...Lin Zhang; Qian Ge Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce the Off-Site Construction (OSC) Agent, a prompt-based chatbot utilizing Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) technology, design to manage risks in OSC projects. This tool reduces the need for extensive data and professional...

...Merve Pelinsu Yildiran; Gokhan Demirdogen Purpose While off-site construction (OSC) offers a promising solution to many problems plaguing traditional construction (e.g. low productivity, waste and safety risks), a lack of standards and knowledge about OSC, especially regarding disputes, hinders...

...Zezhou Wu; Shuhui Zhang; Hong Xue; Vera Li Purpose A series of policies have been formulated to promote off-site construction (OSC) development. However, the effectiveness of these policies has yet to be fully explored. This study aims to explore the practical policy configurational conditions...

...Tan Tan; Grant Mills; Xiaolin Ma; Eleni Papadonikolaki Purpose Off-Site Construction (OSC) has received much government and public attention during and after COVID. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an initiative discussed widely to promote OSC implementation. Although many policy promotions...

...). The global architectural, engineering and construction industry consistently explores modern and innovative solutions to counter the perils both within and outside the limitations of the industry. Off-site construction, mass customisation and industrialisation are notable strategies advocated highly...

...Jianing Luo; Hong Zhang; William Sher Purpose The purpose of this research is to measure incompatibilities between the manufacturing approaches (MA) used by the manufacturing industries, and those used for the off-site construction (OSC) of buildings. The aim is to explore which...