The Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Home<\/a> (AIMCH) has published a research report<\/a> to help the housebuilding sector better evaluate productivity metrics and respond to future demands.<\/p>\n The report examines construction productivity measurement and protocols and brings a more effective way for businesses of all sizes to use data to demonstrate the value of modern methods of construction<\/a> (MMC).<\/p>\n This is the first result of the \u00a36.5m AIMCH project<\/a> which is already being welcomed by the construction industry and in wider sectors including transport and infrastructure.<\/p>\n The research, carried out by The University of Dundee<\/a> in association with Whole Life Consultants<\/a> and managed by Construction Scotland Innovation Centre<\/a> (CSIC), is one of the most comprehensive the industry has undertaken. The wide-ranging literature review examined previous construction productivity measurement studies in order to make recommendations on the following key metrics: Safety, Productivity, Quality, Cost, Time, Predictability, Efficiency and Material Waste (in all 66 metrics were reviewed).<\/p>\n Professor Malcolm Horner, research lead and chair of Whole Life Consultants, commented: \u201cThe aim of the review was to aid AIMCH and its partners to understand the current measurement landscape and to influence the way in which partners choose to measure productivity.<\/p>\n \u201cThe key recommendation is that partners use this report and the guidance to evaluate and select the metrics objectively. Partners should look at metrics in terms of simplicity, widespread use, cost and how well they relate to their strategic objectives and conditions.\u201d<\/p>\nAIMCH collaborative innovation project<\/h3>\n