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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: design for manufacture and assembly; modern methods of construction; modular construction; offsite construction; pre-fabrication; premanufactured construction
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-06-2020-0092
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to explore the current state of popular modern methods of construction (MMC) and pre-manufactured construction in the construction industry and propose a framework for future implications for practice and future research. This technical paper is based on a narrative review of the extant literature on the subject. First, the Scopus search engine was used to retrieve relevant papers on MMC, offsite and pre-manufactured construction. Second, institutional literature such as reports by industry professional and trade bodies, literature from leading technology firms and contractors with experience of MMC were extracted. These two strands of literature were synthesised and a comprehensive discussion on the topic was provided. Results show that journal publications on MMC and pre-manufactured construction have increased in the past decade. The paper found significant advances in the development of premanufactured and offsite construction approaches with many benefits. Offsite and pre-manufactured construction are viable and sustainable systems currently suitable for wider adoption as the mainstream construction method. This technical paper based on an integrative review of relevant literature could have benefitted from interviews of professionals with experience of offsite and pre-manufacture techniques and from wider availability of current academic publications on the subject. Validation of the framework has not been undertaken. Not much-published work has been undertaken on the current state of development globally and the viability of these construction approaches. This paper evaluates evidence from academic and industry sources to address this gap. A framework has been developed which can help the industry's industrialisation drive.

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.