Multistage Configuration Systems Used to Streamline the Construction Value Chain

I. Campo-Gay; L. Hvam; A. Haug

doi:10.1109/ieem55944.2022.9989839

Multistage Configuration Systems Used to Streamline the Construction Value Chain

I. Campo-Gay^*
, L. Hvam
, A. Haug

^*Corresponding author for this work

Department of Business and Sustainability

Technical University of Denmark

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Research › peer-review

Abstract

Several studies have described the application of mass customization practices in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to increase efficiency and productivity. However, there is limited literature on how configuration systems, which are widely used in engineer-to-order firms, can help cope with a fragmented AEC value chain. This paper reports an action research study that investigated the benefits of using configuration systems to automate single-family home construction processes. The findings showed that integrating a configuration system in the building project process could significantly streamline the information workflow by decreasing the specifications lead time and improving the system’s data.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2022 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM)
Publisher	IEEE
Publication date	2022
Pages	295-299
ISBN (Print)	978-1-6654-8688-0
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-6654-8687-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ieem55944.2022.9989839
Publication status	Published - 2022
Event	2022 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management - Duration: 7. Dec 2022 → 10. Dec 2022

Conference

Conference	2022 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Period	07/12/2022 → 10/12/2022

Keywords

AEC industry
configuration systems
mass customization
specification process

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