Download or read book Application of the Design Structure Matrix DSM to the Real Estate Development Process Using Modular Construction Methods written by Steven Vincent Bonelli and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real estate development (RED) has traditionally been a very dynamic business, where real estate developers strive to turn an idea into a real asset, by delivering a quality project on time and on budget. In recent years, Modular Construction Methods (MCM) has arisen as an innovative solution to commercial RED projects that require higher levels of the three aforementioned factors, with a special emphasis placed on time. The purpose of our thesis is to explain MCM and its impact on RED by analyzing the interdependent relationships between the different tasks performed during the course of a development. We have accomplished this by using the Design Structure Matrix (DSM), a systems engineering tool, to map out the dependencies between development tasks in a graphical manner. To develop our DSM model for an RED process that uses MCM we conducted interviews with the senior management at RJ Finlay, a New Hampshire based full service real estate firm and Keiser Industries, a modular manufacturing company that operates in Maine and is owned by RJ Finlay. To fully understand the real application of the MCM process to RED, we met with the general contractor, lead architect and project management team for 30 Haven, a commercial RED that uses MCM. 30 Haven is located in Reading, Massachusetts and has been co-developed through an integrated project delivery (IPD) process by RJ Finlay and Oaktree development, using an in-house general contractor and Keiser Industries as its modular manufacturer. Our interviews occurred weeks before the project was completed in the summer of 2012. This allowed us to interview the involved parties about the whole process from inception to construction completion. This helped us further understand the actual problems a RED process using MCM can face throughout the preconstruction and construction processes. We then developed a DSM that showcases the different stages that a RED process using MCM have to go through and the planned and unplanned iterative processes for each stage. Planned iterations are feedback loops between tasks that are meant to rework tasks that forcibly need it, while unplanned iterations reflect feedback loops that occur because of unexpected events. Our thesis has focused on proposing proactive solutions to the unexpected events (referred to as "failure modes") a RED process using MCM can face, by either eliminating them or minimizing their likelihood and impact. The DSM helped facilitate the development of both a normative model and an optimal one, where our solutions for the unplanned iterations were applied. We complemented our findings with a hypothetical financial model that uses the normative and optimal DSM models to show the difference between both in terms of the returns, time and cost for a generic multifamily RED that uses MCM.

Download or read book Application of the Design Structure Matrix DSM to the Real Estate Development Process written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By Benjamin Bulloch and John Sullivan.

Download or read book Application of the Design Structure Matrix DSM to the Real Estate Development Process written by Benjamin Edward Bulloch and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (cont.) Finally, again with JLL's engagement, the 91X91 'Baseline' RED process DSM was constructed, identifying 1,148 planned informational inter-task interactions (out of 8,281 potential interactions). The 'Baseline' DSM model was then manipulated to highlight important aspects of the RED process including the iterative and interdisciplinary nature of RED. Several typical development scenarios are then modeled to highlight the utility of DSM as a management tool in practice. The models show how unplanned iteration can become a significant cause of project risk and failure. They also highlight the risks and opportunities that task re-sequencing can have on a project. This thesis demonstrates the DSM to be a useful and effective model of the RED process enabling new insight and understanding. The highly complex and iterative RED process can be graphically modeled in great detail in a visually appealing manner. Additionally, the RED DSM proves to be an adaptive and manipulative tool that allows for a multi-layer grasping of the RED process, able to assist in project management, change management, identification of risks and opportunities, and firm-level organizational structure and procedures. Additionally, the RED DSM model proves to be a useful pedagogical device for teaching real estate students.

Download or read book Prefabricated Systems written by Ulrich Knaack and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-12-13 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a number of years, modular construction – the use of prefabricated elements in architecture – has once again become a subject of lively discussion and debate. Long written off as monotonous, today’s building components are actually highly differentiated and capable of supporting and enhancing the architect’s creativity. Numerous structures work with prefabricated components; for single-family homes the figure is ninety-eight percent, and modular systems are available that meet high aesthetic standards. This book provides an overview of the various different systems and their possible uses, particularly in the areas of housing, office, and industrial buildings. It explains the processes and components of modular construction and the behavior of the various materials when this construction approach is used. The authors offer strategies for planning and designing with prefabricated systems so that the architect can use them productively. Numerous drawings explain the principles of modular construction, while built examples forge a link between those principles and the practical activity of building.

Download or read book Design Management Framework written by Ivy M. A. Abu and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a framework and its appendices for building services installation works. Principles outlined in the model for management include work breakdown structure, quality function deployment, dependency structure matrix, and value management. The framework that is intended for use by building services consultants for effective design management can easily be adopted for other professionals within the built environment. The appendices outline roles and responsibilities during the design management process.

Download or read book Applying the Design Structure Matrix to Streamline the Development Process Lessons from Marine Renewable Development written by Stephen Jeffrey Pickett and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tailoring a project development process that balances internal and external requirements is difficult for project managers. One specific difficulty is satisfying stakeholders with significant influence and misaligned process requirements. In this thesis, a federally funded marine renewable energy project is analyzed using Design Structure Matrix (DSM) methods. Two opposing processes appear to drive the conflict in the project environment: an environmental impact assessment imposed by a gatekeeper stakeholder, in direct tension with the iterative nature of technology development. This thesis uses DSM to analyze and re-design the process architecture to create a workable project development process. The DSM methodology relies on identifying and sequencing archetypal dependencies which cause tension and reorganizing task modules to align outcomes at the task and activity level of the project. Two alternatives are generated using this approach and are analyzed for potential impacts on project execution. Particular attention is paid to the tradeoffs created based on an indirect stakeholder exchange model and provides insights for project managers when balancing internal requirements and managing influential stakeholders.

Download or read book Design Structure Matrix Methods and Applications written by Steven D. Eppinger and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2012-05-25 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to a powerful and flexible network modeling tool for developing and understanding complex systems, with many examples from a range of industries. Design structure matrix (DSM) is a straightforward and flexible modeling technique that can be used for designing, developing, and managing complex systems. DSM offers network modeling tools that represent the elements of a system and their interactions, thereby highlighting the system's architecture (or designed structure). Its advantages include compact format, visual nature, intuitive representation, powerful analytical capacity, and flexibility. Used primarily so far in the area of engineering management, DSM is increasingly being applied to complex issues in health care management, financial systems, public policy, natural sciences, and social systems. This book offers a clear and concise explanation of DSM methods for practitioners and researchers.

Download or read book Building Better from Modular Drawings written by United States. Housing and Home Finance Agency and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Design Structure Matrix Methods and Applications written by Steven D. Eppinger and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to a powerful and flexible network modeling tool for developing and understanding complex systems, with many examples from a range of industries.

Download or read book The Modular Method in Dwelling Design written by United States. Housing and Home Finance Agency and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Components and Systems written by Gerald Staib and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2013-01-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Construction systems reduced to the smallest possible number of identical elements have long been used by architects to build structures as well as dismantle and change them as quickly, efficiently, and economically as possible. Think of the architecture of the nomads, the Crystal Palace designed by the architect John Paxton for the London World’s Fair of 1851, or the modern construction systems of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in steel, concrete, and wood. Coupled with modern digital planning and production methods, modular precast construction systems that are adaptable for many combinations and capable of being combined with one other will play an increasingly important role in architecture in the future. The volume Components and Systems offers an in-depth and clearly organized presentation of the various types of precast building components – from semifinished products to building with components, open and closed systems, and skeleton and panel construction all the way to spatial cell constructions. The systems are accompanied by detailed drawings and color photographs. Discussions of transporting and assembling the various systems round off the topic and make this book an indispensable practical companion. Seit jeher werden in der Architektur auf möglichst wenige, gleiche Elemente reduzierte Bausysteme verwendet, um möglichst schnell, effizient und ökonomisch ein Bauwerk errichten oder auch abbauen und verändern zu können. Man denke an die Architektur der Nomaden, den Kristallpalast, der 1851 anlässlich der in London stattfindenden Weltausstellung von dem Architekten John Paxton entworfen wurde, oder die modernen Bausysteme des 19. und 20. Jahrhunderts in Stahl, Beton oder Holz. Elementierte, vorgefertigte, für viele Kombinationen anpassungsfähige und untereinander kombinierbare Systeme werden zukünftig, gekoppelt mit modernen digitalen Planungs- und Produktionsmethoden, einen immer wichtigeren Aspekt in der Architektur darstellen. Der neue Band Elemente und Systeme zeigt fundiert und übersichtlich die verschiedenen Arten vorgefertigter Bauteile auf – von Halbfabrikaten über das Bauen mit Komponenten, offenen und geschlossenen Systemen, Skelett- und Paneelbauweisen bis zu Raumzellenkonstruktionen. Ergänzt werden die Systeme durch detaillierte Zeichnungen und Farbfotos. Transport und Montage der verschiedenen Systeme runden das Thema ab und machen dieses Buch in der Praxis unverzichtbar.

Download or read book Manufactured Modular Housing written by Marie S. Spodek and published by Dearborn Real Estate. This book was released on 2004 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Developers Guide to Modular Housing written by J Cyril and published by PDT. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Developers Guide to Modular Housing" offers a wealth of key insights that are essential for developers, architects, and anyone interested in the world of modular housing. This comprehensive guide provides a systematic approach to understanding and implementing modular housing solutions, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate this rapidly growing industry successfully. One of the key insights highlighted in the book is the rise of modular housing driven by statistics, trends, and key factors. The book delves into these factors, shedding light on why modular construction has become increasingly popular. For example, it explores how cost-effectiveness is a significant advantage of modular construction. By utilizing factory production techniques and economies of scale, modular housing can be more affordable compared to traditional construction methods. Another important insight discussed in the book is the sustainability aspect of modular housing. With growing concerns about environmental impact and resource depletion, modular construction offers a more sustainable alternative. The controlled environment of factories allows for better waste management and recycling practices, reducing the overall carbon footprint associated with construction projects.

Download or read book Design in Modular Construction written by Mark Lawson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-02-24 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modular construction can dramatically improve efficiency in construction, through factory production of pre-engineered building units and their delivery to the site either as entire buildings or as substantial elements. The required technology and application are developing rapidly, but design is still in its infancy. Good design requires a knowledge of modular production, installation and interface issues and also an understanding of the economics and client-related benefits which influence design decisions. Looking at eight recent projects, along with background information, this guide gives you coverage of: generic types of module and their application vertical loading, stability and robustness dimensional and spacial planning hybrid construction cladding, services and building physics fire safety and thermal and acoustic performance logistical aspects – such as transport, tolerances and safe installation. A valuable guide for professionals and a thorough introduction for advanced students.

Download or read book The Future of Modular Architecture written by David Wallance and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-04-07 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Future of Modular Architecture presents an unprecedented proposal for mass-customized mid- and high-rise modular housing that can be manufactured and distributed on a global scale. Advocating for the adoption of open-source design based on a new modular standard, the book shows how the construction industry and architectural practice may soon be radically reshaped. By leveraging the existing intermodal freight transport system, global supply chains can be harnessed to realize the long-held promise that housing will be a well-designed and affordable industrial product. We are on the cusp of a transformative change in the way we design and build our cities. Author David Wallance argues that modular architecture is profoundly intertwined with globalization, equitable urbanism, and sustainable development. His book addresses these timely issues through a specific approach grounded in fundamental concepts. Going beyond the individual modular building, Wallance forecasts the emergence of a new type of design, manufacturing, and construction enterprise. Written in an approachable style with illustrated examples, the book is a must read for professionals in architecture and design, city planning, construction, real estate, as well as the general reader with an interest in these topics.

Download or read book Offsite Architecture written by Ryan E. Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Architects have been intrigued by prefabricated construction since the early twentieth century. Recent advances in design, engineering and manufacturing processes have led to a significant expansion in the use of pre-assembled components, which are fitted to finished structures on site. Collectively, such processes are becoming known as "offsite construction." A ground-breaking text, Offsite Architecture establishes the current – and future – state of thinking in this field. A range of the most highly regarded thinkers and practitioners from around the globe share their ideas and practical findings on offsite prefabrication, examining theory and practice, opportunities and challenges, successes and failures. A timely response to the growing interest in this method, the book provides the fundamental basis for a critical, reflective approach to offsite architecture. Contributions from both academics and professionals make Offsite Architecture required reading for practitioners as well as students taking courses in architecture, prefabrication, construction and engineering.

Download or read book Modularization written by Michael Kluck and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-02-14 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, hands-on guide to offsite preassembly, beginning with the project as just a concept gleam in the CEO’s eye and winding all the way through implementation at the construction site. Modularization is a philosophy change! And along with that change, comes the need to understand the implementation requirements and project mindset adjustments that impact and influence all aspects of the modular project. To accomplish this, the book provides a complete (from beginning to end) identification and evaluation of the differences that make a modular project unique, starting with the very basics in terms of definitions and setting the groundwork of expectations by identifying benefits and challenges. Then, because the journey is as important as the destination, the reader is guided through the various project phases in a manner that reflects how they would be addressed in the workplace. From the very earliest identification of concepts, through early assessment and selection of the optimal choice to be finally carried into detailed design, the reader is acquainted with each phase of the process development process, including explanations and relevant suggestions for many of the questions and issues that typically come up. A perfect reference for professional and technical leaders when developing the early, critical planning phases of modular projects, this guide offers useful examples and details on the fundamentals required to get a modular project started correctly and keep it on track. And, for those whom this is not their first foray into modular project management, this guide includes suggestions, examples, and/or lessons learned to make the subsequent module projects easier to implement. Recognized industry experts, Michael Kluck and Dr. Jin Ouk Choi, have authored this guide to modularization that is ideal for owners, contractors, project management, engineers, project controls and procurement—in fact, anyone interested in improving current construction project management practices. In addition, its thought-provoking examples and project case studies provide the perfect platform for its instructional use in teaching modular concepts. Written from the perspective of both the Client / Owner and the EPC Contractor, this guide provides useful information needed for initial project management setup and technical details useful to working functional groups within the project. As such, it is truly a universal guide that can provide personnel at all levels within the project with the information needed to make project implementation more seamless. This book is written in terms of the large-scale industrial modularization project, but the steps and process are equally applicable to small-scale projects and projects outside the industrial construction realm. Some of the topics covered in this guide include: The basics (to set a basis for major topic presentations) Module configurations (“good, bad, and ugly”) A deep dive into modularization business case Module team and project interactions Module execution planning and timing Success factors, pitfalls and avoidance A walk through the “module project” A modular project case exercise – tying it all together Standardization – the next step What the future holds