@inproceedings{Onyenokporo2024_2246,
  author = {Onyenokporo, Nwakaego and Tzortzopoulos, Patricia and Biscaya, Sara and Collington, Nick and O'Connor, Shellie},
  editor = {Costa, Dayana Bastos and Drevland, Frode and Florez-Perez, Laura},
  title = {Net-Zero & Digitalisation in Off-Site Construction},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 32)},
  year = {2024},
  pages = {906--917},
  address = {Auckland, New Zealand},
  issn = {2789-0015},
  doi = {10.24928/2024/0213},
  url = {https://www.iglc.net/papers/details/2246},
  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.},
  keywords = {Off-site construction; Net-zero; Lean construction; BIM.},
}