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Corresponding Author

Ahmed M. Alhazmi

Subject Area

Architectural Engineering

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

This study examines the impact of Off-Site Manufacturing (OSM) and construction sites on housing projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study aims to strike a balance between achieving the highest quality, lowest cost, and expedited construction of housing units. OSM technology involves the production of construction components outside the site, followed by their transportation and installation on the final site. The study seeks to assess the contribution of OSM’s utilization in enhancing project performance, measured against the project management triangle (quality, cost, and time), and compare it with the traditional construction method. To achieve this objective, a residential villa was designed as a model for comparing the implementation steps using manufacturing technology outside the site and traditional construction technology within the site, utilizing the Microsoft Project program. This program is widely utilized in various fields, including construction, manufacturing, and financial services, as it is a crucial component of project management programs. The study was grounded in a comprehensive literature review, which included reviewing previous studies and conducting field visits to identify suitable locations for manufacturing outside the construction site. This technology has been successfully implemented in the Kingdom for observation purposes. Additionally, personal interviews were conducted with construction specialists from the Ministry of Housing, the Director of Skills Raising and Capacity in the Initiative to Stimulate Building Technologies within the housing program in Riyadh, and the official of the Alaraab Mohamed Selim Company in Riyadh. Furthermore, experts from the Ministry of Housing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the research team relied on the conclusions drawn to extract data, emphasizing the significance of manufacturing outside the site. The study concluded that the utilization of techniques (OSM) for housing construction can be highly beneficial in addressing the current challenges, particularly the project management triangle. Furthermore, the expansion of the OSM application primarily relies on the strategy of integration and coordination of the project, encompassing establishment, design, manufacturing, and construction processes. This strategy aims to enhance the efficiency of new housing developments.

Keywords

Housing, Construction Technologies, Project Management Triangle, Offsite Manufacturing

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