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Engström, S and Hedgren, E (2012) Sustaining inertia? Construction clients' decision-making and information-processing approach to industrialized building innovations. Construction Innovation, 12(04), 393-413.

Forsman, S, Bj_rngrim, N, Bystedt, A, Laitila, L, Bomark, P and (2012) Need for innovation in supplying engineer-to-order joinery products to construction: A case study in Sweden. Construction Innovation, 12(04), 464-91.

Li, H, Chan, N K Y and Skitmore, M (2012) The use of virtual prototyping to rehearse the sequence of construction work involving mobile cranes. Construction Innovation, 12(04), 429-46.

Nahyan, M T A, Sohal, A S, Fildes, B N and Hawas, Y E (2012) Transportation infrastructure development in the UAE: Stakeholder perspectives on management practice. Construction Innovation, 12(04), 492-514.

Sharp, M and Jones, K (2012) Perceived inefficiency in social housing maintenance. Construction Innovation, 12(04), 414-28.

Yunus, R and Yang, J (2012) Critical sustainability factors in industrialised building systems. Construction Innovation, 12(04), 447-63.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction operations; critical success factors; decision making; design and theory; industrialised building systems; stakeholders; structural analysis; sustainability
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/14714171211272216
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify critical sustainability factors for improved implementation of industrialised building systems (IBS). It also aims to highlight the importance of decision support, through the establishment of decision-making guidelines, for sustainability deliverables in IBS development. Design/methodology/approach - A broad range of sustainability factors, as perceived by researchers and practitioners, is identified through a comprehensive literature study. A study of the survey and statistical data analysis is conducted to examine the criticality of these sustainability factors in IBS implementation. Findings - In total, 18 sustainability factors are identified as critical to IBS implementation. Their interrelationships and driving forces are explored, which leads to the development of a conceptual model to map these factors for actions or potential solutions. The work provides a sound basis towards a set of decision-making guidelines for sustainable IBS implementation. Originality/value - Compared with previous research that focuses on technical or economical aspects, this research extends existing knowledge on construction prefabrication by linking all aspects of sustainability issues with the design process. It also covers industry characteristics of developing countries, as represented by Malaysia's scenarios.