Improving production management in a modular construction facility using data modelling and analytics
| dc.contributor.advisor | Rankin, Jeff | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Lei, Zhen | |
| dc.contributor.author | van de Riet, Alyssa Dawn | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-10-24T18:30:45Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-10-24T18:30:45Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research investigates the applicability of popular current improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma to the off-site construction industry. The link between manufacturing and off-site construction provides the opportunity for evaluating this within modular off-site construction. A literature review was completed to develop an understanding of the evolution of process improvement methodologies and the tools that may be applicable to off-site construction. A case study was conducted to provide a practical component to the research, evaluating the effectiveness of the methodologies in industry. In addition to process improvement, the potential productivity improvements gained by investing in automation were investigated as a possible solution to the increasing labour shortage within the industry. The research presents a guide for off-site construction companies to follow to improve productivity within their facility, as well as a financial model which can be used to support the decision-making process. | |
| dc.description.copyright | © Alyssa van de Riet, 2022 | |
| dc.format.extent | xiii, 154 | |
| dc.format.medium | electronic | |
| dc.identifier.oclc | (OCoLC)1419380734 | en |
| dc.identifier.other | Thesis 11193 | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/37497 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of New Brunswick | |
| dc.rights | http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2 | |
| dc.subject.discipline | Civil Engineering | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Lean manufacturing. | en |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Construction industry. | en |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Buildings, Prefabricated. | en |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Automation. | en |
| dc.title | Improving production management in a modular construction facility using data modelling and analytics | |
| dc.type | master thesis | |
| oaire.license.condition | other | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Civil Engineering | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | University of New Brunswick | |
| thesis.degree.level | masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | M.Sc.E. |