Abstract
Building information modelling (BIM), life-cycle assessment (LCA) And off-site
timber construction are increasingly applied to the built environment. However, the
social housing sector in the UK is evidentially behind on applying these to their
homes. Despite the trend of traditional construction for the sector, such as, block and
brick, a paradigm shift is needed to fully transition to modern methods of construction
(MMC). Transitioning to MMC using timber construction and integrating the use of
BIM and LCA could offer the opportunity for the social housing sector to modernise
and become more sustainable. To this end, the aim of this research is to enhance the
sustainability of social housing in the UK by identifying the benefits of methods that
can replace traditional construction. To achieve this, a Systematic Literature Review
of prior work from 2014 to 2024 will be adopted for data collection and analysis.
This paper contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing a foundational
foothold for researchers and industry professionals to make informed strategic
decisions on sustainable construction for social housing.
timber construction are increasingly applied to the built environment. However, the
social housing sector in the UK is evidentially behind on applying these to their
homes. Despite the trend of traditional construction for the sector, such as, block and
brick, a paradigm shift is needed to fully transition to modern methods of construction
(MMC). Transitioning to MMC using timber construction and integrating the use of
BIM and LCA could offer the opportunity for the social housing sector to modernise
and become more sustainable. To this end, the aim of this research is to enhance the
sustainability of social housing in the UK by identifying the benefits of methods that
can replace traditional construction. To achieve this, a Systematic Literature Review
of prior work from 2014 to 2024 will be adopted for data collection and analysis.
This paper contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing a foundational
foothold for researchers and industry professionals to make informed strategic
decisions on sustainable construction for social housing.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings 40th Annual ARCOM Conference |
| Editors | C. Thomson, C.J. Neilson |
| Publisher | Association of Researchers in Construction Management |
| Pages | 487-496 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780995546387 |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Sept 2024 |
| Event | 40th Annual ARCOM Conference - London, United Kingdom Duration: 2 Sept 2024 → 4 Sept 2024 |
Conference
| Conference | 40th Annual ARCOM Conference |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 2/09/24 → 4/09/24 |