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Conceptual framework of the evolution and transformation of the idea of the industrialization of building in Japan

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Previous studies speculate on the implications of the industrialization of building (IB); however, there is no clear consensus on its definition. The implications of IB are assumed to be differentiated by its social, economic, and technological contexts. A conceptual framework is proposed to describe the implications through issues embodied in the idea of IB. Categories of issues within the framework are: prerequisites related to introducing innovative methods, manufacturing technologies, production technologies, functionality and life cycle management, organizational management, supply chain maturity, purpose and motivation, and constraints. How effectively the conceptual framework describes the evolution and transformation of the idea of IB is examined using case studies in Japan. Following on from previous research, six types of idea of IB are specified. These are: IB embodied in prefabricated houses in the 1940s, mass construction-oriented IB, component-based IB, mass customization-oriented IB, platform-oriented IB and service providing-oriented IB. A conceptual framework is offered that explains these types of idea of IB. The relevance and discontinuity of issues associated with each type of idea of IB are discussed. Similarities and differences in descriptions provided by the framework effectively illustrate the process of the evolution and transformation of the idea of IB in Japan. It is concluded that the proposed conceptual framework is an effective method for describing the idea of IB in specific contexts.

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  • Tomonari Yashiro, 2014. "Conceptual framework of the evolution and transformation of the idea of the industrialization of building in Japan," Construction Management and Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(1-2), pages 16-39, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:conmgt:v:32:y:2014:i:1-2:p:16-39
    DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2013.864779
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    1. Qiyun Huang & Junwu Wang & Mengwei Ye & Shiman Zhao & Xiang Si, 2022. "A Study on the Incentive Policy of China’s Prefabricated Residential Buildings Based on Evolutionary Game Theory," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(3), pages 1-22, February.
    2. Cynthia S. Hentschke & Carlos T. Formoso & Cecília G. Rocha & Marcia E. S. Echeveste, 2014. "A Method for Proposing Valued-Adding Attributes in Customized Housing," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 6(12), pages 1-24, December.
    3. Zufeng Shang & Fenglai Wang & Xu Yang, 2022. "The Efficiency of the Chinese Prefabricated Building Industry and Its Influencing Factors: An Empirical Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(17), pages 1-25, August.
    4. Shengxi Zhang & Mengqi Yuan & Long Li, 2022. "Exploring the Impact Mechanism of Interface Management of Prefabricated Construction Projects," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(21), pages 1-20, November.
    5. Zhanyong Jin & Shuang Xia & Huanhuan Cao & Xiaohan Geng & Zimeng Cheng & Hongbo Sun & Menglin Jia & Qingyue Liu & Jie Sun, 2022. "Evaluation and Optimization of Sustainable Development Level of Construction Industrialization: Case Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(14), pages 1-19, July.
    6. Pablo Jimenez-Moreno, 2021. "Mass Customisation for Zero-Energy Housing," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(10), pages 1-24, May.

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