Abstract
Residential modular integrated construction (RMiC) offers the benefits of speed, economy quality, and mass production in housing delivery. Evidence in some countries have established the feasibility of using RMiC to address the housing shortfalls, but not all initiated RMiC projects have achieved the desired level of success. However, there is limited knowledge of the shared factors contributing to the failure of RMiC projects. This research identified and prioritized the critical failure factors (CFFs) for RMiC projects. Analysis of international survey-based data showed that the top 4 CFFs for RMiC projects include inaccurate engineering specifications and late design freeze; limited fabricator experience and capabilities in modules design and production; poor working collaboration and infrequent communication among project participants; and supply chain disruptions and disturbances. This research constitutes the first exclusive quantitative evaluation and prioritization of the CFFs for RMiC projects and makes a useful contribution to the knowledge of RMiC project management. It may provide decision support to practitioners and form a useful basis for future research.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ICCREM 2020 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Intelligent Construction and Sustainable Buildings - Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management 2020 |
| Editors | Yaowu Wang, Thomas Olofsson, Geoffrey Q. P. Shen |
| Publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) |
| Pages | 379-389 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780784483237 |
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| State | Published - 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2020 International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management: Intelligent Construction and Sustainable Buildings, ICCREM 2020 - Stockholm, Sweden Duration: 24 Aug 2020 → 25 Aug 2020 |
Publication series
| Name | ICCREM 2020: Intelligent Construction and Sustainable Buildings - Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management 2020 |
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Conference
| Conference | 2020 International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management: Intelligent Construction and Sustainable Buildings, ICCREM 2020 |
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| Country/Territory | Sweden |
| City | Stockholm |
| Period | 24/08/20 → 25/08/20 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2020 American Society of Civil Engineers.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction