Classifying and evaluating enablers influencing modular construction utilization in the construction sector: A fuzzy synthetic evaluation
The use of modular construction (MC) is well-established in developed countries and is known to promote sustainability. However, MC is not widely utilised in developing countries. To address this issue, a study was conducted to identify enablers that can increase the adoption of MC in developing cou...
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| author | Ali Hassan Ali Ahmed Farouk Kineber Thikryat Jibril Obied Qaralleh Naif Sultan Alaboud Ahmed Osama Daoud |
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| description | The use of modular construction (MC) is well-established in developed countries and is known to promote sustainability. However, MC is not widely utilised in developing countries. To address this issue, a study was conducted to identify enablers that can increase the adoption of MC in developing countries, specifically for residential projects. A survey was conducted to determine the relative value of 21 enablers that boost the adoption of MC. The data collected was analysed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), which classified the enablers into four main components: Optimization, Planning and Management, Preparation, and Promotion and Improvement. Then, Fuzzy Synthetic Evaluation (FSE) was employed to rank these four components, where it was found that “Optimization” is the top performing component while “ Promotion and Improvement ” is the least performing component. The study's results provide a roadmap for the Egyptian construction industry to adopt MC, which can improve the construction sector, particularly in residential construction. Additionally, the findings of this research help fill a gap in knowledge about the enablers that can enhance the use of MC in developing countries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c925ba79731c484b8315028e767c39992023-08-26T04:42:52ZengElsevierAlexandria Engineering Journal1110-01682023-09-01784555Classifying and evaluating enablers influencing modular construction utilization in the construction sector: A fuzzy synthetic evaluationAli Hassan Ali0Ahmed Farouk Kineber1Thikryat Jibril Obied Qaralleh2Naif Sultan Alaboud3Ahmed Osama Daoud4Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City, Cairo 11837, Egypt; Corresponding authors.Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Department of Civil Engineering, Canadian Higher Engineering Institute, Canadian International College, 6th October City 12577, EgyptCollege of Education, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Islamic Architecture, College of Engineering and Islamic Architecture, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City, Cairo 11837, Egypt; Corresponding authors.The use of modular construction (MC) is well-established in developed countries and is known to promote sustainability. However, MC is not widely utilised in developing countries. To address this issue, a study was conducted to identify enablers that can increase the adoption of MC in developing countries, specifically for residential projects. A survey was conducted to determine the relative value of 21 enablers that boost the adoption of MC. The data collected was analysed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), which classified the enablers into four main components: Optimization, Planning and Management, Preparation, and Promotion and Improvement. Then, Fuzzy Synthetic Evaluation (FSE) was employed to rank these four components, where it was found that “Optimization” is the top performing component while “ Promotion and Improvement ” is the least performing component. The study's results provide a roadmap for the Egyptian construction industry to adopt MC, which can improve the construction sector, particularly in residential construction. Additionally, the findings of this research help fill a gap in knowledge about the enablers that can enhance the use of MC in developing countries.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110016823006087Developing CountriesModular ConstructionEnablersExploratory Factor AnalysisFuzzy Synthetic Evaluation |
| spellingShingle | Ali Hassan Ali Ahmed Farouk Kineber Thikryat Jibril Obied Qaralleh Naif Sultan Alaboud Ahmed Osama Daoud Classifying and evaluating enablers influencing modular construction utilization in the construction sector: A fuzzy synthetic evaluation Alexandria Engineering Journal Developing Countries Modular Construction Enablers Exploratory Factor Analysis Fuzzy Synthetic Evaluation |
| title | Classifying and evaluating enablers influencing modular construction utilization in the construction sector: A fuzzy synthetic evaluation |
| title_full | Classifying and evaluating enablers influencing modular construction utilization in the construction sector: A fuzzy synthetic evaluation |
| title_fullStr | Classifying and evaluating enablers influencing modular construction utilization in the construction sector: A fuzzy synthetic evaluation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Classifying and evaluating enablers influencing modular construction utilization in the construction sector: A fuzzy synthetic evaluation |
| title_short | Classifying and evaluating enablers influencing modular construction utilization in the construction sector: A fuzzy synthetic evaluation |
| title_sort | classifying and evaluating enablers influencing modular construction utilization in the construction sector a fuzzy synthetic evaluation |
| topic | Developing Countries Modular Construction Enablers Exploratory Factor Analysis Fuzzy Synthetic Evaluation |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110016823006087 |
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