Nam, C H and Tatum, C B (1988) Major characteristics of constructed products and resulting limitations of construction technology. Construction Management and Economics, 6(2), pp. 133-147. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
The products of construction differ in many important ways from those of manufacturing. This paper describes five major characteristics of constructed products: immobility, complexity, durability, costliness, and high degree of social responsibility. These characteristics result in many limitations for construction technology; this paper analyses two of these limitations: the consequences of site operations and specialization. These characteristics suggest both insights regarding directions in developing construction technology and practical applications.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | constructed product; construction technology; innovation; integration; mass production |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Apr 2025 14:43 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Apr 2025 14:43 |