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Identifying the Factors Affecting the Use of Prefabricated Construction Systems in Turkey

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  • Gulden Gumusburun Ayalp

    (Department of Architecture, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey)

  • Ilhami Ay

    (Department of Architecture, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey)

Abstract

Prefabrication is a manufacturing process that takes place at a specialized facility, where various materials are joined to form a part of the final installation. In the construction industry, prefabrication is regarded as the beginning level of industrialization, which is followed by mechanization, automation, robotics, and reproduction. Prefabricated construction technology is identified as suggesting easier and quicker erection of the building structure, lower project cost, succeeding in tighter control quality, less material waste. Although this system brings so many advantages, the use of precast concrete systems in Turkey is at a very low level because of some unidentified problems. The main aim of this research is to identify the factors that affect the use of prefabricated construction systems in Turkey. The reasons/problems for prefabricated systems are not used extensively and effectively in Turkey were explored through three questionnaires that were conducted to design firms, prefabricated system/element manufacturers, and contractors. The surveys applied to participant by face to face or via e-mail. Obtained data were analyzed statistically by using SPSS 22 software. The analysis of data is done to rank the severity of problems. The ranking was followed by comparison of mean values within groups (design firms, manufacturers, and contractors). As a result, from the point of view all participants three critical reasons that effect the use of prefabricated construction systems were identified. Finally, solutions and recommendations were offered.

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  • Gulden Gumusburun Ayalp & Ilhami Ay, 2019. "Identifying the Factors Affecting the Use of Prefabricated Construction Systems in Turkey," International Journal of Technology and Engineering Studies, PROF.IR.DR.Mohid Jailani Mohd Nor, vol. 5(1), pages 1-8.
    • Handle: RePEc:apa:ijtess:2019:p:1-8
    DOI: 10.20469/ijtes.5.10001-1
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