Shaker, R A; Elbeltagi, E; Motawa, I; Elmasoudi, I and Elnabwy, M T (2024) Social network analysis for identifying the significant drivers of off-site construction adoption in Egypt. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 14(4), pp. 607-625. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose: Rapid urbanization and the shortcomings of traditional construction methods motivate construction professionals to explore faster and more sustainable approaches such as off-site construction (OSC). Thus, the purpose of this paper is to identify the drivers influencing OSC adoption and to explore the key drivers of its widespread adoption in Egypt. Design/methodology/approach: A comprehensive global literature review was performed initially to develop an up-to-date list of OSC adoption drivers, which was confirmed in the Egyptian context through a pilot study. Then, social network analysis (SNA) was utilized to determine the most influential drivers as well as shortlist them to construct the final questionnaire survey. A total of 57 stakeholders in the Egyptian construction industry responded. Lastly, the relative importance index (RII) was calculated to rank the drivers, revealing the key drivers. Findings: The results revealed that higher productivity, improving project quality control, shortening construction time, improving product quality and improving supervision and inspection are the top five drivers. On the contrary, government policies and regulations is the least significant driver. Originality/value: This research contributes to the body of knowledge by introducing a comprehensive, up-to-date list of drivers, which helps the stakeholders gain a better understanding of the driving enablers of adopting OSC generally and helps Egyptian stakeholders make more informed decisions about its implementation specifically.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction projects; Egypt; off-site construction; social network analysis; sustainable construction |
| Index terms: | urbanization, traditional construction, sustainable construction, literature review, social network analysis, productivity, relative importance index, product quality, inspection, survey, government policy, construction project, methodology, construction professional, questionnaire, regulation, Egypt, construction industry, body of knowledge, quality control, implementation, off-site construction, supervision, construction time |
| Subjects: | project controls, building construction, industry analysis, heritage and conservation, political science, quality assurance, management, research methods, Geography, production management, sustainable construction, professional development, urban planning, public policy, knowledge management, data analysis and analytics, contractual arrangements, project delivery, risk assessment, data collection methods, control systems |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Information Management, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Risk Management, Governance, Sustainability, Procurement, Construction Technology, Design Practice, Quality Management, Time Control |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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