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Amuda-Yusuf, G and Mohamed, S F (2015) Essential features of a building services standard method of measurement in Malaysia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(06), 749-70.

Babatunde, S O, Perera, S, Zhou, L and Udeaja, C (2015) Barriers to public private partnership projects in developing countries: A case of Nigeria. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(06), 669-91.

Ballesteros-Pérez, P, del Campo-Hitschfeld, M L, González-Naranjo, M A and González-Cruz, M C (2015) Climate and construction delays: Case study in Chile. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(06), 596-621.

Ding, Z, Zuo, J, Wu, J and Wang, J Y (2015) Key factors for the BIM adoption by architects: A China study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(06), 732-48.

Ikediashi, D I and Ogunlana, S O (2015) Significant risk factors associated with facilities management outsourcing: A study on Nigeria’s public hospitals. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(06), 771-96.

Khanh, H D and Kim, S Y (2015) Development of waste occurrence level indicator in Vietnam construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(06), 715-31.

Luo, L-z, Mao, C, Shen, L-y and Li, Z-d (2015) Risk factors affecting practitioners’ attitudes toward the implementation of an industrialized building system: A case study from China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(06), 622-43.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: China; risk; case study; industrialized building system; practitioner; risk factor
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-04-2014-0048
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - An industrialized building system (IBS) is regarded as an effective residential building system that provides several benefits, including high quality, low cost, short time, good flexibility, reduced waste, and strong environmental performance. This system is considered to be valuable in promoting sustainable practices in China, where plans for urbanization have been established. However, the adoption of IBS in China is extremely limited. Potential risks exist and affect the attitudes of practitioners toward the use of this system. The purpose of this paper is to prioritize and analyze these risks and to develop corresponding strategies for mitigating these risks in China. Design/methodology/approach - In total, 24 risks that inhibit the implementation of IBS in China are identified through literature review and examined through interviews for consistency. A questionnaire survey is conducted to quantify the significance of these risks. Cronbach’s coefficient α is employed to measure the internal consistency among the risk factors. The survey results are further analyzed using three case studies. Findings - The top five risks identified are “poor cooperation between multi-interface,” “inappropriate design codes and standards for industrialized buildings,” “lack of management practices and experiences,” “enormous difficulty in achieving return on high initial investment,” and “lack of a quality monitoring mechanism for the production process.” The findings emphasize the government’s leading role in promoting the new building system in its introduction and enforcement of adequate policies and regulations. Practitioners are also instrumental in establishing proper understanding and knowledge of IBS and its application. Originality/value - This study bridges the knowledge gaps on risk identification for implementing IBS in China. The findings provide practitioners and decision makers with valuable references for adopting adequate risk management methods and policies to promote IBS in China.

Meng, J, Xue, B, Liu, B and Fang, N (2015) Relationships between top managers’ leadership and infrastructure sustainability: A Chinese urbanization perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(06), 692-714.

Othman, A A, Rahman, S A, Sundram, V P K and Bhatti, M A (2015) Modelling marketing resources, procurement process coordination and firm performance in the Malaysian building construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(06), 644-68.