Modularization Considerations for Modular Integrated Construction in Hong Kong: A Case Study

Jinfeng LOU; Weisheng LU; Liupengfei WU; Frank Ato GHANSAH

doi:10.1007/978-981-99-3626-7_71

Modularization Considerations for Modular Integrated Construction in Hong Kong: A Case Study

Jinfeng LOU^*
, Weisheng LU
, Liupengfei WU
, Frank Ato GHANSAH

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Modularization has become an important strategy to support current enterprises in gaining an edge in a competitive market. The construction industry is also continuing to explore the same trend. Modular integrated construction (MiC) in Hong Kong is one of these notable examples. MiC has been vigorously promoted by the Hong Kong government as an innovative construction method. However, MiC has some features that make it challenging to adopt, e.g., a wider range of stakeholders and a longer supply chain compared to the traditional construction method. This means that the requirements of all parties and subsequent stages should be considered early in the design phase. Modularization, as a critical aspect of MiC design, should also be carefully carried out to achieve smooth construction. This study, therefore, adopts a case study method to explore the modularization considerations in a real-life MiC project in Hong Kong. Four major considerations are summarized, including design with repetitive module units, compact dimensions of module sizes, lightweight module units, and layout adjustment of the structural core. This study will contribute to the design theories and practices by providing evidence-based modularization considerations in modular building design.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 27th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate
Editors	Jing LI, Weisheng LU, Yi PENG, Hongping YUAN, Daikun WANG
Publisher	Springer Singapore
Pages	927-937
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9789819936267
ISBN (Print)	9789819936250
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3626-7_71
Publication status	Published - 2023
Externally published	Yes
Event	27th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate - , Hong Kong, China Duration: 5 Dec 2022 → 6 Dec 2022

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Name	Lecture Notes in Operations Research
ISSN (Print)	2731-040X
ISSN (Electronic)	2731-0418

Symposium

Symposium	27th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate
Country/Territory	Hong Kong, China
Period	5/12/22 → 6/12/22

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© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023.

Keywords

case study
Hong Kong
Modular integrated construction (MiC)
modularization

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LOU, J., LU, W., WU, L., & GHANSAH, F. A. (2023). Modularization Considerations for Modular Integrated Construction in Hong Kong: A Case Study. In J. LI, W. LU, Y. PENG, H. YUAN, & D. WANG (Eds.), Proceedings of the 27th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate (pp. 927-937). (Lecture Notes in Operations Research). Springer Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3626-7_71

LOU, Jinfeng ; LU, Weisheng ; WU, Liupengfei et al. / Modularization Considerations for Modular Integrated Construction in Hong Kong: A Case Study. Proceedings of the 27th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate. editor / Jing LI ; Weisheng LU ; Yi PENG ; Hongping YUAN ; Daikun WANG. Springer Singapore, 2023. pp. 927-937 (Lecture Notes in Operations Research).

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Modularization Considerations for Modular Integrated Construction in Hong Kong: A Case Study. / LOU, Jinfeng; LU, Weisheng; WU, Liupengfei et al.
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