Using Prefabricated Wood Light-Frame in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers of Professionals in Quebec
Despite prefabricated wood light-frame construction’s technical viability and ability to address labor shortages and industry productivity issues, its adoption remains limited. As an alternative to steel and concrete in non-residential buildings of four storeys or less and dwellings of five and six...
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| description | Despite prefabricated wood light-frame construction’s technical viability and ability to address labor shortages and industry productivity issues, its adoption remains limited. As an alternative to steel and concrete in non-residential buildings of four storeys or less and dwellings of five and six storeys, they represent only 23% and 6% of market shares, respectively. Based on a purposive sample of 40 interviews with diverse construction industry professionals in Quebec (Canada), the representations of prefabricated wood light-frame construction was highlighted. A thematic analysis identified the motivations and barriers to prefabrication adoption and the reasons for these positions more precisely. This work examined whether these perceptions differ significantly according to main professional activity. The findings confirm existing literature while providing deeper insights into motivations and barriers, revealing new viewpoints. Respondents primarily cited expertise as the most critical barriers. Availability of labor, cost, productivity, and construction quality were identified as key motivators, while manufacturing capacity and coordination were perceived with mixed opinions. Analyzing response profiles suggests that different stakeholders generally have similar perceptions. This research will aid in refining policies and strategies to encourage the widespread adoption of prefabricated wood light-frame in construction practices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7253f6a98ca94af28520d58c80bde3842025-08-20T02:51:38ZengNorth Carolina State UniversityBioResources1930-21262024-11-012016256712131Using Prefabricated Wood Light-Frame in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers of Professionals in QuebecBaptiste Giorgio0https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1331-550XPierre Blanchet1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6348-0289Aline Barlet2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2794-6117Adrien Gaudelas3https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3627-0121NSERC Industrial Research Chair on Eco-responsible Wood Construction (CIRCERB), Forest and Wood Sciences Department, Université Laval, 2425 rue de la Terrasse, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, CanadaNSERC Industrial Research Chair on Eco-responsible Wood Construction (CIRCERB), Forest and Wood Sciences Department, Université Laval, 2425 rue de la Terrasse, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, CanadaGRECCAU lab, Higher National School of Architecture and Landscape of Bordeaux (ENSAP-Bx), 740 Liberation Course CS70109, 33405 Talence, FranceNSERC Industrial Research Chair on Eco-responsible Wood Construction (CIRCERB), Forest and Wood Sciences Department, Université Laval, 2425 rue de la Terrasse, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, CanadaDespite prefabricated wood light-frame construction’s technical viability and ability to address labor shortages and industry productivity issues, its adoption remains limited. As an alternative to steel and concrete in non-residential buildings of four storeys or less and dwellings of five and six storeys, they represent only 23% and 6% of market shares, respectively. Based on a purposive sample of 40 interviews with diverse construction industry professionals in Quebec (Canada), the representations of prefabricated wood light-frame construction was highlighted. A thematic analysis identified the motivations and barriers to prefabrication adoption and the reasons for these positions more precisely. This work examined whether these perceptions differ significantly according to main professional activity. The findings confirm existing literature while providing deeper insights into motivations and barriers, revealing new viewpoints. Respondents primarily cited expertise as the most critical barriers. Availability of labor, cost, productivity, and construction quality were identified as key motivators, while manufacturing capacity and coordination were perceived with mixed opinions. Analyzing response profiles suggests that different stakeholders generally have similar perceptions. This research will aid in refining policies and strategies to encourage the widespread adoption of prefabricated wood light-frame in construction practices.https://ojs.bioresources.com/index.php/BRJ/article/view/23922decision makingmodular constructionoff-site construction adoptionstakeholder perceptionstimber building |
| spellingShingle | Baptiste Giorgio Pierre Blanchet Aline Barlet Adrien Gaudelas Using Prefabricated Wood Light-Frame in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers of Professionals in Quebec BioResources decision making modular construction off-site construction adoption stakeholder perceptions timber building |
| title | Using Prefabricated Wood Light-Frame in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers of Professionals in Quebec |
| title_full | Using Prefabricated Wood Light-Frame in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers of Professionals in Quebec |
| title_fullStr | Using Prefabricated Wood Light-Frame in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers of Professionals in Quebec |
| title_full_unstemmed | Using Prefabricated Wood Light-Frame in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers of Professionals in Quebec |
| title_short | Using Prefabricated Wood Light-Frame in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers of Professionals in Quebec |
| title_sort | using prefabricated wood light frame in multi storey and non residential construction projects motivations and barriers of professionals in quebec |
| topic | decision making modular construction off-site construction adoption stakeholder perceptions timber building |
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