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Al-Bayati, A J, Eiris, R, Hernandez, G O and Al-Bayati, M A (2023) Addressing social inequity in construction safety research: Personal protective equipment focus. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Deep, S, Gajendran, T, Jefferies, M and Jha, K N (2023) Developing subcontractor-general contractor relationships in the construction industry: Constructs and scales for analytical decision making. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Gebretekle, Y T and Fayek, A R (2023) Fuzzy agent-based modeling of competency and performance measures in construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Hadi, A, Cheung, F, Adjei, S and Dulaimi, A (2023) Evaluation of lean off-site construction literature through the lens of industry 4.0 and 5.0. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: bibliometric search; industry 4.0; industry 5.0; lean manufacturing; mixed-method review; off-site construction
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: http://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-13622
- Abstract:
Lean manufacturing principles are being increasingly employed in off-site construction (OSC) with the primary objective of reducing waste and improving production efficiency. This is performed using several tools and technologies largely influenced by the concept of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) that sets fundamental design principles for technological development. However, the recent introduction of the concept of Industry 5.0 (I5.0) extends the I4.0 focus toward wider economic, social, and environmental implications. This study aims to evaluate extant literature employing lean tools and concepts in OSC toward the realization of I4.0 and I5.0 design principles, identifying key research themes and gaps and suggesting future directions. A mixed-method review was employed to first identify highly relevant literature using a bibliometric search. The identified references were then analyzed using qualitative content analysis through the lens of I4.0 and I5.0. Results highlight several interactions between identified lean-OSC tools and concepts and I4.0 and I5.0 design principles, signifying the power of these tools/concepts in meeting multiple industry objectives. The review also identifies a significant overlap between the resilience principle in I5.0 and many of the I4.0 principles, emphasizing resilience as an integrative concept of technological principles. Finally, several research gaps relating to the social and environmental aspects of lean-OSC research were identified, including research on mental health, assistive technologies, and design for end-of-life. Practical Applications Practitioners can benefit from understanding the capabilities of lean-OSC tools, such as process simulation and BIM, in addressing a wide range of design principles of I4.0 and I5.0. This paper also identifies the importance of exploring underexplored themes in the literature, particularly the mental health of workers in off-site construction environments. As the industry continues to evolve, construction professionals should consider incorporating new technologies and methodologies to monitor and support the mental wellbeing of their workforce. There is significant potential for improvement in adopting human-centered technologies, like collaborative robots and exoskeletons, which can empower workers and enhance workplace diversity and inclusion. This involves exploring innovative technologies that facilitate cross-lingual communication, gesture recognition, and intention prediction, providing opportunities for individuals with different languages, education levels, and disabilities to participate effectively. Furthermore, the research highlights the need to concentrate on environmental sustainability, specifically the integration of circular economy concepts into off-site construction practices. By examining the potential of lean principles in promoting end-of-life design considerations, such as design for disassembly and material passports, construction professionals can bridge the gap between OSC and circular economy concepts, creating a more sustainable construction industry.
Han, J and Huang, H (2023) Cooperative behavior, supervision, and contract choice in PPP projects: An evolutionary game theory approach incorporating an other-regarding preference. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Hu, Z, Chan, W T and Hu, H (2023) Personalized construction safety interventions considering cognitive-related factors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Lai, X, Huang, J, Lin, S, Hu, C, Mao, N, Liu, J and Chen, Q (2023) Efficiency scoring for subway tunnel construction based on shield-focused big data and Gaussian broad learning system. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Li, M, Lin, Q and Jin, H (2023) Research on near-miss incidents monitoring and early warning system for building construction sites based on blockchain technology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Ling, F Y Y, Heng, G T H, Chang-Richards, A, Chen, X and Yiu, T W (2023) Impact of digital technology adoption on the comparative advantage of architectural, engineering, and construction firms in Singapore. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Luo, X, Li, X, Song, X and Liu, Q (2023) Convolutional neural network algorithm-based novel automatic text classification framework for construction accident reports. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Moohialdin, A S M, Lamari, F, Miska, M and Trigunarsyah, B (2023) Proximity activity intensity identification system in hot and humid weather conditions: Development and implementation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Mostofi, F and Toǧan, V (2023) A data-driven recommendation system for construction safety risk assessment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Shi, L, He, Y and Onishi, M (2023) Effect of the internal agency problem on risk-sharing incentive contracts in public-private partnership projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Siddika, A and Lu, M (2023) Project schedule acceleration optimization integrated with energy source-based assessment of occupational health and safety risks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Taghaddos, M, Pereira, E, Osorio-Sandoval, C, Hermann, U and Abourizk, S (2023) A data-driven approach for deploying safety policies for schedule planning in industrial construction projects: A case study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Thekinen, J D, Pandey, N, Mollaoglu, S, Duva, M, Frank, K and Zhao, D (2023) Detecting information bottlenecks in architecture engineering construction projects for integrative project management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Venkatesh, P and Ergan, S (2023) Classification of challenges in achieving BIM-based safety-requirement checking in vertical construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Xiahou, X, Li, Z, Xia, J, Zhou, Z and Li, Q (2023) A feature-level fusion-based multimodal analysis of recognition and classification of awkward working postures in construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Xu, Z, Guo, X, Zhao, Y and Liu, X (2023) Performance of CFRP-bolted timber joints with slotted-in corrugated steel plates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Xue, Y, Le, Y, Zhang, X and Jiang, K (2023) Exploring schedule risks in large airport operational readiness: Risk identification and the systematic model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Yang, J, Zhong, B, Gao, H and Wang, Y (2023) Task decomposition and service composition on an innovative blockchain-based construction service trading platform to select construction services. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Yi, W, Wang, H, Zhen, L and Liu, Y (2023) Automated generation of horizontal precast slab stacking plans. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).
Zhou, T, Xia, P, Ye, Y and Du, J (2023) Embodied robot teleoperation based on high-fidelity visual-haptic simulator: Pipe-fitting example. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(12).