TY - JOUR
T1 - A qualitative assessment of offsite construction awareness in the United Kingdom: construction industry experts' view
AU - Wusu, Godoyon
AU - Alaka, Hafiz
AU - Oseghale, Raphael
AU - Yusuf, Wasiu
AU - Sunmola, Funlade
AU - Ajayi, Saheed
AU - Alrashoud, Mubarak
PY - 2025/4/11
Y1 - 2025/4/11
N2 - The UK government actively seeks to promote Offsite Construction (OSC) to improve housing and sustainability and achieve net-zero carbon targets. However, OSC adoption remains low. This qualitative study assessed OSC awareness through twelve interviews with experienced UK Construction Industry (UKCI) professionals. Findings indicate that while OSC awareness exists, it is low among potential end-users. Construction professionals are more aware, but general knowledge and adoption of OSC are still limited, revealing significant awareness-adoption gaps among industry stakeholders. These gaps are a major barrier to broader adoption. The study proposes a theoretical framework with actionable strategies to enhance OSC awareness and adoption. These recommendations provide a roadmap for increasing OSC uptake, offer insights for academic research, and highlight benefits for the construction industry, businesses, and the environment. Additionally, they serve as a guide for other countries considering OSC adoption.
AB - The UK government actively seeks to promote Offsite Construction (OSC) to improve housing and sustainability and achieve net-zero carbon targets. However, OSC adoption remains low. This qualitative study assessed OSC awareness through twelve interviews with experienced UK Construction Industry (UKCI) professionals. Findings indicate that while OSC awareness exists, it is low among potential end-users. Construction professionals are more aware, but general knowledge and adoption of OSC are still limited, revealing significant awareness-adoption gaps among industry stakeholders. These gaps are a major barrier to broader adoption. The study proposes a theoretical framework with actionable strategies to enhance OSC awareness and adoption. These recommendations provide a roadmap for increasing OSC uptake, offer insights for academic research, and highlight benefits for the construction industry, businesses, and the environment. Additionally, they serve as a guide for other countries considering OSC adoption.
M3 - Article
SN - 0961-3218
JO - Building Research Information
JF - Building Research Information
ER -