Ali, A H; Kineber, A F; Elyamany, A; Ibrahim, A H and Daoud, A O (2025) Application of Ginni's mean analysis for identifying the stationary driver enhancing modular construction adoption in the building industry. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(3), pp. 322-333. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
Modular construction (MC) is recognized as an environmentally friendly and sustainable building method, and it is mandatory for assessing project sustainability. In developed countries, MC is acknowledged as a crucial approach for sustainable development, leading to increased adoption in these nations. However, implementing and incorporating MC in developing nations is a multifaceted task due to infrastructure limitations, economic inequalities, and resource constraints, which limit its widespread adoption. This study aims to find the stationary driver that increase MC usage in developing nations, especially in residential projects. To achieve this objective, a total of 120 building professionals participated in the questionnaire. Following this, the Relative Importance Index and Gini's Mean analyses were employed to assess the significance of the top 5 ranked drivers and to pinpoint the stationary driver. According to the study results, the five major MC drivers are as follows: Determining the correct weights and dimensions of modules by optimal design; Considering the detailed survey of fabricators' MC experience and competency; Early screening tests during the selection of fabricators and factories; Early engagement of the heavy lift team in relevant research; and Avoiding suboptimal modular equipment sizes that might restrict transportation options. Additionally, the Gini's Mean analysis revealed the stationary driver that promotes MC adoption is the need for expert advice for equipment specifications, scheduling, and sequence. The research findings pave the way for the Egyptian construction industry to adopt MC, which will improve the construction sector, particularly residential construction. Furthermore, the results address a knowledge gap about the drivers that enhance the adoption of MC in developing nations.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | drivers; Ginni's mean of dispersion; modular construction; offsite construction; prefabricated construction; questionnaire |
| Index terms: | building industry, building professional, inequality, module, residential construction, construction industry, dimension, option, environmentally friendly, screening, modular construction, residential project, sustainable building, developed country, resource constraint, questionnaire, construction sector, scheduling, specification, sustainable development, relative importance index, survey, developing nation |
| Subjects: | operations research, operations management, building construction, economic development, architectural elements, health safety and environment, sustainable design, sustainable construction, development economics, health monitoring assessment and metrics, risk assessment, profession, data collection methods, sociology, decision analysis, industry analysis, management, construction integration, contractual condition |
| Topics: | Ethics, Risk Management, Sustainability, Health and Safety, Project Management, Time Control, Contract Administration, Design Practice, Urban Studies, Human Resources, International Construction, Roles and Professions, Construction Technology, Business Strategy, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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