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September 14, 2026International Journal of Construction ManagementOpen Access

Impact of configuration systems on quality. A longitudinal case study in the construction industry

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IGIrene Campo GayESEnrico SandrinLHLars Hvam

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Overview

Longitudinal case study demonstrates a substantial reduction in specification errors across customized construction projects, highlighting the operational value of digital configuration tools.

Key Points

  • To investigate the role of digital configuration systems in reducing specification errors and improving quality control in customized construction projects.
  • Conducted a longitudinal case study tracking 18 customized building projects over a five-year period at a Swedish construction firm.
  • Evaluated error rates in construction specifications, specifically technical drawings and bills of materials, comparing workflows with and without configuration systems.
  • Specification error rates dropped from 51% without configuration systems to 1% with their implementation.
  • System adoption streamlined production workflows and enhanced operational scalability, particularly for off-site and modular construction practices.

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Gay et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa7b3fc0926e14a848b35a1https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2026.2724955
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