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Abuwarda, Z and Hegazy, T (2016) Flexible Activity Relations to Support Optimum Schedule Acceleration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Bayram, S and Al-Jibouri, S (2016) Efficacy of Estimation Methods in Forecasting Building Projects’ Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Brockmann, C, Brezinski, H and Erbe, A (2016) Innovation in Construction Megaprojects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Carretero-Ayuso, M J, García-Sanz-Calcedo, J and Reyes-Rodríguez, A M (2016) Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses on Project Deficiencies in Flat-Roof Design in Extremadura, Spain. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Chancellor, W and Lu, W (2016) A Regional and Provincial Productivity Analysis of the Chinese Construction Industry: 1995 to 2012. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Gardner, B J, Gransberg, D D and Jeong, H D (2016) Reducing Data-Collection Efforts for Conceptual Cost Estimating at a Highway Agency. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Gosling, J, Pero, M, Schoenwitz, M, Towill, D and Cigolini, R (2016) Defining and Categorizing Modules in Building Projects: An International Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Modular; Offsite; Prefabrication; Project planning and design;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001181
- Abstract:
Modularization involves breaking up a system into discrete chunks, which communicate with each other through standardized interfaces, rules, and specifications. It is a broad concept with various interpretations and meanings across research disciplines. The complexity and scope of a module is not captured sufficiently and clearly in the construction management and engineering literature, and the impact of modularization across project phases has not been fully explored and articulated. Therefore, the main question addressed in this paper relates to the inherent meaning of what is a module in the context of different phases of a building project. In addressing this question, this paper empirically investigates the use of modularity in 15 construction projects situated in Italy, Germany, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. The findings of this research suggest that a design-based and an operations-based perspective of modularity coexist, and that there is the need for an integrated view of modularity across the project lifecycle phases and for collaborative working between designers and site operators. To this aim, a unifying definition of a module in building projects is proposed along with a practical guide to help managers organize project activities for effective modularization. The actual cost analysis of the various modularization strategies provides an interesting avenue for future research. The template proposed also requires wider testing with a wider range of modules.
Lee, J (2016) Estimating Cumulative Damages due to Disruptions in Repetitive Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Lee, Y, Kim, J and Lee, T S (2016) Topological Competiveness Based on Social Relationships in the Korean Construction-Management Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Liang, C, Lu, W, Rowlinson, S and Zhang, X (2016) Development of a Multifunctional BIM Maturity Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Love, P E D and Smith, J (2016) Toward Error Management in Construction: Moving beyond a Zero Vision. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Lv, X and El-Gohary, N M (2016) Discovering Context-Specific Integration Practices for Integrating NEPA into Statewide and Metropolitan Project Planning Processes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
O’Connor, J T, Choi, J O and Winkler, M (2016) Critical Success Factors for Commissioning and Start-Up of Capital Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Rodríguez-Garzón, I, Martínez-Fiestas, M, Delgado-Padial, A and Lucas-Ruiz, V (2016) An Exploratory Analysis of Perceived Risk among Construction Workers in Three Spanish-Speaking Countries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Seo, J, Lee, S and Seo, J (2016) Simulation-Based Assessment of Workers’ Muscle Fatigue and Its Impact on Construction Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).
Zhou, H W, Zhou, Y H and Zhao, C J (2016) Fault-Response Mechanism of Production System in Concrete-Dam-Construction Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11).