[HTML][HTML] Forward and reverse logistics for circular economy in construction: A systematic literature review

L Ding, T Wang, PW Chan - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
To close the loop for the circular economy (CE) transition in the construction industry,
forward logistics (FL) and reverse logistics (RL), as enabling operations for CE, are …

Design for manufacture and assembly of digital fabrication and additive manufacturing in construction: a review

W Tuvayanond, L Prasittisopin - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) in the architectural, engineering, and
construction (AEC) industry is attracting the attention of designers, practitioners, and …

Operations planning and scheduling in off-site construction supply chain management: Scope definition and future directions

A Zaalouk, S Moon, SH Han - Automation in construction, 2023 - Elsevier
Efficient planning and scheduling of operations within the offsite construction supply chain is
critical for the successful completion of projects. Despite significant efforts and the …

Design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) and design for deconstruction (DfD) in the construction industry: Challenges, trends and developments

CLC Roxas, CR Bautista, OG Dela Cruz… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
A building faces several challenges across its lifecycle stages. Challenges such as
production inefficiency and inadequate waste management hinder advancement in the …

Digital technologies in offsite and prefabricated construction: Theories and applications

Z Cheng, S Tang, H Liu, Z Lei - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Due to its similarity to industrialized products, the offsite construction industry is seen as a
focus for the transformation of Construction 4.0. Many digital technologies have been …

Multi-objective optimization in floor tile planning: Coupling BIM and parametric design

S Wu, N Zhang, X Luo, WZ Lu - Automation in Construction, 2022 - Elsevier
Floor tiles, an essential building material with high annual consumption, pose a serious
challenge to sustainable development because they contribute significantly to construction …

A Constructability Assessment Model Based on BIM in Urban Renewal Projects in Limited Lands

A Faraji, S Homayoon Arya, E Ghasemi, H Soleimani… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
One of the most significant concerns in urban development today is the organization of
areas of cities that have become run-down over time. In order to complete previous …

[HTML][HTML] Knowledge management for off-site construction

Z Zhang, Y Zou, BHW Guo, J Dimyadi, R Davies… - Automation in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Off-site construction (OSC) is expected to boost productivity, shorten construction time, and
reduce labour and material wastage. Despite these benefits, most OSC projects have not …

Automated layout design approach of floor tiles: based on building information modeling (BIM) via parametric design (PD) platform

S Wu, N Zhang, Y Xiang, D Wu, D Qiao, X Luo, WZ Lu - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology has been widely used in the construction
industry in recent years. However, to date, it still cannot sufficiently meet the requirements of …

A generative design approach for modular construction in congested urban areas

Y Wei, H Choi, Z Lei - Smart and sustainable built environment, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose Modular construction is widely adopted and used in the construction industry to
improve construction performance with respect to both efficiency and productivity. The …