Strategic planning and control in industrialized construction

Abstract

Industrialized construction represents a significant transformation in the construction industry, necessitating effective planning and control mechanisms to ensure smooth project execution. Despite notable research advancements, challenges remain in optimizing coordination and enhancing efficiency across the holistic phases. This paper presents a comprehensive literature review of the planning and control strategies in industrialized construction. By analyzing 113 journal articles published between 2015 and 2024, this review summarizes the current practices, innovations, and strategic approaches in this field. The findings reveal critical gaps, including the need for improved alignment of production and assembly phases, formulation of richer objectives, integration of more realistic disruption scenarios, and expanded application of new technologies. This paper identifies research priorities and offers insights for practitioners to enhance the delivery of industrialized construction projects.