International Journal of
Innovation, Management and Technology

Abstract

Offsite and modular construction continue to gain momentum as an efficient approach for housing construction. Hybrid modular construction combines two or more offsite construction types (e.g. panelized) to minimize on-site construction activities. Researchers have presented case studies that overview the configuration system of hybrid construction however; these studies did not identify the constraints that affect sizes and dimensions of modules. This paper identifies the main factors affecting the configuration of modules in hybrid construction projects. The paper utilizes these factors to introduce a new configuration framework that is expected to assist hybrid construction stakeholders in identifying the most suitable configuration for each type of modules (i.e. panels) in their projects. A case study of a hybrid construction is selected to demonstrate the applicability of proposed framework and to highlight its capabilities in selecting the most suitable configuration of panelized projects. The results are discussed and conclusions are drawn to highlight the features of proposed framework.