...Lissa Saruhashi; Beda Barkokebas; Bianca Vasconcelos Purpose This paper aims to propose a framework for the digitalization and improvement of design operations in offsite construction ( OSC ). It addresses the limitations of traditional methods by introducing custom generative tools that automate...

...Uzor Onyia Purpose The construction industry is increasingly adopting offsite construction as a solution to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance project sustainability. However, managing offsite projects remotely requires construction professionals to develop specific construction...

...Emmanuel Itodo Daniel; Anthony Babalola; Olugbenga Timo Oladinrin; Lovelin Ifeoma Obi; Olalekan Oshodi; Ashendra Nikeshala Konara Mudiyanselage Purpose Improving construction projects' performance through innovative approaches such as lean construction (LC) and offsite construction (OSC) methods...

...Tennakoon Mudiyanselage Maheshi Pabasara Tennakoon; Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; J. Jorge Ochoa; Aparna Samaraweera Purpose Offsite construction (OC) is an efficient method to reduce waste in the construction industry from a circular economy perspective. Yet, its uptake is subdued...

...Buddhini Ginigaddara; Thayaparan Gajendran; Cameron Beard Purpose Offsite construction (OSC) is a modern method of construction (MMC) that involves manufacturing and assembly of buildings. Industry 4.0-driven technological advancements have accelerated OSC uptake causing many skilled construction...

...Buddhini Ginigaddara; Srinath Perera; Yingbin Feng; Payam Rahnamayiezekavat; Mike Kagioglou Purpose Industry 4.0 is exacerbating the need for offsite construction (OSC) adoption, and this rapid transformation is pushing the boundaries of construction skills towards extensive modernisation...

... only Simulation Housing Systematic review Lean construction Offsite construction Modern methods of construction Housing is not only a basic need but also a fundamental human right. However, it has been reported that close to 20% of the world’s population lack access to adequate...

... and pre-manufactured construction have increased in the past decade. The paper found significant advances in the development of premanufactured and offsite construction approaches with many benefits. Offsite and pre-manufactured construction are viable and sustainable systems currently suitable for wider...

... and automation has given rise to significant evolution and innovative applications of AGV technology (Ullrich, 2015 ; Feledy and Luttenberger, 2017 ; Bechtsis et al., 2017). © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Offsite construction...

... to research within the offsite concept. Research limitations/implications The literature review highlights the main themes and components of the offsite construction concept. This forms a solid basis and motivation for researchers and practitioners to build on to enhance the uptake of the offsite concept...