@inproceedings{ee0706e9dc91455aa35b5622e1510376,
title = "A Pilot Study Evaluating Offsite Manufacturing of Timber Frame Panels Using Lean Manufacturing Principles for Dwellings",
abstract = "This paper discusses a pilot study to evaluate the manufacturing process of an offsite manufactured (OSM) timber frame (TF) modern methods of construction (MMC) exterior wall panel by one of the Wales{\textquoteright} (UK) largest OSMs (referred to as the company hereafter) of TF construction systems. The evaluation uses an ethnographic observational approach of the current production processes against lean manufacturing principles (LMP) and adopting time and motion studies (T&M) from 2019, part of a three-year knowledge transfer partnership (KTP). The preliminary results from the LMP and T&M studies are presented and highlight opportunities for quick win refinements utilizing lean manufacturing methods such as value stream mapping (VSM), the 5S system and Kaizens within the company{\textquoteright}s operational processes, to refine the use of materials and labour in their smart manufacturing whilst reducing defects. Thus, with such refinements to improve manufacturing, they are better able to trial other forms of insulation such as wood fibre, whilst increasing the thermal performance of their panels to meet the nearly zero operational energy performance standards. This paper will be useful for academics, OSMs of TF systems, building contractors, estimators, housing developers, clients and government stakeholders.",
keywords = "Lean manufacturing, Modern methods of construction, Offsite manufacturing, Timber frame, Time and motion studies, UK, Wales",
author = "V. Moorhouse and Littlewood, {J. R.} and E. Hale",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.; 12th KES International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings, SEB 2020 ; Conference date: 24-06-2020 Through 26-06-2020",
year = "2020",
month = dec,
day = "8",
doi = "10.1007/978-981-15-8783-2_42",
language = "English",
isbn = "9789811587825",
series = "Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies",
publisher = "Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH",
pages = "503--514",
editor = "John Littlewood and Howlett, {Robert J.} and Howlett, {Robert J.} and Howlett, {Robert J.} and Jain, {Lakhmi C.} and Jain, {Lakhmi C.} and Jain, {Lakhmi C.}",
booktitle = "Sustainability in Energy and Buildings 2020",
}