INVESTIGATION OF CHALLENGES IN ADOPTING MODULAR CONSTRUCTION WORKS IN THE CASE OF EAST WALLAGA ZONE.

Advisor: - Dr:-BAHIRU BEWKET (PhD) Modular construction is a construction procedure that involves the planning, designing,<br> fabrication, and transportation of fabricated building items, and it's assembled on the site with<br> great speed and a high degree of finish. In the East Wallaga zone, the modern method of<br> construction work is not adopted. Because of this, construction time is delayed, poor quality, and<br> high material wastage, so the aim of the study was to assess the challenges of adopting modern<br> methods of construction work. The data analysis technique includes both quantitative and<br> qualitative data. The major challenges affecting the adaptation of modular construction works<br> were identified and grouped into eight major areas. The absence of targets for modular<br> construction and unequal financial playing f due to government policies are the highest<br> challenges. In terms of quality, time, and cost performance, modular construction methods the<br> highest challenges cost scarce financial resources, when compared with conventional<br> construction methods. The readiness for the future adaptation of modular construction in local<br> building projects as stakeholders evaluate market acceptance are the uppermost challenges.<br> Generally, modular construction methods are the highest quality and highest speed of<br> construction and play a major role in the development of the country. So government bodies and<br> all construction sectors in East Wallaga should pay attention to it.<br> Keywords: Modular construction, on-site Construction, Challenges, Adopting