Comparison between modular building technology and traditional construction

Julius Endzelis,Mindaugas Daukšys

doi:10.5755/j01.sace.23.2.21579

Julius Endzelis, Mindaugas Daukšys

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https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.sace.23.2.21579

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Abstract

This article presents a comparison of modular construction technology with traditional construction based on the results of the survey. The aim of the survey was to find out experts opinion about modular construction, the innovative way of building and its advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional building method. The results of the survey showed that modular construction has more pros than cons compared with the traditional construction method and is more economical and saves more time and materials. The most important criteria that demonstrates the clear advantage of modular construction technology is the duration of construction, the quality of work performed, and the safety of work. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.sace.23.2.21579

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In the website https://docs.google.com/forms a survey was prepared with questions that help to uncover expert opinions about modular construction technology in comparison to traditional construction
1 Coefficient of concordance of the survey is 0.843, which indicates that the expert opinion is Conclusions evenly distributed and the survey is reliable
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Introduction

Modular construction technology (3D Volumetric Construction) is one such construction technology Every year, both investors and ordinary consumers are showing increasing interest in modular homes and it is quickly becoming the new way in home building comparing to the traditional construction. Both investors and ordinary consumers are showing increasing interest in modular homes and it is quickly becoming the new way in home building comparing to the traditional construction This type of construction has a lot of advantages against traditional construction, such as shorter construction time, higher quality and possibly saving some money. More and more clients want a multi-storey health care or educational institutions made out of modules. In the Lithuanian market, the main companies involved in the production of modules are JSC „Scandi House“, JSC „Ryterna“, JSC „Kagesa“, JSC „Wilbergs Group“

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