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Christermaller, F, Ibrahim, C K I C, Manu, P, Belayutham, S, Mahamadu, A-M and Yunusa-Kaltungo, A (2022) Implementation of design for safety (DFS) in construction in developing countries: A study of designers in Malaysia. Construction Economics and Building, 22(02), 1-26.

Malla, V and Delhi, V S K (2022) Determining interconnectedness of barriers to interface management in large construction projects. Construction Economics and Building, 22(02), 69-101.

Manivannan, J, Loganathan, S, J, K T and Kalidindi, S N (2022) Investigating the relationship between occupational stress and work-life balance among Indian construction professionals. Construction Economics and Building, 22(02), 27-51.

Oke, A, Atofarati, J and Bello, S (2022) Awareness of 3D printing for sustainable construction in an emerging economy. Construction Economics and Building, 22(02), 52-68.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: 3D printing; construction 4.0; construction industry; digital construction; sustainable construction.
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  • URL: https://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/journals/index.php/AJCEB/article/view/8015
  • Abstract:

    3D printing has been popular in the manufacturing industry as a means of automating processes, speeding up production, and reducing waste. It is frequently seen as a relatively new technology, even though it has been in use for more than three decades. This article aims to analyse 3D printing awareness in an emerging economy towards sustainability in the construction industry. A survey research design was used to obtain primary data from the respondents using structured questionnaires. The sample frame for the research survey comprises professionals in construction and consultancy firms such as architects, quantity surveyors, projects managers, and engineers. Mean item score, standard deviation, and factor analysis were used to analyse the data. The findings from this study show that majority of the professionals acknowledged that they were aware of the existence of 3D printing, but most of them attested that they had not utilized this technology before the survey. The study reveals that the professionals in the construction industry of the emerging economy have low awareness of 3D printing technology, therefore its practices in the construction industry of the study area are significantly low. More awareness of 3D printing technology should be raised by bodies shouldered with management and regulation of the construction industry to increase professionals’ awareness and enlighten them on the benefits of adopting the technology towards sustainable construction.

Yousif, O and Zakaria, R (2022) A framework for integrating green highway performance data with the carbon footprint calculator in Malaysia. Construction Economics and Building, 22(02), 102-120.