Adopting off-site construction into the Saudi Arabian construction industry. Issue 3 (27th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Trigunarsyah, Bambang; Santoso, Try Puji; Hassanain, Mohammad A; Tuffaha, Firas
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Volume 173:Issue 3(2020:Sep.)
• Page Start: 55
• Page End: 62
• Publication Date: 2021-09-27
• Subjects: construction -- construction management -- developing countries; Construction industry -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Construction industry -- Information technology -- Periodicals; Building -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Smart structures -- Periodicals; Smart materials in design -- Periodicals; 624.0285
• DOI: 10.1680/jsmic.21.00004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2397-8759

Abstract

Abstract : This study examined the relationship and hierarchy among the factors that enable the adoption of off-site construction into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) construction industry. This study used interviews with the industry's key stakeholders to identify enablers for adopting off-site construction. A questionnaire survey of construction practitioners then verified the results. It was then followed by pairwise comparison questionnaires distributed to the interviewees to develop a model using the interpretive structural model (ISM). Ten enablers were identified from interviews, which were then verified by a questionnaire survey of construction practitioners. From the ten enablers, a hierarchical framework was formed for its implementation. The results culminated in developing an ISM for a strategy in off-site construction in the KSA. The model provides a practical framework for the relevant government authorities and other key stakeholders to focus on those factors that must be prioritised to adopt off-site construction successfully.