Aspects of off‐site manufacturing application towards sustainable construction in Malaysia

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to identify the contribution of off‐site manufacturing application towards sustainable construction.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper looks at different views and ideas of sustainable construction and assesses the impact of off‐site manufacturing towards sustainability.

Findings

Many aspects of off‐site manufacturing practices and applications are contributing to sustainable construction.

Originality/value

The paper is of value as it outlines to researcher and practitioner on the values of off‐site manufacturing, i.e. on environmental impacts, ease of construction, construction time saving and construction waste management.

Citation

Hamid, Z.A. and Anuar Mohamad Kamar, K. (2012), "Aspects of off‐site manufacturing application towards sustainable construction in Malaysia", Construction Innovation, Vol. 12 No. 1, pp. 4-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714171211204185