Multi-Objective Scheduling Optimization of Prefabricated Components Production Using Improved Non-Dominated Sorting Generic Algorithm II

The traditional construction industry is characterized by high energy consumption and significant carbon emissions, primarily due to its reliance on on-site manual labor and wet operations, which are not only low in mechanization but also result in low material efficiency and substantial constructio...

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Main Authors: Yishi Zhao, Shaokang Du, Ming Tu, Haichuan Ma, Jianga Shang, Xiuqiao Xiang
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
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Shaokang Du
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Haichuan Ma
Jianga Shang
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description The traditional construction industry is characterized by high energy consumption and significant carbon emissions, primarily due to its reliance on on-site manual labor and wet operations, which are not only low in mechanization but also result in low material efficiency and substantial construction waste. Prefabricated construction offers a new solution with its efficient production methods, significantly enhancing material utilization and construction efficiency. This paper focuses on the production scheduling optimization of prefabricated components. The production scheduling directly affects the construction speed and cost of prefabricated buildings. Given the complex modeling and numerous constraints faced by the production of prefabricated components, we propose an improved Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA-II) for multi-objective optimization. The algorithm incorporates adaptive operators and greedy concepts for local search, enhancing solution exploration and diversity. We segment the production of prefabricated components into six stages, analyzing dependencies and constraints, and form a comprehensive scheduling model with objectives of minimizing contract penalties, storage costs, and production time. Extensive experiments demonstrate that the improved NSGA-II provides a more balanced and larger set of solutions compared to baseline algorithms, offering manufacturers a wider range of options. This research contributes to the optimization of production scheduling in the prefabricated construction industry, supporting coordinated, sustainable, automated, and transparent production environments.
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spelling doaj-art-6381faee67ea44a1baa559d3aa79297d2025-08-20T02:05:09ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-02-0115574210.3390/buildings15050742Multi-Objective Scheduling Optimization of Prefabricated Components Production Using Improved Non-Dominated Sorting Generic Algorithm IIYishi Zhao0Shaokang Du1Ming Tu2Haichuan Ma3Jianga Shang4Xiuqiao Xiang5School of Computer Science, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, ChinaSchool of Computer Science, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, ChinaIntelligent Construction System Research Institute, China Construction Third Engineering Buerau Group, Wuhan 430075, ChinaSchool of Computer Science, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, ChinaSchool of Computer Science, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, ChinaSchool of Computer Science, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, ChinaThe traditional construction industry is characterized by high energy consumption and significant carbon emissions, primarily due to its reliance on on-site manual labor and wet operations, which are not only low in mechanization but also result in low material efficiency and substantial construction waste. Prefabricated construction offers a new solution with its efficient production methods, significantly enhancing material utilization and construction efficiency. This paper focuses on the production scheduling optimization of prefabricated components. The production scheduling directly affects the construction speed and cost of prefabricated buildings. Given the complex modeling and numerous constraints faced by the production of prefabricated components, we propose an improved Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA-II) for multi-objective optimization. The algorithm incorporates adaptive operators and greedy concepts for local search, enhancing solution exploration and diversity. We segment the production of prefabricated components into six stages, analyzing dependencies and constraints, and form a comprehensive scheduling model with objectives of minimizing contract penalties, storage costs, and production time. Extensive experiments demonstrate that the improved NSGA-II provides a more balanced and larger set of solutions compared to baseline algorithms, offering manufacturers a wider range of options. This research contributes to the optimization of production scheduling in the prefabricated construction industry, supporting coordinated, sustainable, automated, and transparent production environments.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/5/742offsite manufacturingprefabricated componentscheduling modelmulti-objective optimization algorithm
spellingShingle Yishi Zhao
Shaokang Du
Ming Tu
Haichuan Ma
Jianga Shang
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Multi-Objective Scheduling Optimization of Prefabricated Components Production Using Improved Non-Dominated Sorting Generic Algorithm II
Buildings
offsite manufacturing
prefabricated component
scheduling model
multi-objective optimization algorithm
title Multi-Objective Scheduling Optimization of Prefabricated Components Production Using Improved Non-Dominated Sorting Generic Algorithm II
title_full Multi-Objective Scheduling Optimization of Prefabricated Components Production Using Improved Non-Dominated Sorting Generic Algorithm II
title_fullStr Multi-Objective Scheduling Optimization of Prefabricated Components Production Using Improved Non-Dominated Sorting Generic Algorithm II
title_full_unstemmed Multi-Objective Scheduling Optimization of Prefabricated Components Production Using Improved Non-Dominated Sorting Generic Algorithm II
title_short Multi-Objective Scheduling Optimization of Prefabricated Components Production Using Improved Non-Dominated Sorting Generic Algorithm II
title_sort multi objective scheduling optimization of prefabricated components production using improved non dominated sorting generic algorithm ii
topic offsite manufacturing
prefabricated component
scheduling model
multi-objective optimization algorithm
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/5/742
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