Knowledge‐Based Approach to Modular Construction Decision Support

Murtaza, Mirza B.; Fisher, Deborah J.; Skibniewski, Mirosław J.

doi:10.1061/(asce)0733-9364(1993)119:1(115)

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“…PPMOF feasibility using ten decision factor categories, varying from four to ten detailed questions for each category, was also evaluated [23]. Regarding modular construction, the feasibility of using modular construction technology for a particular project or a petrochemical power plant based on various factors classified into five influencing categories were determined [24,25]. In terms of hybrid concrete construction, salient criteria for contractors in their choice and use of HCC were identified [26], and HCC performance indicators, which would help to inform the process of deciding whether or not to adopt HCC technology rather than more traditional alternatives, were selected [27,28].…”

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Sustainable performance criteria for construction method selection in concrete buildings

Chen

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Riley

2010

Automation in Construction

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Sustainable performance criteria for construction method selection in concrete buildings

Chen

Okudan

Riley

2010

Automation in Construction

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“…Early studies of modularization in the construction sector sought to demonstrate that the savings outweigh any extra design and engineering costs (Glaser et al 1979;Murtaza et al 1993), while later studies have taken a more reflective evaluation of strengths and weaknesses (Blismas et al 2006).…”

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Defining and Categorizing Modules in Building Projects: An International Perspective

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J. Constr. Eng. Manage.

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Modularization involves breaking up a system into discrete chunks, which communicate with each other through standardized interfaces, rules and specifications. It is a broad concept, with various interpretations and meanings across research disciplines. The complexity and scope of 'a module' is not captured sufficiently and clearly in the construction management and engineering literature, and the impact of modularization across project phases has not been fully explored and articulated. Therefore, the main question addressed in this paper relates to the inherent meaning of "what is a module" in the context of different phases of a building project. In addressing this question, this paper empirically investigates the use of modularity in 15 construction projects, situated in Italy, Germany, Brazil and the UK. The findings of this research suggest that a designbased and an operations-based perspective of modularity co-exist, and that there is the need for an integrated view of modularity across the project life cycle phases, and for collaborative working between designers and site operators. To this aim, a unifying definition of 'a module' in building projects is proposed, along with a practical guide to help managers organise project activities for effective modularization. The actual cost analysis of the various modularization strategies provide an interesting avenue for future research. The template proposed also requires wider testing with a wider range of modules.

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“…Meanwhile, similar studies were also conducted in the USA. Murtaza, Fisher and Skibniewski (1993) asserted that the feasibility of modular construction depends on many variables, and therefore, the decision of modularization was not obvious. The authors proposed a computer-based framework, the MODEX, for decision-making in the initial stage of a project.…”

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Stakeholder perceptions of offsite construction techniques: systematic review

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In the past few decades, a faster uptake has been noticed for offsite construction techniques, as supported by several relevant research streams. This study focused on the perceptions of stakeholders, which is an important research field, in terms of the manifold experiences and their critical role in decision-making. The purpose of this work was to gather quantifiable information regarding benefits and barriers of offsite construction to assist in the development or improvement of tools and strategic guidelines for the decision-making process. In total, 24 papers were selected by combining the systematic review with the snowball sampling technique to survey and quantify the perceptions of 1,625 stakeholders, and to obtain 238 barrier indexes and 99 benefit indexes. A hierarchical cluster analysis was also conducted to frame 10 clusters for benefits and another 10 for barriers. In addition, a co-citation analysis was carried out to identify 7 clusters and the associated connections between them. A database was provided with barriers and benefits, ranked by their relevance to offsite construction, as well as the bibliometrics and co-citation analysis that may help choose the best-fit source/perception for the purpose of the readers.

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Knowledge‐Based Approach to Modular Construction Decision Support

Cited by 60 publications

References 3 publications

Sustainable performance criteria for construction method selection in concrete buildings

Sustainable performance criteria for construction method selection in concrete buildings

Defining and Categorizing Modules in Building Projects: An International Perspective

Stakeholder perceptions of offsite construction techniques: systematic review

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