A Goal-Oriented Framework for Implementing Change in Off-Site Construction in the Industry 4.0 Era
Publication: Construction Research Congress 2022
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With the trend of increasing automation and digitization, characteristic of the paradigm shift referred to broadly as Industry 4.0, the off-site construction sector is racing to keep pace with other industrial sectors in technological adoption and transformation. Although the rate of adoption is still relatively low, those off-site construction enterprises often proceed directly to investing in technologies before carefully identifying their needs and thoroughly analyzing and understanding their current state of operations. In this context, this study presents a six-step framework that will support decision makers in the following three areas: (1) understanding and evaluating the current state of their business operations; (2) identifying whether a new technology would be valuable to their business; and (3) properly implementing the technology, if needed. The framework was developed using a design science research approach and inductive reasoning. We briefly present preliminary observations based on an ongoing application of the proposed framework at an off-site construction company.
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