On-site construction is the most traditional method of building, where the building parts are produced in the factory and sent to the site in packages to complete the assembly. With this method, components such as parts of walls, floors, and roof are manufactured in a factory using standardised processes and materials then transported to the construction site, as flat packed by using specialised vehicles or shipping containers. Once on site, the assembly of prefabricated components and electro-mechanical works require maximum on-site construction work and labour.
Pre-engineered steel buildings as permanent building solutions and prefabricated buildings as temporary building solutions are the most common uses of on-site construction methods.
Off-site construction is a modern method where components or entire sections of a structure are built, and electro-mechanical works are completed in a controlled factory environment before being transported to the final construction site for assembly. This differs from traditional on-site construction, where most building activities occur at the project location.
By off-site construction methods, components like walls, floors, and roofs are manufactured in the factory using standardised processes and materials and assembled in the factory. Prefabricated elements are then transported to the construction site, often using specialised vehicles or shipping containers. Once on-site, the prefabricated components are assembled into the desired structure, typically requiring minimal on-site construction work.
Modular buildings as permanent building solutions and prefabricated containers as temporary building solutions are the most common uses of off-site construction methods.
Off-site construction has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its potential benefits. As technology and manufacturing processes continue to advance, it’s likely to play an even more prominent role in the future of building construction.
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