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Alashwal, N and Alashwal, A (2023) Rural access programs in Yemen: delay of international funded road projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1746-67.

Alsulami, H, Serbaya, S H, Rizwan, A, Saleem, M, Maleh, Y and Alamgir, Z (2023) Impact of emotional intelligence on the stress and safety of construction workers' in Saudi Arabia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1365-78.

Amiri, R, Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Momenaei Kermani, V (2023) Decision support system for tower crane location and material supply point in construction sites using an integer linear programming model. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1444-62.

Andersen, M (2002) Light distribution through advanced fenestration systems. Building Research & Information, 30(04), 264–81.

Cheraghi, E, Zohrehvandi, S, Vanhoucke, M and Mohamadpour Tosarkani, B (2023) A multiproject scheduling and resource management model in projects construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1578-600.

Du, H, Han, Q, Sun, J and Wang, C C (2023) Adoptions of prefabrication in residential sector in China: agent-based policy option exploration. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1697-725.

Du, J, Xue, Y, Sugumaran, V, Hu, M and Dong, P (2023) Improved biogeography-based optimization algorithm for lean production scheduling of prefabricated components. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1601-35.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: biogeography-based optimization algorithm; lean construction; prefabricated component; production scheduling
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-04-2021-0311
  • Abstract:

    Purpose: For prefabricated building construction, improper handling of the production scheduling for prefabricated components is one of the main reasons that affect project performance, which causes overspending, schedule overdue and quality issues. Prior research on prefabricated components production schedule has shown that optimizing the flow shop scheduling problem (FSSP) is the basis for solving this issue. However, some key resources and the behavior of the participants in the context of actual prefabricated components production are not considered comprehensively. Design/methodology/approach: This paper characterizes the production scheduling of the prefabricated components problem into a permutation flow shop scheduling problem (PFSSP) with multi-optimization objectives, and limitation on mold and buffers size. The lean construction principles of value-based management (VBM) and just-in-time (JIT) are incorporated into the production process of precast components. Furthermore, this paper applies biogeography-based optimization (BBO) to the production scheduling problem of prefabricated components combined with some improvement measures. Findings: This paper focuses on two specific scenarios: production planning and production rescheduling. In the production planning stage, based on the production factor, this study establishes a multi-constrained and multi-objective prefabricated component production scheduling mathematical model and uses the improved BBO for prefabricated component production scheduling. In the production rescheduling stage, the proposed model allows real-time production plan adjustments based on uncertain events. An actual case has been used to verify the effectiveness of the proposed model and the improved BBO. Research limitations/implications: With respect to limitations, only linear weighted transformations are used for objective optimization. In regards to research implications, this paper considers the production of prefabricated components in an environment where all parties in the supply chain of prefabricated components participate to solve the production scheduling problem. In addition, this paper creatively applies the improved BBO to the production scheduling problem of prefabricated components. Compared to other algorithms, the results show that the improved BBO show optimized result. Practical implications: The proposed approach helps prefabricated component manufacturers consider complex requirements which could be used to formulate a more scientific and reasonable production plan. The proposed plan could ensure the construction project schedule and balance the reasonable requirements of all parties. In addition, improving the ability of prefabricated component production enterprises to deal with uncertain events. According to actual production conditions (such as the occupation of mold resources and storage resources of completed components), prefabricated component manufacturers could adjust production plans to reduce the cost and improve the efficiency of the whole prefabricated construction project. Originality/value: The value of this article is to provide details of the procedures and resource constraints from the perspective of the precast components supply chain, which is closer to the actual production process of prefabricated components. In addition, developing the production scheduling for lean production will be in line with the concept of sustainable development. The proposed lean production scheduling could establish relationships between prefabricated component factory manufacturers, transportation companies, on-site contractors and production workers to reduce the adverse effects of emergencies on the prefabricated component production process, and promote the smooth and efficient operation of construction projects.

Dulaimi, M F, Ling, F Y Y, Ofori, G and Silva, N D (2002) Enhancing integration and innovation in construction. Building Research & Information, 30(04), 237–47.

Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C O, Aigbedion, M, Ogbaini, I F and Aginah, I L (2023) Integrated project delivery in the Nigerian construction sector: an unexplored approach from the stakeholders’ perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1519-35.

Fuller, R J and Luther, M B (2002) Thermal simulation of an Australian university building. Building Research & Information, 30(04), 255–63.

Greenwood, D and Wu, S (2012) Establishing the association between collaborative working and construction project performance based on client and contractor perceptions. Construction Management and Economics, 30(04), 299-308.

Guo, H and Lu, W (2023) Measuring competitiveness with data-driven principal component analysis: a case study of Chinese international construction companies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1558-77.

Hatamleh, M T, Moynihan, G P, Batson, R G, Alzarrad, A and Ogunrinde, O (2023) Risk assessment and ranking in the developing countries’ construction industry: the case of Jordan. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1344-64.

Hu, H, Deng, X and Mahmoudi, A (2023) A cognitive model for understanding fraudulent behavior in construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1423-43.

Huang, C-F and Lien, H-C (2012) An empirical analysis of the influences of corporate social responsibility on organizational performance of Taiwan's construction industry: using corporate image as a mediator. Construction Management and Economics, 30(04), 263-75.

Ibrahimkhil, M H and Hadidi, L (2023) Is the construction site a safer place under the USACE or local government guidelines? The case of Afghanistan. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1379-400.

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Laar, M and Grimme, F W (2002) German developments in guidance systems: an overview daylight. Building Research & Information, 30(04), 282–301.

Lee, C (2023) Evaluating construction delays using productivity-based resource reallocation for economic feasibility. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1679-96.

Li, J, Zhou, G, Li, D, Zhang, M and Zhao, X (2023) Recognizing workers' construction activities on a reinforcement processing area through the position relationship of objects detected by faster R-CNN. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1657-78.

Liu, J, Wang, Y and Wang, Z (2023) Multidimensional drivers: exploring contractor rule violations in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1496-518.

Mahdavian, S, Lu, M and Pereira, E (2023) Application framework for safety-centric construction acceleration planning. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1401-22.

MarchwiƄski, J and Kurtz-Orecka, K (2023) Effect of photovoltaic installation power and façade glazing ratio on the energy performance of a nursery building. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1463-80.

Mirzaee, A M, Hosseini, M R, Martek, I, Rahnamayiezekavat, P and Arashpour, M (2023) Mitigation of contractual breaches in international construction joint ventures under conditions of absent legal recourse: case studies from Iran. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1481-95.

Rose, T M and Manley, K (2012) Adoption of innovative products on Australian road infrastructure projects. Construction Management and Economics, 30(04), 277-98.

Scala, N M, Liu, M, Alves, T C L, Schiavone, V and Hawkins, D (2023) The gold standard: developing a maturity model to assess collaborative scheduling. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1636-56.

Shojaei, R S, Oti-Sarpong, K and Burgess, G (2023) Enablers for the adoption and use of BIM in main contractor companies in the UK. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1726-45.

Stehn, L (2002) Environmental labelling of timber-framed dwellings and their building components. Building Research & Information, 30(04), 248–54.

Thomson, D, Kaka, A, Pronk, L and Alalouch, C (2012) The use of freelisting to elicit stakeholder understanding of the benefits sought from healthcare buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 30(04), 309-23.

Tu, B, Zuo, J, Chang, R D, Webber, R J, Xiong, F and Dong, N (2023) A system dynamic model for assessing the level of BIM implementation in construction phase: a China case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1321-43.

Xue, J, Shen, G Q, Deng, X, Ogungbile, A J and Chu, X (2023) Evolution modeling of stakeholder performance on relationship management in the dynamic and complex environments of megaprojects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1536-57.

Zhou, Q, Chen, S, Deng, X and Mahmoudi, A (2023) Knowledge transfer among members within cross-cultural teams of international construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1787-808.

Zhou, S, Qin, L, Zhang, J and Cao, X (2023) Research on the influencing factors of knowledge transfer among construction workers based on social cognitive theory. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1768-86.