Determining near-optimal modularization solutions considering manufacturing operations in modular construction

Modular construction has great potential to address persistent problems in the industry, such as lack of labor and resources. In implementation modular construction, modularization is a crucial task that overwhelms designers. Different solutions influence manufacturing operations significantly, yet this rarely been studied past. This paper proposed an optimization model considering set-up changes. A modified genetic algorithm was devised solve model. Its effectiveness efficiency were demonstrated case study. study contributes knowledge body by untangling effects modularity on operations.