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Publications on MiC and Offsite Construction

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles

 

  • Duan, Y., Pan, W., Ping, T. Mou, B. and Young, B. (2024). Effects of module-to-module connection rotational stiffness on the structural performance of high-rise steel modular buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, 82, 108187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.108187

  • Ping, T., Pan, W. and Zhang, Z. (2023). Developing a systematic performance measurement framework for benchmarking steel modular building construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-04-2022-0377

  • Pan, W., Parker, D., and Pan, M. (2023). Problematic Interfaces and Prevention Strategies in Modular Construction. Journal of Management in Engineering, 39(2), 05023001.  https://doi.org/10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-5083

  • Pan, W., Yang, Y., and Pan, M. (2023). Implementing modular integrated construction in high-rise high-density cities: perspectives in Hong Kong. Building Research Information Fusion, 51(3), 354-368.  https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2022.2113024

  • Wu, C., Liu, L., Mou, B., Pan, W., and Liu, J. (2023). Experimental and theoretical study on seismic behavior of connection between prefabricated steel-reinforced concrete column and base. Engineering Structures, 274, 115169.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.115169

  • Zhang, Z., Wong, M. O., and Pan, W. (2023). Virtual reality enhanced multi-role collaboration in crane-lift training for modular construction. Automation in Construction, 150, 104848.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2023.104848

  • Zheng, Z., Pan, M., Yang, Y., and Pan, W. (2023). Motion planning for efficient and safe module transportation in modular integrated construction. Computer‐Aided Civil Infrastructure Engineering, 38(5), 580-600.  https://doi.org/10.1111/mice.12835

  • Jiang, Y., Li, M., Li, M., Liu, X., Zhong, R. Y., Pan, W., and Huang, G. Q. (2022). Digital twin-enabled real-time synchronization for planning, scheduling, and execution in precast on-site assembly. Automation in Construction, 141, 104397.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104397

  • Pan, M., Yang, Y., Zheng, Z., and Pan, W. (2022). Artificial intelligence and robotics for prefabricated and modular construction: a systematic literature review. Journal of Construction Engineering Management, 148(9), 03122004.  https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002324

  • Shan, S., and Pan, W. (2022). Collapse mechanisms of multi-story steel-framed modular structures under fire scenarios. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 196, 107419.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2022.107419

  • Zhang, Z., Pan, W., and Pan, M. (2022). Critical considerations on tower crane layout planning for high-rise modular integrated construction. Engineering, Construction Architectural Management, 29(7), 2615-2634.  https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-03-2021-0192

  • Zhu, A., Zhang, Z., and Pan, W. (2022). Crane-lift path planning for high-rise modular integrated construction through metaheuristic optimization and virtual prototyping. Automation in Construction, 141, 104434.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104434

  • Zhang, Z., Pan, W., and Xie, M. (2021). A Systematic Framework of KPIs for Measuring High-Rise Modular Integrated Construction. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability, 1-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jensu.21.00048

  • Mou, B., Li, Y. Z., Wang, F. Y., Pan, W., and Zhao, Y. (2021). Flexural behavior of a novel high-strength RCFST column-to-column connection. Thin-Walled Structures, 159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2020.107274

  • Mou, B., Zhao, F., Wang, F. Y., and Pan, W. (2021). Effect of reinforced concrete slab on the flexural behavior of composite beam to column joints: Parameter study and evaluation formulae. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106425

  • Pan, W., Wang, Z., and Zhang, Y. (2021). Module equivalent frame method for structural design of concrete high-rise modular buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103214

  • Wang, Z., Pan, W., and Zhang, Y. (2021). Parametric study on module wall-core system of concrete modular high-rises considering the influence of vertical inter-module connections. Engineering Structures, 241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112436

  • Yang, Y., Pan, M., Pan, W., and Zhang, Z. Q. (2021). Sources of Uncertainties in Offsite Logistics of Modular Construction for High-Rise Building Projects. Journal of Management in Engineering, 37(3). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000905

  • Zhang, Z. Q., and Pan, W. (2021). Multi-criteria decision analysis for tower crane layout planning in high-rise modular integrated construction. Automation in Construction, 127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2021.103709

  • Zhang, Z. Q., and Pan, W. (2021). Virtual reality supported interactive tower crane layout planning for high-rise modular integrated construction. Automation in Construction, 130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2021.103854

  • Zhang, Z. Q., Pan, W., and Pan, M. (2021). Critical considerations on tower crane layout planning for high-rise modular integrated construction. Engineering Construction and Architectural Management. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/Ecam-03-2021-0192

  • Pan, W., Zhang, Z., and Yang, Y. (2020). Briefing: Bringing clarity and new understanding of smart and modular integrated construction. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Smart Infrastructure and Construction, 173(1), 175-179. http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jsmic.21.00002

  • Zheng, Z., Zhang, Z., and Pan, W. (2020). Virtual prototyping-and transfer learning-enabled module detection for modular integrated construction. Automation in Construction, 120, 103387.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103387

  • Zhang, Z., Pan, W., and Zheng, Z. (2020). Fighting Covid-19 through fast delivery of a modular quarantine camp with smart construction. In Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Civil Engineering (pp. 1-8).  https://doi.org/10.1680/jcien.20.00025

  • Yang, Y.*, Pan, M., Pan, W. and Zhang, Z.Q (2020) Sources of Uncertainty in offsite logistics of modular construction in high-rise high-density cities. Journal of Management in Engineering. In Press.

 

  • Shan, S. and Pan, W.* (2020) Structural design of high-rise buildings using steel-framed modules: A case study in Hong Kong. The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings,29(15), e1788. https://doi.org/10.1002/tal.1788

   

  • Yang, Y.* and Pan, W. (2020) Automated Guided Vehicles in Modular Integrated Construction: Potentials and Future Directions. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 21(1), 85-104. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-07-2019-0073

 

 

 

  • Wang, Z. and Pan, W.* (2020) A hybrid coupled wall system with replaceable steel coupling beams for high-rise modular buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, 31, 101355. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101355

 

  • Shafiee, S., Piroozfar, P., Hvam, L., Huang, G.Q., Pan, W., Kudsk, A., Rasmussen, J.B. and Korell, M. (2020) Modularisation Strategies in the AEC Industry: A Comparative Analysis. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 16(4), 270-292. https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2020.1735291

 

  • Yang, Yi., Pan, M. and Pan, W. (2019) ‘Co-evolution through interaction’ of innovative building technologies: The case of modular integrated construction and robotics. Automation in Construction, 107, 102932. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2019.102932

 

  • Teng, Y. and Pan, W.* (2019) Systematic embodied carbon assessment and reduction of prefabricated high-rise public residential buildings in Hong Kong. Journal of Cleaner Production, 238, 117791. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117791

 

  • Zhang, Z. and Pan, W. (2019) Virtual Reality (VR) Supported Lift Planning for Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) of High-rise Buildings. Journal of HKIE Transactions, 26(3), 136-143. https://doi.org/10.33430/V26N3THIE-2019-0015

 

  • Shan, S., Looi, D.T.W., Cai, Y., Ma, P., Chen, M., Su, K.L., Young, B. and Pan, W.* (2019) Engineering modular integrated construction systems for high-rise building: A Hong Kong case study. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Civil Engineering, 172 (6), 51-57, https://doi.org/10.1680/jcien.18.00052

  • Pan, W. and Hon, C.K. (2018) Modular Integrated Construction for High-rise Buildings. Proceedings of The Institute of Civil Engineers – Municipal Engineer, https://doi.org/10.1680/jmuen.18.00028

 

  • Pan, W., Su, R., Cai, Y. and Young, B. (2018) Engineering modular systems for high-rise buildings: an update. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Civil Engineering, 171(4), 148-148. https://doi.org/10.1680/jcien.2018.171.4.148

 

  • ​Pan, W., Gibb, A.G.F. and Dainty, A.R.J. (2012) Strategies for Integrating the Use of Off-site Production Technologies in House Building. ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(11), 1331-1340. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000544

 

 

 

 

  • Pan, W., Gibb, A.G.F. and Dainty, A.R.J. (2008) Leading UK housebuilders’ utilization of offsite construction methods. Building Research & Information, 36(1), 56-67. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210701204013

 

 

  • Pan, W., Gibb, A.G.F. and Sellars, A.B. (2008) Maintenance cost implications of utilising bathroom modules manufactured offsite. Construction Management and Economics, 26(1), 1067-1077. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190802422161

 

  • Pan, W., Gibb, A.G.F. and Dainty, A.R.J. (2007) Perspectives of UK housebuilders on the use of offsite modern methods of construction. Construction Management and Economics, 25(2), 183-194. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190600827058

  • Pan, W., Gibb, A.G.F. and Dainty, A.R.J. (2005) House Proud: Practices and strategies of leading UK housebuilders on Offsite-MMC. Offsite Construction Magazine, Winter, pp. 20-22. https://www.researchgate.net

Peer-reviewed Conference Papers

 

  • Zhu, A., and Pan, W. (2021) Automated Crane-lift Path Planning Using Modified Particle Swarm Optimization for High-rise Modular Integrated Construction. In: Proceedings of the 38th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC). https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2021/0113

  • Zhang, Y., Yang, Y., Pan, W., and Pan, M. (2021) Key Performance Indicators of Offsite Construction Supply Chains: A Review. In: Proceedings of the 38th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC). https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2021/0128

  • Zheng, Z., Pan, M. and Pan, W. (2020) Virtual Prototyping Based Path Planning of Unmanned Aerial Systems for Building Exterior Inspection. In: Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC). 10.22260/ISARC2020/0004

  •  Pan, W., Pan, M. and Zheng, Z. (2020) A Novel Methodological Framework of Smart Project Delivery of Modular Integrated Construction. In: Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC). 10.22260/ISARC2020/0150

  • Zhang, Z., & Pan, W. (2020). Virtual Reality Supported Site Layout Planning for Modular Integrated Construction of High-Rise Buildings. In Construction Research Congress 2020: Project Management and Controls, Materials, and Contracts (pp. 339-347). Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482889.036

  • Niu, S., Yang, Y., & Pan, W. (2019). Logistics planning and visualization of modular integrated construction projects based on BIM-GIS integration and vehicle routing algorithm. Modular and Offsite Construction (MOC) Summit Proceedings, 579-586. (Best Paper). https://doi.org/10.29173/mocs141

  • Zhang, Z., Pan, W., & Zheng, Z. J. (2019). Transfer Learning Enabled Process Recognition for Module Installation of High-rise Modular Buildings. Modular and Offsite Construction (MOC) Summit Proceedings, 268-275. https://doi.org/10.29173/mocs103

  • YANG, Y., NIU, S., & PAN, W. Supply chains of high-rise modular buildings in high-density cities. CIB Hong Kong. www.researchgate.net

  • Pan, W., Yang, Y., & Yang, L. (2018). High-rise modular building: ten-year journey and future development. In Construction Research Congress, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784481301.052

  • Yang, Y. and Pan, W. (2018). Automated Guided Vehicles for High-rise Modular Buildings: Potentials, Challenges and Scenarios. Proceedings of International Conference on Construction Futures (ICCF)

  • Yang, Y., Pan, W., & Pan, M. (2017). Manufacturing of modular buildings: a literature review. Modular and Offsite Construction (MOC) Summit Proceedings. 10.29173/mocs52

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