scholarly journals Prefabricated Building Systems—Design and Construction

Encyclopedia ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-95
Author(s):  
Tharaka Gunawardena ◽  
Priyan Mendis
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Modern Methods ◽  
The Future ◽  
Global Construction ◽  
Design And Construction ◽  
Prefabricated Building

Modern Methods of Construction with Offsite Manufacturing is an advancement from prefabricated technologies that existed for decades in the construction industry, and is a platform to integrate various disciplines into providing a more holistic solution. Due to the rapid speed of construction, reduced requirement of labour and minimised work on site, offsite manufacturing and prefabricated building systems are becoming more popular, and perhaps a necessity for the future of the global construction industry. The approach to the design and construction of prefab building systems demands a thorough understanding of their unique characteristics.

Globalization of Structural Design and Construction in Developing Countries

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. C. Roy ◽  
Sumit Wagh
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Cost Optimization ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Construction ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
Design And Construction

<p>Globalization is shrinking the world in many senses, but at the rates at which it is happening in various countries is different depending on where any country is situated on the scale of development; however, in construction industry, the level of globalization is much lower than in other segments of the economy, across most of the countries. True and the desired level of globalization can be achieved only when the design and construction practices are globally harmonized but adopting context-specific customization to accommodate the genius of each country. This paper aims to promote such diversity in unity. The global construction industry will be the biggest beneficiary of such a globalizing movement. World has faced several crises in different countries due to many reasons like war, terrorism, bad governance, which is leading to unemployment even among highly capable engineers. A globalized environment in construction would leverage global talent despite such adverse socio-political and environmental differences. Cost-optimization is likely to take on a different meaning, gaining a wider level of acceptability across the globe.</p>

scholarly journals Análisis y evolución de los sistemas constructivos prefabricados, impacto ambiental e interacción con el sistema constructivo tradicional mexicano = Analysis and evolution of prefabricated building systems, environmental impact and interaction with the traditional Mexican construction system

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Luis Eduardo López Flores
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Technological Advance ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Different Types ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Construction System ◽  
Prefabricated Building

ResumenDentro de la industria de la construcción, existen sistemas constructivos de diversos tipos, todos ellos derivados de una serie de factores y circunstancias propias de las regiones en donde surgen. Podemos considerar dos tipos característicos, el sistema tradicional mexicano y el sistema prefabricado, siendo estos dos, sujetos de un análisis enfocado al efecto que aporta al medio ambiente, la fabricación de los materiales que componen ambos sistemas. Sin embargo, es importante también, reconocer y reflexionar acerca de la evolución y la interacción que existe entre ambos a través del tiempo y del avance científico y tecnológico aplicado a estas técnicas constructivasAbstractWithin the construction industry, there are different types of construction systems, all derived from a series of factors and circumstances typical of the regions where they arise. We can consider two characteristic types, the traditional Mexican system and the prefabricated system, these two being subjects of an analysis focused on the effect that contributes to the environment, the manufacture of the materials that make up both systems. However, it is also important to recognize and reflect on the evolution and interaction that exists between both over time and the scientific and technological advance applied to these constructive techniques

Conceptual framework of value management adoption in the Nigerian construction industry

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lekan Damilola Ojo ◽  
Deji Rufus Ogunsemi ◽  
Olusola Ogunsina
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Value Management ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Market ◽  
Innovative Management ◽  
Coefficient Of Concordance ◽  
Global Construction

Purpose The Nigerian construction industry is bedeviled with poor project performance and outcomes which value management (VM) could address if applied. The application of VM on Nigerian construction projects is very minimal due to certain obstacles, namely, lack of VM experts, paucity of knowledge on the techniques, etc., which inhibits the adoption into the construction industry. Therefore, this study aims to develop a conceptual framework of the adoption of VM on construction projects in a typical developing economy. Design/methodology/approach This study engaged 15 selected VM experts in two rounds of Delphi survey to develop a conceptual framework of VM adoption. The method of data analysis includes mean score, standard deviation, Kendall’s coefficient of concordance, chi-square (χ2) test, interrater agreement analysis and significant level analysis. The developed conceptual framework was sent to a team of local and international VM experts for validation. Findings This study reveals that the adoption of VM requires the collective effort of relevant stakeholders in the construction industry. The framework developed presents individual and collective activities to be undertaken by the stakeholders. The activities include training, legislation, government-funded research, etc. Thus, the adoption of innovative management methodology like VM requires the collaboration of academics, construction professional bodies and government parastatals. This will assist in the judicious use of limited construction resources and boost the relevance of the Nigerian construction industry among developing nations and in the global construction market. Originality/value This study used the opinions of few construction professionals that can be regarded as VM experts in Nigeria, as against engaging a pool of construction professionals who may not be knowledgeable in VM process. Engaging the few VM experts in the Nigerian construction industry is important to have a valid basis for drawing conclusion, as large questionnaire survey could be possibly filled by inexperienced or unqualified respondents if stringent criteria are not considered at the outset of this study.

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