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Onyenokporo, N, Tzortzopoulos, P 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8740-6753, Biscaya, S, Collington, N and O'Connor, S,
2024.
Net-zero and digitalisation in off-site construction.
In: Bastos Costa, D, Drevland, F and Florez-Perez, L, eds.,
Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 32).
International Group for Lean Construction, pp. 906-917.
ISBN 9788269249965
Abstract
The UK Government set targets to achieve net-zero buildings by 2050. Consequently, there is a need for off-site construction companies to achieve net-zero over the coming years. However, small and medium-sized enterprises in off-site construction face challenges in implementing net-zero, as well as in implementing digitalisation, which can greatly support achieving net zero targets. This paper reports on initial findings of a project focused on improving digitalisation and net-zero within an SME off-site construction company. Through process mapping and observations, implementation barriers to digitalisation and net-zero were identified, and a set of actions are suggested. The paper also discusses tools for optimising the lifecycle carbon impact of buildings. The recommendations include accurate carbon footprint measurement, creating a realistic reduction strategy, and adopting sustainable/low-carbon materials. Additionally, the paper recommends the use of smart technology to monitor as-built and compare it with the as-designed building.
| Item Type: | Chapter in book |
|---|---|
| Description: | Paper presented at 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Auckland, New Zealand, 1-5 July 2024 |
| Creators: | Onyenokporo, N., Tzortzopoulos, P., Biscaya, S., Collington, N. and O'Connor, S. |
| Publisher: | International Group for Lean Construction |
| Date: | 1 July 2024 |
| ISBN: | 9788269249965 |
| Identifiers: | Number Type 10.24928/2024/0213 DOI 2443126 Other |
| Divisions: | Schools > School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment |
| Record created by: | Jeremy Silvester |
| Date Added: | 23 May 2025 13:12 |
| Last Modified: | 23 May 2025 13:28 |
| URI: | https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/53650 |
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