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Read more at: Pre-Manufactured Value: A critical examination of PMV as a performance evaluation metric for the adoption and use of modern methods of construction (roundtable)

Pre-Manufactured Value: A critical examination of PMV as a performance evaluation metric for the adoption and use of modern methods of construction (roundtable)

Our roundtable discussion on 27 April 2022 provided an opportunity for MMC industry professionals to explore the role of PMV as a performance evaluation metric. Mark Farmer, the UK Government’s Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Champion for Housing and founding director and CEO of Cast...


Read more at: Pre-Manufactured Value: a performance evaluation metric for the adoption and use of MMC

Pre-Manufactured Value: a performance evaluation metric for the adoption and use of MMC

Drs Reyhaneh Shojaei, Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong and Zakaria Dakhli's presentation to an online audience on 29 April 2022 examined the use of PMV as a performance evaluation metric for the adoption and use of modern methods of construction. Chaired by Mark Farmer, the session explored the value and...


Read more at: Final Report: Analysing the social context to transforming construction through digital innovation and offsite construction

Final Report: Analysing the social context to transforming construction through digital innovation and offsite construction

Our final report for the project summarises the key contributions from the research project Analysing the social context to transforming construction through digital innovation and offsite construction. As well as a summary of the project findings, the report provides a precis of the...


Read more at: Modular housing for the homeless: CHIRN presentation

Modular housing for the homeless: CHIRN presentation

Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong and Richmond Ehwi presented their findings from the project at a launch event organised by CHIRN, the Cambridge Homelessness Impact and Research Network, on 2 February 2022.


Read more at: Projects as vehicles for the widespread adoption of digital manufacturing technologies in the AEC sector

Projects as vehicles for the widespread adoption of digital manufacturing technologies in the AEC sector

Dr Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong and Konrad Graser's blog calls for real life project examples to provide evidence of success and lessons for future attempts in order to drive widespread transformation in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. They highlight the example of the DFAB House...


Read more at: Enablers for the adoption and use of BIM in main contractor companies in the UK

Enablers for the adoption and use of BIM in main contractor companies in the UK

The journal Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management has published a paper authored by Drs Reyhaneh Shojaei, Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong and Gemma Burgess. The paper draws on data gathered from a series of interviews with professionals in strategic and management roles with construction...


Read more at: Offsite manufacturing research: A systematic review of methodologies used

Offsite manufacturing research: A systematic review of methodologies used

A paper published in the journal Construction Management and Economics explores the research methodologies reported in OSM literature. The authors identify key relationships between different methodological approaches which in turn reveal a growing hybridisation of research designs, data sources...


Read more at: How countries achieve greater use of offsite manufacturing to build new housing: identifying typologies through institutional theory

How countries achieve greater use of offsite manufacturing to build new housing: identifying typologies through institutional theory

This paper, co-authored by CCHPR researchers and researchers from the Cambridge Service Alliance at the University of Cambridge, looks at the complexities of the international construction sector and seeks to apply institutional theory to analyse the factors driving greater use of OSM to build...


Read more at: International technology transfer through projects: A social construction of technology perspective

International technology transfer through projects: A social construction of technology perspective

A paper co-authored by Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong has been published by the International Journal of Project Management. Using the social construction of technology (SCOT) theoretical lens, International technology transfer through projects: A social construction of technology perspective explains the ‘...


Read more at: Transforming the construction sector: an institutional complexity perspective

Transforming the construction sector: an institutional complexity perspective

A paper authored by CCHPR and CSA researchers has been published online by Construction Innovation. Transforming the construction sector: an institutional complexity perspective discusses the ongoing efforts to transform the construction sector through a mix of policy-backed voluntary and coercive...


Read more at: Homes UK 2020: Will our future homes be built by robots?

Homes UK 2020: Will our future homes be built by robots?

Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong chaired the session 'Will our future homes be built by robots?' at the Homes UK 2020 conference on 1 December 2020. A recording of the event is available on YouTube .


Read more at: UK Construction Industry: The Transformation Agenda

UK Construction Industry: The Transformation Agenda

Dr Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong gave a talk to IStructE on 13 05 2021. His presentation looked at how d igital technologies, offsite manufacturing and platforms for construction project delivery can help the construction industry move towards a streamlined digital future. The presentation covered the UK...


Read more at: CamFest 2021: Tackling the housing crisis by transforming construction

CamFest 2021: Tackling the housing crisis by transforming construction

How can transforming the construction industry help us tackle the housing crisis? Hear what the experts have to say in our short video , livestreamed as part of the Cambridge Festival on 31 March 2021.


Read more at: Modular Housing Project: preliminary findings

Modular Housing Project: preliminary findings

Our preliminary findings report draws insights into the project from residents and stakeholders.


Read more at: ARCOM Conference Paper : OSM & Construction Industry Transformation

ARCOM Conference Paper : OSM & Construction Industry Transformation

The paper 'Offsite manufacturing and construction industry transformation: a multi-level socio-technical transitions perspective' has been published in the Proceedings of the 36th Annual ARCOM Conference.


Read more at: Small-scale modular housing could provide a lifeline for people experiencing homelessness

Small-scale modular housing could provide a lifeline for people experiencing homelessness

CCHPR researchers have teamed up with colleagues at the Max Planck Cambridge Centre for Ethics Economy and Social Change in this article for The Conversation .


Read more at: Modular Housing Project: resident experiences

Modular Housing Project: resident experiences

Our report explores how and why the residents' increased sense of security and autonomy has enabled them to make positive changes to their lives. The evidence from the research suggests that providing modular homes in tandem with robust support services has the potential to improve outcomes for...


Read more at: Tackling the housing crisis through digital technologies and OSM

Tackling the housing crisis through digital technologies and OSM

Our policy paper for the Bennett Institute of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge forms part of the series 'An Industrial Strategy for Tomorrow'. Industrial Strategy for Tomorrow: Tackling the housing crisis.pdf Industrial Strategy for Tomorrow: Tackling the housing crisis.pdf


Read more at: State of the nation: sector report (OSM)

State of the nation: sector report (OSM)

Dr Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong's report reviewed developments related to the uptake and use of offsite manufacturing for construction project delivery in the UK construction industry.