Cold weather conditions pose significant challenges to the performance and durability of
concrete materials, construction processes, and structures. This paper aims to provide a …

Prefinished prefabricated volumetric construction (PPVC) represents an innovative
approach within the Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) framework aimed at …

The module-to-module bolted connection is an effective way of meeting the need for rapid
assembly of modular buildings. This paper presents a discussion of five full-scale tests …

Modular construction has been hailed as an innovative construction approach for
overcoming labor shortages, the aging workforce, and low productivity in the construction …

Circular economy (CE) is an emergent concept that promotes resource circularity in multiple
product systems. Modular construction (MC), an evolving construction technique, which …

Despite the growing attention given to modular construction in the UK, a lack of investigation
into the practical challenges and limitations experienced by contractors has been noted …

Significant environmental challenges remain due to growing construction industry energy
consumption (CIEC). Most existing studies focus on energy consumption at the city level …

Currently, the construction sector is witnessing a growing demand for lightweight solutions,
which can be justified by the need to adopt high-performance solutions and the fact that the …

Crane-lift path planning (CLPP) ensures the safe and efficient installation of hefty modules in
high-rise modular integrated construction (MiC). The implementation of CLPP requires …

The force-reliability of the modular structural joints is crucial for ensuring the structural
integrity of modular steel buildings. However, the welds connecting the beam and column …