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Bai, S, Li, M, Song, L and Kong, R (2021) Developing a Common Library of Prefabricated Structure Components through Graphic Media Mapping to Improve Design Efficiency. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Ernstsen, S N, Whyte, J, Thuesen, C and Maier, A (2021) How Innovation Champions Frame the Future: Three Visions for Digital Transformation of Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Joubert, F, Steyn, E and Pretorius, L (2021) Using the HAZOP Method to Conduct a Risk Assessment on the Dismantling of Large Industrial Machines and Associated Structures: Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Kim, H and Ham, Y (2021) Increasing Reliability of Participatory Sensing for Utility Pole Condition Assessment Using Fuzzy Inference. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Korb, S and Sacks, R (2021) Agent-Based Simulation of General Contractor–Subcontractor Interactions in a Multiproject Environment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Li, M, Baek, M and Ashuri, B (2021) Forecasting Ratio of Low Bid to Owner’s Estimate for Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Love, P E D, Matthews, J and Fang, W (2021) Envisioning Rework in Practice: Emergent Insights from a Longitudinal Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Ma, L, Guo, H and Fang, Y (2021) Analysis of Construction Workers’ Safety Behavior Based on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Personality Test in a Bridge Construction Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Mohamad, M and Tran, D Q (2021) Risk-Based Prioritization Approach to Construction Inspections for Transportation Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Moon, S, Lee, G, Chi, S and Oh, H (2021) Automated Construction Specification Review with Named Entity Recognition Using Natural Language Processing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Shabani Ardakani, S and Nik-Bakht, M (2021) Functional Evaluation of Change Order and Invoice Management Processes under Different Procurement Strategies: Social Network Analysis Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Tai, H, Chen, J, Cheng, J, Wei, H, Hsu, S and Liu, H (2021) Determining Worker Training Time for Precast Component Production in Construction: Empirical Study in Taiwan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Tetik, M, Peltokorpi, A, Seppänen, O, Leväniemi, M and Holmström, J (2021) Kitting Logistics Solution for Improving On-Site Work Performance in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Wu, H, Qian, Q K, Straub, A and Visscher, H (2021) Stakeholder Perceptions of Transaction Costs in Prefabricated Housing Projects in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Prefabricated housing (PH); Transaction costs (TCs); Stakeholder perceptions; Challenges; Construction;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001947
  • Abstract:
    Prefabrication has the potential to improve the efficiency and sustainability of housing production. However, there are various challenges in the realization of prefabricated housing (PH) from the stakeholder’s perspective. Transaction costs (TCs) theory provides a particular angle that explains the invisible costs within transactions. This study aims to explore how perceptions of TCs vary for stakeholder groups and show the potential to reduce TCs in China. The distribution of TCs related to stages and stakeholders was investigated by a literature study and validated by expert interviews. Further, an existing framework of TCs was adopted to conduct a questionnaire survey for collecting perceptions of TCs from six stakeholder groups. The findings show that assembly, detailed design, and design change are the most highlighted TCs of PH. In particular, the component suppliers complained of TCs from the points of detailed design and hiring skilled labor. The local government emphasized TCs on monitoring and enforcement in assembly, architectural design, and component transportation. This research contributes to the construction management community by acknowledging stakeholders in understanding their TCs, which also inspires the policy makers to reduce significant TCs to smooth transactions for the future of China’s PH market.

Wu, J, Sadraddin, H L, Ren, R, Zhang, J and Shao, X (2021) Invariant Signatures of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Objects to Support BIM Interoperability between Architectural Design and Structural Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Yu, X and Ergan, S (2021) Key Variables in Determining Energy Shaving Capacity of Buildings during Demand Response Events. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Yu, X, Mehmood, K, Paulsen, N, Ma, Z and Kwan, H K (2021) Why Safety Knowledge Cannot be Transferred Directly to Expected Safety Outcomes in Construction Workers: The Moderating Effect of Physiological Perceived Control and Mediating Effect of Safety Behavior. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).

Zhang, S, Li, J, Li, Y and Zhang, X (2021) Revenue Risk Allocation Mechanism in Public-Private Partnership Projects: Swing Option Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(01).