Future of Pre-Cast Walls and homes

Precast concrete is fast becoming a predominant technique of constructing structures these days.

The advantages of precast are many, such as faster construction, better quality, control of the environment of construction to name a few.

Structures that we build vary depending on the function, the client and their requirements, their tastes.

Precast concrete can keep up with changes and it meets performance and safety measures.

As the focus of the building industry is widening from an economic point of view to holistic development, which includes the betterment of society and saving the environment; it is only natural that techniques that require fewer materials, which result in less wastage and thus accomplish optimum resource utilization would be in demand.

There is a demand for increased energy efficiency.

We need to look at processes that have lower embodied energy as well as inherently energy-efficient processes, to then build structures that are efficient in energy management and utilization too.

Precast the technique of construction, is therefore gaining popularity.

It is energy efficient and could be used to make structures that are energy efficient too.

There is increased durability therefore the structure would last longer and wouldn’t have to be demolished earlier, thus resulting in an optimum materials cycle.

Using precast, we can ensure that the structure we are building is resilient to extreme natural events. This is becoming more and more important, as we stand to lose a lot with every disaster.

Thus, when we see the bigger picture, we find that the precast technique of construction for walls or homes would help the construction industry reach its goal of becoming more sustainable.

This is not to say that this is the only way but the contribution of precast cannot be ignored either.

The ability to construct faster, when using precast, enables the industry to meet the ever-growing demand for more structures.

It is an extremely good technique to build affordable housing and is equally well-suited for mainstream housing also.

Also from a safety point of view, precast is a better option as the probability of site accidents reduces. Precast could be used to make walls, beams, staircases, columns, balconies, and so on.

It is said that precast concrete has a smaller environmental footprint than other construction techniques.

The high thermal mass of precast concrete allows the homes to let go of the traditional HVAC system and embrace innovative techniques of maintaining the indoor thermal environment.

One such example is embedding precast panels with water coils.

 We know that the construction sector is a very significant consumer of raw materials.

It is said that up to 40 % of the total energy and raw material consumption of a country is because of construction.

Therefore, to reduce CO2 emissions, it is important to explore alternative techniques.

It is the responsibility of everyone to contribute meaningfully towards sustainability in the wrong run.

Wherever the use of recycled content is permissible, it should be encouraged.

Moreover, the materials used to make precast are available locally.

The recycled content in precast concrete makes it a green material.

The use of precast would mean having a lighter structure, thus the required strength would be gained from less cement.