Simulation-Driven Design of Wood Framing Support Systems for Off-Site Construction Machinery

Martı́nez, Pablo; Livojevic, Michelle; Jajal, Purvish; Aldrich, Daniel R.; Al‐Hussein, Mohamed

doi:10.1061/(asce)co.1943-7862.0001853

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“…Despite delays, cost overruns, and safety issues in the conventional construction industry [46], with the advantages of higher construction speed, productivity, and quality control, modular construction has been adopted in various countries for various construction projects in the past two decades [47,48]. It is safe to say that the construction industry is moving toward modularization, where most work is performed in the factory, and on-site work is significantly reduced [49], demonstrating the benefits of enclosed, climate-controlled factory opera-tions [50]. Table 1 summarizes the title, methodology, and practical applications of the publications included in the SR. Four categories-"early studies", "emerging trends", "recent advances", and "current and future directions"-were used to discuss the results of the publications in this SR in detail.…”

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Integration of Building Services in Modular Construction: A PRISMA Approach

Kazeem,

Olawumi,

Adam

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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Modular construction is gaining worldwide attention. Building services are the systems that make buildings comfortable and efficient. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems provide heating, cooling, lighting, energy distribution, and water services. Modular construction integrates building services into prefabricated modules at the manufacturing site, which are then transported to the construction site. A systematic review (SR) of building services integration within modular construction is thus necessary. Prior to the SR, a quantitative analysis of the retrieved 115 publications from the Scopus database was explored. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guide, 13 relevant publications from the Scopus database and via the Research Rabbit application were profiled. MEP systems integration approaches and research needs were examined. Recent literature emphasizes technology integration and sustainability, while early studies laid the framework for modular approaches. The findings highlight the potential of digital technologies like building information modeling (BIM) and recommend a holistic framework for the entire building’s lifetime, from design to operation. Future research directions include performance studies, modular building service adaptation, and industry-wide standards building. Researchers and practitioners seeking to improve modular construction methods and integrate complex building services will gain insights from this study.

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Integration of Building Services in Modular Construction: A PRISMA Approach

Kazeem,

Olawumi,

Adam

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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“…Ineffective logistics might incur additional costs as well as severe delays in delivering prefabricated components to construction sites (Martinez et al, 2020). Ahn et al (2020), suggested that most manufacturers set their fabrication yards in remote areas for cheaper labour and land cost, resulting in longer transportation routes and other difficulties.…”

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Comparison of construction cost of residential buildings in Sri Lanka: offsite vs onsite

Gunarathne¹,

Ramachandra

Madushika

2023

FARU J.

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Offsite construction (OSC) entails the planning, designing, manufacturing, transportation, and assembly of prefabricated building components at the construction site. As recommended in previous studies, the offsite construction technique can be considered a high-quality and cost-effective construction method that consumes less time and labour while delivering higher productivity. Consequently, it is recognized as a sustainable solution compared to existing onsite structures in countries like Sri Lanka, given the restriction on the availability of resources and high constructional cost. However, this technique is underutilized in the Sri Lankan construction industry, creating a significant void that must be addressed with sufficient cost data and broader access to knowledge regarding the positive impacts of the technique. This research seeks to evaluate current OSC practices together with a comparison of the cost of two similar-natured onsite and offsite residential projects to determine the economic feasibility of OSC in Sri Lanka. The required cost data were extracted through semi-structured interviews with the professionals who engaged in building projects and document reviews. The comparative analysis indicated that beams, columns, masonry walls, and wall finishes (plastering) are contributing to 100% cost-saving in offsite projects compared to onsite projects due to the offsite concrete wall. Further, concrete walls, stairs and ramps, roofs, and floor slab shows 25%, 16%, 12%, and 8% cost saving for the off-site project compared to an onsite project, respectively. Hence, the adoption of off-site elements would enable construction clients and investors to achieve substantial savings in the construction cost of buildings.

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“…One of the main strategies to increase productivity is digital technologies and offsite manufacturing (PrefabNZ, 2018a, b). Offsite Construction (OSC) is a method that involves moving the construction process away from the site into a controlled factory environment (Jiang et al, 2018;Martinez et al, 2020). It allows simultaneous site planning and production of building elements (Kamali and Hewage, 2016) and can save between 30 and 50% of project delivery time compared to traditional construction (Kamali and Hewage, 2016).…”

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“…Offsite Construction (OSC) is a method that involves moving the construction process away from the site into a controlled factory environment (Jiang et al. , 2018; Martinez et al. , 2020).…”

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Challenges of offsite construction and BIM implementation: providing a framework for integration in New Zealand

Ghalenoei

Jelodar

Paes

et al. 2022

SASBE

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PurposeThe development of prefabrication into full-scale offsite manufacturing processes in the construction industry is paradigm-shifting. Moreover, Building Information Modelling (BIM) is becoming the primary mode of communication and integration in construction projects to facilitate the flow of information. Although research has been performed on BIM and Offsite Construction (OSC), integrating these two concepts remains ambiguous and complex and lacks documentation and structure, especially in New Zealand. Therefore, this paper develops a robust framework for OSC and BIM integration. The study focusses on identifying integration challenges and proposes strategies for overcoming these challenges.Design/methodology/approachThis study applied scientometric analysis, a systematic literature review (SLR) and semi-structured expert interviews to investigate OSC and BIM integration challenges. Multiple themes were investigated and triangulation conducted in this research supports the creation of applicable knowledge in this field.FindingsMultiple gaps, research trends and the pioneer countries in the paper's scope have been identified through scientometric analysis. Then, a classified cluster of challenges for OSC and BIM implementation and integration strategies of OSC and BIM were demonstrated from the findings. The interviews provided comprehensive and complementary data sets and analyses. The findings from the Systematic Literature Review and interview structured the integration framework.Originality/valueThe contribution of this paper to existing knowledge is a developed framework that serves as a guideline for the OSC stakeholders. This framework can assess OSC's alignment with BIM and consolidate strategies for incorporating OSC into a BIM-based project delivery process. The framework consists of 23 strategies categorised into 8 clusters: a policy document, training and professional development, documentation, technology management, governmental development, contract development, accurate definition and detailing and communication. The proposed strategies will streamline integration by reducing potential challenges, thus enhancing project productivity.

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Simulation-Driven Design of Wood Framing Support Systems for Off-Site Construction Machinery

Cited by 14 publications

References 22 publications

Integration of Building Services in Modular Construction: A PRISMA Approach

Integration of Building Services in Modular Construction: A PRISMA Approach

Comparison of construction cost of residential buildings in Sri Lanka: offsite vs onsite

Challenges of offsite construction and BIM implementation: providing a framework for integration in New Zealand

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