Modularisation and offsite manufacture are increasing in the engineering construction sector. Decision-support tools for determining a project's suitability for offsite modular construction are currently limited or outdated, leading to decisions being based mainly around capital cost, experience or intuition. This paper reports on the development of a robust, empirically based decision-support tool for decision makers and clients. A mixed method methodology was conducted involving engineering construction clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers from all over Europe, after which the tool was developed, piloted and validated with practising engineers. It is the first globally applicable tool enabling informed and auditable decisions on using an offsite modular approach for project delivery.

Modularisation and offsite in engineering construction: An early decision-support tool

Mancini M.;Gjepali O.;
2019-01-01

Abstract

Modularisation and offsite manufacture are increasing in the engineering construction sector. Decision-support tools for determining a project's suitability for offsite modular construction are currently limited or outdated, leading to decisions being based mainly around capital cost, experience or intuition. This paper reports on the development of a robust, empirically based decision-support tool for decision makers and clients. A mixed method methodology was conducted involving engineering construction clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers from all over Europe, after which the tool was developed, piloted and validated with practising engineers. It is the first globally applicable tool enabling informed and auditable decisions on using an offsite modular approach for project delivery.
2019
infrastructure planning
planning & scheduling
project management
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