Book Chapter

Challenges in Transport Logistics for Modular Construction: A Case Study

Prangige Achini Peiris, Kin Hui, Tuan Ngo, Colin Fraser Duffield, Miguel Gil Garcia

12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management | Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering | Springer Nature | Published : 2023

Abstract

Construction logistics is one of the essential functions in the modular construction industry due to the high demand for on-time delivery of components. For modular component suppliers, there is minimal flexibility in delivery times as generally, the installation times of modular components are critical to the contractor’s construction programme. There are several studies conducted in recent years that articulate novel methodologies in construction logistics scheduling; however, the industry still faces challenges in streamlining the whole supply chain to better cater to potential uncertainties that impact construction logistics. This paper looks at a case study on a modular component suppli..

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