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Abstract

In this technological, age where construction industry is being reshaped by digital transformation, the main intention of this research is to identify, explore and explain the novel advancements that potentially can take the industry to a novel, and more efficient construction method. Such study is significant in order to asset an approach that tackle with the current problems faced by the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector. In general terms, the use of Building Information Management (BIM), Off-site Manufacturing (OSM), 3Dprinting, and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) methods along with digital tools such as Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain has the capability to offer a solution forproductivity, quality and cost issues that the industry is encountering. Also, the urgent need of a more sustainable, safe and data-transparent sector leads to the adoption of Modern Method of Construction (MMC) in a circular economy environment. The research approach implemented in this study consists of an extensive literature review to develop a conceptual framework coupled with an exploratory case study in order to validate the framework. The findings from this research shows how DfMA coupled with OSM and BIM methodology can support subassemblies and component-based construction process, in which within a prefabricated context can resolves many of the issues presented in traditional methods of construction. The research findings highlight the benefits of the proposed new method of construction in which combines all the aforementioned tools/techniques, can bring to the industry.

Course: Building Information Management - MSc - P2657FTC

Date Deposited: 2020-12-17

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