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Ahmed, H I (2023) Mechanical Behavior, Microstructure, and Chloride-Penetration Resistance of Glass Waste Nanopowder Magnetic Concrete. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Amies, P, Jin, X and Senaratne, S (2023) Systematic Literature Review on Success Criteria for Dam Engineering Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Barkokebas, B, Al-Hussein, M and Hamzeh, F (2023) Assessment of Digital Twins to Reassign Multiskilled Workers in Offsite Construction Based on Lean Thinking. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Digital twin (DT); Offsite construction (OSC); Multiskilled labor; Industry 4.0; Modular construction; Production flexibility; Shop floor; Labor flexibility;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002420
- Abstract:
Offsite construction (OSC) is an innovative approach where building components (e.g., panels or modules) are manufactured in a shop floor environment, then transported to, and installed at the site. Although there are numerous benefits inherent to the OSC approach, practitioners still struggle to provide tailored projects to their clients due to the low level of flexibility in production caused by uncertainty, multiple projects, and variable market demands. Indeed, the lack of production flexibility limits shop floors to manufacture projects efficiently in an ever-changing environment, especially when processes are still labor-intensive and are not leveraged by autonomous systems, such as a digital twin (DT). Hence, this paper proposes the use of a DT to improve production on OSC shop floors by increasing flexibility, i.e., the ability to adapt to uncertainty, through the automated reassignment of multiskilled workers based on data pertaining to production status that are updated in near real-time. The present study presents key metrics adopting a lean thinking approach for waste identification that quantifies the improved production performance attributable to the proposed DT. Using simulation as a surrogate system, this research evaluates the production performance on the shop floor according to different simulated scenarios varying the number of interventions made by the DT and multiskilling configurations. Moreover, this research considers significant aspects of multiskilling such as reduced productivity, increased cost, and the time spent when moving between workstations during reassignment. The primary findings from the system’s practical application indicate a significant improvement in production due to the reduction of waiting waste, total production duration, and total production cost being reduced by 62%, 40%, and 25%, respectively. Finally, the present study presents a novel approach to increasing flexibility on shop floors while also demonstrating the benefits attributable to the use of a DT to manage multiskilled workers in OSC.
Hosseinian, S M and Tavakoli, M (2023) Markets, Hierarchies, or Hybrids as Alternative Governance Structures in Construction Contracts: Transaction Cost Economics Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Hu, F, Liao, R and Chen, J (2023) Calculation Methods to Optimize the Number of Pedestals and Evaluate Production Plans for Precast Yards Fabricating Prestressed Bridge Beams and Precast Segments for Poststressed Segmental Erection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
John, S T, Sarkar, P and Davis, R (2023) A Long-Range Wide-Area Network System for Monitoring Early-Age Concrete Compressive Strength. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Khalef, R and El-adaway, I H (2023) Identifying Design-Build Decision-Making Factors and Providing Future Research Guidelines: Social Network and Association Rule Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Lee, D, Wen, L, Choi, J O and Lee, S (2023) Sensor-Integrated Hybrid Blockchain System for Supply Chain Coordination in Volumetric Modular Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Liang, R, Xue, Z and Chong, H (2023) Risk Evaluation of Logistics Park Projects’ Lifecycle during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Liu, T, Mao, Y and Lu, S (2023) Fostering Participants’ Collaborative Innovation Performance in Megaprojects: The Effects of Perceived Partners’ Non-Mediated Power. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Lohne, J, Klakegg, O J and Lædre, O (2023) Understanding the Potential for Criminal Activity in the Norwegian AEC Industry: A Building Process Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Mei, X, Zhou, X, Xu, F and Zhang, Z (2023) Human Intrusion Detection in Static Hazardous Areas at Construction Sites: Deep Learning–Based Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Murguia, D, Vasquez, C, Demian, P and Soetanto, R (2023) BIM Adoption among Contractors: A Longitudinal Study in Peru. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Okpala, I, Nnaji, C and Gambatese, J (2023) Assessment Tool for Human–Robot Interaction Safety Risks during Construction Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Ryu, J, Banting, B, Abdel-Rahman, E and Haas, C T (2023) Ergonomic Characteristics of Expert Masons. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Suárez, J L, Gosselin, L and Lehoux, N (2023) Optimizing Modularity of Prefabricated Residential Plumbing Systems for Construction in Remote Communities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Wang, J, Zhang, S, Fenn, P, Luo, X, Liu, Y and Zhao, L (2023) Adopting BIM to Facilitate Dispute Management in the Construction Industry: A Conceptual Framework Development. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Wang, P, Wang, K, Huang, Y, Zhu, J, Fenn, P and Zhang, Y (2023) Payment Issues in China’s Construction Industry: Nature, Causes, and a Predictive Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Wang, T and Feng, J (2023) Optimal Review Strategy for Concurrent Execution of Design–Construction Tasks in DB Mode. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Yang, W, Zhang, F, Wang, H, Wu, J, Nie, Z and Li, L (2023) Synchronous Control Theory and First Test of Time-Varying Upper Operation and Chassis Attitude Maintenance for Truck Cranes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Zeng, N, Liu, Y and König, M (2023) 4D BIM-Enabled Look-Ahead Scheduling for Early Warning of Off-Site Supply Chain Disruptions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).
Zhang, X, Liu, T, Rahman, A and Zhou, L (2023) Blockchain Applications for Construction Contract Management: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(01).