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Chun, C K, Heng, L and Skitmore, M (2012) The use of virtual prototyping for hazard identification in the early design stage. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 29–42.
Gary, D H and David, J E (2012) Innovation or business survival? A preliminary, qualitative study of UK construction plant supply chains. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 7–.
Hamid, Z A and Kamar, K A M (2012) Aspects of off-site manufacturing application towards sustainable construction in Malaysia. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 4–10.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: construction industry; Malaysia; off-site manufacturing; sustainable construction
- ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/14714171211204185
- Abstract:
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the contribution of off-site manufacturing application towards sustainable construction. Design/methodology/approach – The paper looks at different views and ideas of sustainable construction and assesses the impact of off-site manufacturing towards sustainability. Findings – Many aspects of off-site manufacturing practices and applications are contributing to sustainable construction. Originality/value – The paper is of value as it outlines to researcher and practitioner on the values of off-site manufacturing, i.e. on environmental impacts, ease of construction, construction time saving and construction waste management.
Holt, G D and Edwards, D J (2012) Innovation or business survival?: A preliminary, qualitative study of UK construction plant supply chains. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 99–122.
Kissi, J, Dainty, A and Liu, A (2012) Examining middle managers' influence on innovation in construction professional services firms: A tale of three innovations. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 11–28.
Ling, F Y Y and Tran, H B T (2012) Ingredients to engender trust in construction project teams in Vietnam. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 43–61.
Mahapatra, K, Gustavsson, L and Hemström, K (2012) Multi-storey wood-frame buildings in Germany, Sweden and the UK. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 62–85.
Tao, L and Kumaraswamy, M (2012) Unveiling relationships between contractor inputs and performance outputs. Construction Innovation, 12(01), 86–98.