PROJ6016 Project: Case Study on Modular Construction Industries

This presentation provides an in-depth analysis of modular construction, focusing on its applications, benefits, and challenges. The report examines the advantages of modular construction, such as cost-effectiveness, speed, and flexibility, while also addressing potential disadvantages. The study includes case studies to illustrate the practical application of modular construction, emphasizing the importance of contractors like Lendlease and the use of RFQ documents. It also explores methodologies like BAPO, the role of construction law, and the advantages of wood, concrete, and steel modular construction. The presentation concludes with a discussion of the BAPO process methodology and its benefits for strategic development and risk management within the construction industry. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of contractors and the use of RFQ documents in ensuring project success.

CREATING CASE STUDIES FOR THE MODULAR
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES
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Introduction
The report focuses on application of modular construction so that potential issues and challenges
for a sustainable growth. The purpose of this study is to implement wide concept of modular
construction to reduce adverse effect of potential issues and challenges positively. The report
sheds light on a range of points, which have been listed below:
 Application of modular construction
 Benefits of case studies in understanding modular construction
 Importance of contractors in the modular construction sector
 Flexibility of project
Modular construction
Modular construction can be defined as a process of building is constructed off-site under
controlled plat conditions with the help of same materials, standards and code of design. It is one
of the effective and reliable ways to build the construction site on time and under construction
site. It enhances the flexibility and reliability of the construction site by considering all the
potential risks related to construction site.
 Cost effective
 Fast
 Efficient construction
Advantage of modular construction
There are several benefits of modular construction that eventually enhanced its demand in the
UK. One of the major benefits of this construction site is durability that implies that materials are
used in more effective and efficient way. It includes concrete, wood and steel that helps in
completion the project within strict deadline. There are several benefits of modular construction,
which have been listed below:
 Speed of build
 Off- Site construction
 Bespoke option
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Advantage of modular construction Disadvantage of modular construction
High Quality Construction Restricted flexibility
Cost-effective Difficulty handling and transporting modules
Eco-friendly materials Perception problem mostly occurred from
historic performance
Minimal impact on your business The supply of modular buildings includes
installation, delivery and manufacture.
Advantage of wood modular construction Advantage of concrete and steel modular
construction
Improved insulation Sustainability
Stronger Buildings Fire resistance
Sustainability Structural
Better health condition Flexibility
Wood Modular construction
Wood modular construction has a leading role in enhancing the flexibility under limited budget
and time. Wood is superior as compared to steel that facilitates in controlling energy loss than
other building materials. With the passage of time wood gets dries and get stronger by providing
a structural sound for modular building. The sustainability of research can be determined
through effectiveness of reliability of product that is wood with the passage of time wood
become strong that increased the feasibility of building positively.
Concrete and steel modular construction
Structural steel contains about 80% of recycled material that eventually improves the flexibility
and efficiency of construction site. Steel modular construction is comparatively high and
improved the flexibility of building by considering the safety of respective associate employees.
There are several challenges in concrete modular construction that embraces some inherent risks
such as commercial risks, technical risks and environmental risks.
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Case studies help in understanding modular construction positively
Creation of case studies play a significant role in understanding the benefits of modular
construction related to tools, techniques and materials. It enables students in applying new tools
and techniques to improve the reliability and flexibility so that risk of failure can be reduced.
Though creation of case studies, it is easy to understand the application of construction’s tools
and techniques that eventually increased the productivity. The construction law is the compliance
of all issues and legislation related to building and construction. It involves all the legal problems
in context to construction activities that can arise under state and federal such as employment
laws and workplace safety regulation. The business of construction embraces some inherent risks
such as commercial risks, technical risks and environmental risks. Through proper
implementation of construction law, the potential risks and challenges can be minimized
positively.
BAPO process methodology
BAPO process methodology is an acronym of Business – Architecture- Process- organization
that helps in developing an effective strategy through evaluating conceptual layout. There are
ranges of benefits of BAPO, which have been highlighted below:
 Developing an effective strategy to improve business operations
 It reduces risks of failure in commencing new plan and strategy
 It given an opportunity to examine the performance and sustainability of an organization
 The purpose of BAPO to examine different operation of companies to develop new
strategies
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Figure 1: BAPO methodology
Importance of contractors in the modular construction sector
Contractor plays an essential role in the construction industry to make sure all the essential
requirements of the assignment get fulfilled positively within the estimated deadline. In modular
construction sector, contractors support project manager in assessing all the information as well
as raw material for the success of project. The listed contractors are the best contractor available
in Australia who is good in this business. Lendlease has been selected for the Salt River Coal
Project due to its excellent services and diversity in construction field that eventually increase the
feasibility of the project.
The company provides a range of services to consumers that include Design, off-site modular
construction, site works & installation. The major advantage of choosing this Lendlease Group is
that risk of failure gets reduced by meeting all requirements of the project such as supply of
sewage treatment plant (STP), Power generation and Building Specifications. The experienced
and quality of material at lowest possible rate will help in meeting the needs and demand of
consumers vividly.
RFQ documents
Request for Quotation (RFQ) has a leading role in assessing all the information and raw
material in which company is required to submit a document to supplier eliciting quotations for
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product. It helps in identifying all the requirements of assignment so that potential risks and
challenges can be minimized as far as possible.
 Identification of potential needs and requirements of the assignment
 Systematic approach to commence a project
 Estimated budget for all the services
Times schedule
Activities Status
The resource and requirements are needed to
be identified before commencing the task
2 weeks
Proper training is required to provide both
analytical and technical that support associate
employees and staffs in assessing resources in
a systematic way
1 week
The risk management plan has been developed
that help in mitigating risks and issues within
limited deadline
2 weeks
Communication plan and stakeholder matrix
are essential components of project that help in
reducing the risk of failure
1.5 weeks
The tasks have been allocated to respective
staffs and employees based on their
experienced and skills
2 weeks
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Gantt chart
Conclusion
 Utilization of factory-produced pre-engineered building units
 Proper utilization of resources
 Modular construction increase the production and feasibility of research
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