Abstract
Whilst the benefits of applying an industrialized building system (IBS) have been well recognized globally in the construction industry, the application of IBS is particularly limited in developing countries such as China, and quality is considered one of the key issues affecting its application. This paper identifies a number of the key quality factors which present barriers to the promotion of IBS within the context of the Chinese construction industry. These include key factors such as “Inaccurate design of the connecting points between core components”, “Lack of design norms and standards for IBS components”, “Lack of quality criteria for IBS components”, “Lack of production norms and standards for IBS components”, “Lack of quality management system in production process”, and “Lack of technical guidelines for the construction of IBS projects”. The data used for analysis are derived from a comprehensive practical survey. The validity of the data is examined by using a statistical method. The findings from the study provide valuable references for formulating effective measures to mitigate the negative effects of these quality factors on IBS application in China, thereby ensuring that practice of the IBS system can be further developed within the country.
Highlights
Over past two decades, the industrialized building system (IBS) has been introduced as a major methodology for promoting cleaner production and sustainability performance in the construction industry
Lack of production norms and standards for IBS components Lack of production quality management system in manufacturer’s production process Obsolescent production technology and equipment Lack of experienced workers for IBS component production Limited production time imposed by project clients Lack of coordination and communication between the production staff Severely low cost for production defined in contract Poor quality of raw materials Poor quality moulds for IBS component production Lack of quality assurance measures for the storage and transportation of IBS components Lack of coordination between component manufacturers and construction team Lack of experienced supervisors during the component production process Poor equipment for quality testing Lack of quality criteria for component products
This study presents the quality factors affecting the implementation of industrialized building system (IBS) projects within the context of China in three categories, namely, design-related, production-related and construction-related
Summary
The industrialized building system (IBS) has been introduced as a major methodology for promoting cleaner production and sustainability performance in the construction industry. As an innovative construction method, IBS has been widely applied in many countries and has become a major approach in the construction industry. Compared to a conventional construction method, IBS is widely recognized for the advantages of improving building quality, prolonging a building’s lifespan, reducing labor, shortening project construction duration, as well as reducing construction site waste and environmental impacts [2,3]. Phius [4] concur, arguing that the IBS approach has a lot to offer compared to the conventional system and can derive fruitful benefits such as reduced construction durations, reduced overall costs, reduced labor requirements, better site conditions and the production of components of higher quality, among others. IBS improves sustainable performance of the construction industry and is considered an effective strategy for cleaner production in construction
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