A Framework to Adopt Modern Methods of Construction in Social Housing Projects in Egypt

Yamen Bakhaty (), Chika Udeaja () and Hector U. Levatti
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Yamen Bakhaty: School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University, London SE1 0AA, UK
Chika Udeaja: School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University, London SE1 0AA, UK
Hector U. Levatti: School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University, London SE1 0AA, UK

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 17, 1-25

Abstract: Egypt, one of the largest countries in Africa and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, is facing a severe shortage of low-income housing. Despite implementing several housing policies, the deficit continued to grow, especially with the continuous increase in population and other economic and socio-cultural challenges. The rationale behind this research is to propose MMC as a solution to address the shortage of low-income housing as well as the challenges that the Egyptian construction sector is currently facing. A convergent parallel mixed method approach was adopted for data collection and analysis by merging qualitative and quantitative data to provide comprehensive results. From the results, a framework to adopt MMC in social housing projects was established, consisting of seven main pillars that cover the influencing factors on its implementation. The framework was divided into four phases to ensure successful implementation, including the role of the involved stakeholders during each stage.

Keywords: offsite construction; prefabrication; housing; modern methods of construction; social housing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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