Abstract: Building defects are an important aspect to address to enhance the quality of homes. However, there is limited knowledge of defects of posthandover new-build homes. This paper aims to examine the profile of building defects ...

Abstract: The potential benefits of off-site construction have been widely reported. However, its take-up in U.K. construction has been less than hoped. Previous studies have contributed solutions to accelerating take-up of off-site ...

Abstract: Construction robots have emerged as a revolutionary technology for buildings. However, real-world adoption is still limited. Little is known how the decision of adopting construction robots or not is made in organizations, ...

Abstract: Robotics is an important technological innovation in building prefabrication to fully capitalize on the benefits of off-site construction, but its uptake has been low. This paper explores the determinants affecting the ...

Abstract: Construction robots hold much promise for buildings, but their real-world uptake is limited. Previous studies lacked in-depth explorations of stakeholder perceptions to help elaborate the development requirements and ...

Abstract: Construction vocational education and training (VET) systems serve the mission of enhancing construction productivity and social cohesion, which are essential attributes for regional competitiveness. It is imperative to ...

Abstract: Studies that have measured construction productivity, analyzed its influencing parameters, and explored enhancement strategies abound in the literature. However, few have quantified the relationship between the total factor ...

Abstract: Large-scale public construction projects often become expensive white elephants requiring considerable postconstruction maintenance. Thus there is a pressing need to integrate construction and postconstruction stages into ...

Abstract: Crane-lift planning is critical but challenging to ensure construction safety and efficiency for the installation of heavy components. It engages a group decision-making process that involves various stakeholders to exchange ...

Abstract: Previous construction productivity research focused on developing productivity measurement methods and quantifying the impact of influencing factors. However, the development of holistic strategies for productivity enhancement ...