According to the United Nations report, around 1.6 billion people worldwide lack adequate housing and as per experts' prediction, this number could rise to 3 billion by 2030. To meet the current demand for rapid population growth the world needs to build 96,000 new homes which are affordable and sustainable. Due to the lack of construction speed due to weather delays and Labor shortages, traditional construction methods are not meeting the current demand for housing and infrastructure. Modular construction (MC) is an advanced method of construction where the building components or modules are manufactured in a controlled factory setting and then transported to the job site for assembly. The purpose of the research is to develop an adoption model tailored to the low-rise building industry of developing countries to help overcome the key barriers to the adoption of MC methods.
By developing an adoption model to overcome barriers to MC methods adoption, the research will provide a fresh perspective and valuable insights into the field of MC. The study will help policymakers and AEC professionals to develop effective policies to overcome the obstacles related to the pressing problem of housing shortages in the low-rise building sector of developing countries.
UniSQ HREC Approval number: ETH2025-0171
HREC Project approval date: 26/06/2025
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I extend a warm welcome and express my gratitude for your participation in this survey. Your insights as a valued professional in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry are of immense importance. This brief survey aims to gather your perspectives on the adoption of modular construction (MC) in the building industry of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Incentive: As a token of our appreciation for your time and valuable input, every participant who completes the questionnaire and is from the AEC industry will receive an AUD 15 gift or an equivalent amount in local currency, sent to the email address or mobile number you provide. Upon completing the survey, a gift voucher will be sent within two months of survey completion
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