Aspects of off‐site manufacturing application towards sustainable construction in Malaysia
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to identify the contribution of off‐site manufacturing application towards sustainable construction.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper looks at different views and ideas of sustainable construction and assesses the impact of off‐site manufacturing towards sustainability.
Findings
Many aspects of off‐site manufacturing practices and applications are contributing to sustainable construction.
Originality/value
The paper is of value as it outlines to researcher and practitioner on the values of off‐site manufacturing, i.e. on environmental impacts, ease of construction, construction time saving and construction waste management.
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Citation
Hamid, Z.A. and Anuar Mohamad Kamar, K. (2012), "Aspects of off‐site manufacturing application towards sustainable construction in Malaysia", Construction Innovation, Vol. 12 No. 1, pp. 4-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714171211204185
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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