Prefabrication is a modern building process that has gained popularity in developed countries. However, further investigation reveals that the concept of prefabrication has existed for longer than a few hundred years.
Were you aware of it?
Panelled wood buildings were carried from Britain in the 17th century for a fishing fleet in Massachusetts and were relocated and reconstructed several times. A carpenter in London developed a movable home for moving to Australia in the nineteenth century.
So the concept of offsite building followed by the onsite assembly has a lengthy history. There are further examples of prominent construction work in Europe that illustrate offsite construction.
Prefabricated modular building and the pre engineering process are becoming generally recognised. In recent years, the industrial sector in India has gained popular acceptance. The government and public sector organisations have also begun to use this technology. While there are many reasons for its popularity, the fact that prefab allows for speedy construction and is environmentally benign has driven its global rise.
In the next two years, the global prefabricated building market is expected to increase further, reaching $135,945.6 million at a CAGR of 5%. While it takes time for anything new to enter the mainstream, the traditional construction business is changing slowly. Apart from container homes, which are extremely popular in several countries, prefabrication is now the most favoured method of construction in the industrial and commercial sectors.
Some of the main reasons why individuals prefer prefabrication are:
As the population grows, so does the demand for quick places.
Rapid industrialization and population urbanisation
Global FDI inflows into the construction and infrastructure sectors are increasing.
With increased refurbishment and new construction as a result of an increase in disposable income, there is a need for eco-friendly construction methods that produce as little waste as possible.
While it is widely assumed that off-site construction decreases the ability to make changes and alterations. Prefabrication, on the other hand, is different because dimensions, load capacity, and structural strength are all calculated beforehand. The complete structure is sketched out with all of the technical elements, and then production work begins.
The rise of modular prefabricated construction is on the rise
According to industry experts, the most rapid growth in building will occur in warehouses, manufacturing, commercial, education, and health care. The speed of construction is the most significant advantage of prefabrication. While there is ongoing work to improve and make modular prefabrication more environmentally sustainable than traditional building, the business is experiencing unprecedented development.
EPACK Prefab is India’s fastest-growing prefabricated construction enterprise. With 24 years of manufacturing expertise, we have been privileged to be a vital contributor to the country’s infrastructure progress. We have prefabricated 7 million square feet of space to date. Our product line is diverse, covering the industrial, commercial, infrastructure, and institutional sectors.
