... construction and positioned between general construction and general manufacturing. On the project level, IHB displayed an average cost productivity growth of 19% for an employed prefabrication degree of about 45%. Originality/value Empirical evidence is presented quantifying so far perceived advantages...

...Krishna Chauhan; Antti Peltokorpi; Rita Lavikka; Olli Seppänen Purpose Prefabricated products are continually entering the building construction market; yet, the decision to use prefabricated products in a construction project is based mostly on personal preferences and the evaluation of direct...

... and decision-making, conducted periodic interviews and reviewed project artifacts. Findings The research presented in this paper is the culmination of a longitudinal study aimed at studying the innovation process on a project where radical innovations of structural systems were developed. Prefabrication...

... for value creation and value capture of the Finnish construction project parties when trying to implement mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) prefabrication, which is a systemic innovation. Data were collected through interviews, observations and action workshops. Findings The empirical study...

... a three-year period. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques were used. Members of the research team observed prefabrication and construction, conducted periodic interviews and reviewed project artefacts. Findings The research identified three innovation “clusters...

... et al., 2017 ; Ghobakhloo, 2018 ; Saucedo-Martínez et al., 2018 ; Mittal et al., 2019). Industry 4.0 Offsite manufacturing Smart factory Smart manufacturing Prefabrication Single-family wooden house An industrial revolution is now being prophesied...

... only Construction management Property management Construction technology Building Open manufacturing/offsite construction Construction production Offsite manufacturing Prefabrication Definition Classification Literature review The construction industry has for a long time been...