Eco-Friendly Smart Construction Systems for Decarbonization of Construction Industry
Project overview
This research project seeks to decarbonize the construction industry through a strategy that embraces the transition from conventional on-site construction to off-site construction.
This research aims to optimize supply chain schedules, covering raw material provision, production, transportation logistics and on-site assembly. The goal is to streamline these processes, minimizing waste, reducing environmental impact and enhancing productivity and quality in off-site construction projects.
Key project details
| Principal investigator | Sang Hyeok Han, associate professor, Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University |
Co-principal investigators |
Ahmed Soliman, associate professor, Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University; Osama Moselhi, professor, Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, and director, Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Engineering and Management, Concordia University; Mazdak Nik-Bakht, associate professor, Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University; Po-Han Chen, professor, Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University; Rebecca Dziedzic, assistant professor, Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University; Jong Won Ma, assistant professor, Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University |
Research collaborators |
Mohsen Farhadloo, Business Analytics, Concordia University; Mohamed Al-Hussein, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta |
| Non-academic partners | National Research Council Canada, Canam-Buildings, Pomerleau, Hydro-Québec |
| Research Keywords | Off-site construction, circular economy, carbon-less material, decarbonization, community quality, digitalization, supply chain management |
| Budget | Cash: $410,000 In-Kind: $550,000 |
Research focus
Off-site construction
Deploying Modular and Offsite Construction (MOC) construction strategy will significantly reduce carbon emissions, electricity consumption and material waste, while improving safety and productivity of construction process.
Carbon-less materials
This project also aims to investigate and advocate for the incorporation of carbon-neutral materials within the MOC approach. The objective is to diminish carbon emissions without compromising production efficiency and performance. This will be achieved through the utilization of industrial waste and the creation of lighter construction materials.
Work-life balance
Another major goal for in this research is to implement a strategic approach to enhance the quality of life within communities by fostering a harmonious work-life balance for the construction workforce. The strategy emphasizes creating a safe and well-equipped work environment, which, in turn, positively influences family life.
Non-academic partners
Thank you to our non-academic partners for your support and trust.
