Purpose Housing completions in the UK have fallen to 125,000 annually, while government
targets have risen to 300,000. This dramatic shortfall raises concerns as to whether current …

Despite the consensus that waste efficient design is important for reducing waste generated
by construction and demolition activities, design strategies for actual waste mitigation remain …

Availability of an attribute-based evaluation and selection system for offsite technologies is
crucial for the adoption of these technologies in mass housing projects. Due to this gap …

The construction industry contributes the largest portion of waste to landfill, and it consumes
a significant proportion of mineral resources excavated from nature. Due to adverse …

Offsite construction is increasingly being presented as a way to increase housing delivery
and reduce the housing crisis. Large developers play a pivotal role in the delivery of …

The decision to choose between onsite and offsite construction is important in the effort
toward sustainable construction. Offsite construction is often promoted as an …

While there is a plethora of research into the perceived benefits of off-site construction
systems and the barriers towards their adoption, there has been very little discussion of the …

By taking Malaysia as a case study, this chapter discusses the context of prefabrication to
outline the development and social acceptability of prefabrication and standardisation in the …

The Omani construction industry has been recently witnessing a boosted expansion
associated with the notable growth in population and economy. In comparison with its …

This article proposes a threaded connection of prefabricated reinforced concrete columns,
which can be used to connect elements of prefabricated buildings and structures. The …