates safety risks, including dynamics and uncertainty in safety management. There is a unique call to have an investigation on the identification of OSM safety risks. Design/methodology/approach To provide a full picture on the OSM safety, a systematic literature review was adopted based on interpretivist philosophical stance. The literature search was conducted in key electronic databases to identify OSM safety-focused publications. Bibliometric analysis was adopted to identify co-occurrences of keywords and collaboration among authors in OSM safety-related research publications. Content analysis was conducted to provide a taxonomy of OSM safety risks. The identified studies were critically analysed to determine the focus of OSM safety research and provide future research directions. Findings The results demonstrated frequently appeared OSM safety aspects while highlighting the limitedness of collaborative research outputs in common authorships. Content analysis subsequently unveiled safety risks in OSM under human, organisational and work environmental factors. A critical analysis of extant literature revealed seven research classifications of OSM safety. Directions were offered to enhance OSM safety by applying principles of targeted safety management concepts, technology-driven safety measures and bespoke training programs. Originality/value This study provides a comprehensive review on the identification of safety risks throughout OSM while presenting the avenues useful for the development of OSM safety management strategies.

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Section: Discussion On Off-site Manufacturing Safety Risksmentioning

confidence: 99%

Systematic review on the identification of safety risks in off-site manufacturing (OSM)

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Sing

Davis

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“…Prefabricated components can be divided into vertical components and horizontal components. Vertical components include prefabricated exterior wall panels (PEWPs) [28], prefabricated interior wall panels (PIWPs) [29], etc. Horizontal components include prefabricated stairs (PS) [23], prefabricated laminated panels (PLP) [30], prefabricated balconies (PB) [31], prefabricated air conditioning panels (PACP) [32], etc.…”

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Calculating and Analyzing Carbon Emission Factors of Prefabricated Components

Lei

Wang

2023

Sustainability

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The construction industry’s carbon emissions have a considerable impact on the environment, and all countries have pledged to reduce them to achieve low-carbon transformation. The use of prefabricated components is widely recognized as a crucial measure for mitigating carbon emissions. However, there is a scarcity of existing data on the carbon emission factors of prefabricated components (CEFoPC), and few studies have focused on calculating and reducing their carbon emissions. This study presents a novel approach to calculating CEFoPC, which involves analyzing the production process, defining the carbon emission range, identifying the sources of carbon emissions, and establishing measurement equations for the carbon emissions of prefabricated components. The proposed approach is demonstrated using six typical prefabricated components in Nanjing, China, namely, prefabricated exterior and interior wall panels, stairs, laminated panels, balconies, and air conditioning panels. After decomposing the carbon emission factors and exploring carbon emission reduction strategies, the findings suggest that the production and transportation of raw materials are the primary contributors to carbon emissions associated with prefabricated components. Additionally, the most effective carbon emission reduction strategy involves the use of green and recycled raw materials. Furthermore, the framework for calculating CEFoPC proposed in this study is considered a significant contribution, as it can facilitate future research and the enrichment of carbon emission factor databases.

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“…Accordingly, Ekanayake et al [35] classified key indices in the view of flexibility, recovery, collaboration, and security of supply chain capabilities. Furthermore, Lee et al [36] identified the logistical problem in OSC projects and proposed a stacking strategy considering inventory stability and reshuffling effort during the transportation phase. Furthermore, researchers have optimized the process during transportation for efficient management.…”

Section: Supply Chain Management (Scm) In Osc Projectsmentioning

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“…Luo et al [47] and Yazdani et al [48] derived a framework for the overall management of OSC projects based on a combination of existing architectural project management systems and manufacturing. Furthermore, some management systems have been used for real-world projects [36,49,50]. Sutrisna and Goulding [51] and Yang et al [16] focused on system development to enhance the use of building information modeling (BIM) from the design stage.…”

Section: Osc Project Management Systemmentioning

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Development and Application of an Integrated Management System for Off-Site Construction Projects

Jang

Lee²,

Son³

2022

Buildings

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The off-site construction (OSC) method has attracted the interest of experts to resolve productivity stagnation and lack of skilled workforce and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the construction industry. Due to the unique characteristics of OSC projects, wherein building elements are produced in a factory, transported, and installed in the field, a management approach that differs from the management techniques of previous construction projects is required. Accordingly, with this study, we examined the characteristics of OSC projects and derived key management items through literature review, case analysis, and expert meetings to develop an integrated management system for OSC projects (OSC-IMS). The proposed system, OSC-IMS, integrates the entire supply chain of the OSC project. It includes the following functions: drawing management, scheduling and planning, site installation planning, production planning, production monitoring, shipping and transportation, delivery and inspection, site installation monitoring, and progress payment management. To verify the applicability and effectiveness of OSC-IMS, it was implemented in four projects. The application of the system to the case studies demonstrated the improvements in work efficiency and accuracy and decreased waste time in every work step. The findings indicate that the system can enhance project performance. This study contributes to the identification of the features and key elements of OSC management such that these factors can be linked with managing system development. This work describes the overall effect of the proposed system on real projects.

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Empirical Study of Identifying Logistical Problems in Prefabricated Interior Wall Panel Construction

Cited by 28 publications

References 30 publications

Systematic review on the identification of safety risks in off-site manufacturing (OSM)

Systematic review on the identification of safety risks in off-site manufacturing (OSM)

Calculating and Analyzing Carbon Emission Factors of Prefabricated Components

Development and Application of an Integrated Management System for Off-Site Construction Projects

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