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Akmam Syed Zakaria, S, Gajendran, T, Rose, T and Brewer, G (2018) Contextual, structural and behavioural factors influencing the adoption of industrialised building systems: a review. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(01–02), 3–26.

Akmam Syed Zakaria, S, Gajendran, T, Skitmore, M and Brewer, G (2018) Key factors influencing the decision to adopt industrialised building systems technology in the Malaysian construction industry: an inter-project perspective. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(01–02), 27–45.

Al-Bazi, A and Dawood, N (2018) Simulation-based optimisation using simulated annealing for crew allocation in the precast industry. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(01–02), 109–26.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Simulated annealing; crew allocation; parallel repetitive processes; precast concrete industry; manufacturing simulation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2017.1313721
  • Abstract:
    Numerous different combinations of crew alternatives can be deployed within a labour-intensive manufacturing industry. This can therefore often generate a large number of possible crew allocation plans. However, inappropriate selection of these allocation plans tends to lead to inefficient manufacturing processes and ultimately higher labour allocation costs. Thus, in order to reduce such costs, more allocation systems are required. The main aim of this study is to develop a simulation-based multi-layered simulated annealing system to solve crew allocation problems encountered in labour-intensive parallel repetitive manufacturing processes. The ‘multi-layered’ concept is introduced in response to the problem-solving requirements. As part of the methodology used, a process simulation model is developed to mimic a parallel repetitive processes layout. A simulated annealing module is proposed and embedded into the developed simulation model for a better search for solutions. Also, a multi-layered dynamic mutation operator is developed to add more randomness to the searching mechanism. A real industrial case study of a precast concrete manufacturing system is used to demonstrate the applicability and practicability of the developed system. The proposed system has the potential to produce more cost-effective allocation plans, through reducing process-waiting times as compared with real industrial-based plans.

Arashpour, M, Wakefield, R, Abbasi, B, Arashpour, M and Hosseini, R (2018) Optimal process integration architectures in off-site construction: Theorizing the use of multi-skilled resources. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(01–02), 46–59.

Bekdik, B, Pörzgen, J, Bull, S S and Thuesen, C (2018) Modularising design processes of façades in Denmark: re-exploring the use of design structure matrix. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(01–02), 95–108.

Hairstans, R and Smith, R E (2018) Offsite HUB (Scotland): establishing a collaborative regional framework for knowledge exchange in the UK. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(01–02), 60–77.

Montali, J, Overend, M, Pelken, P M and Sauchelli, M (2018) Knowledge-Based Engineering in the design for manufacture of prefabricated façades: current gaps and future trends. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(01–02), 78–94.

Mostafa, S and Chileshe, N (2018) Application of discrete-event simulation to investigate effects of client order behaviour on off-site manufacturing performance in Australia. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(01–02), 139–57.

Ramaji, I J and Memari, A M (2018) Extending the current model view definition standards to support multi-storey modular building projects. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(01–02), 158–76.

Smith, R E, Griffin, G, Rice, T and Hagehofer-Daniell, B (2018) Mass timber: evaluating construction performance. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(01–02), 127–38.