Integrated Perspectives in Offsite Construction offers a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted aspects of offsite construction and addresses critical gaps to advance this promising field. This book broadens the scope of offsite construction beyond manufacturing and assembly, incorporating the entire building life cycle from pre-construction (e.g., project initiation and design) to post-construction (e.g., occupancy and evaluation) to provide an integrated perspective. The first section explores pre-construction topics, including user perception, architectural design, and offsite construction supply chain selection and management. The second section highlights manufacturing, transportation, and assembly processes, focusing on the role of computational technologies in improving efficiency and sustainability. The final section examines post-occupancy evaluation and disassembly, offering lessons from real-world projects and identifying opportunities for improvement.
This book addresses crucial gaps in current practices by providing integrated perspectives from various stakeholders, showcasing the impact of technological advancements on the process, and illustrating the importance of collaboration among diverse stakeholders to enable successful implementation. With its holistic view and practical insights, it is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, educators, and industry professionals seeking to navigate and advance offsite construction.
Table of Contents:
PART 1: Pre-Offsite Construction, 1. Drivers and barriers influencing young stakeholders’ acceptance of engineering timber residential buildings based on the Technology Adoption Model, 2. Re-Assessing the Value Management of Modern Methods of Construction within the UK Residential Housing Sector, 3. Mass adoption of design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) for precast concrete construction: A longitudinal case study, PART 2: Offsite Construction Processes and Supply Chain Management, 4. Digital Twin and Modern Technologies in the Offsite Construction, 5. Large Language Model – enhanced Distributed Production Scheduling for Modular Construction, 6. Large language model-enabled quality reporting for offsite modular housing production, 7. Robotics and artificial intelligence in defect detection: A comparative study between off-site construction and facility management, 8. Digital transformation of the logistics and supply chain management of offsite construction, 9. A BIM-Enabled Digital Platform for Assessing the Circularity Indicators of Modular Steel Projects, PART 3: Post-Occupancy Evaluation and Lessons Learned, 10. Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) of Mass Engineered Timber (MET) Buildings, 11. Industrialised systems for adaptability and individualisation in Japan, 12. Mass production, diversification, and sustainability—Prefabricated housing in Japan from the end of World War II to the present, 13. Architectural design and modular construction: Rethinking their innovative potential through a case study revisited
About the Author :
Dr. Vikrom Laovisutthichai BArch, MArch, PhD, Registered Architect (Architect Council of Thailand) is Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
