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Atanasov, V, Greenwood, D J, Madebwe, T M and Cox, R (2023) Building Time, Cost and Quality Performance of Modern Methods of Construction in a Live Research Project. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (Eds.), Proceedings 39th Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2023, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 457-466.
- Type: Conference Proceedings
- Keywords: Live research project, modern methods of construction, performance, residential buildings.
- ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-9955463-7-0
- URL: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/a4081c4e7170443929c1e8eecb3936b3.pdf
- Abstract:
The use of modern methods of construction (MMC) has been embraced by the construction sector of many countries, largely due to assertions that some MMC processes can be economically effective and efficient. MMC have been received as opportunities by governments to stimulate economies and support demands for new homes, and contractors to improve their profit margins. Although many studies have commented on the implications of using specific MMC, no evidence has been presented of the relative building time, cost, and quality performance of multiple MMC in one live house construction experiment. This paper presents an analysis of the value of turning to MMC including steel-based and timber-frame modular construction, light-gauge and panelised light-gauge steel frame construction and aerated concrete panelised construction methods. The findings presented here are likely to facilitate decision-making processes relating to these performance aspects of the aforementioned MMC which were largely inferior to the traditional construction method discussed here and identify areas of improvement. Further advancements are required to improve the performance and desirability of these MMC.