Why precast offsite solutions are making life easier

The construction industry’s demand for fast, efficient, sustainable modular systems has led to a diverse range of precast off-site solutions being designed, engineered and manufactured off-site, under factory conditions that offer a real alternative to traditional on-site construction and an answer to the current skills shortage the industry is facing. Whether it is a precast chamber with a hydro-brake® pre-fitted or a bespoke manhole section which has been specially designed, that speeds up installation, whilst offering a safe working environment or a flatpack system that reduces the site time programme and disruption to local residents, the rise of precast off-site solutions, that are based on sound design and engineering knowledge are resulting in minimal site installation costs and increased health and safely benefits. This theory is backed by The Construction Industry Council’s Offsite Housing Review from February 2013 that found there is a massive opportunity to use offsite solution products to deliver the new homes that are badly needed. The report identified potential benefits in a number of areas: • speed of production • speed of build on site • cost, quality and uniformity of build • sustainability and waste reduction • validation and testing • health and safety A large number of off-site solutions are manufactured using precast concrete methods unlike other materials where a large number of solutions are installed on-site using the contractors workforce. Due to the rise of the popularity of off-site products, manufacturers are now offering CPD style presentations to show exactly what they can offer and how these precast solutions can make life easier for both the construction team and the on-site team. For more information on how the CPM Off-Site Solutions team can help you please call 01179 814500 or email off-site@cpm-group.com

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