A Review of The Industrialization of Building Projects With a Focus on The Logistics Phase

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Faculty of Art & Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

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The building industry is of significant interest due to its unique characteristics compared to other industries, including the allocation of substantial capital and resources. However, its productivity rate remains relatively low. One potential way to improve and increase productivity in the building industry is by adopting and implementing more technological solutions, including industrialization. Successful implementation of industrialization requires, in the first instance, an understanding of the process phases involved in industrialized projects. In this regard, the present research conducts a scoping review (2010–2023) of articles published in Web of Science (WoS) and Google Scholar. A total of 181 articles related to the keywords of the research were identified and evaluated. The findings indicate that the life cycle of industrialized projects can be classified into three main phases: off-site construction, logistics, and on-site construction. Focusing on the logistics phase and reviewing the most important research, key management areas for this phase were identified, including scheduling, cost, and space management. Finally, theoretical gaps within the logistics phase were identified, highlighting the lack of attention given to these areas by researchers.

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AUT Journal of Civil Engineering
Volume 9, Issue 1
2025
Pages 77-96

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