| Speed |
7+ years / 84 Months; (5 million Sq Ft housing project) |
42 months for same project |
Approx. 50% time saving due to parallel activities, manufacturing efficiencies & standardization. |
| Quality |
Poor to medium |
Factory environment / manufacturing systems ensuring defect free production |
Factory quality, minimal wastage and great finish & durability ensured |
| Lifecycle Cost |
Considers lowest cost of construction; buildings are not durable |
Lower (50%) lifecycle cost due to higher quality and durability |
Real affordability due to minimal lifecycle cost to the customer |
| External Development |
All works typically undertaken after structure development |
All works planned & executed parallel to structure development |
Condition: Final design drawings must be signed off |
| MEP Works |
80% on site |
20% on site |
Modular MEP |
| Labour |
1000+ |
40% of conventional |
Significantly reduced manpower & use of skilled manpower. |
| Health & Safety |
High risk and extensive supervision required |
Site will be neat, clean and safe with minimal supervision |
Precast technology allows for better HSE activities with trained personnel |
| Variation of Design and Cost |
High variation through project cycle |
Plans and budgets frozen at the initial stage to ensure on budget & on time delivery |
Design, Budget & Project Timelines predictable. |
| Environmental Pollution |
Considerable |
Significantly lower due to closed hot water curing system |
Less site activity with minimum environment impact |
| Vendor Management |
Multiple vendors across multiple services |
Single responsibility on turnkey basis |
Timely completion, less variation, single point accountability with highest quality and transparency |
