Journal of Construction Engineering and Management· 2026Q1
A Decision-Support Framework for Process Diagnosis in Construction: A Case Study on Ceramic Tiling Systems
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Short summary
A novel decision-support framework, validated on two Brazilian residential buildings, identifies ceramic tiling's cutting process as a critical bottleneck and proposes an epoxy resin system as the optimum alternative, potentially speeding up execution by 27.2% and reducing waste by 97.6%.
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- Developed a decision-support framework for process diagnosis and alternative selection in construction.
- Identified the cutting process as the most critical bottleneck in ceramic tiling execution.
- Proposed an epoxy resin system (monolithic) as the optimum alternative to traditional ceramic tiling.
- Demonstrated potential for 27.2% faster execution and 97.6% less waste through modulation strategies.
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Abstract
Abstract Ceramic tiling is a labor-intensive system used worldwide, involving multiple stages, inputs, and tools, characterized by the high consumption of human and material resources, low productivity, and significant waste generation. The present work aims to develop and evaluate a framework for selecting alternatives in the civil construction sector, which was validated with a case study on finishing systems to replace ceramic tilings in water-exposed areas. The diagnostic stage was conducted using value stream mapping, the Ishikawa diagram, and the strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats matrix in a case study involving two residential buildings developed by a Brazilian construction company. The selection of alternatives was based on the fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution method. The results identified bottlenecks and risks in the execution of ceramic tilings, with the most critical activity being the cutting process. Seven alternative ceramic tiling categories were identified and classified using the proposed structure: monolithic; prefabricated; modular; adhesive; interlocking; adhesive-interlocking; and magnetic. The epoxy resin system (monolithic) emerged as the optimum option. In addition, modulation strategies for the traditional system were proposed, resulting in an execution process that could be 27.2% faster, generating up to 97.6% less waste. The results validated the framework and demonstrated its practical applications in the construction industry.
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