Date of Award
5-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Construction Science and Management (MCSM)
Department
Construction Science and Management
Committee Chair/Advisor
Dr. Jong Han Yoon
Committee Member
Dr. Vivek Sharma
Committee Member
Dr. Anjali Joseph
Abstract
Modular construction adopts a manufacturing-like construction process, enhancing the management of embodied carbon emissions in production and construction phases. However, estimating these emissions presents challenges due to the involvement of diverse stakeholders across various lifecycle stages. Additionally, cost considerations often influence design choices and material selections in modular constructions, neglecting the impact of embodied carbon emissions. To address these challenges, we present a proof-of-concept for an automated Building Information Modeling (BIM)-based system to estimate both carbon emissions and construction costs. This system automates the calculation of embodied carbon and cost implications of different modular designs and materials, enabling informed decision-making. By integrating Social Carbon Costs and carbon taxes, it assigns a monetary value to carbon emissions, aligning sustainability with economic feasibility. This developed system promotes sustainable construction practices within the modular construction industry by providing a data-driven framework, ultimately empowering stakeholders to make more environmentally responsible and economically sound decisions.
Recommended Citation
Bandiwadekar, Roshan, "BIM-based Automated System for Carbon Emissions and Construction Costs Estimation (BAS-CC) in Modular Design and Production" (2025). All Theses. 4532.
https://open.clemson.edu/all_theses/4532