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Abd Elsalam, M F (2021) Breaking through the classical determinants in the field of hyper urban planning. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 818-36.
Al Jassmi, H, Al Ahmad, M and Ahmed, S (2021) Automatic recognition of labor activity: a machine learning approach to capture activity physiological patterns using wearable sensors. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 555-75.
Alkhateeb, A M, Hyari, K H and Hiyassat, M A (2021) Analyzing bidding competitiveness and success rate of contractors competing for public construction projects. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 576-91.
Arai, K and Morimoto, E (2021) Productivity and innovation in the Japanese construction industry. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 917-33.
Bilge, E C and Yaman, H (2021) Information management roles in real estate development lifecycle: literature review on BIM and IPD framework. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 723-42.
Bosch-Sijtsema, P, Claeson-Jonsson, C, Johansson, M and Roupe, M (2021) The hype factor of digital technologies in AEC. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 899-916.
Charlson, J and Dimka, N (2021) Design, manufacture and construct procurement model for volumetric offsite manufacturing in the UK housing sector. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 800-17.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: contracts; design manufacture construct; design for manufacture and assembly; forms of contract; housing; modern methods of construction; offsite manufacturing; procurement; volumetric offsite manufacturing
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-10-2019-0108
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The purpose of this study is to gain insight into procurement routes and forms of contract used for volumetric offsite manufacturing (VOSM) in the housing sector of the UK West Midlands. Seminal literature and government reports have established the potential of offsite technologies to improve the supply of quality housing in the UK. However, the lack of a structured procurement route, common to manufacturing approaches in construction, has significantly contributed to delays in large scale adoption. To achieve the research intention, an exploratory study was undertaken. A literature review of seminal literature and government papers was conducted to establish and benchmark current trends in context. Data was collected using focus groups and interviews with a housing association and housing VOSMs. Grounded theory was used to analyse data and inductively generate themes leading to an original procurement model. The issues identified in the delivery of volumetric housing were categorised into three themes. The findings suggest a limited familiarity with offsite manufacturing (OSM) by housing providers. Albeit, a willingness to adopt these technologies to deliver housing were demonstrated by trial attempts. However, due to limited knowledge, the approach to procurement is by adapting existing procurement models, which are not ideal and obstruct the potential benefits of using offsite technologies primarily because of the significant difference in processes. Also, geographical location influenced procurement decisions when comparing cost with conventional procurement and the dearth of specific government incentives to deliver housing using offsite technologies. This study proposes a procurement model for VOSM. Practical implications: The results have implications for decisions about procurement routes and contractual terms used by housing providers delivering volumetric offsite manufactured housing at scale. Although this study focussed on the West Midlands region, most of the issues identified were not geographically unique. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge on potential barriers to the adoption of OSM in the housing sector of the UK. The findings will be of value to stakeholders involved in delivering housing and offers a useful contextual basis for future research.
Dharmapalan, V, O'Brien, W J, Morrice, D and Jung, M (2021) Assessment of visibility in industrial construction projects: a viewpoint from supply chain stakeholders. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 782-99.
Ghansah, F A, Owusu-Manu, D G, Ayarkwa, J, Edwards, D J and Hosseini, M R (2021) Exploration of latent barriers inhibiting project management processes in adopting smart building technologies (SBTs) in the developing countries. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 685-707.
Gharouni Jafari, K, Noorzai, E and Hosseini, M R (2021) Assessing the capabilities of computing features in addressing the most common issues in the AEC industry. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 875-98.
Guven, G and Ergen, E (2021) Tracking major resources for automated progress monitoring of construction activities: masonry work case. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 648-67.
Kapogiannis, G, Fernando, T and Alkhard, A M (2021) Impact of proactive behaviour antecedents on construction project managers' performance. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 708-22.
Kasbar, M, Staub-French, S, Pilon, A, Poirier, E, Teshnizi, Z and Froese, T (2021) Construction productivity assessment on Brock Commons Tallwood House. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 951-68.
Lavikka, R, Chauhan, K, Peltokorpi, A and Seppänen, O (2021) Value creation and capture in systemic innovation implementation: case of mechanical, electrical and plumbing prefabrication in the Finnish construction sector. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 837-56.
M.E. Sepasgozar, S, Shirowzhan, S and Loosemore, M (2021) Information asymmetries between vendors and customers in the advanced construction technology diffusion process. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 857-74.
Obi, L I, Arif, M, Awuzie, B, Islam, R, Gupta, A D and Walton, R (2021) Critical success factors for cost management in public-housing projects. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 625-47.
Ofori-Kuragu, J K and Osei-Kyei, R (2021) Mainstreaming pre-manufactured offsite processes in construction – are we nearly there?. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 743-60.
Pablo, Z, London, K, Wong, P S P and Khalfan, M (2021) Actor-network theory and the evolution of complex adaptive supply networks. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 668-84.
Salama, T, Salah, A and Moselhi, O (2021) Integrating critical chain project management with last planner system for linear scheduling of modular construction. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 525-54.
Sarvari, H, Nassereddine, H, Chan, D W M, Amirkhani, M and Md Noor, N (2021) Determining and assessing the significant barriers of transferring unfinished construction projects from the public sector to the private sector in Iran. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 592-607.
Sergeeva, N and Duryan, M (2021) Reflecting on knowledge management as an enabler of innovation in project-based construction firms. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 934-50.
Sutrisna, M, Tjia, D and Wu, P (2021) Developing a predictive model of construction industry-university research collaboration. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 761-81.
Ying, F J, O'Sullivan, M and Adan, I (2021) Simulation of vehicle movements for planning construction logistics centres. Construction Innovation, 21(4), 608-24.