There are many benefits associated with the use of precast concrete components. Of course these require proper design, use of the correct materials and manufacturing processes with skilled and knowledgeable personnel. Benefits available include:
- Quality
- Durability
- Dimensional accuracy
- Tight tolerances
- Speed of construction
- Reduction of on site labour
- Reduction of on site activity, noise, and disturbance
- Reduction of on site waste
- Low life cycle cost
- Minimal maintenance
- Non combustible
- Fire rated
- Not subject to rot
- Acoustic insulation
- Thermal inertia reduces lifetime energy costs
- Sandwich panels available for insulation
- Large spans available from prestressing
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