Improvement factors of constructability and occupational safety on project life cycle phases

This paper aims to a better understanding of constructability and occupational safety issues through a systematic literature review. Therefore, the article provides a general overview of the literature by presenting a network analysis and a descriptive quantitative one. We extract definitions of bui...

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Published in:Automation in construction 2022-06, Vol.138, p.104227, Article 104227
Main Authors: Araújo, Luana Leal Fernandes, Saldanha, Maria Christine Werba, Gohr, Cláudia Fabiana, Nascimento, Gabriel Henrique Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Constructability
Construction industry
Improvement factors
Industrial development
Literature reviews
Network analysis
Occupational safety
Phases
Project life cycle
Systematic literature review
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Summary:This paper aims to a better understanding of constructability and occupational safety issues through a systematic literature review. Therefore, the article provides a general overview of the literature by presenting a network analysis and a descriptive quantitative one. We extract definitions of buildability and constructability, main topics, categories, and factors that improve constructability and occupational safety through an in-depth analysis of the papers. We identified 27 improvement factors of constructability and 72 of occupational safety regarding project life cycle phases. A visual representation was done, including those that improve both constructability and occupational safety (46 factors). These factors represent a standard guideline among safety and constructability categories. The paper also presents research opportunities for future studies regarding project lifecycle phases, research method, constructability, and safety field, and needs for future work situations. We expect to contribute to architectural, engineering, and construction industry development concerning occupational safety and constructability improvements. [Display omitted] •An understanding of constructability and occupational safety is still necessary.•Provide an overview of the literature by developing a systematic literature review.•Identify constructability and occupational safety improvement factors of the project life cycle.•Based on the review, a research agenda composed of four themes was proposed.
ISSN:0926-5805
1872-7891
DOI:10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104227