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Special Collection on Modular Construction/Off-site Construction
Guest Editors:
Hexu Liu, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE, Western Michigan University
Mohamed Al-Hussein, Ph.D., M.ASCE, University of Alberta
Zhen Lei, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE, University of New Brunswick
Hong Xian Li, Ph.D., M.ASCE, Deakin University
SangHyeok Han, Ph.D., M.ASCE, Concordia University
With the emergence and growing prominence of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), and robotics, off-site construction is gaining momentum as a promising solution for achieving productivity and safety improvement, reducing waste, and addressing labor shortages in the construction industry. However, there are many technological, managerial, and organizational challenges across the project life cycle that are brought to bear in the implementation of off-site construction. In promoting off-site construction and maximizing its benefits in the industry, this special collection aims to provide an outstanding collection of both research- and practice-oriented papers that not only tackle the emerging challenges in the off-site construction field but also emphasize the importance of both theoretical and applied research. The research efforts described in this collection will bring innovations to the off-site construction domain and further promote the deployment of next-gen off-site construction. A wide range of topics related to modular construction/off-site construction is included, but not limited to, 1) Technological: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics, Additive Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, Automation and Robotics, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Project Delivery; 2) Managerial: Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA), Supply Chain Management, Safety Management, Work Improvement across the Project Life Cycle (e.g., process improvement), Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management and Control, and Risk Management; and 3) Organizational: Industrialization-oriented Project Delivery Systems, Organizational Challenges in Project Management, Codes, and Regulations.
Papers in this Collection
Modular Construction/Off-Site Construction
Hexu Liu, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE;
Mohamed Al-Hussein, Ph.D., M.ASCE;
Zhen Lei, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE;
Hong Xian Li, Ph.D., M.ASCE; and
SangHyeok Han, Ph.D., M.ASCE
Published online: February 10, 2023
Optimizing Modularization of Residential Housing Designs for Rapid Postdisaster Mass Production of Housing
Pedram Ghannad, Ph.D., S.M.ASCE; and
Yong-Cheol Lee, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE
Published online: April 26, 2023
Examining Off-Site Construction from a Flow Viewpoint
Cecilia Gravina da Rocha;
Kasun Wijayaratna; Kase Jong; and David Haller
Published online: January 12, 2023
Machine-Learning Approach to Predict Total Fabrication Duration of Industrial Pipe Spools
Osama Mohsen, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE; Cristian Petre; and
Yasser Mohamed, Ph.D., M.ASCE
Published online: December 6, 2022
A Systematic Literature Review and Conceptual Framework of Construction Industrialization
Sara Costa; Maria Sameiro Carvalho, Ph.D.; Carina Pimentel, Ph.D.; and Claudia Duarte, Ph.D.
Published online: November 30, 2022
Optimizing Modularity of Prefabricated Residential Plumbing Systems for Construction in Remote Communities
José Luis Suárez;
Louis Gosselin; and Nadia Lehoux
Published online: November 08, 2022
Sensor-Integrated Hybrid Blockchain System for Supply Chain Coordination in Volumetric Modular Construction
Dongmin Lee; Leyang Wen, S.M.ASCE;
Jin Ouk Choi, M.ASCE; and SangHyun Lee, M.ASCE
Published online: October 29, 2022
Assessment of Digital Twins to Reassign Multiskilled Workers in Offsite Construction Based on Lean Thinking
Beda Barkokebas, M.ASCE;
Mohamed Al-Hussein, M.ASCE; and
Farook Hamzeh, A.M.ASCE
Published online: October 22, 2022
Investigating the New Zealand Off-Site Manufacturing Industry’s Readiness for Automated Compliance Checking
Yang Zou, Ph.D.; Yuqing Wu;
Brian H. W. Guo, Ph.D.; Eleni Papadonikolaki, Ph.D.;
Johannes Dimyadi, Ph.D.; and Sze Nga Hung
Published online: September 22, 2022
Understanding Sustainability in Off-Site Construction Management: State of the Art and Future Directions
Long Li; Haiying Luan;
Xianfei Yin, Aff.M.ASCE;
Yudan Dou;
Mengqi Yuan; and Zhongfu Li
Published online: September 08, 2022
Developing a Framework for Dynamic Organizational Resilience Analysis in Prefabricated Construction Projects: A Project Life Cycle Perspective
Bing Wang;
Linna Geng; Pei Dang; and
Lihai Zhang
Published online: August 01, 2022
Organizational Elements and Collaborative Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Off-Site Construction Projects: Configurational Approach
Hong Xue; Tao Sun; and Junwei Zheng
Published online: August 01, 2022
Robot Planning for Active Collision Avoidance in Modular Construction: Pipe Skids Example
Qi Zhu, S.M.ASCE; Tianyu Zhou, S.M.ASCE; Pengxiang Xia, S.M.ASCE; and Jing Du, Ph.D., M.ASCE
Published online: August 11, 2022
BIM-Based Building Geometric Modeling and Automatic Generative Design for Sustainable Offsite Construction
Vincent J. L. Gan, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE
Published online: August 3, 2022
Geometric Modeling and Surface-Quality Inspection of Prefabricated Concrete Components Using Sliced Point Clouds
Zhao Xu; Yangze Liang; Yusheng Xu; Zhuozhen Fang; and Uwe Stilla
Published online: June 30, 2022
Fuzzy Cognitive Map-Enabled Approach for Investigating the Relationship between Influencing Factors and Prefabricated Building Cost Considering Dynamic Interactions
Lan Luo; Xia Wu; Jingke Hong; and Guangdong Wu
Published online: June 25, 2022
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Prefabricated and Modular Construction: A Systematic Literature Review
Mi Pan, Ph.D.; Yi Yang, Ph.D.; Zhenjie Zheng; and Wei Pan, Ph.D.
Published online: June 17, 2022
Automated Generation of Precast Concrete Slab Stacks for Transportation in Offsite Construction Projects
Gang Ho Lee;
Jung In Kim, Ph.D., M.ASCE; Choongwan Koo, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE; and Tae Wan Kim, Ph.D.
Published online: June 6, 2022
Quality Control for Offsite Construction: Review and Future Directions
Yan Liu; Fuyi Yao; Yingbo Ji; Wenjing Tong; Guiwen Liu; Hong Xian Li, M.ASCE; and Xin Hu
Published online: June 6, 2022
Improved Workflow for Precast Element Design Based on BIM and Lean Construction
Yongqi Wang; Vimal Kumar Thangasamy; Robert L. K. Tiong; and Limao Zhang
Published online: May 23, 2022
VR–MOCAP-Enabled Ergonomic Risk Assessment of Workstation Prototypes in Offsite Construction
Reina Dias Barkokebas, S.M.ASCE; Mohamed Al-Hussein, M.ASCE; and Xinming Li
Published online: May 23, 2022
Integrated Offsite Logistics Scheduling Approach for High-Rise Modular Building Projects
Yi Yang, Ph.D.; Mi Pan, Ph.D.; and Wei Pan, Ph.D.
Published online: March 30, 2022
Prefabricated Construction Process Optimization Based on Rework Risk
Kaicheng Shen, Ph.D.; Xiaodong Li; Xinying Cao; and Zhihui Zhang
Published online: March 29, 2022
Sustainable Logistics Planning in Modular Integrated Construction Using Multimethod Simulation and Taguchi Approach
Mohamed Hussein; Amos Darko; Abdelrahman E. E. Eltoukhy; and Tarek Zayed, F.ASCE
Published online: March 16, 2022
Coupling Relationship between Capabilities and Benefits of Lean Construction for Precast Buildings from a Multivariable Moderation Perspective
Zhenmin Yuan; Yaqi Fang; Jingke Hong; Qi Zhang; Ziyao Zhang; and Guodong Ni
Published online: February 24, 2022
Blockchain-Enabled IoT-BIM Platform for Supply Chain Management in Modular Construction
Xiao Li, A.M.ASCE; Weisheng Lu; Fan Xue; Liupengfei Wu; Rui Zhao; Jinfeng Lou; and Jinying Xu
Published online: November 24, 2021