Benefits of Prefabrication
Prefabricated building is on the rise in Australia growing from 5% to 7 % over the last few years. This is well below the 85% of some European countries yet this growing sector highlights the many benefits which are universally embraced as identified below:
More Affordable
Research identifies that prefabricated construction can be up to 65% cheaper than traditional construction. This is due to efficiencies in program, simplicity of design, ease of construction, supply of materials, and project costs.
Program
Prefabricated timelines are quicker than traditional construction timelines, making them more cost-effective. Research identified that prefabricated building can be up to 50% quicker than traditional builds.
As vast majority of construction takes place indoors, weather delays won’t pose any problems. Average home to be installed, from signing contract of sale to handing over the keys, is within three months.
Durability
Houses are reinforced for delivery and erection. Houses are highly durable to withstand strong natural elements such as sun, earth movement, water, sea spray and fire. Research identified that airtight construction assists with enhanced air quality by limiting outdoor pollutants.
Technology
Automatic of prefabricated buildings is driven by innovation and technology which reduces waste and increases construction efficiencies.
Sustainability
Research identifies that the carbon impact of prefabricated construction is reduced during manufacturing.
Lower labour costs
Prefabricated Construction allows a greater array of skills to erect building in various locations in a shorter time period. As the bulk of construction is performed in the factory, this allows less time required on site which helps reduce time and program.
Lower volume of waste
Research identifies that there is up to a 90% reduction in waste of materials with prefabricated construction.
Innovative Design
Eco Lodges are designed to passivhaus principles to help reduce operational cost and energy efficiency.
Local sourcing of materials
Where possible, Future Property Group only partner with manufacturers and suppliers who are South Australian based. We only work with Australian owned companies.
Materials
A traditional construction site is generally limited on space for moving materials around. Research identified that prefabricated construction assists with less need for space on a site which assists with safety and program.
Safety
Due to the heavy reliance on robotics and the essential for planning, there are very few safety concerns on site.
Disadvantages of prefabricated construction
There are a few disadvantages of prefabricated bungalows including:
Longer planning / design time
Challenges for variations once design has been complete
Transport risk
Higher upfront costs
