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Using the IKEA model and virtual prototyping technology to improve construction process management

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  • Heng Li
  • Hongling Guo
  • Miroslaw Skibniewski
  • Martin Skitmore

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Learning from manufacturing industries is a useful approach to improving the productivity of the construction industry and to solve problems arising from construction processes. Through the use of virtual prototyping (VP) technology, the lean production process engaged in the IKEA business model (IKEA model) is studied and implemented in a real-life construction project. Specifically, based on the analysis of the IKEA model, the IKEA model can be applied to optimize construction processes and simplify management activities. A case study is analysed to demonstrate the improvement of construction process management through using the VP-IKEA approach.

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  • Heng Li & Hongling Guo & Miroslaw Skibniewski & Martin Skitmore, 2008. "Using the IKEA model and virtual prototyping technology to improve construction process management," Construction Management and Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 26(9), pages 991-1000.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:conmgt:v:26:y:2008:i:9:p:991-1000
    DOI: 10.1080/01446190802290477
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    1. Priyadarshini Das & Amer A. Hijazi & Duncan W. Maxwell & Robert C. Moehler, 2023. "Can Business Models Facilitate Strategic Transformation in Construction Firms? A Systematic Review and Research Agenda," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(17), pages 1-20, August.

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