Yunus, R and Yang, J (2012) Critical sustainability factors in industrialised building systems. Construction Innovation, 12(4), pp. 447-463. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify critical sustainability factors for improved implementation of industrialised building systems (IBS). It also aims to highlight the importance of decision support, through the establishment of decision-making guidelines, for sustainability deliverables in IBS development. Design/methodology/approach - A broad range of sustainability factors, as perceived by researchers and practitioners, is identified through a comprehensive literature study. A study of the survey and statistical data analysis is conducted to examine the criticality of these sustainability factors in IBS implementation. Findings - In total, 18 sustainability factors are identified as critical to IBS implementation. Their interrelationships and driving forces are explored, which leads to the development of a conceptual model to map these factors for actions or potential solutions. The work provides a sound basis towards a set of decision-making guidelines for sustainable IBS implementation. Originality/value - Compared with previous research that focuses on technical or economical aspects, this research extends existing knowledge on construction prefabrication by linking all aspects of sustainability issues with the design process. It also covers industry characteristics of developing countries, as represented by Malaysia's scenarios.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction operations; critical success factors; decision making; design and theory; industrialised building systems; stakeholders; structural analysis; sustainability |
| Index terms: | design process, decision support, data analysis, structural analysis, developing country, survey, practitioner, methodology, decision-making, critical success factor, Malaysia, construction operation, industrialized building system, implementation, prefabrication |
| Subjects: | structural engineering, research methods, Geography, development economics, decision analysis, building construction, data collection methods, practitioner, control systems, design methods, data analysis and analytics, contractual arrangements, construction operations |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Construction Technology, Procurement, Roles and Professions, Risk Management, International Construction, Design Practice, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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