RISK IDENTIFICATION IN INDUSTRIALIZED TIMBER CONSTRUCTION

Abstract

Industrialized timber construction (ITC) has emerged as an efficient alternative in the construction sector, optimizing processes and enhancing project control. ITC adoption is increasing due to benefits such as execution time reductions of up to 25%. Existing studies on ITC focus on its benefits and challenges, by addressing aspects such as efficiency, quality control, and sustainability while disregarding others such as its risks. Furthermore, risk management in traditional construction has been extensively studied. In contrast, identifying and classifying risks in ITC remains limited. So, this study addresses this gap using a systematic literature review. This paper reports the identification and analysis of risks over the phases of an ITC project to develop a tailored Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS). The research reviewed 84 relevant articles, identifying 176 risks mostly concentrated on the design and construction phases of ITC, which exhibit hierarchical ties with technical risks and quality issues. Therefore, ITC risk, identified in the literature, suggests a focus on phases related to design and construction stages. Future research will validate the RBS during a real construction project.