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Abdelrazik, H and Marzouk, M (2021) Investigating parameters affecting maintenance of heritage buildings in Egypt. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(05), 734-55.
Abdul Nasir, N A B, Hassan, A S, Khozaei, F and Abdul Nasir, M H B (2021) Investigation of spatial configuration management on social distancing of recreational clubhouse for COVID-19 in Penang, Malaysia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(05), 782-810.
Andersen, L P S and Grytnes, R (2021) Different ways of perceiving risk and safety on construction sites and implications for safety cooperation. Construction Management and Economics, 39(05), 419–31.
Asiedu, R O and Ameyaw, C (2021) A system dynamics approach to conceptualise causes of cost overrun of construction projects in developing countries. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(05), 831-51.
Bulut, M, Wilkinson, S, Khan, A, Jin, X H and Lee, C L (2021) Perceived benefits of retrofitted residential secondary glazing: an exploratory Australian study. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(05), 720-33.
Christie, L, Donn, M and Walton, D (2011) The ‘apparent disconnect’ towards the adoption of energy-efficient technologies. Building Research & Information, 39(05), 450–8.
du Plessis, C and Cole, R J (2011) Motivating change: shifting the paradigm. Building Research & Information, 39(05), 436–49.
Duong, L N K, Wang, J X, Wood, L C, Reiners, T and Koushan, M (2021) The value of incremental environmental sustainability innovation in the construction industry: an event study. Construction Management and Economics, 39(05), 398–418.
Edwards, D J, Martek, I, Ejohwomu, O, Aigbavboa, C and Hosseini, M R (2021) Hand-arm vibration management: an operational health and safety strategy framework. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(05), 811-30.
Folorunso, C O (2021) Analysis of effectiveness of wooden floor finishes in some residential buildings in Lagos, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(05), 756-65.
Klitgaard, A, Gottlieb, S C and Svidt, K (2021) The researcher as audience and storyteller: challenges and opportunities of impression management in ethnographic studies. Construction Management and Economics, 39(05), 383–97.
Lützkendorf, T, Fan, W and Lorenz, D (2011) Engaging financial stakeholders: opportunities for a sustainable built environment. Building Research & Information, 39(05), 483–503.
Mohd Zaini, F, Kwong, Q J and Jack, L B (2021) Water efficiency in Malaysian commercial buildings: a green initiative and cost–benefit approach. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(05), 702-19.
Munonye, C (2021) Determining the diurnal variation in comfort temperature in school buildings in the warm and humid climate. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(05), 766-81.
Nicol, L A (2011) The role of institutional regimes in motivating change for sustainable housing. Building Research & Information, 39(05), 459–72.
Nwajei, U O K (2021) How relational contract theory influence management strategies and project outcomes: a systematic literature review. Construction Management and Economics, 39(05), 432–57.
Rodríguez-Labajos, L, Thomson, C S and O’Brien, G (2021) Applying constructivist grounded theory in co-production research: a case study exploring its potential and lessons for construction management research. Construction Management and Economics, 39(05), 369–82.
Shang, G, Pheng, L S and Gina, O L T (2021) Understanding the low adoption of prefabrication prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC) among SMEs in Singapore: from a change management perspective. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(05), 685-701.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: change management theory; dfma; ppvc; Singapore; SMEs
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-08-2020-0070
- Abstract:
Purpose: Construction productivity issues have constantly surfaced in Singapore’s construction industry. To push for productivity, the Government has implemented various initiatives to encourage industry players, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and to adopt more productive construction technologies. One of these technologies is prefabrication prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC), a concept of the design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) approach. This exploratory study sheds lights on PPVC adoption and its issues in Singapore in the context of the launch of the Construction Industry Transformation Map (ITM). Design/methodology/approach: The methodology used here is mainly a quantitative approach in the form of a survey. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to a pool of about 100 contractors, randomly chosen as part of a stratified sample. The questionnaire survey helps gain further insights into the industry’s perceptions of PPVC and its adoption. Findings: The study succeeded in identifying and analysing a list of drivers of and barriers to the adoption of PPVC. The top three most important potential drivers were “increase efficiency,” “technological change” and “changing nature of composition of workforce”. The three most important barriers were “ineffective on-site storage,” “high up-front payment” and “transportation issues”. Originality/value: This study also looked into the organizational change management theory. Various theories were considered to help understand and implement change. It is understood that it is not only important for an organization to focus on the steps of these frameworks and models when the change is initiated but also for the organization to acknowledge and be mindful of the emotions of employees and take measures to overcome their emotions as part of organizational change management.
Whyte, J and Sexton, M (2011) Motivations for innovation in the built environment: new directions for research. Building Research & Information, 39(05), 473–82.